The vascular system, also known as your circulatory system, delivers oxygen and nutrients to all the cells in the body. If it is not functioning properly, a wide range of problems can develop, so it is vital to take care of it as best you can.
Your vascular system is made up of the heart and blood vessels, which send vital elements around the body whilst removing waste products.
The vascular system consists of the following:
Without the vital work of your vascular system, you couldn’t survive. Every tissue in your body needs the life-giving blood delivered by your vascular system to do its job – even nerves need a constant supply of blood to maintain function. So, if something goes wrong with your vascular system, things go wrong everywhere.
There are numerous conditions associated with vascular system dysfunction, including several heart conditions, high blood pressure, vasculitis, varicose veins, blood clots and stroke.
These are some of the best ways to keep your vascular system happy and healthy:
Eating a diet that is high in cholesterol or fatty foods and living a sedentary lifestyle can lead to a build-up of plaque inside the arteries, which reduces the amount of blood that can flow through them! This means that organs and tissues will not receive enough of the nutrients they need, so eating well and getting regular exercise is a must!
If you want to talk more about looking after your vascular system, call us on (08) 9203 7771, email info@ngp.net.au or book an appointment and we’ll do our best to answer any questions you have.
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