Feeling of heavy legs? 5 points to promote blood circulation!
Write the 08/12/2021 by Santarome Bio
18 to 22 million French people suffer from “heavy legs”. Although this inconvenience mainly concerns women, men are no less sensitive to it.
The feeling of heavy legs is the cause of poor blood circulation in the veins . In fact, the blood sent by the heart to the legs must then return there. When the flow encounters difficulty reaching the heart, the feeling of a heavy leg may be felt. This poor venous return is due to a lack of tone in the wall of the veins , which then secretes inflammatory substances causing the pain and discomfort felt.
Here are our tips for reducing this feeling of heavy legs.
Understanding its origin
The feeling of heavy legs is caused by poor blood circulation in the veins. In fact, the blood sent by the heart to the legs must then return there. When the flow encounters difficulty reaching the heart, the feeling of a heavy leg may be felt.
Adapt your lifestyle
The feeling of heavy legs increases throughout the day and peaks in the evening.
However, 25% of employees complain about standing or trampling (source INRS) and 89% of employees are affected by venous insufficiency.
It is therefore advisable to get up from your desk regularly and do small, easy exercises by activating the “heel/toe” axis of the feet. Also remember to drink well throughout the day to facilitate tissue drainage.
On the other hand, it is better to avoid crossing your legs and wearing tight clothing which will block circulation. In the evening, you can elevate your legs and splash them with cold water before relieving yourself .
One word: MOVE!
Having regular physical activity facilitates venous return. Sports like cycling, swimming, yoga or floor gymnastics are highly recommended because they work the leg muscles. Avoid sports that require your support such as basketball, jogging, volleyball and other ball sports more generally. After exercising, stretching is essential to regulate circulation in the legs.
Boost your circulation with plants
Nature does things well and is a great help when you suffer from heavy legs. Yes, but which plants to favor?
The Red Vine : its leaves contain a lot of tannins and anthocyanin pigments which give the mature leaves a beautiful red color in the fall. They inhibit the degradation of certain enzymes which can weaken the walls of small blood vessels and reduce their permeability. As a result, Red Vine leaves contribute to normal venous circulation in the legs and to regain the feeling of light legs*.
Blackcurrant : it supports venous circulation, helps with circulatory well-being and the feeling of light legs**.
Chestnut : it supports and strengthens circulation***. It is often used in cases of venous circulation problems in the legs.
Other plants such as Chestnut and Witch Hazel are often used to treat heavy legs.
Eat well, eat fresh!
It is well known that a healthy diet prevents certain diseases and dysfunctions in the body. Being overweight and having cholesterol levels that are too high are harmful to blood vessels. Good to know: certain foods are recognized as being “venotonic” .
Eggplants, Cherries and even Strawberries have a high anthocyanin content in common, which gives them a color ranging from purple to red. Studies have shown the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory role of these flavonoids. Eating fresh fruit is also recommended : vitamin C contributes to the formation of collagen to ensure the normal functioning of blood vessels.
Something to enjoy while doing yourself some good!
Our articles are purely informative and in no way replace the advice of a medical expert. If you have health concerns, consult a healthcare professional before taking dietary supplements or radically changing your diet.
*At a dosage of 2000 mg in dry plant equivalent per ampoule in the ORGANIC RED VINE product
**At a dosage of 1000 mg per ampoule in the product JA MBES LÉGÈRES BIO .
***Present in the glycerin macerate complex of BOURGEONS JAMBES LÉGÈRES (for 60 drops).
