In summer, neither the air nor your blood flows
1. The circulation nightmare: swollen legs, heat and drama
Does this sound familiar? July hits, the heat rises, and suddenly your legs feel like they’re carrying concrete blocks. You sit on the terrace wondering if you should ask for a drink… or a vascular surgeon.
In summer, we sweat like crazy. That means fluid loss, and if you don’t hydrate… boom! Your blood thickens, circulation slows, and you get cramps, swelling, and heaviness.
On top of that, who wants to move in 38ºC? Your circulation does, even if you don’t.
2. The forgotten hero: Nitric Oxide (NO)
Nitric Oxide isn’t a fragrance. It’s not a fancy ingredient. Your body makes it—and it dilates your blood vessels, boosting blood flow, oxygen and nutrient delivery.
3. How to boost your NO levels (without going full lab geek)
a. FOOD
Amino acids: L-arginine and L-citrulline → watermelon, wild salmon, shrimp, peas, lentils, flax, hemp, chia and sesame seeds.
Nitrates: Beetroot juice, spinach, carrots, kale, broccoli, red berries.
Antioxidants: Garlic, onion, leeks, grapes with seeds, dark chocolate (100%).
Recipes:
1. Beetroot Gazpacho: 5 beets, 7 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sea salt. Add raw onion, garlic or ground seeds if you like.
2. Cauli-rice with salmon and watermelon tartar: Grated cauliflower with vinegar, mustard and honey + cooked salmon + watermelon & tomato tartar with olives and spinach.
b. MOVE YOUR BODY
Just 30 min of aerobic movement increases NO. Walk, dance, cycle… do your thing!
c. LAUGH HARD
Laughter literally boosts nitric oxide. Watch comedies, laugh with friends, or at yourself. Works.
d. POWER PLANTS
- Horse chestnut: topical gel with fresh seed extract
- St. John’s Wort oil: boosts blood flow
- Infusions: hibiscus, ginger, chestnut, black cumin
e. SUN EXPOSURE
Yes, the sun gives you vitamin D… and triggers NO production immediately.
4. Conclusion
Eat smart, move daily, laugh loud and support your body with healing herbs. The key? Nitric Oxide.