Blood, which is directly linked to all kinds of diseases... How to keep it clean

Blood, which flows through blood vessels with a total length of 120,000 km, is the body's 'defense force'.

Blood, carrying oxygen and nutrients abundantly, is pumped out of the heart at a rate of 2.5 to 3.5 liters per minute, traveling throughout the body and breathing life into our organs and cells.

It actively fights invading bacteria and viruses in the body and also participates in detoxifying accumulated toxins.

Because of this, blood is also called the 'red life water' of our body.

If blood contains high levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and sugar, the risk of developing various diseases increases.

What are some ways to maintain blood health in daily life, such as exercise and diet?

A glass of water in the morning after waking up

If the body's hydration is insufficient, the blood becomes thick and sticky, leading to poor blood circulation.

Especially during sleep, while not consuming fluids, through sweating and breathing, etc.

Because fluids escape, the body's water content becomes deficient, making blood circulation more likely to be impaired.

To prevent this, it is good to drink a glass of lukewarm water that is easily absorbed into the body right after waking up in the morning.

◇Half-body bath is good, but hot water has adverse effects

Bathing helps improve blood circulation and eliminates waste products from the body.

However, taking a bath that immerses the entire body in hot water exceeding 40 degrees Celsius is not good.

When the body temperature rises by more than 2 degrees, protrusions form on the round-shaped platelets.

As a result, blood clots and sticks together, leading to poor blood flow. Thrombosis also occurs easily.

Half-body baths, where only the area below the navel is immersed in water at about 38 degrees Celsius, are the most effective.

Walking for a longer duration rather than running

Aerobic exercise helps consume sugar in the blood.

It also has the effect of promoting faster blood flow and preventing debris from accumulating on the vessel walls.

There is a domestic research result indicating that walking lowers LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.

The effect on blood circulation is higher when walking than when running. It is good to walk at a pace that makes you breathless for 30 to 40 minutes a day.

Acupressure guide to help blood circulation

In traditional Korean medicine, it is believed that if the circulation of qi (energy) is not smooth, blood circulation also does not flow well.

The main causes that disrupt the circulation of qi are stress and chronic fatigue.

In such cases, He Gu (between the thumb and index finger of the hand) and Tai Chong (between the big toe and second toe of the foot).

Pressing on Zusanli (the point on the outer surface of the leg, three finger-widths below the knee) is also an effective method.

It helps to release blocked qi, improve blood circulation, and prevent the formation of blood stasis (abnormal blood) inside the body.

Foods that are good for blood health

Blue fish

Eating bluefish such as mackerel, saury, and Spanish mackerel makes the blood cleaner.

DHA found in blue fish lowers LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, and

It increases the beneficial HDL cholesterol levels in the body. The EPA component helps facilitate the coagulation function of platelets.

Angelica root tea and Ligusticum chuanxiong tea

It is also good to brew tea with Angelica and Ligusticum to improve blood flow.

Boil approximately 10g of dried Angelica root in 500mL of water, or

Add 5 grams of dried Ligusticum chuanxiong to 700 mL of water, boil, and drink one cup daily.

Tangerine=

Vitamin P found in tangerines helps smooth the walls of capillaries, aiding proper blood flow.

Since the white fibrous material attached to the inside of the tangerine peel contains a lot of vitamin P,

It is better not to remove this part and to eat it.

However, the fructose content in tangerines can raise blood sugar levels, so it is better to eat them before lunch.