How Do You Increase Blood Flow & Circulation?
If your arms and legs are constantly cold, cramped or numb, it may be a sign that you have poor blood circulation. When the blood doesn’t flow well through your body, it invites a host of health problems including heart attack, angina and stroke. There are many ways to increase blood flow — exercise, diet, medication and surgery — but before you try to help your heart do its job, it’s important to talk to your doctor to plan the best way for you. Consider your lifestyle. You may have an increased risk of poor circulation if you smoke, if you have a family history of heart problems, if you have a sedentary (inactive) lifestyle, or if your diet is high in things like saturated fat and cholesterol. Look for the signs. Though some signs of poor circulation are obvious, others are not. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of poor circulation include festering sores on the toes, feet and legs, a change in the color of your legs, hair loss on the legs and changes in your toenails. See you
