Usually, an ill organ has restricted blood flow to it. Blood circulation is important to increase the efficiency and amount of nutrients and oxygen that can access your organs or parts of your body that may be at risk of illness, according to the book "The Health Benefits of Cayenne" by John Heinerman. Increased oxygen causes an antioxidant effect on your body and protects you against illness and disease. Good circulation helps also removes waste material to keep your body healthy.
Consult your physician before taking herbs for blood circulation.
Cayenne
Consume cayenne pepper powder to improve your blood's circulation -- it's the fastest acting circulation improving herbs among all herbs, says Dr. Richard Schulze, ND M.H., master herbalist and speaker. Cayenne pepper can even stop a heart attack within minutes. If you know of anyone who is having a heart attack give them 1 tsp. of cayenne pepper and 1 cup of warm water. If you are new to taking cayenne pepper, drink 1/16 tsp. in a cup of juice. Gradually increase the amount of cayenne pepper to 1/4 tsp. per cup of juice or make a warm lemonade with fresh lemon juice and cayenne pepper.
Chlorophyll
Green plants contain chlorophyll that is used in photosynthesis to convert sunlight to energy the plant uses as energy and nutrients. Chlorophyll delivers oxygen to organs and tissues. It increases blood circulation and prompts the proliferation of friendly intestinal bacteria. Take chlorophyll liquid supplements or pills, and if you eat it, do not cook the green vegetables for more than 5 minutes.
Garlic
Garlic thins blood, which improves circulation. It also prevents plaque from accumulating on artery walls, which lowers cholesterol. Onions, leeks and radishes are similar bulbs that assists with circulation; however, they are less potent.
Foods Containing Lycopene
Tomatoes, apricots and watermelon contain lycopene. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that lycopene can reduce cholesterol and increase blood circulation. According to a three-month human study on six men that were given 60 mg of lycopene supplements, LDL or "bad" cholesterol reduced by 14 percent, yet no HDL or "good" cholesterol was lowered. You would have to eat 1 kg of tomatoes to equal the amount of lycopene that was administered in the study.
References
- "The Health Benefits of Cayenne"; John Heinerman; 1999
- The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: Lycopene and Cardiovascular Disease Biological Activity of Lycopene
- HealingDaily.com: Cayenne Pepper for Improved Blood Flow
