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6 Ways to improve your leg circulation
There are some simple changes or additions that you can make to your leg health routine to improve your leg circulation and reduce the symptoms that come with poor circulation such as aching, painful, tired, itching, cramping and heavy legs.
Here are six tips:
Stay hydrated
Drinking enough water keeps your blood volume at a good level. That helps you maintain proper circulation. Aim for eight glasses a day and avoid too much caffeine and alcohol which dehydrates you.
Try yoga
Relaxation yoga may assist with improving blood flow. Poses where you bring your head lower than your heart can help blood flow from your lower body to your heart. Yoga also boosts your red blood cell’s haemoglobin levels. Haemoglobin is a protein that helps your blood carry oxygen through your body.
Watch your diet
Good nutrition may assist to prevent conditions that affect your circulation. Experts suggest that you:
- Cut down on saturated fat and salt
- Eat foods containing monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
- Get plenty of antioxidants (such as vitamin C and E) and fibre
- Include fish in your diet
Brush your body
Brushing your skin has health benefits, including improving your circulation. Use a stiff brush to gently brush your legs daily which will help with circulation and draining lymph which is excess fluid from your tissues and cells.
Use warmth
A warm bath can boost blood flow by temporarily widening your blood vessels.
Exercise
Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve your circulation. Any sort of movement boosts blood flow. Exercise can raise your heart rate, which makes blood move faster through your body. Something as simple as stretching can help. When you stretch your muscles and tendons extend, which helps blood to flow freely through your vessels.
You can start off slowly by adding one of these activities each week to your leg health routine. Your legs will thank you for it and you’ll be on your way to healthier leg circulation in no time.
Remember to take your Venavine® Capsules daily along with massaging your legs with
Venavine® Intensive Cream to improve your leg health and comfort.
References:
- Beckerman J [Internet]. Improve Poor Leg Circulation. [Updated 2024 Feb 14; Cited 2024 Sept 12]. WebMD. Available from: https://www.webmd.com/heart-isease/improve-poor-leg-circulation