To begin with, men’s and women’s hormones differ. The hormone estrogen makes capillaries more sensitive to temperature. So during the menstrual cycle, a woman is more likely to experience cold hands at certain times. Menopause is not something that women generally look forward to, but there is a minor upside – the body produces around 60% less estrogen after the menopause, which means that women will then be less bothered by the cold.
Muscles are the ultimate internal heaters. Muscles burn fats and sugars and release heat in the process. The more muscle → the more fats and sugars are burned → the more heat. Men are generally at an advantage here, as they naturally have more muscle mass than women.
Your body is made to move. These days, we sit still more often and for longer – working at the computer, relaxing with a tablet, phone or in front of the television. In your spare time you might like to read a book or laze around on those lovely summer days. There’s nothing wrong with any of that, but it doesn’t benefit your circulation.Perhaps you’re moving less and you haven’t noticed it? If so, an hour or two at the gym won’t help.It is important to exercise as much as possible throughout the day. Try to cycle to work if you can, get up from your desk and take a walk, even if it’s just to the kettle, use the stairs instead of the lift, make it a routine to take a short walk during your lunch break or after dinner.
Your body cools down when it’s time to sleep. Do you sleep too little and feel excessively tired? If so, you will often be cold. Why do you cool down when you’re tired?That’s a little trick caused by your body. Your body then tells you to find a warm place to get some rest. That warm place is important because when you’re asleep, the heat from inside your body attempts to find a way out. The heat goes through your skin. As such, the blood flow in your skin increases significantly while sleeping. If you were to sleep in a cold environment, your body might cool down too much. Sleeping under a warm blanket in a cool environment with fresh air is the best approach.Are you a poor sleeper? Check out the tips below on how to improve your sleep, rest your body and have warm hands.
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The most common symptoms of a slow-acting thyroid are blood pressure problems. Reduced blood circulation means that you will quickly suffer from cold hands. The cause can be hereditary, but stress, a crash diet or a deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals can also play a role.Do you suffer from brittle nails, dry skin, (mild) bouts of depression, joint pain, difficulty getting a good night’s sleep and an inability to think and act quickly? Then it is important to give your doctor a ring.
Iron helps in the production of haemoglobin, which is a substance that in turn triggers the production of red blood cells. And yes, red blood cells are important, because they transport oxygen in the blood. A deficiency can lead to a variety of symptoms. The main symptom is fatigue, but you may also look pale, suffer from shortness of breath, heart palpitations and cold hands and feet.One in five women who menstruate suffers from anaemia. Pay close attention to your nutrition. Iron is mainly found in meat and fish, so it is additionally important that vegetarians and vegans watch their iron intake. Eat plenty of legumes, nuts, apple syrup and vegetables like spinach, kale, beets, asparagus, broccoli and rocket. Vitamin C improves the absorption of iron while calcium inhibits the absorption of iron, so a piece of fruit with your meal is a good idea!
1. Move!
Not everything that sounds simple is simple, but in this case it is. Your body is made to move and every movement counts. Are you required to sit at your desk for lengthy periods of time? Get up regularly and take a walk or do some exercises, which are also good for clearing your head.
2. Work on your muscle mass
If you’re going to start moving more, remember that by exercising your muscles you are killing two birds with one stone – not only will you be warmer while you’re exercising, but the more muscle mass you have, the more combustion (and thus heat) there will be in your body, even at rest.
3. Invest in a pair of electrical gloves
Most tips for warm hands don’t work in the short term. But this one does. For instantly warm hands, invest in a fine pair of heated gloves. Press the button and, within 30 seconds, you’ll feel wonderful, soothing heat. Want to know more? Then read on!
Take a good look at your nutrition
Make sure that your diet contains enough iron and B12. These substances ensure the production of red blood cells and are extremely important for oxygen transport in your blood. And ultimately for warm hands.
Sleep, sleep, zzz….
A rested body is warmer, so… crawl under the duvet extra early tonight with a pair of thick (heated) socks – a good night’s sleep works wonders!
