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P.R.I.C.E
The relief recipe for circulation problems
PRICE stands for Pump up your circulation, Rest, Ice or heat, Compression and Elevation which are perfect options for easing and preventing various symptoms of poor circulation.
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Physical activity is one of the best ways to pump up your circulation because it increases your heart rate which moves blood faster through your body. You can try yoga, dancing, cycling, or swimming. Even stretching helps.
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Rest can be multifactorial, resting between exercise sets, resting your legs if you stand most of the day and giving tired legs a break is part of being kind to yourself and your legs. Always be cognisant of your circulation problems and aim to incorporate appropriate leg rest time into your daily routines.
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Using an ice pack for 15-20 minutes every three to four hours can go a long way to ease leg swelling. Be sure to wrap your ice pack in a towel so it doesn’t touch your skin directly. Heat opens the blood vessels, which can assist with circulation and alleviate some of your pain.
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Compression stockings are a great way to keep your circulation together. By squeezing your lower legs compression stocks help blood flow to return to your heart and thus prevents pooling of fluid and swelling in your legs
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Then finally, elevating your legs above your heart helps blood to flow back to the heart without fighting gravity.
Go ahead and try one or more of these five simple steps to get your circulation on the go again.