Why are your hands and feet always cold in winter? Is it the weather or yourself?

Many people have cold hands and feet in winter, so what causes this? Is it the weather or itself? This article will briefly share this knowledge:

Cold hands and feet in winter are mainly caused by deficiency of qi and blood, or deficiency of spleen and stomach, which is the source of qi and blood. If the spleen and stomach are deficient and cold for a long time, it will lead to the yang not being transmitted to the extremities, then there will be symptoms of cold hands and feet, weak qi, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite and yellow face when moving. Generally, by keeping warm and exercising, the symptoms of cold hands and feet can be improved to some extent. There is also blood deficiency and cold coagulation. People with blood deficiency and cold coagulation often have symptoms such as cold hands and feet, dizziness, fatigue and weakness, pale complexion, pale nails, lips and eyelid membranes, dizziness, insomnia and forgetfulness, less menstrual flow and pale color in women, even amenorrhea in the later period, numbness and pain in limbs, and pale and purple tongue.

In addition, the temperature is relatively low in winter. If you wear less clothes, your hands and feet will be cold. Keep warm, supplement your body with more nutrients, and eat more foods that promote blood circulation, such as sesame, spinach and peanuts. The most important thing in winter is to keep warm. Never neglect to keep warm in order to wear nice clothes, but don't wear too tight, because too tight clothes will hinder blood circulation.

Even in cold winter, you should exercise properly. You can take a slow walk after eating at noon, or jog for half an hour after eating, and add nutrients to blood circulation and metabolism, so that your body will be full of vitality and not prone to chills. If you don't have time, you can try taking the stairs, which will help strengthen your thermoregulation ability. You can soak your feet when you sleep every night for about 1~2 minutes, which can promote the vasodilation of your feet, not only drive away the cold, but also help you sleep and keep healthy. There is also a person with low blood sugar. Every time he is too hungry, his hands and feet will be cold. In winter, he must supplement his body with nutrients and don't go on a diet to lose weight.