how to prevent circulatory disorder?

Answer 1

Circulatory disorders are diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Disorders of the circulatory system generally result in diminished flow of blood and diminished oxygen exchange to the tissues.

There are many alleged remedies, natural or otherwise, that purport to heal circulatory disorders, but diet and healthy habits such as exercising and not smoking are going to be your number one keys to prevent these diseases.

CareMark compiled eight very good tips to preventing heart disease from sources such as the American Heart Association and the National Insitutes of Health. Here they are:

1 . If you smoke, stop.

Cigarettes damage the arteries and speed the buildup of cholesterol and plaque, the first step toward a heart attack. In the Nurses' Health Study, just one to 14 cigarettes per day tripled the risk of heart trouble. Other studies have found that smoking at least 25 cigarettes a day may raise the risk as much as fifteenfold. If you're a smoker, quitting RIGHT NOW is the best thing you can do for your heart. Within two years, the threat of the heart attack will drop to the level of a person who has never smoked.

2. Load up on heart-friendly foods.

For most people, the battle against heart disease should start in the kitchen. By getting less than 30 percent of your calories from fat (less than 10 percent from saturated fats), eating five to seven servings of fruits and vegetables every day, and eating plenty of whole grains, you can lower your cholesterol level, protect your arteries, and slash your risk for a heart attack. Some types of fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, may actually lower cholesterol and provide other benefits. Talk to your doctor about how to increase your intake of good fats while cutting down on the "bad" fats.

3. Get moving.

Regular exercise can strengthen your heart, increase your HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol that helps keep your arteries clear), lower your blood pressure, burn off extra pounds, and just plain make you feel good. And it doesn't take an Olympic effort. The American Heart Association recommends 30 to 60 minutes of moderately vigorous exercise every day or at least four times each week – five for those with coronary or other vascular diseases. Of course, exercise can be risky for some people with heart disease. Check with your doctor before starting a new workout program, and work up gradually. Don't be a "weekend warrior" at the gym after being a couch potato all week: It's a recipe for serious injury.

4. Monitor your cholesterol.

Since too much cholesterol contributes to plaque buildup in the arteries, it's best to keep your total cholesterol level below 200 milligrams per deciliter. Anything between 200 and 240 mg/dL is considered worrisome, and a level over 240 is often a serious threat. The basic goal is also to keep your "good" HDL cholesterol high and your "bad" LDL cholesterol level low. If you're a man, your HDL should ideally be at least 40 mg/dL; for women, the American Heart Association recommends an HDL level of at least 45 mg/dL. If you don't already have coronary heart disease and if you have fewer than two of the major risk factors -- obesity, high blood pressure, or a family history of premature heart trouble -- your LDL cholesterol should be below 130 mg/dL (and preferably under 100). If you already have coronary artery disease or diabetes mellitus and your LDL is over 100, your doctor will probably recommend you take cholesterol-lowering drugs to get your LDL below the 100 mark.

5. Watch your weight.

When it comes to the heart, bigger isn't better. A little extra weight can put a strain on your heart, boost your blood pressure, and significantly raise the risk of a heart attack. Ideally, your body mass index (BMI) should be between 18.5 and 24.9. (To calculate your BMI, see our body mass index calculator.) According to guidelines issued by the American Heart Association in July 2002, a simpler alternative to BMI is to measure your waistline - men should measure 40 inches or less and women should measure 35 inches or less. Even if you can't reach that goal, a weight-loss program that combines exercise with a healthy, low-fat diet will do wonders for your heart.

6. If you drink, take it easy.

One or two alcoholic drinks per day can help raise your good HDL cholesterol and prevent dangerous blood clots. (According to federal health agencies, women should limit their alcohol intake to up to one drink a day, since their bodies metabolize alcohol differently than men; men should limit their intake to no more than two drinks a day.) However, any more than a couple drinks a day can increase your blood pressure. Extremely heavy drinkers -- those who put away the equivalent of a six-pack of beer every day for 10 years or more -- can also suffer damage to the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy).

7. Keep your blood pressure under control.

Since high blood pressure increases the risk of coronary artery disease and stroke, it's good to keep yours in the optimum range: 120/80. If you test in the high-normal range -- 130-139/85-89 -- make arrangements to get rechecked in a year. In the meantime, talk with your doctor about lifestyle changes you can make to bring down your reading. If you have high blood pressure, meaning 140/90 or more, your doctor will likely prescribe medication to keep it in check.

8. If you're under too much stress or feeling depressed, seek out help from a psychologist or therapist.

Emotional distress is hard on the heart, and professional help can be a true lifesaver. Several studies suggest that depressed people who are otherwise healthy are more likely to develop heart disease than peers who aren't depressed. For example, a 13-year study of 1,500 subjects conducted at Johns Hopkins University found that an episode of depression increased the risk of heart attack more than fourfold. These studies take smoking and other factors into account, providing strong evidence that depression alone may be enough to cut down a once-healthy heart.

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Answer 2

Circulatory Disorder can be prevented by regular Yoga and Pranayam. Some of the Asanas you should try are: Padmasana, Sarbangasana, Pabanmuktasana and Shirsasana if you can. However, Shirsasana should not be tried if you are suffering from eye diseases, high blood pressure or any heart diseases.
Pranayama can be practised even if have any of the above diseases. You should try Vastrika Pranayam (2 -5 mins), Kapalbhati Pranayam (5 - 10 min), Bahya Pranayam (3 to 5 five times) and Anulom Bilom Pranayam (3 min).

Answer 3

Talking from experience i was diagnosed with raynards disease a couple of years ago, so when i get cold my fingers and toes goes white. This is because the human body needs to keep the core warm when it is cold so thins the vessels to the extremities so that most of the blood is around the vital organs. An attack usually lasts 20-30 minutes as long as i get warm straight away and then my fingers go really red at the circulation returns (can be painful).

When i went to the doctors about this problem i was prescribed a drug that was normally given to people who suffer with angina because they would help keep my veins open.

I don't think that you can prevent getting the problem but you can certainly help yourself when you do have it. Try and have a healthy diet and exercise regulary to keep your blood pumping well. And try to keep warm. If blankets and clothes are not enough i find an irish coffee helps keep your toes warm.
Good Luck!

Answer 4

First, remember that your body is primarily water. That said, I find that even most headaches will disappear if I drink enough(it is possible to drink too much, although fairly rare). Being properly hydrated lowers the viscosity of your blood, so that it is less likely to become viscous in the body, where some blood vessels are quite small. Secondly, the capsasin in spicy food(especially peppers) is good for opening up the capilaries in your body, just as it makes you sweat, thus making it easier for blood to flow through the body. Good exercise, cardiovascular for at least 18 minutes a day, sustained activity, is critical for overall vascular health. Get up and move around if you are confined to a chair for long periods. Your body maintains itself for your activity level, use it or lose it style, so walk into the fast food restaurant and buy your food, instead of sitting in your car. It may seem like nickel dime activity, but it does add up throughout the day.

Answer 5

There are many circulatory disorders. Care to be more specific?

Answer 6

I don't know if this helps but, through the use of infrared photography, looking at body heat not visible with the naked eye, certain health magnets increase circulation. http://www.yourwellnesshome.net/images/Diabetic_Article_From_United_Kingdom.pdf

This is done due to the fact that our cells have a positive and negative charge. When influenced by a magnet, they must move, just as trying to connect 2 magnets with opposing ends. Hence the reason for magnets in our astraunauts space suits; no more "space sickness" as before.

Answer 7

Exercise maintains blood flow and disorders occur when blood flow is impeded.

Answer 8

jog. ?