How To Restore Circulation & Beat Cold Hands & Feet

For starters, poor circulation to the legs is the most common cause of chills yet can also be one of the toughest causes to identify. Many factors can lead to poor circulation, be it sudden weight gain, an overworked heart, a physically inactive lifestyle or even a life-long problem such as narrow veins. If you’ve experienced cold feet for the majority of your life, your circulation may be to blame.

Less common culprits include anemia and diabetes, but these conditions should be discussed with a medical professional and are not to be taken lightly, though both can be solved with diet and exercise along with changes to one’s lifestyle. There are some excellent tips including to never walk barefoot, slowly break in new shoes and keep your feet warm and dry.

On the other hand, if you’re experiencing cold feet and don’t think your lifestyle is directly to blame, you might just need a more natural remedy to promote healthy blood flow.

1. Promote Healthy Blood Flow with Exercise

It may not be the easiest on the list, but the health benefits of proper exercise are wide and varied. You don’t have to dive into a rigorous exercise routine right out the door but something as simple as rotating your ankles for ten minutes a day can work wonders.

Going for a walk is a low-impact and simple way to encourage circulation in your legs and feet that can be performed by people of nearly any age. If you spend most of your day sitting down, see if a quick stroll around the block is what wakes your feet up.

2. Check Your Footwear

Man-made materials covering your body may not feel natural, but the way our bodies distribute weight across the soles of our feet and the pressures involved are as natural as can be. When we don’t wear proper shoes that support our specific foot shape we run the risk of causing damage to our ankles or even our hips and knees. The body can manage the stress of walking and running, but without proper support you’re going to wear down eventually.

Find shoes that are properly fitted and don’t squeeze your feet too tightly. You’ll also want to ensure the shoes you have are properly cared for and that you replace them when serious signs of wear start to show.

3. Engage in Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy, in this case, is just a fancy way of saying to treat your feet to a relaxing soak and this Foot Soak and Detox will energise your feet and make them feel brand new.

Another way is to fill two tubs with water. One should be warm and the other cold. Soak your feet in the cold water for two minutes, then alternate to the warm water, and repeat this for several cycles before drying off and putting on socks.

INGREDIENTS FOR FOOT SOAK AND DETOX

Epsom salt 1 cup
Sea salt   1 cup
Baking soda  2 cups
Lavender essential oil several drops
Mason jar

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all the ingredients in a mason jar and use 1/4 of the mixture in hot/ warm water to soak your feet.
 

4. Massage Your Feet before Bed

It’s as simple as it sounds: Using warm olive or sesame oil, rub your feet with firm, circular motions primarily using your thumb. Spend at least five to ten minutes massaging before bed followed up by a cleanup and you’ll probably sleep a little better while warming yourself up, too.

5. Check Your Dietary Habits

Getting out of whack with your body’s natural needs is as easy as can be, unfortunately, so check to ensure your diet contains a healthy amount of fish that can supply omega-3 fatty acids, along with common chill blockers like garlic and cayenne pepper.

 Wearing high heels is linked to more than a common deformities and conditions-
1) pain in the ball of the foot
2) Achilles tendon
3) Hammertoes
4) Bunions
5) Osteoarthritis of the knee
6)Shortened calf muscles
7) Weakened and unstable ankle muscles
8) An exaggerated curve of the lower spine causes low back pain
9) Plantar fasciitis
10) Capsulitis- painful inflammation of the joints where the toes attach the foot
11) Morton's Neuroma- pain and numbness between 3rd and 4th toes
12) Stress fractures
13) Ingrown toe nails
14) Corns- keratin build-up on the balls of the feet

To minimize the damage caused by wearing high heels
1) wear them less often or use them for special occasion 
2) Commute to work wearing comfortable walking shoes
3) Regularly stretch  the toes, calves and Achilles tendon.

Home remedies for numbness in hands
1) Warm compress- 
dip a washcloth in warm water 
wring out the excess, then place it on the affected area for 5-7 minutes
repeat several times until the numbness goes

2) Massage-
put some warm oil on your palm
apply it on the numb area
massage in circular motions with firm fingers for at least 5 minutes.
repeat the process as and when needed.

 Some Super-foods To Improve Circulation
1) Cayenne pepper- it has been associated with increasing metabolic rate and strengthening arteries and blood vessels.It can be added to salads, juices and gravies.

2) Dark chocolate- it is rich in flavonoids, which improves blood circulation when compared with white chocolate with no flavonoids.

3) Oranges- oranges and other citrus fruits are high in Vitamin C which are natural blood thinners and are said to strengthen capillary walls and prevent plaque build-up which leads to poor circulation.

4) Sunflower seeds- They're rich in Vitamin E, which is shown to keep blood clots from forming. They're good at improving circulation. So, too foods like pumpkin seeds, olives, nuts.

5) Ginger root- It is not only known to improve digestion, nausea but also improves blood circulation. Ginger can be added to salads, gravies, used in tea.

6) Garlic- It not only helps to lower cholesterol and blood sugar, it also prevents plaque build-up. Other bulb foods like onion, leek and radishes are also good at stimulating blood flow.

7) Ginkgo Biloba- It is one of the world's oldest surviving tree species. It helps dilate blood vessels and thus increasing blood circulation. It is also thought to improve blood circulation to the brain.

8) Goji Berries- these look similar to raisins. They're high in fibre to help boost the immune system as well as increase blood circulation.

9) Watermelon- They're rich in lycopene, which is a natural antioxidant linked ti improving circulation. Lycopene is a natural ingredient, which gives certain foods reddish colour- tomatoes, grapefruit and apricots also contain some lycopene.

10) Avocado-Avocados contain heart healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, which research has shown to support the cardiovascular system and increase blood circulation.

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