Tips to Improve Your Circulation and Vein Health from the West Florida Vein Center of Safety Harbor, Florida

Tips to Improve Your Circulation and Vein Health from the West Florida Vein Center of Safety Harbor, Florida

Tips to Improve Your Circulation and Vein Health from the West Florida Vein Center of Safety Harbor, Florida

5 Quarts of blood are pumped through your body every minute. As it circulates it delivers oxygen and nutrients to your cells and also rids them of waste in your system. Without good blood flow cells can become toxic and even die off. This can lead to a wide variety of health issues including tingling in hands and feet. It can also lead to more serious issues like bloating, fatigue, and fluid retention (edema).

Circulation is important for your entire body. Without proper blood flow your body will not operate correctly. We all just assume we have great circulation unless we sit on a foot for too long and it falls asleep leaving us with the dreaded pins and needles feeling. The truth is poor or dwindling circulation can happen without such obvious signs.

Improve Your Circulation

Do you sit all day?

Stretch

Stretching works to increase blood flow to your entire body.

Get up regularly, walk and stretch. It can help combat circulation issues, as well as many other problems that result from spending too much time sitting or standing in one spot.

Move!

Exercising can help with:

• Weight moderation
• Health and wellness
• Depression and anxiety
• Energy
• Sleep
• Sex Drive

 

Massage

Massage is not a luxury. It needs to be a part of your healthcare routine just like chiropractic and visiting our doctor regularly for checkups.

Massage helps with circulation. The pressure applied to your body has the power to move blood through congested areas freeing them up. Massage aids in flushing lactic acid from your muscles, as well as provide better circulation of your body’s lymph fluid which clears your body of toxins.

 

Drink lots of water

Hydration is key! Drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day for the very best hydration results. If you are thirsty, you are already beginning to be dehydrated. Without water your body isn’t able to allow blood to flow or toxins to exit the body. Illness will follow.

De-Stress!

Stress is the #1 cause of health issues. The more you can eliminate, the better.

Stress fighting ideas:

• Create rules for your life and don’t let people push you around.
• Mediation
• Yoga
• Drink less coffee and soda (anything caffeinated)
• Journal
• Nap
• Listen to music
• Do things you enjoy

Stop Drinking Alcohol
Drinking alcoholic beverages can lead to your arteries hardening, which hinders your body’s ability to let blood flow properly. If you must drink, do it in moderation.

Elevate!

Just 20 minutes a day spent with your heart below your legs is helpful. It can reduce swelling and improve blood flow.

If you believe you have circulation issues get them checked out as soon as possible. If you are in the Tampa, Florida area come see us at The West Florida Vein Center of Safety Harbor, Florida. www.westfloridaveincenter.com