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Poor blood circulation is a serious health problem.
It can be caused, for example, by smoking, lack of physical activity, diabetes, high blood pressure, blood clots, atherosclerosis or the use of certain medications.
In most cases the symptoms appear gradually, so it can sometimes be difficult to identify them in time. This can prevent the timely initiation of appropriate treatment.
Let’s now look at what can effectively help you with this health problem.
1. More water
You should start drinking at least 8 glasses of fluids, preferably plain water, per day. This will ensure better blood flow and circulation to the extremities.
In addition, sufficient hydration will ensure better oxygenation and supply of nutrients to the areas most affected by the so‑called cold feet syndrome.
This is especially important with diabetes, so you avoid tissue and nerve necrosis, which could even result in the development of a diabetic foot.
Adequate fluids also improve digestion and the absorption of necessary nutrients from food into the bloodstream.
2. Ginger
Regular consumption of ginger prevents cardiovascular diseases and the formation of dangerous blood clots.
Ginger contains two potent compounds – gingerols and zingerone, which speed up metabolism, warm the body and promote better blood circulation.
3. Horse chestnut
The active substance escin from the horse chestnut effectively strengthens capillary walls, suppresses inflammation, treats weak blood flow and even helps with varicose veins.
Use it in the form of a tea made from the leaves. Prepare it by boiling 1 to 2 teaspoons of horse chestnut leaves for approximately 7 to 8 minutes.
4. Garlic
Researchers have shown that garlic can significantly improve the health of the circulatory system.
Its main benefits are: it reduces the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), lowers blood pressure and prevents the buildup of plaque in the vessels.
5. Essential (etheric) oils
Among essential oils with strong thermogenic properties are mainly ginger, thyme and rosemary essential oils.
These oils can stimulate the blood to flow up to the surface of the skin. They achieve this by dilating capillaries.
In addition, these oils relieve muscle tension and reduce numbness and stiffness in both the hands and feet.
6. Chili spice
Chili spice is high in capsaicin – a substance that strengthens arteries, blood vessels and capillaries. It also strengthens the heart itself.
It can also break down deposits and plaque from the vessels, regulate blood circulation and alleviate symptoms of poor circulation such as headaches, tingling in the limbs and cold hands or feet.
7. Fish oil
Fish oil is rich in omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, which effectively clean vessels and arteries of deposits of bad cholesterol that clog them.
By doing so they support healthy blood circulation, increase levels of good HDL cholesterol and reduce dangerous triglycerides in the blood.
