How can you look after the Circulatory sytem?

Answer 1

1. Don't smoke. The circulatory system has two major interacting parts: The pulmonary circulation, between the heart and the lungs, and the systemic circulation (the body as a "system") that serves all of the body's cells. Smoking is the number onepreventable risk factor for cardiovascular (blood vessel disease), cardiorespiratory (heart and lung disease), and coronary artery disease (arteries that serve the heart). 2. Eat a balanced diet. 50 to 65 % complex carbohydrates, 10 to 30 % fats (stick to unsaturated, polyunsaturated, no transfats, and eat or supplement essential fats as needed - Omega 3 and Omega 6 (these are gender dependant, women have different requirements than men do), and 10 to 25 % lean protein (most saturated fat comes with the animal protein that we eat). Small meals (4 to 6 a day if possible) and portion control are the keys) 3. Activity: Consult an experienced, highly certified fitness expert as to the type and level that is personally appropriate. Start SLOWLY, build up GRADUALLY and keep up activity; cardiorespiratory and resistance training lifelong for long life and quality of life.