My MAGNIFICENT DAILY MORNING ROUTINE
How to Improve Your Circulation
- Why You Need Good Blood Flow
It’s hard to believe, but your body holds about 60,000 miles of blood vessels. Along with your heart and other muscles, they make up your circulatory system. This network of roadways carries blood to every corner of your body. But when your circulation is poor, it slows or blocks the blood flow. That means the cells in your body can’t get all the oxygen and nutrients they need.
- How to Improve Your Circulation
- Why You Need Good Blood Flow
- Signs of Poor Circulation
- Snuff Out Tobacco
Nicotine is the active ingredient in cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco. It harms the walls of your arteries and thickens your blood so much, it can’t get through. If you smoke, quit. It can be hard to stick with it, but your pharmacy or doctor’s office can help.
- Control Your Blood Pressure
If it’s too high, it can cause arteriosclerosis, a condition that hardens your arteries and can help choke off blood flow. Aim for 120 over 80 or less, but ask your doctor about the best numbers for your age and health.Check your reading at least once a month. You can buy a home blood pressure monitor or use a kiosk at your pharmacy.
- Gulp It Down
Blood is about half water. So you need to stay hydrated to keep it moving. Aim for 8 glasses of water a day. You’ll need to drink more if you exercise or if it’s hot outside.
- Stand Up at Your Desk
Sitting for hours at a time isn’t great for your circulation or your back. It weakens leg muscles and slows the blood flow in your legs, which could cause a clot. If you’re a desk jockey at work, consider a standing desk instead. It may take a little while to get used to, but getting on your feet works the valves in your leg veins, sending blood up to your heart.
- Relax and Twist
Yoga is a low-impact exercise that can jump-start your blood flow. When you move, it brings oxygen to your cells. When you twist, it sends blood to your organs. And upside-down positions shift blood from the bottom half of your body up to your heart and brain.
Regards,
Prof Dr S Natarajan
Chairman & Managing Director - Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital Pvt Ltd