| - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - General Circulatory Problems Information Circulatory problems occur when the journey of oxygenated blood through the body is interrupted. Blood circulates through the body via a complicated system of vessels. Circulatory problems arise when there is a blockage or constriction of these vessels. Discomfort associated with circulation problems most commonly affect the buttocks and legs, but all parts of the body can be affected. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Possible Causes of Circulatory Problems There are many reasons why blood flow may be inhibited. Blood clots, hypertension, inflammation of the blood vessels, Raynauds disease, atheroschlerosis, varicose veins are some of the most common causes of diminished blood flow. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Possible Symptoms of Circulatory Problems Signs of circulatory problems include muscle pain and cramps; aching in the legs; bulging veins (varicose veins); numbness in the extremities; itchy skin and slowly healing sores. The risk of circulation problems increase with age. Women are more likely to suffer from poor blood flow than men. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Possible Lifestyle Changes for Circulatory Problems Eat a diet low in fat and high in fiber. Avoid caffeine and alcoholic beverages. Take regular walks to increase blood flow in the legs. Birth control pills and over-the-counter decongestants increase heart rate and blood pressure. Quit smoking if you are a smoker. Dress warmly in cold weather, and be sure to protect the hands and feet from frostbite. Attain and maintain a healthy weight. Get regular exercise to increase blood flow. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - In accordance with FDA regulation, we do not make any therapeutic claims for any Dietary Supplements in accordance with the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. Beneficial Dietary Supplements Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Niacin dilate the blood vessels and increase blood flow. L-Carnitine strengthens the heart and promotes circulation. Chlorophyll enhances circulation. Coenzyme Q10 improves tissue oxygenation. Multienzyme Complex aids circulation. Calcium and Magnesium are essential for normal blood viscosity. DMG enhances tissue oxygenation. Butchers Broom, Cayenne, Ginkgo Biloba, Rose Hips, Hawthorn Berries, Hyssop and Wormwood support heart and circulatory health. REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Beneficial Dietary Supplements and Products Below. |