You can control some of the things that cause poor blood flow. Also, follow your health care provider s advice for keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol under control. If your feet are cold, you may be tempted to warm them. Unfortunately, if your feet cannot feel heat, it is easy for you to burn them with hot water, hot water bottles, or heating pads. The best way to help cold feet is to wear warm socks.
Exercise is good for poor circulation.
It stimulates blood flow in the legs and feet. Walk in sturdy, good-fitting, comfortable shoes. Don t walk when you have open sores. Some people feel pain in their calves when walking fast, up a hill, or on a hard surface. This condition is called intermittent claudication.