Blood vessels form a 60,000-mile closed loop with the heart\u2014the circulatory system. Arteries carry blood away, veins return it, and capillaries link them, where oxygen and nutrients swap with wastes in tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vessel problems can be sneaky. General signs include cold or numb hands\/feet, skin color changes, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Call emergency services for red flags like sudden trouble speaking or understanding, one-sided weakness or vision loss, chest\/upper-back\/arm or leg pain, fast heartbeat, severe or worsening shortness of breath, dizziness\/fainting, balance problems, or limb swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clogging from cholesterol and fats restricts flow and strains the heart. Protect your vessels by seeing a clinician, staying hydrated, limiting salt and processed foods, managing blood pressure\/diabetes, avoiding excessive NSAIDs, and getting regular checkups\u2014especially if you have risk factors or symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article suggests a homemade tonic (red onion, garlic, ginger, lemon, turmeric with black pepper, honey, simmered in water, strained, chilled; 1\u20132 Tbsp daily). Use caution: such drinks may complement a healthy diet but don\u2019t \u201cclean\u201d arteries or replace medical care. Talk to your doctor before trying any remedy, and seek urgent help for the warning signs above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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