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Most Americans live their entire lives without ever having to worry about the discomfort and potential danger of blood clots. Blood clots become a serious problem when they start moving through the blood stream and lodge in the lungs or heart. When this happens, a person can end up with a heart attack, stroke, and possibly death.
Some of the causes of blood clot formation include heart disease; severe bruising, especially around the head and eyes; varicose veins; and phlebitis (Inflammation of the veins, usually in the legs). Most of these conditions result in a pooling of blood in the extremities of the body, leading to the formation of blood cloths.
With varicose veins and phlebitis, you can sometimes tell you have a blood clot if you see red lumps in your veins which don’t go away even after you prop your legs up for awhile, or if you have an unexplained painful tenderness in some part of your legs. If you suspect you might have a blood clot, have a doctor look into it.
The Odorous Answer
Although they might make your breath less than desirable studies show that eating large amounts of gartlic (10-12 cloves) and onions (One or two whole) can reduce the potential for blood clotting by helping the body break up clots as they formed. Fish is also a good anti-clotting food, because of the amega-3 fats in fish.
Exercise Will Help
One of the best preventatives for clotting is exercise, especially if you suffer from phlebities and have to sit for long periods of time. A god walk goes a long way towards keeping the blood flowing. If you have to take long car or plane trips, try to walk periodically to prevent the blood from pooling in you legs and forming clots.
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