What causes cold feet in winter?

Many of my friends have cold feet even after sleeping all night wrapped up tightly in the winter. In such a situation, it is mostly caused by anemia or kidney deficiency, so the best way is to take supplements. Lamb and beef are warm foods that have a warming effect on the body.

1. What is the reason for cold feet in winter?

The main reason for cold hands and feet is that blood metabolism slows down in winter. Low temperature causes blood vessels to constrict and blood return ability to weaken, resulting in poor blood circulation in the hands and feet, especially in the fingertips and toes, and poor peripheral nerve circulation.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that being afraid of cold in winter is related to a constitution of yang deficiency and qi and blood deficiency.

2. What to do if your feet are cold in winter?

1. Soak your feet every day: Soaking your feet is the most effective method. Add 40-degree hot water to a deep basin and let the water cover your ankles. After soaking for about 20 minutes, you will feel warm all over your body, which means that your body starts to heat up after the blood circulation is smooth. The effect will be better if you rub your feet while soaking them.

2. Aerobic exercise: jogging, brisk walking, skipping rope, disco, Tai Chi, etc., will make all parts of the body move and promote blood circulation, but do not exercise excessively. High-intensity exercise and excessive sweating will "vent yang energy" and have the opposite effect.

3. Wear cotton socks: Pure cotton socks are not only soft and comfortable, but also can absorb foot sweat, keeping your feet dry and comfortable all day long.

4. Take calorie-enhancing foods: When the weather is cold, you should take calorie-enhancing foods to increase calories and improve cold hands and feet. The north is cold in winter, so you can eat warm foods, such as beef, mutton or dog meat; while the south has a milder climate, so you should eat light and warm foods, such as chicken, duck and fish; and try to eat less cold fruits such as pears and water chestnuts.

5. Ensure adequate sleep: Ensure at least 6 hours of sleep every day. Adequate sleep is beneficial to storing yang energy and accumulating yin essence.