Hypertension and eye The onset of symptoms of red eyes (as in subconjunctival hemorrhage) often indicates high blood pressure. Most causes of poor circulation are free radical damage in the circulatory system, lack of a healthy diet (low in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and essential fatty acids) and acid toxins within the body. Therefore, veins, arteries and capillaries will not be able to cope and may cause poor blood circulation. Medications and supplements that may increase the risk of a subconjunctival hemorrhage are: anticoagulant drugs like warfarin and aspirin, ginseng, ginkgo, garlic, ginger, St. John's Wort, Cayenne.
You can improve your circulation of several ways:
Do not smoke, nicotine causes your blood vessels constrict and the heart to beat faster, which increases your blood pressure. Most people breathe using only the evil upper lung; hydrotherapy (hot & cold shower) may help improve blood circulation. Avoid stressful situations. Regular exercise will have positive results on your bloodstream. Choose a diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables and low in fat. Reduce protein and saturated fat (found in red meat, cheese and cream). efficient flow of food recall are pumpkin seeds, oranges, walnuts, watermelon, garlic.
Improving sleep may also help improve circulation, here are some tips to improve your sleep: Avoid large meals before bedtime, or going to bed hungry. Avoid sources of caffeine such as cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, chocolate, carbonated soft drinks herbal tea (caffeine is 8 hours to metabolize). Sleep is often disturbed in smokers and those who withdraw from the heavy use of nicotine. Although alcohol helps them sleep, but sleep is very poor and fragmented. Regular exercise improves your sleep (although not exercise near bed time). Go to bed as soon as possible and create a pattern of sleeping and waking at the same time.
Posted on March 10, 2010.
