What’s the matter with cold hands and feet in winter?

　　What's the matter with cold hands and feet? It is very common for some people to always feel cold hands and feet in winter. This is mainly because the temperature in nature decreases and Yang Qi is insufficient. The human body's own Yang Qi will also be insufficient, and the body will show symptoms of Yang deficiency. In addition, because of the cold weather, the human body's blood vessel contraction and blood return capacity will be weakened, resulting in poor blood circulation in the hands and feet, especially the fingertips, which is what people often say“ nerve Poor peripheral circulation", causing hands and feet to always feel cold. This situation usually occurs when female , especially among middle-aged and older women, mental workers are more likely to have cold hands and feet than manual workers. healthy young male It rarely appears on the body.

　　Cold can cause poor blood circulation throughout the person's body or part of the body, or blood circulation disorders in the peripheral limbs, which can lead to cold hands and feet. Frequent and long-term cold hands and feet can be called "cold syndrome". Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that this is a reaction of Qi deficiency, Qi stagnation, and insufficient Yang Qi. Women are more likely to have cold hands and feet due to physical weakness during special physiological periods such as menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth. If not prevented in time, it will lead to poor mental health, body chills, and in severe cases, varicose veins in the lower limbs.

　　Measures to improve cold hands and feet:

　　1. Eat American ginseng. This is a good medicine for replenishing qi. It is gentle in nature, tonifying but not drying. It can be soaked in water and drunk alone.

　　2. Eat sesame seeds and peanuts. Rich in vitamin E and various nutrients, it can help the absorption of vitamin B and strengthen the nerve's ability to resist cold. Vitamin E also has the effect of dilating blood vessels and can enhance blood circulation in the peripheral limbs.

　　3. Eat onions, peppers and other foods that can help the body generate heat and promote blood circulation.

　　4. Use heat more often blister Feet can not only warm the body, but also soothe tired nerves.