Keep Warm and Circulate

 

Poor circulation affects many people, some without knowing it. Do you notice a dull ache around the kidneys? Are your ankles swollen? Do your legs, hands or feet fall asleep? These are just a few of the affects of poor circulation.

Statistics show that 75% of women experience cold hands and feet. This is an excessive amount, and shows that something is going on, and we shouldn’t take it for granted. There are a few rules to follow to help the circulation and ensure glowing health. 

Lifestyle has a direct impact on circulation, good or bad. Choose a poor lifestyle and you have poor circulation. Good lifestyle may ensure good circulation. By this, we mean cutting out certain things, as well as adding things, like out list below. 

Add:             

Eat garlic

This helps cut cholesterol and prevent vessel blockage.

Eat watermelon

A great source of lycopene, watermelon can prevent plaque build-up in the arteries to ensure good circulation.

Eat oranges

Containing bioflavonoids to strengthen capillary walls, oranges are also rich in vitamin C, and can improve blood flow through the body.

Eat pumpkin seeds

US studies has shown vitamin E can lower the forming of clots in the blood, and pumpkin seeds are a main source of vitamin E.

Eat Walnuts          

To increase the elasticity of the arteries, eat a few walnuts a day, containing omega-3 fatty acids. 

Cut out:

Smoking

Smoking lowers the oxygen in our blood, which will eventually affect the extremities, and fur up the arteries as well as hardening them. 

Unhealthy snacks

Limit the intake of saturated fats, as well as trans fats. Check out labels on supermarket foods to begin with, as some fats are hidden and not obvious to the uninitiated. 

When out and about, walking, shopping or perhaps sitting in the car, think about your body. Imagine the blood circulating more than a thousand times a day delivering oxygen to the heart, blood vessels, lungs, and vital organs. Imagine giving the system a boost, to ensure excellent flow of the blood. If you are less able, you can still follow the above advice to ensure good health. You can still think of ways to help good circulation and to cut down on cholesterol. It’s about change, it’s about perseverance, but it will have a huge pay-off. 

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