Poor circulation can cause many other health problems. Chronic disorders such as kidney damage, varicose veins and stroke are among the conditions that can happen if circulation issues go untreated. Causes of poor circulation are obesity, insufficient exercise, poor diet and high blood pressure should be treated. All of the above causes slow blood flow to areas in your body. Arteries narrow, which does not allow blood vessels to carry ennough blood and oxygen to all parts of the body.

Impaired blood flow to the brain can cause a stroke. Heart attacks are also caused from blood flow problems. When a person has heaviness, numbness in the legs, the muscles are not getting sufficient blood. A lack of sufficient blood flow can also affect a person's mental capacity. Memory loss, dizzy spells, frequent headaches and slow response can be caused by poor blood circulation.

Infrared therapy efficiently helps to increase blood circulation without putting strain on your heart and increases the levels of white blood cells and oxygen in your blood. It also increases the production of collagen in your body and helps to detoxify by causing you to perspire, which results in a better immune system and better cardiovascular health.