Blood is the most basic substance for maintaining life activities. Only by keeping the blood vessels unobstructed, can ensure that blood circulates to every corner of the body. Once a blood vessel gets blocked, blood circulation will be impeded, and various internal organs may not receive sufficient nutrients, which could impact health.
Especially in middle age, the peristaltic ability of blood vessels gradually decreases, which may accelerate vascular aging and be detrimental to health. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain vascular health in middle age. So, how can you keep your blood vessels unobstructed and care for vascular health in daily life?
As one reaches middle age, caring for blood vessels is crucial, remembering “3 eat, 2 must, 1 move” to prevent vascular blockages.
3 Eat
Consume foods high in dietary fiber
As people enter middle age, the peristaltic function of the intestines may decrease. It is recommended to consume foods rich in dietary fiber in daily life. This can help promote intestinal peristalsis, eliminate toxins and waste from the body. Dietary fiber can also help accelerate the peristalsis of blood vessels, remove accumulated toxins and waste from the blood, reduce cholesterol and triglyceride deposition in the blood vessels, making the blood vessels more unobstructed, protecting vascular health of the heart and brain.
So, in middle age, consuming foods like corn, oats, sweet potatoes, cabbage, spinach, apples, etc., regularly can help nourish the blood vessels and prevent vascular blockages.
Eat until 80% full
Overeating during meals not only affects digestion and absorption in the stomach but also interferes with blood circulation, detrimental to blood vessel health. Overeating can lead to the production of a substance called catecholamine in the blood, causing coronary artery spasm, putting significant pressure on blood vessels, leading to thrombosis, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, always eat until 80% full during meals.
Eat vegetables and fruits
In middle age, it is advisable to consume light and easily digestible foods in daily diet, focusing on fresh vegetables and fruits. These foods are rich in vitamins, which can enhance blood vessel elasticity, improve blood vessel permeability, and have favorable effects on lowering blood pressure and blood lipids. Therefore, consuming more vegetables and fruits is a good choice to prevent vascular blockages.
2 Must
Stop smoking
Smoking is harmful to health, and it also severely damages blood vessels due to harmful substances like tar and carbon monoxide present in tobacco. It stimulates blood vessels, leading to hardening, premature aging of blood vessels, and promotes thrombus formation. So, to maintain vascular health in middle age, quitting smoking is essential.
Drink water
Many individuals only remember to drink water when excessively thirsty and tend to prefer carbonated drinks, which are detrimental to health, increasing blood viscosity and affecting blood circulation. Therefore, in middle age, it is crucial to develop a habit of drinking more water and ensure a daily intake of at least 2000 milliliters. This helps maintain vascular health, purify the blood, ensuring unobstructed blood vessels.
1 Move
Foot-hooking exercise
Before sleeping at night, it is a crucial time for health maintenance. Many people may use their phones before sleeping, neglecting physical activity. However, a small movement while lying in bed plays a significant role in caring for vascular health. Before sleeping each night, lie down, relax, and hook your feet towards yourself, stretch your legs, hold for 10 seconds, then slowly return to the normal position, hook them in the opposite direction, hold for 10 seconds, and repeat this foot-hooking exercise. It has significant benefits in unblocking blood vessels, preventing thrombosis.
As people reach middle age, the functions of various internal organs gradually decline. Only by maintaining vascular health can sufficient blood and nutrients be provided to various organs, delaying the onset of aging. Therefore, it is essential to develop good daily routines and dietary habits to help maintain unobstructed blood vessels and prevent vascular blockages.
