The heart is like a pump that circulates blood throughout the body. Attached to the breastbone, the adult heart is as big as your closed fist. It weighs about 500 g.
To beat properly, the heart needs oxygen and nutrients. It is therefore the coronary arteries that ensure its vascularization.
Veine ou artère : la différence
Dû cœur aux cellules
The "outward" journey of the blood is made inside the arteries which bring to the cells a "new" blood filled with oxygen and nutrients. This is the "red" blood that is drawn on anatomical plates.
De la cellule au cœur
Les veines quant à elles rapportent le sang pauvre en oxygène, riche en dioxyde de carbone et de tous les déchets métaboliques vers les organes épurateurs comme le foie puis vers le cœur et les poumons. C'est le sang « bleu » des planches anatomiques. Une fois enrichi en oxygène, le sang repasse dans le cœur qui à nouveau va le propulser dans toutes les artères de l'organisme.
Zoom sur les veines
The veins, the network that ensures the return journey, are more fragile than the arteries, they are therefore composed of three envelopes:
The adventitia, which is the external envelope and contains nerve fibers responsible for vasoconstriction and vasodilatation
The media is composed of elastic and muscular fibers that give it this capacity of flexibility and contractility
The intima which is the internal layer covered with anti-reflux valves
These are the deep veins that are responsible for venous return. There are also superficial veins and finally, perforating veins that bridge the gap between the deep and superficial veins.
What is venous insufficiency?
Venous insufficiency is characterized by a poor venous return. This concerns the so-called superficial veins.
Every 4 to 5 cm, there are non-return valves that prevent the blood from flowing in the opposite direction. The compression of the arch of the foot combined with the contraction of the calves and thighs allow the blood to be sent to the top of the body and to fight against the effects of gravity.
This is one of the reasons why walking or physical exercise in general is important to limit the inconvenience of poor circulation in the lower limbs.
Les symptômes d'un problème veineux
The following physical signs are often indicative of poor venous return
Swelling of the vein
Appearance of varicose veins
Thrombo Phlebitis : clot in a superficial vein
Thrombosis: clot in a deep vein
Arteriovenous fistula: problem of connection between veins and arteries
Link between poor venous return and digestive problems
One of the causes of poor venous return is constipation. In fact, the blood and especially venous circulation is hindered by the compression of full viscera.
Some naturopathic advice to restore transit:
Restructure your diet by making sure you eat more fiber
Drink more water
Take psyllium or chia which, thanks to their mucilage, act as gentle laxatives
Vous préparer des infusion aux plantes digestives ou hépato-stimulantes telles que l'artichaut
Massage your belly in the direction of digestion
Do psycho-emotional work
Go to the toilet at a fixed time
Natural accompaniment of blood circulation disorders
Des acides gras essentiels oméga 3 : ils permettent une bonne fluidification du sang tout en participant à une bonne élasticité des vaisseaux sanguins.
Emotional management: limit stress (physical and/or psychological) which accentuates the oxidative process.
Hypotoxic diet of the Seignalet or Mediterranean type: adopt a natural, healthy and balanced diet, rich in fresh, raw or slightly cooked fruits and vegetables.
Practice a physical activity: walk daily to stimulate venous return
Stay hydrated to avoid constipation
Think of circulatory plants: red vine, horse chestnut, Ginkgo Biloba, Hamamelis...
Wear comfortable clothes that do not compress the stomach, hips and legs. Opt for support stockings if you work on your feet and tend to walk around.