Many people have the same trouble every winter: cold hands and feet, which prevents them from enjoying the joys of the season. This condition is more common in women. Even when wearing plenty of clothes, their hands and feet remain cold.
In winter, human blood circulation is weaker, making it difficult for blood to reach the extremities of the body. Some girls, due to dieting and restricting food intake, consume very few calories, leading to a lack of body heat and making them more susceptible to cold. Additionally, rarely eating meat can lead to an iron deficiency in the body, causing a special sensitivity to cold in winter. Some people prefer a sedentary lifestyle, which slows blood circulation and reduces the body's heat production capacity, exacerbating the feeling of cold in winter. People with excessive mental stress, high psychological sensitivity, constant worry, and frequent anxiety are also at high risk for cold hands and feet. Of course, some people have an imbalance in their spleen and stomach function or a weak body, which results in low heat dissipation, low resistance, and poor cold tolerance, making them feel cold easily.
The following methods can effectively improve this condition.
I. Eat more black foods:
They can promote blood circulation, regulate gastrointestinal function, and improve the condition of being sensitive to cold. Black foods contain a large amount of trace elements and vitamins, such as vitamin A, beta-carotene, niacin, as well as rich selenium and iron. The scientific name for the pigment in black foods is "anthocyanin," which has a strong antioxidant effect, eliminating active oxygen in the body and reducing cellular damage. It not only balances the endocrine system and prevents aging, but most importantly, it has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and warming the body, making it an excellent food for women.
Black rice, also known as black tribute rice, was praised by Emperor Wu of Han as a "divine rice." Its nutritional and medicinal value are quite high. It has the effects of nourishing yin and kidneys, strengthening the spleen and warming the liver, and improving vision and promoting blood circulation.
Black jujube. It can tonify the spleen and benefit qi, nourish blood and calm the spirit, moisten the heart and lungs, and also promote blood and qi circulation.
Black soybean. It can relieve bloating, promote downward qi, treat wind-heat and invigorate blood to detoxify. In addition, it has the effect of nourishing yin and supplementing qi, making it a great nourishing food. However, one point needs to be reminded: black soybeans should not be consumed in excess.
Black fungus. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that black fungus has the effects of clearing the lungs and benefiting qi, invigorating blood and benefiting the stomach, moisturizing and nourishing to strengthen the body. Modern medicine states that it has strong adsorption power, can clean the intestines, and contains nucleic acids and lecithin components, which have the effects of fitness, beauty, and delaying aging.
In addition, animal liver and animal blood are also very good choices. Women who are afraid of gaining weight can choose them twice a week, about 50 grams each time.
II. Supplement more Vitamin E:
Vitamin E not only makes women more beautiful and maintains their reproductive health, but it can also open up the peripheral nerve blood vessels in the human body, making blood circulation smoother. In terms of diet, you can eat a small amount of nuts daily. If you have chronically cold hands and feet, you can take some Vitamin E supplements, which are very helpful for promoting blood circulation in the extremities.
III. Add some medicinal diet to your meals:
Traditional Chinese medicine has fixed prescriptions to treat cold hands and feet, such as Shi Quan Bu Bu Tang (Ten Great Tonifying Decoction), Ba Zhen Tang (Eight-Treasure Decoction), Si Wu Tang (Four-Substance Decoction), and Li Zhong Tang (Regulating the Middle Decoction). These Chinese medicines are generally more suitable for people with a deficiency-cold constitution. However, it is best to have a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner prescribe the medicine.
IV. Get your body moving:
Doing some exercise in the morning can accelerate blood circulation and metabolism, making you feel energetic all day and less likely to feel cold. You can also increase your regular exercise activities. Even if you don't have time, simple activities like climbing stairs or jumping in place can help strengthen your body's temperature regulation ability and speed up blood circulation.
V. Reasonably supplement calories:
Do not be a picky eater or over-diet. Let your body store a moderate amount of fat to help maintain body temperature. We all know that eating something when it's very cold makes you feel much warmer. Similarly, if you have too little food and too few calories in your body, you will feel cold. If you know in advance that you will be busy at work and unable to eat on time, you can prepare some cookies, nuts, milk, soy milk, or ginseng tea in advance to supplement calories as needed. Also, drink hot water from time to time.
VI. Soak your feet in hot water every night:
You can soak your feet in hot water every night. You can also slice some fresh ginger, steep it in boiling water, and wait for the temperature to become comfortably warm before soaking your feet for 15 to 20 minutes. This can speed up blood circulation, relieve fatigue, and help with sleep.
Of course, it is also very important to strengthen your warmth, especially for your feet and legs. If the lower body is kept warm, the whole body will feel warm. In addition, do not wear clothes that are too tight, as tight clothing can hinder blood circulation.