What can you do to prevent bad circulation?
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There's different types of circulation, so prevention is different for each one. Arterial (or oxygenated blood, bright red blood that leaves the heart and travels throughout the body) circulation can be affected by high levels of cholesterol or obesity or even genetics...cholesterol & fat can line the walls of arteries and some people are prone to a "hardening" of arterial walls. So for that, healthy diets, monitoring your cholesterol and other labwork at least once a year.
Venous circulation (de-oxygenated blood, much darker in color, returns to the heart and is circulated through the lungs to get more oxygen) is totally different. Venous blood has almost no pressure to keep it moving - veins rely on tiny valves that open and close to pump the blood back to the heart. The valves depend on muscle contractions to work, so people that stand for long periods or aren't active are at risk of developing venous circulation problems. For that - high quality support stockings or hose for those that stand for long periods like teachers or grocery cashiers and even flexing your feet while sitting at a desk will help.
This is a really complicated question - the best person to ask is your physician. There's lots of good information on the internet these days as well - just always check with your doc before making any major changes in diet or lifestyle.
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Stop eating McDonalds and Burger King.
eat very healthy, lots of fruits, regular cardio exercise 45 minutes 5 times a week.
Exercise- esp cadio stuff, and fish oil.
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