Cold feet are not uncommon; they can be due to anxiety or extremely cold temperatures. Cold feet are caused when there is an inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to the legs and this can be due to poor blood circulation. However, when the blood circulation is improved, your feet will not be cold anymore. Also, people with damages or blockages to blood vessels suffer from such condition wherein there would be less flow of blood that can’t properly transport oxygen to several parts of the body, which can make your feet turn cold.
There are certain health conditions that could be responsible for cold feet such as peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, hypothermia, Raynaud’s phenomenon, lack of nutrients, restless leg syndrome, frequent consumption of alcohol etc. Cold feet are a rare symptom of any serious health concern. So, a few home remedies could be helpful for cold feet. However, as the reasons for having cold feet differ from person to person, see your doctor if you experience this condition frequently to know the underlying cause.
A hot foot bath is a relaxing and soothing way to promote blood circulation to your feet. Take one tub filled with warm water and the other one filled with cold water. Sit back and relax. Immerse your feet in cold water for a minute or two and then immerse your feet again in the tub filled with warm water for another two minutes. Continue the same for around 10-15minutes. Pat dry the feet. This remedy helps improve blood circulation to your feet and for best results, you may add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.[1]
Rosemary oil when applied externally helps enhance warmth and promote blood circulation. Hence, it is considered as a great remedy for cold feet. You may even use rosemary oil for weak or tired legs, sore muscles, rheumatic pain, gout, arthritis, paralysis etc. You may dilute rosemary oil with any carrier oil and gently massage your feet. You may even add a few drops of rosemary oil in the following recipes such as massage oil, salve, alcohol rub, bath oil, or a compress. Following this remedy regularly can help alleviate chills from the cold feet.[2]
An Epsom salt foot soak can help reduce soreness after a strenuous workout, edema of pregnancy, or painful bruises. Add one cup of Epsom salt to a gallon filled with warm water. Soak your foot for a few minutes. This remedy helps improve blood circulation to your foot. Follow this remedy regularly for best results.[3]
Ginger footbath works great for chronically cold feet. All you have to do is add one or two teaspoons of freshly shredded ginger or add 5drops of ginger essential oil to a tub filled with warm water. Soak your feet for 10-15minutes. Rinse and dry. Ginger is known for stimulating blood circulation because of its warming action and helps eliminate the chills from the cold feet. Follow this remedy regularly until you experience best results.[4]
Cayenne pepper can be used for alleviating chills from the cold feet. All you have to do is wet your feet slightly and put cayenne pepper all over your feet before you put on your socks. You will have warm feet all the day and cayenne pepper will not cause any blisters to your feet as well.[5]
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