Blood circulation is generally not something that people tend to think about, however, it is essential for many of the bodily functions that take place. Having a healthy rate of blood circulation ensures that every part of your body is getting both the nutrients and oxygen needed to function, without which it can affect your sense of touch, mobility, or even lead to worrying health conditions. We have compiled a simple guide to improving blood circulation in your legs.
Symptoms of Poor Blood Circulation in the Legs
To begin with, how do you even know that you are suffering from poor blood circulation? Well, there are three signs to look out for:
- Cold Feet
If your feet are constantly cold even when the rest of your body is in a comfortable position, it is a definite sign that you have poor blood circulation. Your blood carries heat from the center of your body all the way to your extremities like your fingers and toes. As your legs are the furthest away from your core, they are the earliest to show signs of poor blood circulation.
- Discoloration
If you start to see discoloration like bluish skin or a bruised appearance on the skin of your legs, it could be a sign of poor blood circulation, especially if the person did not have any injuries recently.
- Tingling and Numbness in Feet
If you are prone to experiencing pins and needles in your legs or other parts of the body, it can be a sign that blood flow was cut off or reduced. In fact, having numbness and tingling in your extremities could cause you to have unnecessary stress and injuries.
Tips to Improve Blood Circulation in the Legs
- Elevate Feet
This is a very simple trick and can be done with a chair, several pillows, or other structures in your home.
- Soak in Warm Water
Another easy activity to try out is to start soaking your feet in warm water. This is called hydrotherapy and can stimulate the skin of your feet, improving circulation.
- Wear Special Socks
Special socks, otherwise known as resting or therapeutic socks, can also help to encourage blood flow in your feet area.
- Exercise
Having a daily exercise routine in yoga or tai chi may be able to help.
Enjoy Diverse Health and Fitness Activities at Discovery Village At Stuart
Having access to a wide range of health and fitness activities is important for ensuring better blood circulation and overall better physical health. This is why, at Discovery Village At Stuart, we have established our Dimensions Health & Fitness program to provide all our residents in our senior living community with interesting and fun fitness activities. Our approach to wellness is to ensure holistic growth in all areas of life, be it emotional, medical, social, spiritual, physical, or intellectual.
To meet this, we constantly introduce new senior-centric programs and update our accessible fitness center located on-site. For more information on the different measures we take to encourage healthy living in our community or on the different senior living options that we offer, contact us today by submitting this online form or by calling us at 772.362.9204.
