Winter warmers for your hands and feet
Winter can be a wonderful time of year. There’s nothing quite like warming our bones by a cosy fire or snuggling up in a fluffy quilt.
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It’s not so much fun, though, for those of us who experience poor circulation. Fingers and toes can be a challenge to keep warm on a chilly day – or a chilly night.
There are some simple measures we can take and here are just a few that are worth a try:
First – and most importantly – ensure that you are always well hydrated. Without sufficient hydration, our blood thickens and circulates less efficiently to our extremities.
Cut down on caffeine – caffeine constricts the blood vessels in your feet and legs.
Wear well-fitting, good quality (preferably cotton) socks. If you can tolerate socks in bed, go for something soft and fluffy and not too tight. The issue here, though, is that as you move around during the night, the socks can come off. In this case, consider ‘onesie’ pyjamas with encased feet, or even a pair of comfortable tights.
Throw an extra blanket across the foot of your bed to add a bit of extra warmth.
For cold hands, wear a pair of cotton or thermal gloves. Most fingerless gloves defeat the purpose of wearing gloves in the first place because it’s our fingers that we want to keep warm. So if you find gloves too restricting, cut just the tips off a pair of regular gloves, leaving most of the fingers covered.
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Or this one – 2 teaspoons each of ginger, mustard, cayenne pepper and black pepper steeped in hot water.
Mix a half teaspoon each of cayenne pepper, ground ginger and ground cinnamon into some olive oil or vegetable oil and massage into your hands and feet.
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If you find that your cold feet and hands persist or that you experience other symptoms like numbness, tingling or cramps, then a visit to your GP is recommended.
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