+ Circulation - Body Fat, Part Deuce (the How)

Now that you know how circulation has such an impact on fat gain vs. fat loss, here's a list of how to improve your blood flow, therefore improving your waist line:

• MOVE! Like I said in Part I, "A stagnant lifestyle means systematic torpidity." The more the movement, the more the blood flow. Stretching throughout the day, walking more, pushing, pulling, doing CARDIO, yoga, pilates, tai chi, move your arms, move your core... They're all ways to get blood flowing. Anaerobic activity (i.e. weights) will help build muscle tissue which will help increase blood flow throughout the day & night.

Walk around the office, take walks outside, stretch at your desk, etc. When you get home instead of plopping in front of the television, go to the gym or get your workout outside. Walking is one of the best forms of aerobic activity!
  It's ok to rest when you need it, but rest assured that stimulation from the tv can be just as stressful on the mind, body and soul as real life can be.

• NUTRITION! Here are some foods that aid in improved circulation as well as contain an abundance of Nutrients for the body:

        - Ginger
         - Ginko Biloba
         - Cayenne Pepper
         - Blueberries
         - Grapes
         - Salmon
         - Almonds
         - Seeds
         - Avocados
         - Oranges
         - Grapefruit
         - Garlic
         Also look for LEAN natural foods that contain Niacin (Vitamin B2). Niacin opens capillaries for 
         increased blood flow. 

• REDUCE STRESS & STRESSORS! As you were told in Part I, the Circulatory System comprises the Heart, Lungs, Capillaries and Veins. It is clinically proven that stress has highly negative effects on the Heart by creating a prolonged increase in Blood Pressure which puts stress and strain on the heart. Chronic Stress also makes the blood twice as thick and sticky, therefore increased clotting as well as compromising and obstructing blood flow.

To reduce stress:         -practice yoga breaths  - if you can, remove all stressors from your life  - clear your environment of all clutter  
          - practice positive thinking  - take time to relax, reflect, and be thankful  - BREATH

• Hydrotherapy  The word Hydrotherapy means 'Water Cure'. You can do this through showers or pools. This uses water temperature to stimulate blood circulation. When you're in the shower, put it as hot as you can handle and soak for a minute. You will feel the blood flow to the skin, feeding it. Then put the temperature as cold as you can handle and soak for a minute. This will make the blood rush to the internal organs. Now back to hot to complete the flush of toxins and increased circulation. 

Moral to the story? Keeping the blood flowing will help keep calories from showing.