Hot Tips for Leg Health!

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: July 13, 2017

Everyone wants beautiful healthy legs. It is pretty much a given in youth, but as you age life takes a toll on our bodies – legs included. Lifestyle has a lot to do with how well your legs will fair. Let’s take a look at a few things you can do to be proactive in keeping your legs in their very best shape.

 

Avoid standing or sitting for extended periods of time – This can be difficult given some professions call for one or the other during work days. Making time to stand and stretch as well as sit and take breaks are important for health.

 

Keep your weight under control – carrying around excess body weight is taxing on your skeletal system as well as all of your organs. Maintaining a healthy weight benefits your overall wellness.

 

Exercise regularly – movement helps to pump blood through your circulatory system. This is vital for leg health and vein health throughout your entire body.

 

Take a cold shower – after a long day, especially in hot weather, it’s a great idea and very refreshing, to take a cold/cool shower or bath.

 

Avoid tight fitting binding clothing – clothes that bind, even a little bit, can cut off circulation forcing blood to alternate routes damaging veins and vessels over time.

 

Elevate your legs above your heart for 10-15 minutes a day for maximum circulatory benefits.

 

Take B-Complex to help strengthen blood vessels.

 

Cayenne pepper is a great way to improve blood flow as well as metabolic rate and help strengthen arteries and blood vessels.

 

If you do start to notice spider veins, varicose veins or feel leg pain or heaviness on a regular basis it is important to visit a Vein Specialist and nip the possible issue in the bud. The sooner vein issues are caught the easier and more successful the treatment outcomes are.

 

If you are in the Tampa, Florida area come see us or give us a call. www.tampacardio.com 813-975-2800. You can also schedule an evaluation through our online form. Patient comfort and care are a priority here at Tampa Cardiovascular Associates. We look forward to treating you.

 

 

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: 13/07/2017

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