The first week of July is Corporate Wellness Week, dedicated to raising awareness about maintaining a healthy working environment. Given that many of us spend long hours at our place of work, it stands to reason that this is a good time for us to reflect on and take action to encourage healthy leg circulation. Employers can provide relevant educational information to assist employees who can also spread the word.
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Health tips:
Simple movements and stretches at regular intervals can help to improve blood flow, allowing for healthy self-care habits during stationary, sedentary, inactive or immobility periods.
Health tips:
The delivery of healthy blood, oxygen and nutrients to the legs, which are the farthest away from the heart is hard work, so anything that can help to ease the traffic congestion is good.
High heels or stilettos are still widely seen as the most professional, attractive or fashionable dress style in many lines of work ranging from airlines, investment banks, courtrooms, and modelling. Prolonged and repetitive standing on tip toes can lead to potential problems such as restricting blood flow or shortening of the calf muscles.
Helpful tips
If wearing high heels is an unavoidable part of your life, aim to choose shoes which will cause the least damage:
Venavine® Capsules can assist to promote healthy circulation to offer relief for tired, achy, painful, and heavy legs. Massaging with Venavine® Intensive Cream can assist to provide instant on the spot, cooling relief.
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