The situation when feet and hands are freezing is extremely widespread in all age groups, but it becomes more and more problematic when we age. The problem of cold feet mainly occurs in the winter months and causes trouble and inconvenience, while also distracting you from sleep at night.
Causes of freezing of the legs and arms
There are many reasons why some people feel more limb-freezing than others, but generally cold legs and arms are the result of low temperature, which has a constricting effect on blood vessels, which reduces blood flow to them. When this happens, our arms and legs can even change color.
First they turn white, and then, they turn blue. After that there is a burning sensation, tingling, itching, numbness and pain. This phenomenon is more common among young children, as their body, as a rule, is not able to keep the internal temperature of the body.
In addition to cold weather, factors such as poor thyroid function, anemia, diabetes, high blood pressure, and poor blood circulation can affect the coldness of your legs and arms.
What should I do to prevent my legs and hands from freezing?
Wear warm clothes
It is quite simple, if you feel that you are cold, keep your limbs warm, if you have nothing to wear, rub those places that you have frozen.
No smoking
Smoking affects the blood vessels, as a result, the heat ceases to flow to your legs and arms. Consuming nicotine over the years can lead to atherosclerosis and a permanent decrease in blood supply to your entire body.
Eat warm food
It sounds simple, but warm food not only calms and instantly heats your body, but also requires less energy for the body to digest than cold food, leaving more energy to keep you warm.
Avoid coffee
The caffeine contained in coffee constricts the blood vessels in the limbs, resulting in less blood being rushed to them and, therefore, they do not receive the necessary heat. Drink tea instead of coffee, as it contains flavonoids, which help support blood vessels.
Consume nutritional supplements
Magnesium and certain herbs can also help keep your feet and hands freezing, while maintaining the integrity of your blood vessels.
Do the exercises. What could be better to promote better handling of your legs than a good long walk or physical activity.
When all other methods fail, put your feet and hands in warm, not hot water and add some aromatic oil.
