Things you can do to improve poor blood circulation:
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The following article gives information about circulation problems,
especially for legs, hands and feet as well as all round poor circulation.
There are many things you can do to help with this.
What is Poor Circulation?
In simple terms when not enough blood flows along the arteries and
capillaries, then problems can happen. It is usually most noticeable
in the extremities of the body such as the legs, feet, toes, hands and
fingers.
What often happens is that a fatty substance called plaque builds up
inside the blood vessels and makes them much narrower. This restricts
the blood flow and makes it harder for the blood to travel around the
body as it normally would.
There can be other reasons such as the blood being thicker than optimum
or the heart
not being as strong as possible. Both of these things can make the problem
worse.
Reasons why bad circulation is harmful
Having good blood flow around your body is vitally important.
Your body is made up of millions and millions of tiny cells which all
do different jobs in different parts of the body. There are nerve cells,
muscle cells, brain, heart and blood cells and many other types of cells.
Each cell needs nutrition so that it gets the energy it needs to do
its particular job. It also needs oxygen so that it can combine with
nutrients
to convert them to energy.
As well as this, each cell produces waste products including unused
nutrients and also carbon dioxide.
The blood supply to and from the cells is what allows all of this to
happen. If the blood supply is poor then the cells in that part of the
body suffer and problems and diseases very often start to occur.
Some common symptoms:
Hypertension problems
 Circulatory
disorders are quite common in middle-aged and elderly folk. Hypertension
is one of them. It is caused by cholesterol
plaque deposits along the walls of the arteries, making them harden
and constrict.
Because the arteries are constricted, the blood exerts great force
against the walls of the blood vessels, causing the blood pressure to
rise. The vessels lose their elasticity and springiness. So if the body
needs more energy such as walking up stairs or exercising, it can be
difficult to get it.
Hardening of the Arteries
 Hardening
of the arteries is another consequence because the arteries narrow due
to these same fatty deposits.
Buergers disease, common to those who smoke, is a chronic inflammation
of the veins and arteries in the lower extremities. Raynauds disease
is marked by constriction and spasm of the blood vessels in the extremities.
This very often includes the fingers, toes and tip of the nose. This
disease if left untreated can lead to gangrene.
Varicose Veins
 Poor
circulation in legs can result from varicose veins (more
data here). These develop because of a loss of elasticity in the
walls of the veins. The resultant reduced blood circulation then compounds
the problem and makes the varicose veins gradually worse.
These circulatory problems are quite common due to genetics or bad
food or insufficient exercise or higher stress levels etc. This problem
can be quite common in a single leg but more often in both legs.
Basically, veins have small valves inside them to stop blood from flowing
back down the body due to gravity. These valves are meant to close as
blood is pumped through the vein. Then re-open to allow the next pump.
But varicose veins have valves which do not close properly. Hence blood
is able to fall back down. This creates bulges and makes circulation
even worse.
How to improve blood circulation
It is possible to improve circulation throughout the body and also
in specific areas. Here are some great tips for you:
Hot and Cold Treatments
 Hot
and cold Showers or Hydrotherapy is a good way of improving your circulation.
It is something you can do every day, concentrating on the effected
area.
When you get hot under a shower the blood rushes to the skin and feeds
it. Then when you immediately put on the cold, the blood rushes to the
internal organs. You shiver, but what is happening is that your blood
is flushing out your skin and leaving it oxygenated. Then, again, a
hot shower and the blood rushes from your internal organs, so flushing
them, to your skin.
Use common sense - not too hot!
Your circulation is increased just by the action of your blood being
forced rapidly around your body. This hot and then cold water can be
repeated up to 5 or 6 times for optimum results. Do not start
straight away on very hot or very cold water. Gradually increase
the temperature difference between the hot and cold water over a period
of a few weeks so that it is not too much of a shock to the system.
This single action can dramatically improve your circulation over time.
You can also do this to a single body part. You don't just have to
do this to the whole body. Use it to improve poor leg circulation or
bad hand circulation etc. Try it. It really can make a difference over
time.
These powerful natural herbs can really make a difference:
Cayenne herb
 Cayenne
can be used externally for poor circulation, unbroken chilblains and
pains associated with arthritis or lumbago. Capsicum based creams, liniments,
and infused oils can be rubbed onto the skin. Avoid the eyes and other
sensitive area of the body.
Internally cayenne stimulates the heart, regulating the blood flow
and strengthening the arteries and capillaries. If you want to get your
blood flowing, take cayenne. It can be taken as powder in a capsule
or as a liquid tincture. It will not only get the blood pumped around
your body, but it will strengthen your heart, clear your arteries, and
research has shown that hot herbs raise your metabolic rate by as much
as 25%, so will assist in weight loss. Cayenne is a wonderful herb for
a healthy life.
Ginkgo Biloba herb
 Ginkgo
Biloba is another all-round circulation booster. It is most widely
know for its ability to improve memory, due to its ability to increase
blood flow through the brain. In Germany, Gingko is used by physicians
to treat varicose veins.
Ginkgo like cayenne improves blood flow and strengthens blood vessels.
It is also anti-inflammatory, relaxes the lungs, improves blood flow
to the heart and lessens coronary demand for oxygen -reducing shortness
of breath and is helpful in asthma. Use it to help assist poor circulation,
thrombosis, varicose veins, cramp, and spontaneous bruising.
The best blend of herbs for a circulation problem:
Probably the ultimate and most potent herbal combination to help beat
poor circulation is Cayenne and Ginkgo Biloba, with added Ginger
and Garlic.
(See below to order).
Modern research shows that a regular intake of Garlic lowers cholesterol
levels in the blood. Garlic cleanses the blood, tones the heart and
circulatory system and helps prevent heart disease. It helps with high
blood pressure and reduces the risk of atherosclerosis*.
Ginger gently stimulates all tissues of the body and is fantastic for
poor circulation.
( *atherosclerosis a degenerative disease of the arteries characterised
by patchy thickening of the inner lining of the arterial walls, caused
by deposits of fatty material. )
The Ginger, Garlic, Ginkgo & Cayenne Formula
The circulation formula is available in two forms: Capsules or Liquid.
 We
often get asked which is the best. It really depends on your own personal
choice.
The majority of people choose capsules, though some prefer to take
supplements in liquid form.
Also, many people choose to take both forms at the same time.
We recommend taking 2 to 4 capsules a day. If using the liquid, take
10 to 20 drops 3 times per day.
This gives you approximately 4 to 8 weeks supply depending on quantity
consumed each day.
There are no other ingredients added apart from the ginger, garlic,
ginkgo biloba and cayenne. All of these ingredients are certified organic.
The capsules are made from vegetable cellulose and so are also 100%
suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
(Try these products today. As with all of our products, we offer
a full money back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied)
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