How To Improve Circulation
One of the things I noticed as I grew older was that circulation to my legs was becoming worse and worse. If I cross my legs or raise my knee above my hips, within ten or fifteen minutes my foot will fall asleep. To figure out how I could improve my circulation, I turned to the internet. It’s amazing the number of herbal supplements you can take to improve circulation! (though I wonder how many actually do improve circulation!) So, the only suggestions I have are those having nothing to do with herbal remedies.
- Be hydrated: Did you know you’re supposed to have eight glasses a day of water? I know I wasn’t getting quite that much and I’ll be drinking more to see if it’ll improve my circulation.
- Wear proper shoes: Your feet swell during the day so be sure to purchase shoes when your feet are the fattest, near the end. If you wear uncomfortable shoes or shoes that don’t fit, it’ll affect the circulation to your feet and thus affect your circulation overall.
- Exercise regularly: This is a no brainer as the more you move the blood around, the better it is at getting around. However, even small exercises, like walking around during the day, can improve circulation to your feet.
- Consume high-bioflavonoid foods: Bioflava-what??? Actually, bioflavonoids improve the strength of your veins in terms of tone and elasticity as well as promotes healing and reduces swelling. The net effect is that your veins and arteries are stronger and thus better able to pump blood, thus improving circulation. This has a side effect of reducing the incidence of varicose veins. High bioflavonoid foods include berries such as blueberries and raspberries.
- Consume omega-3 oils and protein: Walnuts, fish, and flaxseed oil are all good sources of those components which have anti-inflammatory effects. These are also good for circulation.
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