Best infusions into the circulation

A good blood circulation ensures a healthy heart, a smooth legs and spider veins free, varicose veins and heaviness and a body much more healthy and active. Our diet and physical activity do influence remarkably in the quality of our circulation, but are not the only allies that can help us, because the natural medicine also brings many benefits.

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1. It is important to be clear that a good blood circulation depends on several factors, and that the infusions alone does not work miracles unless establish changes in their daily lives.

   
   

   So we suggest:

   • Reduce your intake of salt and foods high in fat and cholesterol, responsible for affecting blood circulation and increase the risk of heart disease.
   • Add to your diet foods that improve circulation , such as vegetables or nuts without salt or sugar added.
   • Do exercise at least 3 times a week; the activity is essential to maintain good circulation and a healthy heart, and there is no home remedy that can replace this recommendation.
   • It is also important to pay attention to the type of clothing we wear, avoiding too tight parts in the legs that may interfere with good circulation. Choose comfortable clothes, avoid spending much of the day standing and working sitting use a footrest to keep your legs slightly higher, favoring the circulation.
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2. The mackerel is one of the most popular medicinal plants, making it ideal to keep the arteries to harden and lipids accumulate in them: one of the best infusions into the circulation. In addition, this plant helps reduce cholesterol and to benefit our heart.

   To prepare an infusion you need to add two tablespoons of horsetail in one liter of water, boil for 5 minutes and then turn off the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain and drink. You can eat 1 to 2 cups a day for a month, then pause for another month before eating again.

   
   

   This plant is not recommended in the following cases:

   • Pregnant or lactating.
   • In type 2 diabetes.
   • With stomach problems.
   • With heart or renal failure.
   • With low pressure.
   • Who are taking anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, diuretics or laxatives.
   
3. Rosemary is a very popular herb in the kitchen, particularly for the preparation of meat, but also a medicinal plant with many benefits for health and cosmetic. The active rosemary blood circulation due to their amount of antioxidants, so you can prepare an infusion using a teaspoon of this plant in a cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes, turn off the heat and let stand for 10 minutes; strain and drink.

   
   

   This infusion into the circulation is contraindicated for:

   • Pregnant, because the plant can be abortive.
   • Patients with endometriosis because most aggravates this condition.
   • People with intestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease or gastroenteritis.
   • Men with prostate inflammation.
   • People with constipation because due to the astringent substances may increase this condition.
   • People suffering from insomnia.
   
4. The ginger root is an excellent choice to stimulate blood circulation, preventing clot formation. Furthermore, it is one of the infusions to the movement easier to prepare, because this ingredient can be found in most supermarkets.

   To prepare this drink cut two pieces of ginger thickness of a finger and boil in a cup of water. After 5 minutes turn off the heat and let stand for 15 minutes before straining and drinking. One or two cups daily is enough, however this infusion is contraindicated in patients with:

   
   

   • Gastric disorders such as gastritis, Crohn's disease or ulcers.
   • Hypertension.
   • Gallstones.
   • Patients who use anticoagulant drugs for circulatory problems or diabetes.
   • It is recommended that pregnant or lactating consult a doctor before ingesting this plant.

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5. Among the best infusions into the circulation is the ginkgo biloba , because thanks to its flavonoid content this plant significantly improves blood circulation contributing to power and benefiting our concentration. Also favors the prevention of blood clots by helping the heart.

   
   

   To prepare this drink add a teaspoon of this plant in a cup of boiling water, turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then strain and drink. You can consume 2 cups per day.

   
   

   We do not recommend their intake is:

   • Are pregnant or nursing.
   • Suffer from epilepsy or experienced seizures in the past.
   • Are taking anticoagulants, aspirin, ibuprofen, antidepressants and drugs to the liver.
   
6. Another among the best infusions into the circulation is made ​​with dandelion lion , an excellent ally especially indicated for the treatment of varicose and spider veins. To prepare this drink add two tablespoon of dandelion dandelion tea in a cup of boiling water, turn off the heat and let stand for 10 minutes, then strain and drink. Do not take more than 2 cups a day.

   
   

   Dandelion Dandelion is contraindicated in the following cases:

   • Patients with gallstones as it stimulates the production of bile.
   • People with acidity, gastritis and gastric ulcers.
   • People who take diuretics, potassium supplements or drugs with lithium.
   
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