Hydrogen Peroxide, Cayenne Pepper and Vinegar Can Improve Circulation

While reading research data on diabetes, I found a couple of studies that focused on improving circulation in the legs and feet. Complications from diabetes can cause pooling of blood, poor circulation in the lower extremities, gangrene and amputation of the feet in some cases. I don't have diabetes, but I do suffer from tired feet.

There are various ways to improve circulation and, according to research I read a few years ago, hydrogen peroxide is one of those ways. The research stated that soaking the feet in a mild hydrogen peroxide solution helped diabetics. Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, has one more molecule of oxygen than water, H2O. The extra oxygen molecule appears to improve oxygen uptake at the cellular level. Most diabetic circulation problems are caused by lack of oxygen and nutrients to the cells. Improved circulation not only delivers nutrients and oxygen, it improves elimination of waste and debris from the cells. Proper breath control and exercise can also help improve blood flow to the extremities.

Cayenne pepper in a water and vegetable oil solution, like olive oil, can be rubbed on affected areas to help stimulate circulation. I've talked to people who've used cayenne pepper in this manner with good results. I've used cayenne pepper in an olive oil base to relieve pain, improve circulation and for healing a problem knee when I was doing professional athletics. I've also read research that used cayenne pepper topically as an analgesic, and circulation stimulant, with diabetics.

Poor circulation is very often accompanied by swelling in the hands as well as the feet and legs. Vinegar helps reduce swelling and the accompanying pain of tendon and carpal tunnel problems. The vinegar has to be unfiltered, unpasteurized and contain naturally occurring mother of vinegar. White distilled vinegar won't work as well, if at all.