Natural Remedies For Cold Hands And Feet

There are people who tend to always have cold hands and feet, and not only in winter. In principle, it should not be a problem to worry about, as it is a natural response of the body to regulate body temperature.

However, if you have cold hands continuously, it could show an alert message, so in this article we give you some remedies that can help you keep your hands and feet warm in a natural way. Take note!

However, if you see that the symptoms do not improve, it may be advisable to visit your doctor because it could be a more serious ailment.

General tips for cold hands and feet

We are going to start with some general advice beforehand so that the remedies are much more effective. Any natural treatment must be holistic, that is, address the health problem from all possible perspectives:

• Avoid sedentary lifestyle and exercise every day. It can be something as simple as going up and down stairs, walking one every half hour, doing housework, etc. One of the possible symptoms of hypertension is cold, sweaty hands. Exercise is very beneficial to fight this ailment, so it could also help us avoid having cold hands. In addition, physical exercise is very beneficial for our blood circulation, as some studies show.

• Eliminate coffee and tobacco. As in the previous case, these are very harmful for patients suffering from hypertension, so it is better to avoid them.
• Add  to our diet  foods rich in essential fatty acids : blue fish, vegetable oils from the first cold pressure, nuts and seeds, avocado, etc. These are part of our blood cells, and therefore are essential for good circulation.

Ginger oil

Ginger essential oil is a 100% natural product that can help us warm up any part of the body with great ease. This is because it stimulates blood circulation as shown by various studies.

It is recommended to mix it with a mild vegetable oil (coconut, almond or sesame), or with a regular moisturizer, and massage your hands and feet every day, once or twice.

In addition, it can be applied whenever it is needed.

Hot and spicy dishes for cold hands and feet

People who are cold can benefit from consuming more slow cookers, especially in times of cold, when the body tends to ask for it naturally.

It is recommended to enrich stews and stews with the following seasonings, to  enhance their calorific value and contribute to better circulation :

Ginger

As we have seen, ginger has many benefits for circulation, which is why it can help us avoid having cold hands and feet. Its medium sweet, spicy and exotic flavor is hardly noticeable if it is added in small quantities. It can also enhance meat and fish dishes.

However, remember that ginger is contraindicated for certain people such as pregnant women, hypertensive or diabetic, among others.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon from Sri Lanka, ancient Ceylon, is ideal in all kinds of desserts, hot drinks and even meats. A warm cinnamon infusion will comfort you on the coldest afternoons. As various studies show, it has vasodilatory properties, which favors an increase in body temperature.

Cayenne

Cayenne pepper is very hot but also very beneficial. It should be incorporated little by little, to avoid irritating the digestive tract.

It contains capsaicin, another powerful vasodilator as shown by numerous studies. However, it is advisable not to abuse its consumption, since ingested in large quantities it can have harmful effects by dilating the vessels too much.

Curry

It is a mixture of different hot spices characteristic of oriental cuisine. It is not recommended to abuse it, but it is excellent for flavoring chicken and rice.

As in the previous case, it also contains capsaicin, so it can be recommended in adequate amounts.

Alternate showers

It consists of showering with water at different temperatures, that is, combining cold water and hot water, in order, according to popular belief, to boost circulation quickly. We can do it in the whole body or only in the extremities.

It is better to start small and not force yourself to endure the cold water, since we could increase the feeling of cold. Yes, it should be finished  with a jet of cold water, and then rub the extremities well with a towel until they warm up. 

Another option is to take foot baths with hot water for 30 minutes before going to bed. In any case, the ideal would be to apply the ginger oil afterwards with a massage and bundle up well.

However, we want to clarify that this practice stems more from popular belief and not from scientific studies. In fact, the scientific community is divided as to its effectiveness and the studies that have been carried out so far are not conclusive in this regard.

Medicinal infusions

Finally, we list some medicinal plants that we can take daily and that could help improve circulation, since as we have seen, some of them have vasodilator properties:

• Rosemary.
• Thyme.
• Balm.
• Basil.
• Ginger.
• Cinnamon.
• Hawthorn.

Taking some of these infusions may be contraindicated in case of suffering from cardiovascular diseases or following medical treatment. Consult with your regular doctor if you think it may be your case.

Also, if symptoms persist, we advise you to visit your doctor because it could be a more serious condition.