As winter deepens, many friends face the problem of cold hands and feet. They toss and turn at night due to the cold, and even adding layers of clothing cannot alleviate this bone chilling chill. If you want to bid farewell to this “cold as ice” day, why not try the following five warming tips to let warmth embrace you again!
An analysis of the root causes of cold hands and feet in winter
Although the human body has the ability to automatically regulate body temperature, the phenomenon of cold hands and feet is still common in severe winter. There are three reasons: firstly, Yang deficiency, which refers to insufficient Yang energy in the body, unable to fully warm the ends of the limbs, resulting in chills in the hands and feet, accompanied by symptoms such as pale complexion and general aversion to cold; The second is deficiency of qi and blood, which is common in anemic individuals. Due to insufficient blood supply, the extremities do not receive enough nutrition and heat, resulting in cold hands and feet, dizziness, and vertigo; The third is qi stagnation, which is not due to insufficient yang energy, but rather the obstruction of yang energy movement. It is more common in individuals with mental stress and high pressure, manifested as neuropathic coldness of the hands and feet and other related symptoms.
Five Warm Up Techniques
Get moving and generate yang energy: Regular exercise is an effective way to raise body temperature. By exercising the body, promoting blood circulation, naturally generating heat, and relieving cold hands and feet.
Full body warmth, key protection: Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of keeping the head, back, and abdomen warm, as these areas are susceptible to invasion by cold pathogens. Wear warm clothing, especially covering these critical areas.
Moxibustion can warm up yang and dispel coldness: By using moxibustion therapy, moxibustion can be applied to the Baihui acupoint on the top of the head and the Shenque acupoint on the navel, effectively enhancing the body’s yang energy and strengthening cold resistance.
Dietary therapy for nourishing the body and mind: Try drinking ginger and brown sugar water, ginseng tea, and longan tea as isothermal tonics. For those with qi and blood deficiency, they can consume more meat and bone tea (containing cinnamon and angelica isothermal tonics), Shiquan Dabu Tang (containing ginseng, astragalus, and other beneficial herbs), and avoid raw and cold foods to maintain warmth in the body.
Soaking feet for health and promoting blood circulation: Soaking feet before bedtime every night not only promotes blood circulation and improves sleep quality, but also effectively relieves cold hands and feet. Different herbs can be added according to individual constitution to enhance health benefits.
Through the above methods, I believe you can gradually bid farewell to the trouble of cold hands and feet and enjoy a warm and comfortable winter time.
