Improving your blood circulation is important for feeling healthy. It is also nice to have less trouble with cold hands and feet. Are you curious about how you can improve your blood circulation yourself? Then read on.

How do you know if you have poor circulation?

Poor circulation is often first noticeable in your hands and feet. You may also notice that the circulation in your legs is not optimal. Here are some other symptoms:

• You quickly get cold hands and feet
• Your feet quickly turn red and your legs feel itchy
• Tingling or numbness in your hands, feet or legs
• Cramps during or after exercise
• Wounds, bruises or swelling heal slowly

These symptoms indicate that your circulation is not good enough. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to improve your blood circulation.

What are the signs of good blood circulation?

Of course, it may also be that your blood circulation is good. You can recognise this by the following:

• You have warm hands and feet, even when it is cold outside
• You do not experience tingling or numbness in your hands, feet and legs
• Your muscles do not tire or cramp easily
• Wounds and bruises heal quickly
• Your skin looks healthy with a natural tone

These signs indicate that your blood is circulating well and that oxygen and nutrients are being transported efficiently to your muscles and organs.

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What can you do to improve your blood circulation?

Exercise regularly

Exercise stimulates blood circulation, especially in the legs and feet. If you have itchy legs due to poor blood circulation, this is always a good tip. Regular walking, cycling or light strength training can make all the difference.

Do not sit still for too long

If you have to sit a lot during your work, for example, make sure you get up regularly. Sitting still for long periods of time can cause poor blood circulation or slow it down. Get up every hour to move around a little.

Drink enough

You can also improve your blood circulation by drinking enough fluids. Water helps to thin your blood, allowing it to flow properly. In addition, do not drink too much caffeine or alcohol, as this can interfere with blood circulation.

Keep your body warm

Help your body by wearing warm socks and long clothing. This warmth supports circulation. Cold constricts the blood vessels, making blood flow more difficult.

Pay attention to your diet

Healthy fats and vegetables contribute to better blood flow. You can also add herbs such as ginger and garlic to your diet.

Use red light therapy

Red light therapy improves blood flow. This involves intranasal light therapy, in which red light is used through the nose to stimulate the entire body.

How does red light therapy help improve blood flow?

Red light therapy works at the cellular level and therefore supports blood flow in a natural way.

With intranasal red light therapy, such as the IN-light Pro, red light shines directly onto the blood through the nasal mucosa. There are many small blood vessels in this area, allowing the light to quickly affect the entire body.

The red light is absorbed by the mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells. This can increase the production of ATP (energy). With more energy, cells, including those in blood vessels, can function better.

In addition, red light can:

• Support the oxygen uptake of the blood, making oxygen transport more efficient
  
• Help blood vessels relax, which promotes blood flow
  
• Support the quality and flexibility of red blood cells, which can result in smoother blood circulation
  

Because intranasal red light therapy affects the blood, it does not work locally but supports overall blood flow, including that of the hands, feet and legs.

Red light therapy from IN-light

The IN-light Pro is an intranasal red light therapy laser that can improve blood flow and offer the above benefits. You can use the IN-light laser at home, during your daily activities. This means you don't have to spend any extra time on it while still working on your health!