The Bad circulation It is a problem that affects the vast majority of older people and can cause pathologies such as venous ulcerswhich in many cases can be prevent simply by changing lifestyle habits.
And it is that, as indicated by the specialists at , sometimes the heart has to make an extra effort for everything to work well due to bad habits (high cholesterol levels, poor consumption of foods that provide fiber, eating very salty foods or drink little liquid).
In addition, this problem can be aggravated when such people suffer mobility difficultiesbecause the fact of not being able to move further accentuates the poor circulation
That physical signs and symptoms They give us away that we have a bad circulation? From Sanyres the following stand out:
– Swelling of the limbs. Older people may notice their extremities bulging, especially their feet and hands.
– Cyanosis on the skin. The extremities turn a light blue coloration. This is because not enough oxygen reaches these areas of the body.
– Cold and tingling in the extremitiesespecially in the hands and feet. It is one of the main symptoms of poor circulation. If the blood has a good route, the body has an easier time keeping at a constant temperature. In the hands and feet, however, where there are many nerve endings, blood has a harder time reaching it, therefore heat is lost.
– Although in a less direct way, the hair and nails they also suffer if people have circulation problems. They become brittle because they don’t get enough of the nutrients and vitamins the body needs.
– skin wounds. Wounds resembling chafing may appear, for example on the legs, ankles and feet. This, in most cases, is due to dryness: blood cannot reach the most superficial areas of the skin.
– Appearance of varicose veins in the legs. Most varicose veins are due to circulation problems: the veins bulge because blood accumulates in them, especially in people who spend a lot of time in the same position.
These symptoms can be seen with the naked eye, but there are others that are much more difficult to perceive, such as the fact that the immune system not working properly and the exhaustion. Falling ill from time to time and an excessive delay in wound healing can be very clear symptoms.
From Sanyres they offer us a series of interesting and simple tips that help prevent or improve possible health problems caused by the Bad circulation:
– A balance diet: increase the consumption of vegetables (bones, celery); of fruits, (especially those that contain lycopene are a good option, for example watermelon, tomatoes, strawberries and oranges); and garlic and onion. It is also advisable to reduce the amount of salt and increase the amount of fish and cayenne pepper (stimulates and activates the cardiovascular system, helping to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol), as well as hydrating properly
– Carry out massages, which are very effective if done correctly and regularly. A good option is hydrotherapy using strong jets of hot and cold water, alternating them, in order to activate circulation so that it flows normally.
– elevate legs
– Carry out foot baths with hot water
– And in any case, the simplest way to improve poor circulation problems is walk.