When the cold hits the body
What to do with cold hands and feet?
At low temperatures, hands and feet tend to cool down quickly. Gloves and multiple layers of socks don’t always help. But what else can you pay attention to?
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Frequently cold hands and fingers: This is usually due to circulatory disorders.
In keeping with the season, the thermometer is going down. But some people are sensitive to the cold. Hands and feet in particular cool down quickly and weaken the immune system – colds and viral and bacterial infections can be the result.
The reason why some people quickly have cold hands and feet, while others hardly freeze even after hours in the cold, is not only related to the clothing: muscle mass and insulating fat play a central role in relation to the perception of cold and heat. Add to that the thin skin on your hands and feet.
Why do hands and feet cool down so quickly?
There is a simple reason why the extremities are particularly affected by cooling: the body uses the energy to protect the center of the body with all vital organs and to keep them warm, which is why the vessels in the hands and feet narrow and the blood circulates more slowly.
Cold extremities can too hormonal be conditional or with other factors such as stress related. In extreme cases, circulatory disorders, cardiac insufficiency, low blood pressure or one thyroid disease to be responsible. Magnesium, iron or vitamin B deficiency can increase freezing. To clarify a possible deficiency, a blood analysis is useful. A medical professional should be consulted, especially if symptoms persist throughout the year.
What to do against cold hands and feet?
gloves and thick socks are probably the most common remedies for cold extremities. Materials can be an important factor here: fabrics that soak up moisture are less suitable than fabrics that transport moisture to the outside. Simple movements and stretching exercises such as kneading, circling, shaking and stretching can help to stimulate blood circulation.
Specific thermal soles in the shoes also ensure warm feet. At home, a warm footbath warm up your whole body after a long day. Last but not least, regular exercise and a balanced diet also help to stimulate blood circulation and provide the body with sufficient energy. Tea warms the body from the inside. In addition, fiery ingredients such as chili, Ginger or pepper the blood flow.
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