Blood circulation is a vital and ongoing process to maintain life. It is made possible by the heart which never stops beating throughout life, and the blood vessels which are the conduits through which the blood flows. However, the circulation can be impeded and even interrupted through various means. Poor circulation can affect any area of the body but it tends to be most prominent in the extremities, namely the arms and legs. This can lead to various problems. Blood Circulation Problems Oxygen and nutrients are carried throughout the body by the circulating blood. This ensures that all cells are adequately supplied to continue functioning which is required for life to be sustained. Similarly the blood carries away wastes and carbon dioxide so that it can be neutralized and expelled from the body through several ways. Without the circulation functioning at its peak, various tissues and organs can fail and this can even lead to death. Types of Poor Circulation There are two main problems that arise with blood circulation. First is a weakening of the heart (heart failure) which may arise with various disease such as a heart attack, diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease and a host of other … Continue reading Signs of Poor Circulation in Legs and Arms