When normal blood flow to certain parts of the body becomes hampered poor circulation results. This condition is uncomfortable and can lead to very serious medical issues
What Causes Impaired Circulation?
There are several lifestyle choices that can in fact cause poor circulation. These include smoking, lack of exercise and poor diet (eating lots of processed and junk foods), If you have a job where you sit for a long time at a computer, you may develop circulation problems – especially if you don’t get up frequently or participate in regular exercise.
There are many herbs that are beneficial for circulation. Incorporating them into a healthy lifestyle is a great way to reap their therapeutic value. Here are 6 great ones to choose from.
1.Willow Bark
Willow bark contains a chemical, salicin, similar to aspirin and has been used since 400 B.C. to treat pain and inflammation. Working like aspirin, willow bark thins the blood and promotes healthy blood circulation.
2.Ginger Root
Known as a vasodilator, ginger opens up blood vessels and allows more blood to pass through. In addition to being a vasodilator, ginger root is also used for digestion and nausea. Ginger is also anti-viral and is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties which make it a good choice for cold and flu as well as joint problems. Enjoy a cup of ginger tea daily to help boost your immune system and promote healthy circulation.
3.Parsley
Parsley, a popular culinary herb, is also found in many supplements because of its ability to act as a natural vasodilator and open up the blood’s passage-ways through the body. Other helpful properties found in parsley includes vitamins B12 and C that also help to enhance circulation.
4.Green Tea
Green tea has great medicinal value and are known to improve the function of the cells that line the capillaries. Research shows that drinking green tea may reduce the risk of some diseases including cancer and heart disease.
Drinking green-tea on a daily basis may also protect persons with coronary artery narrowing and those who are at a risk of a stroke because it improves blood flow. The best tea to drink is 100% organic.
5.Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne has been used medicinally for thousands of years. The primary medicinal properties of cayenne come from a chemical called capsaicin. This ingredient is what gives peppers their powerful heat.
Cayenne is still popular today and used to remedy some conditions including chronic pain, sore throat, headaches, toothaches and poor circulation.
6.Ginkgo Biloba
From one of the oldest living species of trees on Earth comes Ginkgo biloba. It’s a powerful antioxidant used traditionally to treat blood disorders and improve memory.
Supplements containing Ginkgo biloba are amongst the most popular in our culture today. The herb is popular for some reasons including its ability to improve blood circulation by dilating blood vessels and making platelets less sticky.
Cognitive function may improve in patients with Alzheimer’s disease because this herb helps improve blood flow to the brain.
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