Cold hands and feet are a common health problem faced by many women. Even in warm weather, cold hands and feet can occur, not to mention in the cold seasons of autumn and winter. So what are the reasons for women's cold hands and feet? How can we adjust our lifestyle? Let's explore together below!
【Causes of Cold Hands and Feet in Women】
1. Insufficient Yang Qi
Insufficient yang qi cannot warm the body, especially the hands and feet located at the extremities.
2. Cold Constitution
The cold constitution, which is more common in thin women, is prone to cold hands and feet. This is because people with this constitution have poor peripheral blood circulation, which can disrupt the body's temperature regulation mechanisms. In addition, joints such as toes, knees, shoulders, and fingers, which have more movement, have less fat and blood vessels, making it easy for heat to dissipate.
3. Poor Qi and Blood Circulation
If the body's yang qi is not deficient, but the qi and blood circulation is poor, yang qi can stagnate in the body and not reach the hands and feet. People with this condition only have cold hands and feet, but the rest of their body is not sensitive to cold and may even be sensitive to heat.
4. Excessive Stress
High work pressure or time constraints can cause cold and trembling hands and feet. As long as the tension period passes, the hands and feet will gradually return to warmth. People who are overly sensitive, overly concerned, and frequently restless are more prone to cold hands and feet.
【Lifestyle Adjustments for Cold Hands and Feet】
1. Rubbing and Kneading Hands and Feet
Regularly rubbing and kneading the palms and soles of the feet can improve the circulation of the blood vessels in the extremities.
Laogong Acupoint: Located in the center of the palm. Rub and knead the palm of the other hand with a clenched fist until a slight warmth is felt, then switch to the other hand and alternate.
Yongquan Acupoint: Located on the sole of the foot. Rub and knead with the palm of the hand until a sensation of heat is felt.
2. Regular Exercise
Office workers who sit for long periods of time and lack exercise can choose gentle exercises such as yoga, hiking, and tai chi. Exercise should be moderate according to individual circumstances.
3. Sun Exposure
In traditional Chinese medicine, the front of the body represents yin, and the back represents yang. Therefore, exposing the back to the sun can help replenish yang qi. In cold weather, exposing the back to the sun can also dispel coldness in the spleen and stomach and improve digestion.
【Dietary Adjustments for Cold Hands and Feet】
1. Danggui Red Date Blood-Nourishing Soup
Ingredients: 5g danggui, 10g wolfberry, 12 pitted red dates, 500g pork bones, appropriate amount of scallion and ginger, a pinch of salt.
Method: Rinse the wolfberry, red dates, and danggui with clean water, then put them in a stewing pot. Boil the pork bones in boiling water, then add them to the stewing pot. Add enough water to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat. Generally, cook until the pork bones are tender, then add chopped scallion, ginger, and a pinch of salt to taste.
Efficacy: This blood-nourishing soup with danggui and red dates has the effects of tonifying qi, calming the mind, promoting blood circulation, and nourishing qi. It is suitable for anemic women with weak qi.
2. Goji Berry and Ginger Tea
Ingredients: a piece of ginger, 50g goji berries, 50g brown sugar, 500g water.
Method: Wash the ginger and goji berries, then put all the ingredients in a pot and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
Efficacy: Brown sugar is warm in nature and sweet in taste, which can tonify qi, nourish blood, invigorate the spleen, warm the stomach, and promote blood circulation. Ginger is spicy in taste and can promote blood circulation.
