Simple ways to improve circulation 

Do your arms and legs throb? Do your fingers or toes tingle? Do they feel numb? Then you might be suffering from poor circulation. According to Healthline, poor circulation is not a disorder on its own. Rather, it is the effect of an underlying health issue. The causes of poor circulation range from blood clots to varicose veins and from obesity to diabetes. 
Ayurveda For Life explains poor circulation can also result from changes in environment and lifestyle. Of course regular exercise and a healthy diet will put you on the right track towards improved poor circulation. But sometimes, you need that extra boost to get your blood flowing. Read below to found out how to change your life with improved circulation. 
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1. Self-massage. Most people love to treat themselves to a relaxing, full body massage. But sometimes this is just not possible. This is why faqs.org recommends giving yourself a massage every single morning to improve blood circulation. Start by placing your hands around your foot. Move your hands in a circular motion around your ankle. Continue up the shin and calf. Do not neglect the knee. When you massage your inner thigh, one hand should move upward and the other hand downward. Massage every side of your thigh. Repeat the full leg massage on your other leg. You can do this sitting on the ground or on a chair. 
2. Shoulder stand. Ayurveda For Life recommends doing yoga poses like shoulder stand or hand stand that get your blood flowing in a different way. By doing this regularly, you can improve circulation in your body. To get into shoulder stand, begin by lying on the floor. Raise your legs so your body is in an L shape, and then slowly, with caution, use your hands to roll your body upwards, rising up on your shoulders. Your hands should always be on your lower back so there is no pressure in your neck. Raise your legs above your head and flex your feet as if you are standing on the ceiling. You can also place a yoga block or other support under your hips for more support. 
3. Warm bath. Who doesn't love a warm bath? Now you have an excuse to indulge whenever you want. Johnston Health says a warm bath allows your arteries and veins to expand. This means blood is more easily able to flow through the body. Drinking hot tea has the same effect. 
4. Cayenne pepper. You know that hot feeling you get after eating something spicy? Your body temperature is actually rising! Ayurveda For Life explains this is good because when your body temperature is higher, your heart pumps faster, and more blood flows through your veins.  
5. Ginger. Natural Living Ideas explains ginger is a natural vasodilator. This means the herb naturally opens blood vessels to allow more blood to pass through. It is also anti-viral and anti-inflammatory. Drink a soothing cup of hot ginger tea each morning to get your blood flowing first thing in the morning. 
6. Rosemary. This hearty spice is found not only in food, but also in soaps and cosmetics. The reason is because, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, rosemary supports the circulatory and nervous systems. It may be helpful to drink a cup of rosemary tea or to take a warm bath mixed with rosemary essential oils. 
7. Parsley. Although people usually think of parsley as more decorative than nutritious, it is in fact, one of the healthiest herbs around! Natural Living Ideas says the green herb, like ginger, is a natural vasodilator which opens blood vessels. It also contains vitamins B12 and C, which are essential to good circulation. 
8. Fish. Certain species of fish, like salmon, tuna, and halibut, are full of omega-3 fatty acids. These "good" fats reduce inflammation. When you do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids, you can suffer from poor circulation, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. Eating fish twice a week can also decrease high cholesterol and high blood pressure, therefore reducing risk of heart disease. 
With these home remedies, there is no reason to suffer from the pain of poor circulation. Why not start today? Make yourself a delicious dinner of salmon roasted with an herbal spice mixture of rosemary and cayenne. Top the dish with parsley and pair the meal with a hot cup of ginger tea. After dinner, take a soothing bath and finish your evening with a self-massage and light yoga exercises that include shoulder stand. 
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