Circulation Boost

These suggestions are not intended to replace appropriate professional advice.  Please check labels and consult your pharmacist if you take medication.


A holistic approach to health requires a look at all areas of life.  Make a few changes at a time.  Each positive change is a variable in your body’s favour giving it an opportunity to flourish.


Diet for maximum circulation


  • Drink 7-10 glasses of room temperature filtered or spring water.  Chlorine can interfere with thyroid function.

  • Eat a diet consisting or 75-80% alkalizing foods.  Very important.

  • Organic foods are the safest way to nourish yourself - a wise investment!

  • Make fruits, vegetables, raw seeds, nuts, beans, legumes and whole grains mainstays of your diet.  Avoid wheat unless sprouted.

  • Fermented kimchi, sauerkraut have a beneficial effect on vessels.


  • Combine foods for optimum digestion: fruits on an empty stomach 30 minutes before other foods. Starches and animal products require very different gastric secretions and should not be eaten at the same meal.


  • Beets, pomegranates, and their juices increase blood flow.

  • Have 1-2 tsp apple cider vinegar and ½ tsp raw honey (opt) in water with meals to boost thermogenesis, improve digestion, and correct pH.


  • Ginger, cayenne, cinnamon, celery seed, cloves, and garlic improve circulation.


  • Replace salt with Herbamare for all the flavour and 1/3 the sodium.  It contain kelp to naturally stimulate thyroid function.

  • Avoid heavy protein after lunch for improved digestion of amino acids.


Basic Supplements - To Cover Common Deficiencies


  • Bio-Strath – provides a full complement of B complex vitamins necessary for digestion, nerve health, and circulation.

  • Vitamin C – anti-inflammatory, improves circulation.

  • Vitamin D - 8,000 IU for one month then reduce to the upper limit of 4,000 IU – a deficiency is associated with thyroid and circulatory functions. 

  • Magnesium – has a relaxing effect on blood vessels.  Supports circulation.

  • Omega 3 fatty acids – necessary for proper circulation.

  • Probiotics – intermittent use to correct pH and enhance microbiome.


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Special Care for Circulation – for short term or intermittent use


  • Acetyl L-carnitine – promotes circulation by converting fat into energy. Strengthens heart function and regulates blood sugar.
  • Coenzyme Q10 – boosts energy and circulation, protects the heart and vessels, increases mitochondria activity.
  • Taking a non-constipating iron for 1-2 months can improve circulation and energy.
  • B12 sublingual 5,000 mcg – improves microcirculation.
  • Make a warming tea with ¼ - ½ tsp of each ground cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Add manuka honey, coconut cream, and/or coconut oil for variety.


Additional Suggestions


  • Digestion takes a great deal of energy which is why some people are cold after eating.  Keep meals simple so there’s energy available to keep you warm.

  • Get moving! Check out Dr Zack Bush’s 4-minute workout online.  This simple program performed 2-3 times a day increases nitric oxide to relax vessels, improve circulation and strengthen muscles. 

  • Enjoy daily fresh air and sunshine.  The Earth emits a negatively charged field that promotes balance.  Breathe deeply, exhale thoroughly!

  • Dry body brush daily for 2 weeks, then every 2nd day to improve lymphatic flow, strengthen vessels beneath the skin, and improve circulation.

  • Tight or restrictive clothing interfere with circulation.

  • Practice stretching and deep breathing.  Blood needs to be well oxygenated and folks who feel cold are often tense leading to shallow or rapid breathing.  You’ll feel more relaxed, and so will your blood vessels!


Keep a journal and track your progress. 


*Revised September 2024

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