You need some meat on your bones

You've probably heard someone use that old phrase, "They don't have enough meat on their bones" or "You need some more meat on your bones." Well, if you're suffering from poor circulation and you're constantly cold - You could probably use a little more meat on your bones.


If you are thin adding more good fat, such as olive oil to your diet would help. It's not good to be overweight but you do need a layer of fat to protect you from the elements, "insulation" so to speak. Ask your doctor what your ideal weight should be and never let it drop below that number.


Chilly feet causing complaints in bed, skip the slinky night gown and make sure you keep your legs and arms warm. This may cause other complaints .... but, it's a trade off.


QUICK CURES

Good old Epsom salts to the rescue. Before going to bed try taking a bath with 2-3 handfuls of Epsom salts. It's good for stimulating blood flow. Also simply rubbing your hands against each other will rev up the circulation and get that blood flowing freely.


A lot of women have the habit of crossing their legs as soon as they sit. This should be avoided because it restricts blood flow. If you must cross, cross at the ankles only. Finally, sit awhile and twiddle your thumbs and wiggle your toes -- it may look and sound funny but it will keep the blood flowing.



HERBAL CURES TO KEEP THE BLOOD FLOWING

Garlic- In a study of artery elasticity, which was published in the journal Circulation in 1996, researchers reported that those who consumed 500 milligrams of garlic supplements (about 1 clove) had more flexible arteries. Not only is this good news for those suffering from poor circulation, but it can help treat or prevent heart disease and lower cholesterol.


You do have to be careful when taking a garlic supplement because it is a blood thinner. So if you're already taking a prescription blood thinner, inform your doctor of your garlic therapy so that they can keep your clotting factor monitored.


Vitamin E - Another natural blood thinner. Helps to protect you against hardening of the arteries by decreasing the buildup fat deposits along the artery walls.


Fenugreek - Thanks to it's high fiber content fenugreek boost the elimination of cholesterol through your digestive tract, so less cholesterol in the bloodstream means an easier path for the blood to flow. Studies have shown that taking about an ounce of powdered fenugreek seed, mixed with water before lunch and dinner can reduce your cholesterol by at least 14 percent.


Ginkgo biloba - This multipurpose herb does wonders for circulation, especially in the small capillaries that connect arteries to veins. It also strengthens your capillaries and helps to prevent varicose veins from developing.

Finally try to eat a well balanced diet in order to keep your muscles and circulatory system operating at optimum levels.

To your health