There are numerous medical conditions that can cause cold feet. Among the most common causes are anemia, anxiety, diabetes, hormonal imbalance, malnutrition and sub-optimally functioning blood circulation system. A nerve damage also can cause cold feet.
In most underlying conditions, reduction in the blood supply to your feet causes cold feet and legs. Sometimes it is just the cold weather that is responsible for cold feet and is absolutely no cause for concern. You just need to cover your feet from cold in that case.
In order to cure cold feet, you have to address the underlying condition in the long term. However, some immediate relief and even a permanent relief in some conditions can be achieved by many of the following home remedies for cold feet.
Home Remedies for Cold Feet
The natural methods for cold feet treatment requires discipline. If you have any underlying physiological conditions such as diabetes and others or psychological conditions such as anxiety then take these remedies under supervision of you doctor. Who can monitor the synchronous effect of his medical treatment and home remedies to gradually reduce your medication if any.
The very first issue you have to address is blood circulation which may have been impaired causing cold feet.
1. Improve Blood Circulation for Cold Feet
This is one of the most commonsense approach for cold feet to get back to normal body temperatures. You can improve the blood circulation in many different ways, but the following methods will give instant relief as well as long term benefits.
a. Walk for 45 Minutes
A regular brisk walk of 45 minutes daily can significantly improve your blood circulation throughout the body. Walking not only will alleviate cold feet but will also improve your overall health by improving blood circulation. It is instant relief from cold feet as well as it can permanently solve your cold feet condition in most cases. Walk barefoot if you can. it will render fast recovery.
b. Massage your Feet
Massage improves blood circulation. You can do the foot massage yourself. Sit on a comfortable position and massage your feet with your fingers. Use both hands to massage on foot first and then the other. You can start a regular pattern of stroking your fingers on the sole of the foot in a clockwise direction first to cover the entire foot, then repeat it counter clockwise. Now take another foot and do the same type of circular massage.
You can do such massage for 5 minutes each time and you can do it as many times you want throughout the day. Twice a day you can do the massage with warm coconut or olive oil.
c. Hot and Cold Dip
Soak your feet alternatively in hot and cold water. Take two small tubs. Fill one with hot water and the other with cold water. The size of the tub should be small but large enough to accommodate both feet.
Sit on a comfortable chair. Soak both you feet in hot water first for 2-3 minutes. Then remove the feet from the hot water tub. Remove the hot water tub and push cold water tub at its place. Now soak both your feet in the cold water tub for 2-3 minutes. Repeat the process 5-6 times to complete a cycle of 15 minutes of alternate hot and cold water soak of your feet.
2. Diet Control for Cold Feet
If your cold feet are because of anemia, then diet can help you to regain your normal body temperatures to your cold feet. Eat more leafy vegetables and all iron rich foods including meats to reduce iron deficiency. Eat Omega 3 rich food to improve your overall strength and immunity. Such dietary changes will help you to recover from cold feet.
If your cold feet are not showing any signs of improvement by following the above remedies, then you must work with your doctor to get rid of the underlying condition.