Arabia Weather - Some individuals may suffer from a constant feeling of coldness, especially in the extremities of their bodies, and although the weather is often warm, doctors warn that this condition may be an indication that they are suffering from several diseases, and reports published by the “Healthy Women” website say, This phenomenon is more common among women than men, and the report indicates that women's feeling of cold in particular may be due to the nature of their body composition.
However, a persistent cold sensation may be a warning sign or symptom for several reasons, including:
When underweight, the body lacks the adequate amount of fat it needs to insulate from cold temperatures; The lack of food intake means a lack of calories necessary to generate heat in the body, which leads to an increased feeling of coldness.
When the thyroid gland does not secrete enough hormones, metabolism slows down, preventing the body from producing sufficient heat.
Iron plays an important role in transporting oxygen throughout the body, which contributes to providing heat and nutrients, and a deficiency in iron levels may cause a constant feeling of coldness.
Circulatory problems impede blood flow to the body's extremities, and indicate ineffective heart pumping or blockages in the arteries, causing a constant feeling of coldness.
Lack of sleep can affect the nervous system that controls body temperature, making you feel colder.
Water plays a role in regulating body temperature, and a lack of fluids can increase the feeling of coldness.
Vitamin B12 helps make red blood cells that carry oxygen, and its deficiency leads to a shortage of blood cells and an increased feeling of constant coldness.
Starting with treating the sensation of cold, according to specialist doctors, the focus is first on determining the causes of this sensation, by determining the health condition that the person suffers from. Treatment includes checking the blood sugar level for diabetics, and taking nutritional supplements for those suffering from anemia or vitamin deficiency. "B12" or iron.
Focus must also be placed on treating thyroid disorders, immunodeficiency diseases, and kidney diseases to avoid the feeling of coldness, and if the causes are side effects of one of the medications, it is preferable for the patient to see a doctor to change the medication or deal with this effect in another way.
Swimming plays an important role in improving blood circulation and cardiovascular performance, which helps improve body temperature, and also encourages a healthy diet that includes all essential nutrients.
As for useful herbs to relieve the feeling of cold, an American study indicates the benefits of drinking ginger or cinnamon drinks, sweetened with honey. These drinks contribute to stimulating blood flow and purifying it of free radicals, thanks to volatile oils and antioxidant phenolic substances.
Massaging the limbs with oils such as olive oil or coconut oil, in addition to black pepper, helps warm the limbs. It is also worth noting the importance of warm hand and foot baths to maintain body temperature.
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