Cold hands and feet in winter, causes and remedies

Causes of cold hands and feet

There are many causes of cold hands and feet, especially in winter, such as:

• Iron deficiency. This is most common in the palms and soles of the feet. Many people even experience numbness or tingling, which is uncomfortable and painful. Without enough iron in the blood, the body will send oxygen to the brain and heart first, while some capillaries or peripheral nerves on the body's surface will not get enough oxygen, leading to poor blood circulation and cold hands and feet.

In winter, many people experience frostbite in their limbs even though they wear socks and thick gloves.

• Lupus. This disease affects the small blood vessels in the skin of the hands and feet. This interferes with the normal movement of blood. As a result, the hands and feet become cold.
• Low blood pressure. Excessive stress is also the cause of cold hands and feet. The body of a person who is often anxious has a natural reaction of producing the hormone adrenaline, which reduces blood flow to the outermost areas of the body. This leads to the phenomenon of vascular congestion, not enough to nourish the cells in the body, especially in the hands and feet.
• Diabetes. People with diabetes often have high blood sugar levels. This causes the blood vessels to narrow, reducing the amount of blood that reaches the cells. In addition to cold feet, people with diabetes may also have other symptoms such as tingling or pins and needles, numbness or burning pain in the feet and toes.

How to overcome cold hands and feet in winter

In cold conditions, keeping your feet and hands warm is important. Some people may have colder than normal feet and hands without any medical condition. The only thing to do to protect them is to keep them warm.

When the outdoor temperature drops, the blood vessels contract, the blood cannot circulate easily, which can lead to vascular congestion, thus not enough to nourish the cells, especially in the legs and arms. Another possibility is that the circulatory system is malfunctioning, the blood circulation process You should have a general examination to find the cause of cold hands in winter, so that the doctors will have appropriate treatment methods.

• Soak your hands and feet in warm water with a few slices of fresh ginger, add a little salt and soak for about 20 minutes, combined with a foot and hand massage to help increase blood circulation and reduce cold hands and feet.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly. Supplement vitamins B1, B2, B12 and foods high in calories, fat, and iron to provide lots of energy to help generate heat to warm the body.
• Wear a hat, gloves, socks, and warm clothes in cold weather. Avoid wearing socks or tight clothes because they are not good for blood circulation in the body.
• You should also not sit for too long, this will affect your body's blood circulation.
• Limit eating cold fruits such as pears and strawberries.
• Supplement with B vitamins, vitamin C, E and amino acids to help increase red blood cell count and strengthen resistance.

In cold conditions, keeping your feet and hands warm is important. Illustration photo

How to cure cold feet with herbs

There are many ways to treat cold feet with easy-to-find herbs available at home, typically:

• Mugwort cures cold feet. Take 30 - 50g of fresh mugwort, wash it, put a pot of water on the stove to boil, then add the mugwort and cook for another 10 minutes, then add more water to lower the temperature to 40 degrees Celsius, then add a small handful of salt and stir well, wait for it to cool down, then soak your feet for 15 - 20 minutes.
• Fresh ginger. Take 20 - 30g of fresh ginger, crush it and boil it with 1.5 liters of water. Note that you need to cover the lid tightly during this time so that the warm air from the ginger does not evaporate. Then add a little salt and add cold water until the temperature is only about 40 degrees Celsius, then soak your feet until the water is no longer warm.
• A simple hydrotherapy treatment for cold feet is to take a basin of hot water and a basin of cold water to soak your feet alternately, each basin for about 10-15 minutes, then dry your feet and put on socks. Do this once a day.

It is best to do this regularly every night before going to bed to improve blood circulation, thereby effectively treating cold feet. Remember to dry your feet with a soft towel.

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