| Condition: | Cold Hands |
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| Other: | Cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet (CHHF ) |
Cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet (CHHF) is a common issue that affects women more than men. Most cases are mild and the cause is usually unknown but stress, sleep issues and a sedentary lifestyle may contribute. Iron deficiency anemia is associated with cold hands and should be ruled out. In some cases, certain neurological and cardiovascular conditions can cause cold sensations in the extremities. In herbal medicine pungent and warming herbs that increase circulation appear to be beneficial. Drinking a tea made with Korean ginseng, ginger and cinnamon tastes pleasant and can help improve the symptoms. Korean ginseng and ginger both have clinical trials to suport their use. Also adding a pinch of cayenne powder to gloves and boots may improve circulation in cold weather.
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Cold HandsSummaryCold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet (CHHF) is a common issue that affects women more than men. Most cases are mild and the cause is usually unknown but stress, sleep issues and a sedentary lifestyle may contribute. Iron deficiency anemia is associated with cold hands and should be ruled out. In some cases, certain neurological and cardiovascular conditions can cause cold sensations in the extremities. In herbal medicine pungent and warming herbs that increase circulation appear to be beneficial. Drinking a tea made with Korean ginseng, ginger and cinnamon tastes pleasant and can help improve the symptoms. Korean ginseng and ginger both have clinical trials to suport their use. Also adding a pinch of cayenne powder to gloves and boots may improve circulation in cold weather. Naturopathic TreatmentsSign in requiredConventional TreatmentsSign in requiredSigns & SymptomsSign in requiredDDxSign in requiredPathogenesisSign in requiredDiagnosticsSign in requiredReferencesSign in required |
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