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(12-23-2015 08:18 PM)rottenapple Wrote:  

Did a quick search but didn't find any specific thread on this.

Blood circulation, we all know what it is and many of us suffer from poor circulation, me included. However I wonder if anyone really knows what causes it? What can we do about it? Is it related to our digestion, nervous system, liver function?

I hope there are some members here who have knowledge about it.

When I google search it, some common causes that come up are: diabetes, obesity, blood pressure and some more specific vein and arteries conditions. Somehow though I feel they do not tell the whole picture. I'm sure if there would be data, we would see a sharp increase in last 10-20 years as in many other conditions in western world (diabetes/cancer most obvious examples). Could it be related to the chemicals we use (see other RVF thread)? As many full body problems that are interconnected with various organs, I think science is just making somewhat calculated guesses.

For me personally: I think I have had bad blood circulation since a very young age. I used to play football all the time, but although I had the stamina to play for hours, I noticed I didn't recover as fast as others afterwards. The next day I would be in pain, especially in the legs, where I can still generate cramps at any moment (do other people have this?). In later teenage years I would have the same problem with heavy lifting/gym training. I'd train strong doing exactly the same exercises as my friends I'd go with, but next day they had recovered a lot more. I am in good shape (no excess fat), work out a lot, don't have diabetes, don't eat too much salt or have a generally unhealthy diet. Do drink a lot of alcohol, have bad digestion and should probably do more stamina related sports.

Other linkages I can see feasible. Male pattern baldness could have something to do with it, muscle stamina, erectile dysfunction or having a long recovery time after sex, Nitrogen Oxide levels, sweating or bad temperature management of your body , food intolerance as a cause...

What can we do about it?

I've had some success with supplements, for instance ginger or L-citrulline, but they seem more like short term solutions. I'd rather know what causes it and how it can be permanently improved. I think diet can be a key element for solving this problem, but I'm lacking specifics here.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Perhaps someone was able to improve this condition after certain steps taken?

RA, check out a few products by a company called Standard Process. Cyruta Plus specifically is a supplement they make for artery health and circulatory health. This company and its products are the real deal.

I suggest you use these in tandem with "Nutrition Response Testing" which would be a trained NRT practitioner. Just google this in your area and, if you're in a decent or near a decent sized city, there should be some. Many times, chiropractors will train for this but also NTR practitioners do this and only this.

NRT and standard process have helped me maintain my health through the years. I would never suggest you stop doing anything your doctor is telling you, however, this is something you may want to check out on the side and perhaps it could become an adequate treatment by itself.