06/05/2022
Cardiovascular disease: causes or consequences?
In most cases, it is more correct to talk about mutual dependence. Although most cardiovascular diseases are associated with arterial pathologies, some also affect capillaries. A decrease in the tone of the vascular wall or narrowing of the lumen of the capillaries interferes with normal blood circulation and the supply of the brain with nutrients and oxygen.
Among the diseases it should be noted:
hypertension;
cerebrovascular pathology;
systemic scleroderma;
systemic lupus erythematosus.
There are also cases when a violation of the elasticity and permeability of the capillary wall leads to the development of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension and stroke. In particular, this is observed in the clinical picture of diabetes mellitus. Under the toxic effect of excess glucose, mechanisms are activated that cause damage to the vascular wall, an increase in its permeability. Therefore, diabetics have a very high risk of cerebral hemorrhage and myocardial infarction.
Vascular Weakening Factors
The circulatory system is directly connected with all organs of the human body. It helps to feed every cell and at the same time to remove waste products. Therefore, overall health can also affect the degree of fragility.
Weak blood vessels can be:
lack of vitamins;
lingering stress;
bad habits;
physical exhaustion;
fluctuations in hormonal levels;
poisoning.
It is easier to improve the situation and strengthen the walls on your own in such cases. A healthy lifestyle, vitamins, folk remedies help to solve the problem, and not locally, but in a complex manner. But first it is worth undergoing an examination and make sure that a serious disease is not hidden behind the violation of the strength of the shells.
What methods can be used to strengthen blood vessels
Phlebologists argue that they need to be strengthened systematically, and not from time to time. Do not wait until varicose asterisks begin to appear on your legs or the first signs of circulatory disorders appear.
The blood vessel does not rest for a minute, so extra support never gets in the way. It is best not to experiment and consult your doctor first. He will clarify whether this or that remedy is right for you.
Vitamins to help strengthen capillaries
There are many beneficial substances that have a beneficial effect on the health of the circulatory system. Best of all, the vascular epithelium is strengthened by the vitamins of the groups:
A (found in carrots, beef liver, fish, broccoli, cheese, apricots, melon);
B (can be found in milk, kidneys, eggs, herring, grains);
C (rich in citrus fruits, herbs, rose hips, sea buckthorn, cabbage, tomatoes);
K (consumed from prunes, cucumbers, olive oil, asparagus, cayenne pepper).
Vitamins E and PP also help to improve the condition of blood vessels in general. Their action is mainly aimed at normalizing lipid metabolism. If it is not possible to obtain the required amount of nutrients from food, they can be obtained from preparations.
How a healthy lifestyle helps to strengthen blood vessels
Quitting bad habits and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can strengthen not only the capillary walls, but also the cardiovascular system as a whole. In addition to quitting smoking, alcohol and fatty foods, doctors recommend:
give the body moderate stress (especially the legs to avoid varicose veins);
refrain from lifting unbearable weights;
do not overheat the body (in the sun, in the bath);
wear comfortable shoes;
avoid tight clothing (especially with elastic bands).
Massage also has a beneficial effect on the state of blood vessels. In this case, we are talking about the usual manual action. It improves the general condition, stimulates blood circulation, however, it is contraindicated in thrombophlebitis. Lymphatic drainage and vibration massage, on the other hand, are harmful to the vascular epithelium.
Another useful component of a healthy lifestyle is a contrast shower. It trains the entire circulatory system (not only capillaries, but also veins and arteries)