Question
I have a weak immune system and often feel tired and cold. My hands and feet are always cold in winter. Am I constitutionally cold?
Answer
Guidance: Hello, generally, cold hands and feet are closely related to cardiovascular health. Because blood is emitted from the heart, carrying oxygen to all parts of the body. Oxygen needs to be burned to produce heat, which is why hands and feet feel warm. Once there is a dysfunction in the cardiovascular system, it can affect the blood’s transportation, leading to cold hands and feet. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, if hands and feet are easily cold and numb, it is often due to Qi and blood imbalances caused by deficiency of Qi and blood. A Chinese medicine practitioner suggests that daily massage can alleviate symptoms of cold hands and feet and an aversion to the cold all over the body.