Why are my hands and feet always cold in winters?
Our bodies are designed to regulate our temperature. When it’s cold outside, your body makes sure to keep the blood flowing to your core and vital organs to keep them warm. This can change the amount of blood flow to your hands and feet, making them feel cold. This is normal.
Why are some people’s feet always cold?
Two of the most common causes of cold feet are decreased circulation in the extremities or a problem with nerve sensation. One cause of decreased circulation is atherosclerosis, where arteries are narrowed by fatty deposits and impede blood flow in the limbs.
How can I stop getting cold feet?
Cold Feet Treatments
- Put on socks or slippers.
- Stretch or move your feet.
- Stop smoking (nicotine makes it harder for blood to reach your hands and feet)
- Lower your cholesterol through diet and medication.
- Lower your stress.
- Get more iron, vitamin B12, and folate to improve circulation.
What foods are good for cold hands and feet?
Eat less saturated fat and sugar. And up your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods like fish, olive oil, avocado, nuts, and flax seeds, which promote healthy circulation.
Can Vitamin B12 deficiency cause cold hands and feet?
Without enough B12, you might not have enough healthy red blood cells to move oxygen around your body (anemia). That can leave you shivering and cold, especially in your hands and feet.
Should I worry about cold feet?
“But generally, when this happens in young healthy people, it isn’t anything to worry about.” It’s true that cold extremities can signal other, more serious problems, including peripheral artery disease (PAD); rheumatologic conditions, such as scleroderma, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis; or an underactive thyroid.