26/03/2023
💁Did you know that microcirculation, the smallest blood vessels in our body, plays a crucial role in our overall health❓
💓It's likely that someone you know has experienced secondary symptoms of type 2 diabetes such as peripheral nerve damage, impaired vision, or hearing loss. Perhaps you know someone who has undergone a coronary artery bypass operation due to atherosclerosis. Or maybe there's a history of these health issues in your family.
💓All of these conditions are a consequence of the damage caused by inflammation, high blood pressure, blood sugar dysregulation and poor dietary and lifestyle habits on the endothelial cells of the blood vessels, in particular microcirculation.
💓Microcirculation is responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body, supporting cell and tissue health. Poorly functioning or damaged endothelial cells can lead to various health issues.
Several health conditions can result from damaged microcirculation, including:
👀 Vision impairment: Impaired microcirculation in the eyes can cause retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other vision problems.
🦻Hearing loss: Impaired microcirculation in the ears can lead to hearing loss.
🤌Neuropathy: Damage to the peripheral nerves can occur due to impaired microcirculation, resulting in prickling, burning, or numb sensation.
🫀Heart disease: Damage to the endothelial lining caused by poor microcirculation can increase the risk of heart disease.
🫘Kidney damage: Impaired microcirculation in the kidneys can lead to nephropathy.
🔥Liver damage: Poor microcirculation can also cause liver damage.
🦵Osteoarthritis: Impaired microcirculation in the joints can contribute to osteoarthritis.
By reducing risk factors and taking care of our microcirculation, we can work towards preventing these health issues and improving our overall well-being.
Over the next week, we will be diving into what are some of the best ways to enhance microcirculation. We will look at specific foods and recipes, lifestyle changes, and simple tips to help you look after your blood vessel integrity and prevent the damage and its consequences.
Stay tuned and be ready to add some lovely foods to your diet this week.