Poor Circulation From Head to Toe (or things in between)?

Not I. Just sitting in a doctors office (a rare occasion for me) on a follow-up appointment to confirm I AM entering “the change.” With it came anemia. Lab result aside, doc did tell me that I wasn’t his type. Said I’m too healthy and young. Loved his sense of humor and so appreciate that he is not prescription happy. Told me so himself, and said he chooses to not make his money that way. He commented (and complimented me) on how well I took care of myself.

I’ve been doing this via diet and detox for almost 2 decades now – and mixing my own vitamins… for a few years. Had I not, I know without a doubt I’d be more than anemic and possibly on my way to cancer like my late parents. I now realize that blood work can be a great way to tell what we’re deficient in, thereby allowing us to buy only those vitamins we’re not getting enough of in our food. As for detecting anything and everything, what I have also found is… not all tests pick up problems until, umm… let’s just say, past mild stage. Not to be the bearer of bad news, just an FYI to practice self care! Onwards, this post isn’t about me.

While in waiting area, the man sitting next to me kept rubbing his hands and pounding on his legs rather ferociously, due to perhaps circulation problems? My non-doctorate degree guess was… thick sluggish (and dirty) blood. Perhaps cold hands and feet getting the best of him. He was however wearing shorts, t-shirt and flip flops in a tad nippy weather. But then again, I wasn’t cold and I’m often cold (but that’s because I’m not overweight and my body is rather clean, meaning my energy is not going out to digest processed foods). Being that he was more exposed than not, I was able to see there wasn’t any purple around his ankles due to decreased blood supply (common in Diabetics).

I’m one for exposing myself by way of going barefoot all year round – it does a body good!  Cold extremities can be remedied w/ thinner blood via spicy foods and barefoot walking. Detox will bring long term relief, but these are great starters. Being cold, I’ve read is actually anti-aging (and that’s why I don’t mind it off and on). It makes our blood go in, constrict, thereby bathing body with blood. As is done in hydrotherapy, alternating hot and cold. This is a powerful tool, and depending on technique used and for what ailment, may or may not be done alone. In helping clients that choose Dr. Schulze’s (my former employer) Incurables Program, I help them with the type of hydrotherapy that should not be done alone (hot bath, hot tea, and ice cold sheets, then sweat for at least 3 hours). I’ve also had his method done on myself twice, so… I do not hesitate to recommend (and use) on others. Outside of the Incurables Program technique, it can be as easy as using a shower head hose extender – this method took me from barely being able to walk after a 20-mile run to no pain after only 10 minutes. Hydrotherapy is that powerful! It has been known to help with mental and emotional health as well.

My days of running, the gods wiling, are about to start again. This, following a stress fracture and surgery to left foot. However, I love walking, in fact, I’m a huge fan of barefoot walking/running. According to Dr. Sinatra, going barefoot takes our blood from a ketchup consistency to that of wine. He also refers to barefoot walking as Earthing/CaveMan Medicine, as shown in this 3+ minute video. Gotta love old school, no fluff, folk remedies! Mother Nature always knows best! I mention this because that man sitting next to me (and anyone else) can benefit from going barefoot.

“You know you’re old when someone compliments you on your alligator shoes, and you’re barefoot.”  ~Phyllis Diller~

Nah! In all seriousness… wouldn’t you know… man next to me was not here for himself , but for his significant other. That’s not to say he hasn’t been seen, and it is awefully nice of him to accompany her, but Señor Cold Hands and Feet could use a lil helping of his own. May this NOT be like those men who refuse to ask for directions. Perhaps he’s being a tad stubborn in not seeing a doc? There’s a time and a place to be stubborn, our health is not one of them. and not just any healthcare… self care! There’s no telling what other parts of his body may be affected.

“The penis is a dipstick for the male health.”  ~Dr. Oz~

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