How To Maintain a Healthy Blood

The blood is to feed every cell, tissue, organ and system in the body. The body needs oxygenated blood for proper functioning of these systems to avoid wear, tear and breakdown.
Here are tips on how to maintain a healthy blood:

EXERCISE

The best way to maintain an oxygenated blood is just to 'get moving'. Exercise enhances heart functioning, maintains healthy blood flow and circulation round the body.

DRINK LOT OF WATER
The major content of the blood is water. Water helps the blood to replenish itself, improves oxygen in the blood.

SWITCH TO NATURAL PRODUCTS

Avoid the use of harsh chemicals on the skin. The skin absorbs these chemicals directly and then into the blood, exposing the blood to the chemicals.

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Fruits and vegetables are loaded with nutrients essential for blood building, prevention of blood infections and maintaining proper cardiovascular health.

AVOID SMOKING

Smoking pollutes the blood. Carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke contaminteds the oxygen in the blood. Smoke damages the function of the heart and blood vessels. It narrows the arteries, making them sticky, causing a build-up of dangerous fat deposits. This damage puts you at the risk of Atherosclerosis.

TAKE DEEP BREATHS

Deep breaths introduces more oxygen into the lungs and then to the blood stream.

'IRON-UP YOUR MEALS'

Iron is essential for the formation, structure and function of red blood cells. It is also a component in the formation of hemoglobin,which is vital for the transport and storage of oxygen in the blood. Foods rich in iron include: kidney beans, green vegetables, beets.

EAT MORE ALKALINE FOODS

Naturally, the pH of the blood is about 7.4 (alkaline ) but when we consume more of acid foods we create room for acidity in the blood. We should take on more of alkaline foods such as beans, soy, avocados, grapesfruit, lemon and avoid sodas, sugar and processed foods.

DRINK ALOE JUICES

They have been known over the years as natural blood boosters. It is rich in amino acids,enzymes, chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals that helps cleanse the arteries and enhance healthier blood.

TAKE A VITAMIN B SUPPLEMENT

Vitamin B complex-B6, B12 and foliate helps lower the amount of homocysteine in the blood. They help to avoid cardiovascular problems.