Blood brings life-supporting nutrients and oxygen to your cells, allowing your body to perform all of its biological functions. Blood also assists in ridding your body of waste, keeping your system clean and working at optimal capacity. As with most aspects of our existence, it is easy to take your circulatory system for granted―until acute or chronic circulation issues and vein problems arise.
Decreased flow in your blood vessels can occur due to disease, lifestyle, age, and weight. While some of these circumstances are in your control, others are not. Luckily, there are easy ways to improve your blood circulation.
The food you eat everyday supplies your body with the fuel it needs to breathe, move and think. This fuel can be high-grade or low-grade, so it is important to learn how to provide the best nourishment to your cells without sacrificing taste, texture, and satisfaction.
To boost your circulatory system and strengthen your blood vessels, consider these quick and fun ways to diversify your diet:
By replacing less nutritious foods with some of the above suggestions, you can effortlessly revitalize your diet without radically changing every aspect of it.
Increasing the amount of physical exercise and activities you partake in has a wide-reaching effect on your circulatory health. It is known that maintaining a healthy weight, moving your muscles and tissues aerobically, and reducing stress are all ways in which you can promote a robust vascular system.
By adding a simple walk around the neighborhood, learning some uncomplicated yoga stretches, and improving your breathing during activities, you are accomplishing many goals at once. Finish it all off with a moment of meditative silence, and your heart will thank you.
We live in a sedentary world where sitting at desks and computers is far too common. With the added complication of poor circulation, you may experience numbness in feet or other extremities due to this poor body positioning.
You may not be able to avoid long hours at a desk or in your car, but some quick tips can be added to anyone’s day to improve your circulation and limit numbness in feet:
It can be easy to get lost in our work and forget about self-care, so set a timer or reminder that helps you stand and move.
Though these recommendations are beneficial, various conditions require medical expertise to help you along the way. The experts at Gilvydis Vein Clinic understand this and are dedicated to helping you improve your circulatory health.
Offering cutting-edge techniques such as ultrasound vein mapping, sclerotherapy, and endovenous laser ablation, we work as a team to get you back on your feet. Contact us today and start a new journey towards a better tomorrow.
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Dr. Rimas Gilvydis, M.D, is the co-founder of Northern Illinois Vein Clinic (NIVC) in Rockford, Illinois, and the founder of Gilvydis Vein Clinic (GVC) in Naperville, Sycamore, and Geneva, Illinois. A board-certified interventionalist and diplomate of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, Dr. Gilvydis has been treating varicose veins with minimally invasive techniques since they were first introduced.
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We’re proud to be one of three vein centers in Illinois with an IAC accreditation. Get back on your feet with a team of vein specialists who help you understand your vein treatment options.