The circulatory and cardiovascular (heart) systems work hand in hand. The circulatory system is made up of thousands of miles of veins, arteries and capillaries. Thanks to a steadily pumping heart, this system forces blood to every organ. Besides the life-giving functions of delivering oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body, a healthy circulatory system also regulates blood pressure and acts as a transportation network for immune cells.

The human immune system is like a powerful army and the white blood cells, phagocytes and macrophages are like strong soldiers that protect our health. A healthy circulatory system provides a perfect pathway for the powerful immune army to swiftly destroy invading bacteria and microorganisms.

Clogged pathways of the circulatory and cardiovascular systems can weaken the immune system. Fatty build-up in veins and arteries not only lowers the immune function but also ups risk of heart disease.

A circulatory system that functions properly is vital to good health. Heart disease accounts for nearly one-third of all deaths worldwide! A burdened heart can fall victim to a multitude of diseases and disorders including irregular heartbeat, arteriosclerosis (the narrowing of arteries), high blood pressure and high total cholesterol concentration.

Take special care of your cardiovascular and circulatory systems if you are above the age of 30.