The blood vessels in our body are called lifelines. The blood vessels in the body are 120,000 km long, enough to circle the earth two and a half times if stretched in one long line.The blood flows through these vessels to supply oxygen and nutrients to the body.
However, when fat, cholesterol, and blood clots accumulate in the blood, the blood vessels become clogged. When blood vessels are clogged, oxygen and nutrients cannot be properly delivered to various parts of the body, resulting in a sharp decline in immune function and exposure to various diseases. In addition, if the blood vessels such as the brain and heart are clogged, it leads to death, or even if life is saved, paralysis on one side of the body or followingeffects such as blindness, loss of sight, and speech disorders remain.
– fat in the blood, cholesterol, If blood clots build up, block blood vessels
Although the blood vessels in the heart and brain are short in length, symptoms appear immediately, but the blood vessels in the limbs from the abdominal aorta to the peripheral blood vessels are very long, so even if they are blocked, symptoms cannot be immediately recognized. When these blood vessels are blocked, the legs swell and numb, and when you go to the hospital with severe pain that makes it difficult to walk, in most cases the vascular disease has already progressed considerably.
Especially in the changing seasons like these days, as blood vessels constrict and the heart beats faster, the risk of blood vessel clogging increases, so daily management and prevention are more important than anything else.
– brain, If the cardiovascular system is blocked, it can lead to death or severe side effects., cause chronic disease
Therefore, daily management and prevention are most important for vascular health. For fast blood circulation 3.3.3. Let’s remember the rules.
① blood circulation – 3Create an exercise habit
If you exercise regularly, blood spreads well throughout the body and blood circulation is good. If you exercise as much as you eat and burn calories, you can prevent excess fat from accumulating in your blood vessels, which is helpful for your blood vessel health. It is good to do aerobic exercise such as brisk walking or climbing stairs 3 to 5 times a week for at least 30 minutes.
first, Climbing stairs. Climbing stairs is also good for circulatory health, such as strengthening cardiopulmonary power and promoting blood circulation, strengthening lower body muscle strength, and strengthening joints. Be careful when going down, as it can put a strain on the knee joint.
second, moving legs. This exercise makes the blood from the legs flow toward the heart, and has the effect of reducing varicose veins. You can do it lying down on the living room floor, or lying on a soft surface like a bed or yoga mat.
third, heel lift. This is an exercise that can be done anywhere on a daily basis, supporting the body with the heel and toes. Lift your heels off the floor, apply pressure to your toes, wait for 3 to 5 seconds, and then return to the starting position. Repeat 15-20 times. This improves blood circulation and strengthens the muscles.
② blood circulation – Let’s eat this
first“blood vessel scavenger”, Eat red ginseng. Red ginseng is a representative food that helps to improve blood circulation and is also called “vascular scavenger”. Red ginseng prevents the formation of blood clots by inhibiting platelet aggregation and reduces the lipid content such as triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood, preventing lipids from accumulating in blood vessels. It also helps to improve blood circulation by dilating blood vessels.
second, Adding Seaweed to Your Diet. Plant omega-3, a type of unsaturated fatty acid in seaweed, contains EPA, which lowers cholesterol, and helps to improve blood circulation. In particular, seaweed contains a large amount of ingredients that purify the blood, such as fucoidan, laminan, and chlorophyll, so it prevents blood clots and purifies the blood.
third, a glass of water before bed, A glass of water when you wake up. As our body evaporates water through sweat and breathing while we sleep, the viscosity of our blood increases. At this time, the risk of thrombus formation blocking the blood vessel increases. Therefore, it is important to drink water an hour before going to bed to replenish moisture in the body and prevent abnormalities in the bloodstream. In addition, if you drink water on an empty stomach, the amount of blood and lymph fluid is increased and waste products are smoothly discharged from the body.
③ blood circulation management – let’s avoid this
first, greasy food. Pork fat, pork belly, fried sweets, bacon, sausage, etc. Most of the foods are high in fat, saturated fat, and trans fat. It increases triglycerides, total cholesterol, and bad LDL cholesterol in the blood so that it accumulates on the walls of blood vessels.
second, foods high in sodium. Typical examples are dried squid, salted fish, ham, and processed foods such as sausages. Consuming salty foods for a long time can adversely affect blood vessel health, leading to vascular diseases such as high blood pressure. It is best to eat processed foods such as ham and sausage by blanching them in boiling water or soaking them in lukewarm water. The sodium and additives are then removed.
third, instant food. Sweets and sweet foods contain a lot of trans fat and saturated fat, which are bad for blood vessel health. It is also not good to enjoy carbonated drinks such as cola.
By Choi Seung-sik, staff reporter choissie@kormedi.com
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