​Do you suffer from numb finger tips and toes especially in the Winter?

How about when it's warm too?!
 
The blood reaches hands and legs due to the exertion and hard work done by the heart. When the you suffer from the problem of poor circulation, the limbs fail to get adequate amount of blood. Spider veins can occur due to poor circulation. You can have numbness and cold feeling in the fingers and toes.

Poor circulation can be due to tobacco and alcohol, which block the oxygen flow to the limbs. The fingers and toes can become blue to this. Poor circulation can be due to lung and heart diseases. It can also be caused due to extreme cold temperatures. Please see your medical professional to determine the cause of poor circulation. In the meantime, you can try these remedies yourself.
 
Massage With Essential Oils

People who have poor circulation should massage the body with essential oils. Ensure that the oil is warm. You can use essential oils like eucalyptus and lavender oils. The essential oil increases the softness of the skin. The skin becomes supple due to the use of these oils. The essential oils increase the internal warmth by passing heat in the internal tissue layers.
 
Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne spice is very good for circulatory system. Cayenne pepper dilates blood vessels and increases the blood flow. It stimulates the heart to improve blood circulation. It makes the arteries strong so that there is improvement in the blood circulation. You can take cayenne pepper as capsule. You can also mix it with lukewarm water , ginger, lemon and drink it. You should also eat onion and garlic as it is very good for heart and nervous system.
 
Heat And Cold Application

Alternate application of heat and cold can help in curing poor circulation. If the fingers become blue, you can apply heat on them. Heat application will cause dilation of blood vessels and it improves the blood flow to the limbs. If you feel cold, apply heat to the feet with hot water bottle. Keep the body warm by wearing socks. When going out in the cold invest in some hand and sock warmers sold at most sporting goods stores.

Relaxation Techniques
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People who have poor circulation should take help of relaxation techniques like meditation, which improves the power of concentration. It reduces stress and relaxes the body. It causes dilation of blood vessels, which increases the blood flow in the body. You can also relax by listening to music. Music has a soothing effect on the body. It decreases stress and uplifts the mood.

Exercises

Correct alignment of the spine is necessary as it helps in preventing tension in the back. It helps in the correct circulation in hands and legs. You should do stretching exercises that can increase the muscle tone and circulation. Choose exercises like yoga that are gentle.

For increasing the circulation in hands, you should stretch the arms. You should also do wrist rotations, ten times each in clockwise as well as counter-clockwise direction. You should do blood circulation exercises. You can learn these exercises from a doctor or physiotherapist. Walking and swimming are good ways to exercise the body. Avoid staying in the same position for a long time. If you have to work on a desk for a long time, you should get up in every one hour and stretch the legs.

Diet Remedies

People who suffer from poor circulation should take a healthy diet. You should eat foods that contain fiber. Include fruits and vegetables in the diet. Oranges and other Citrus Fruits are very good fruits for poor circulation. You should eat foods that contain bioflavonoids such as Broccoli, Spinach, Red Peppers and Brussel Sprouts. Eat Watermelon, Strawberries, Tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables that contain lycopene as it prevents the formation of plaque, which is one of the main reasons of blood flow obstruction.
Drink lots of water. Take coffee and tea in limited amounts. Control the level of cholesterol by avoiding fatty foods. Take foods like fish that contain omega 3 fats. Eat nuts that contain Vitamin B3 as it improves blood circulation.
 
Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy can help in curing poor circulation problem. Hydrotherapy is a method of treatment in which water is used for increasing the blood flow. You can take a shower with hot and cold water. You should let the water to fall on body parts affected by poor circulation. Warm water increases the blood flow in the affected areas. After exposing the body to warm water, you should expose the body to cold water. This will cause the blood to flow to internal body parts.
 
Avoid Alcohol And Smoking
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Avoid alcohol or take it in moderate amount. Quit smoking. Cigarettes contain nicotine, which can cause poor circulation. When you quit smoking, stress will not affect heart and lungs. It will increase your lifespan and your circulatory system will be improved.
 
***Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional. 

Did you know stress is a major cause of inflammation in your body?

Did you know you can reduce the impact of stress by practicing deep breathing? 

I have been a yoga and meditation instructor for almost a decade. I have been a practicing yogi since my late teens. I have seen firsthand the empowerment this practice can give. In my coaching practice all of my clients are invited to learn practices of deep breathing for stress reduction. This is a fundamental piece of my coaching practice to start reducing inflammation, lose weight and increase the immune system. Stress elevates the Cortisol hormone in your body which can lead to belly fat.
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By not giving yourself over to stress and staying in a centered place you allow yourself permission to navigate the fields of life with clarity and calmness.

Take a full deep breath in and full exhale out before confronting any situation such as making a impromptu decision or speaking to an adversary. 

Try this quick, simple and effective breathing exercise. This is best practiced while lying on your back, so you might want to try it while falling asleep or upon waking. It can help you unwind from a hectic day, or face a new day with a calm outlook. 

Close your eyes, letting your arms rest alongside your body, and focus attention on your breath without trying to influence it. Focus on your inhale and your exhale.

Now imagine that with each inhalation the universe is blowing breath into you and with each exhalation withdrawing it. Imagine yourself to be the passive recipient of breath. As the universe breathes into you, let yourself feel the breath penetrating to every part of your body, even your fingers and toes.

Try to hold the perception for ten cycles of exhalation and inhalation. Start with doing this once per day.

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Embrace yourself with Compassion! 

Being compassionate with yourself is the greatest gift you can give to your soul and your body.
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Show loving kindness by ~nurturing yourself with healthy nutritious foods, ~hydrate regularly ~ 8 - 10 12 oz glasses of water per day to keep the skin radiant and organs functioning well. Add slices of lemon or cucumber for a refreshing drink bring stillness and quiet into your life at least once a day for 10 minutes by taking a walk in silence or sitting in a still quiet place. By being compassionate with yourself gives you the opportunity to bring clarity to your mind and unload tension. Giving yourself space to know you are doing the best you can and permission to love yourself for it.