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Cold feet are a condition for many people. An unpleasant feeling reaches us even in warm rooms, when we remain motionless for longer. However, the worst part is in the winter, when our feet freeze even on a short walk or while waiting for the bus. This phenomenon is normal and common, especially among people with low blood pressure. However, sometimes this is due to more serious diseases. When can cold feet indicate health problems, and what can be done to warm them up quickly?
Why do we have cold feet?
This condition most often affects slender and tall people, as well as people with low blood pressure. The body then focuses primarily on warming the internal organs at the expense of the least blood parts of the body, such as the legs and arms. Cold feet can also be caused by stress, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle. In rare cases, a constant cold condition of the legs may indicate more serious diseases, such as atherosclerosis, hypothyroidism, or neurological diseases. For the most part, feeling cold feet should not bother us. How can you keep your feet cool, and if this happens, how to quickly and efficiently warm them?
Take care of the heat
Even in a warm room, when you are sitting calmly, for example, at a computer, take care of your legs. Cover them with a blanket or put on woolen socks. If this does not help, use a heating pad or electrically heated slippers. When you leave home on cold days, wear warm, waterproof shoes with thicker soles. Remember also warm socks. Standing in the cold, not moving, bend and stretch your toes, try to move your feet in the shoes.
Stimulate blood circulation
Movement is a cure for many ailments, in which case it will also work great. When your feet freeze, try starting to move. Do some squats, jumps and jumpsuits. Pamper your feet with a massage – knead and rub for at least 10 minutes. To make the effect even better, use warming essential oils (from ginger, sage or pine). Special rollers for foot massage are also available in pharmacies.
Warming bath and foot cleaning
A great way to warm your legs and body is to take a bath. Remember, however, not to take it immediately after returning home. The body does not like sudden changes in temperature. You can add a few drops of warming essential oils to the bath. While bathing, brush your feet with a natural fiber brush. Thus, you will stimulate blood circulation in them and relax quickly.
Soaking feet in water with mustard meal
Mustard flour has strong warming properties. You can use it for a hot foot bath. Pour 5 liters of very warm water into a bowl, add 2-3 tablespoons of flour and carefully distribute. Soak your feet in a bowl for 10-15 minutes.
Warming balm
If the cold feet wake you up at night, you can rub a warming ointment into it before bedtime. Put on your socks and enjoy a good night’s sleep.
