Circulation
The body's highway system. Blood circulation delivers oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and immune cells to every tissue. It removes waste and CO2. Poor circulation affects everything—brain function, healing, energy, extremity health. Nitric oxide is the key signaling molecule.
Signs of Poor Circulation
Cold Hands and Feet
Blood not reaching extremities. Raynaud's phenomenon. Thyroid connection.
Numbness/Tingling
Nerves not getting oxygen. Peripheral neuropathy. Diabetes risk.
Fatigue
Cells starved of oxygen. Muscles tire quickly. Brain fog.
Slow Healing
Wounds take longer. Nutrients and immune cells can't reach.
Erectile Dysfunction
Blood flow issue. Early warning of cardiovascular disease. Nitric oxide.
Varicose Veins
Venous insufficiency. Blood pooling. Valve weakness.
Improving Circulation
Exercise
Best intervention. Creates new capillaries. Improves endothelial function.
Nitric Oxide Boosters
Beets, arugula, citrus. L-arginine, L-citrulline. Nasal breathing.
Cold Exposure
Trains blood vessels. Improves vasodilation. Cold showers, plunges.
Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation damages endothelium. Anti-inflammatory diet. Omega-3s.
Control Blood Sugar
High glucose damages vessels. Glycation. Diabetic complications.
Quit Smoking
Nicotine constricts vessels. Carbon monoxide reduces oxygen. Major factor.
Compression
Compression socks help venous return. For standing/sitting jobs.
Massage
Manual lymphatic drainage. Improves blood and lymph flow.