Hands Or Feet Always Cold? It Could Be Neuropathy

You may think that today's post from healthnewslibrary.com (see link below) is a seasonal one (if you live in the Northern hemisphere's current Winter that is) but the point of the article is to highlight the fact that if you have cold feet or hands, you may also have neuropathy (or other conditions) and many patients wonder why their hands and feet are so cold (or warm!) when the external temperature is normal. The article gives a very good overview of what the reasons for this could be and why and suggests a few things to improve the condition. Strange symptoms in the feet or hands are very familiar to almost all neuropathy patients but they don't always understand why this is happening. A vague diagnosis of nerve damage explains very little - this post fills in a few gaps.
 

Why Your Hands and Feet are Always Cold 
Randy B. January 18, 2015 

You wear socks to keep your feet warm, as well as mittens to keep your hands warm. You may even make some coffee, hot tea or hot chocolate just hold in your hands to keep them warm.

Have you ever wondered why your hands and feet are always cold?

Your skin is the largest organ of your body, and it is kept at a satisfying temperature, controlled by the blood vessels. They circulate oxygen-rich blood throughout the whole body. When the external temperature falls, the sensory receptors in the skin worn the brain to constrict the blood vessels, as this allows smaller amounts of blood to the surface of the skin to conserve warmth in the torso of the body.

When the temperature drops, the body will always take into consideration what has priority for staying warm and conserving life, and in this case your organs are more important than your hands and feet. You may not think so at the time when your hands and feet are cold.
Hormones Could Be Why Your Hands and Feet Are Always Cold

Low progesterone or too much Estrogen Dominance influencing thyroid function (low thyroid) can cause cold hands and feet.
Low Adrenal function or Adrenal Insufficiency can also be the cause of cold hands and feet.

Cold hands and feet could be due to an under active thyroid, also known as hypothyroidism. This condition is more common in women, though men can suffer also from it.

Hypothyroidism not only cause cold hands and feet, also including fatigue, hair loss and weight gain, just to mention a few symptoms.
Poor Circulation and Nerve Damage

If you are taking medication for an under active thyroid but still are experiencing cold hands and feet, then you may have Raynaud’s syndrome.
Raynaud’s syndrome is indicated by a loss of blood flow to the hands and feet caused by spasms in the blood vessels (consult with your medical provider to see if you have this condition).

Cold feet could be due to peripheral neuropathy. Neuropathy symptoms may include one or more of the following, numbness in the feet, tingling or a burning sensation in the extremities (legs and feet).

Peripheral neuropathy is a sign of underlying nerve damage, caused by diseases like exposure to toxins (Mercury Toxicity or Amalgam Illness), infections, vitamin deficiencies, and even diabetes. If you suspect this may be the issue, see your medical care provider as soon as possible doctor.

Having these symptoms and ignoring them only allows for more nerve damage to occur. Your doctor may perform several tests, including nerve conduction studies (NCS) to evaluate how messages are being transmitted from the brain to the peripheral nerves.

In the event of peripheral vascular disease, the arteries narrow with a marked reduction of blood flow, notably to the fingers and toes.
Over Growth of Bacteria

Candida is a good bacteria when under control. But if candida is negatively affected in the body, and allowing to overgrow, one can experienced a vast of problems, and including cold hands and feet.
Faulty Immune System

Varying conditions and diseases can cause cold hands and feet. They include multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders in general, primary chronic polyarthritis, chronic candidiasis, cancer, neurodermatitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

There are a number of other cause for why your hands and feet are always cold, such as:
Poor circulation due to coronary heart disease
Working with vibrating equipment (like a jack hammer)
A side-effect of certain medications
Smokers and other diseases that affecting blood flow in the tiny blood vessels of the skin (Women smokers may be prone to this)
Stress
Food and other allergies
Chemical sensitivities
Parasites (they can cause a mal-absorption syndrome which very commonly mimics anemia and conditions where the body feels cold all over including hands and feet) 

Recommendations to Help Warm Your Cold Hands and Feet

Cayenne Pepper in powder form can be used externally as well as internally. One-eighth of a teaspoon sprinkled into each shoe or glove can help the body generate heat.

Water-soluble components in cayenne dilate capillaries in the skin surface, producing an immediate sensation of heat. Oil-soluble compounds of cayenne applied topically reach deeper tissues within 15 minutes, and generate warmth for hours.

Ginkgo Biloba is documented for improving circulation, and may help for cold hands and feet.

Ginger Root is a warming herb helpful in improving circulation.

Korean Ginseng is also used for circulation and the nerves system.

Aerobic exercises or just any regular exercise program increases circulation of blood and nutrients, and also helping to flush the body of toxins.

Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables that contain high amounts the B-complex vitamins, which can help with the nerve system and circulation.

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