We are looking forward to the good weather, terraces, beaches and swimming pools, but with the arrival of the heat many people also suffer from a worsening of the blood circulation, especially in the legs. The ailment is known as tired legs.
Pain, heaviness, prickling, cramps, varicose veins or spider veins in the legs are symptoms related to poor circulation. Do you know how to improve it?
Get rid of bad habits
-Sedentarism: not exercising is very detrimental to circulation, as it weakens the muscles and leads to heaviness in the legs.
-Inappropriate diet: a lack of natural foods such as fruit and vegetables and a diet rich in saturated fat is detrimental to improving circulation.
-Tobacco: nicotine is harmful to health. It has a vasoconstrictor effect, i.e. blood circulation is slowed or blocked.
-Diseases: If you have tired legs, and also suffer from diabetes or cholesterol, you should take extra care of your circulation.
To improve and combat this discomfort we advise you to
-Exercise: Frequent low, moderate or high intensity exercise can help improve circulation. It is particularly advisable to do sports that exercise the legs, such as walking, cycling or swimming.
-Healthy food: diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, cereals and drinking plenty of water. It is best to avoid alcoholic and sugary drinks.
-Hot and cold showers: with this practice we stimulate circulation. Alternate hot showers with cold showers. At the end of the shower, apply cold water to the legs in an upward direction.
-Clothing and footwear: It is advisable to wear loose-fitting clothes and comfortable shoes. Also, if you work long hours sitting down, you should not keep your legs crossed for long periods of time. Remember to change position during the day.
-Raise your legs: It is good to elevate your legs at night when you get home. If you suffer from pain, sleep with a cushion that elevates your legs to improve circulation at night.
–Use cold gels to alleviate heaviness.Gels help constrict blood vessels, decongest and relieve pain, helping to eliminate the sensation of heaviness.
This spring, worry only about enjoying yourself and take care of your circulation. Forget about tired legs, lead a healthy life and apply a healthy lifestyle. COLD GEL to your legs Soivre Cosmetic, thinking of you.
