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7 Tips For Improving Poor Foot Circulation
By Colin Wolfenden
 
Poor foot circulation is a problem faced by a growing number of people especially the elderly. The initial signs of circulation problems such as cold feet may seem like a minor inconvenience however they are a precursor to much more dangerous and life threatening complications if the poor circulation is not improved. There are a number of simple methods that can help to improve blood circulation such as:

1. Get Active
One simple way to improve your poor foot circulation is to
become more active. Physical activities such as walking,
swimming, running etc will all help to improve blood circulation
if performed regularly. Start off with a steady walk and
increasing the pace and length of the walks over time will get
the blood pumping and start to open up the smaller blood
vessels.

2. Improve Diet
Eating a healthier diet and reducing your fat intake will
improve your circulation because there will be less fat in the
blood stream which will make the blood less viscous and allow it
to flow through the small blood vessels more easily. Increasing
fiber in the diet will also help remove fat from your system and
improve the circulation even more.

3. Quit Smoking
Smoking is well known for increasing cholesterol buildup within
the circulatory system but it also hardens arteries and makes
other blood vessels constrict. To have any hope of improving
poor circulation it is essential to quit smoking.

4. Reduce Stress
When under stress the body reduces the blood supply to the
extremities of the body to provide adequate blood to the major
organs. This means that circulation to areas such as the feet
and hands will be affected. Some ways to combat stress are
meditation, deep breathing exercises or maybe even watching a
funny movie.



5. Raise Feet
If the poor circulation to your feet is making your feet swell then try altering the position of your feet at regular intervals. Lying on the floor and place your feet on the sofa for a short time will help the fluid drain from the feet and when you return to a seated position with your feet on the floor some freshly oxygenated blood can flow into each foot.
 
6. Warm Water Soak
Soaking your feet in a bucket of warm water or taking a warm bath will also helps the flow of blood into each foot. Adding some Juniper oil is also good. Doing this regularly will help circulation through the feet in the short term however it is certainly not a cure for the underlying circulation problems.
 
7. Supplements
There are several natural herbal supplements that help to improve blood circulation. Incorporating some of these into your diet along with some of the other measures above is the best approach to overcome poor foot circulation and prevent any further health risks that may arise should your circulation deteriorate.
 
Poor foot circulation should not be ignored as it is a sign of underlying problems with the circulatory system as a whole. Such problems can lead to heart attack, stroke, cancer and many other health risks so if you suffer from poor circulation then the time to take action is now before its too late.
 
Copyright © 2007 Colin L Wolfenden
 
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