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We need to maintain good circulation in our bodies to truly thrive and survive. There are many benefits to improving your circulatory system, a body-wide network that is fundamental to your overall wellbeing and impacts how you feel and function every day. No matter where you are in your health journey, you can take steps to improve your circulation and feel so much better for it!

Why do we need good circulation?

Our overall health and wellbeing are reliant upon how well we can uptake oxygen and distribute oxygenated blood through our bodies. This vital system also ensures nutrients and hormones get to where they need to go, and waste products can be eliminated.

A healthier heart and brain are the obvious payoffs, but there are so many more benefits to having efficient circulation:

• Improve mental focus and alertness

• Improve the function of vital organs

• Helps the body to heal effectively

• Helps to improve immune and digestive function

• Improves skin and overall complexion

• Speeds up post-exercise recovery time

• Enhances energy levels

• Helps to improve cell function
   

If you want to enjoy the everyday benefits of efficient circulation, you have many simple options for getting your blood pumping. Here are 3 steps to help you:

1. Cardiovascular exercise. Ok, so you may already be a gym or workout bunny, but do you include cardiovascular exercise in your exercise regimen? Doing cardio exercise 3-5 times a week for 20-30 minutes is one of the best ways to improve your circulation and increase oxygen flow.Any physical activity that gets your heart beating faster, such as walking, running, dancing or swimming will do - basically, any activity that works up a bit of sweat! If you have a highly sedentary job, cardio exercise is a must to keep your circulation working well.

2. Manage your weight.Being overweight can dramatically increase your risk of developing a heart-related disease. Managing your weight helps you to stay supple and puts less stress on your heart. Obesity can lead to poor circulation and this can, in turn, cause blood clots within the body. This is because blood vessels may become narrow, making it more difficult for blood to flow through the body effectively. Blood flow through the body should be like a superhighway!

3. Manage stress. Stress can result in inflammation within the body that can impact blood flow and circulation, including the consistency of blood. Long-term, an overactive stress response can make blood thicker and stickier, which can reduce circulation and increase the risk of clotting, stroke, and other heart issues. Stress can also increase blood pressure, which causes blood vessels to narrow and affect circulation. Emotional stress sends stress hormones into overdrive (this is the “fight, flight or freeze” response). You can manage stress through mindfulness techniques, exercise, relaxation, andtalk therapy, and by reducing drinking and smoking and, of course, eating healthily. A poor diet can also exacerbate the effects of stress by contributing to inflammation!
    

Following these important steps for improving your circulation helps you to be proactive about your health and encourages you to be your most vibrant self. So, if you have noticed signs of poor circulation, such as tiredness, aching muscles, low energy, poor mental function, digestive issues, lowered immune function, and a pale, dull complexion, then it is time to get to work to improve it. (Be sure to check with your health professional if you have significant and severe symptoms of poor circulation such as chest pains, numbness, and swelling.)

Body Kitchen is on hand to help you improve your health and wellbeing through the right nutrition. They develop nutritional supplements that complement a good diet and exercise regimen to help you feel like the best “you” that you can be!

The Body Kitchen story began in 2018 with a health-conscious team of nutritionists and cellular biologists drew together by a shared ethos: food sparks change.

“Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are more than molecular compounds. They are fuel; strength, and life. And life is lived in the kitchen—where real food and fresh ingredients are transformed into nourishing creations for your skin, your brain, your heart, and your muscles”- Body Kitchen

Not all ingredients are created equal! Body Kitchen’s whole food extracts and proprietary ingredients are made from foods held to a higher standard of excellence. They’re nature-made, pure, and simple!

Here is a look at two of Body Kitchen’s products that boost nutrition and fight aging: Mega Quercetin and Youthful Collagen Powder
 

MEGA QUERCETIN

Quercetin is one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants. A yellow-orange pigment found in many fruits and vegetables, it is noted for its ability to combat oxidative damage created by increasing levels of free radicals. Quercetin has also been shown to help stimulate the immune system.*

Mega Quercetin delivers 1,000mg of plant-based quercetin combined with 100mg of l-glutathione, also known as ‘the master antioxidant’. The synergistic effect of these nutrients helps fight free radicals that target circulatory tissue while supporting body detoxification and a healthy, robust immune response.*

• Plant-based ingredients

• No artificial fillers

• Enhanced absorption

• Non-GMO

• Veggie capsules

If you’re looking for a daily antioxidant formula to target oxidation from all angles, look no further than Mega Quercetin by Body Kitchen!
 

YOUTHFUL BEAUTY COLLAGEN POWDER

This is skincare from within!Collagen helps to increase skin’s firmness and elasticity, which results in visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines.Youthful Beauty collagen powder delivers a proprietary blend of high-quality collagen, hyaluronic acid, and plant antioxidants to help boost firmness and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.*

• 30X More Potency:A proprietary collagen blend delivers a greater concentration of collagen-boosting peptides compared to many traditional collagen protein powders.*

• Beauty From Within Advanced anti-aging Youthful Beauty collagen powder supports production of collagen for beautiful hair and skin with fewer visible wrinkles, as well as strong nails, bones, and joints.*

• Real Food for Real Nourishment: Body Kitchen’s products are sourced from real food ingredients and are backed by science.

Some ingredients are symbiotic; it means that they’re better together. Body Kitchen carefully pairs amazing ingredients with nutrients that play a supporting role for optimal benefits. Together, they improve how your body uptakes, uses, and benefits from them. In keeping with this approach, Youthful Beauty collagen powder contains:

• Resveratrol - a potent plant antioxidant that helps to repair collagen breakdown and minimize skin aging.

• Red currant extract – a powerful fruit antioxidant that helps the body absorb more collagen.

• Hyaluronic Acid – a natural hydrator found in skin that absorbs moisture at the surface for a smooth, glowing complexion.

“We combine Resveratrol to activate “youth” genes and help slow the aging process with black currant to protect skin and boost your body’s natural collagen production.And Hyaluronic Acid helps to increase moisture to the skin.”- Body Kitchen.*

Youthful Beauty collagen powder is keto/paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and mixes easily into smoothies and beverages.

Body Kitchen products are proudly made in the USA!

“Your health supplements should be as clean and natural as the food on your plate. This philosophy exists within every Body Kitchen product, from sourcing the best quality ingredients to preserving the highest nutritional potency. We maintain transparency at every step between our farms to your pantry.It’s not the easy way—but it’s the Body Kitchen way”- Body Kitchen

*Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  Any products discussed or advertised are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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