Usually when I've been sitting at home (as opposed to school) for a long time, I start shivering from the insides, my hands get freezing cold, and my feet turn practically grayish, blackish (I'm Asian, for the record, but not a racist by any means).
My parents hate having the heater run up the bills, but I think it may be a health problem. Perhaps poor circulation, but if it's anything worse, I couldn't go to the doctor for it; no one in my family goes in for regular checkups (my last one was when I was 12, I'm 14 now), and if I told them the real cause for my worry, my parents would probably tell me to quit eating so much junk, though I hardly ever eat any.
Are there any particular foods that'll help? I know exercise helps with overall health, but would it help here? Thoughts? Suggestions?
2006-12-28 21:41:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anita 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Cold limbs tends to point to poor circulation, especially if you really literally have been "just sitting around."
Cardio exercise will help circulation issues immensely because it increases blood flow all over your body. This means you need to get your heart pumping and sweat it out for about 30 minutes per day.
Being cold obviously doesn't help the circulation, so make sure to bundle up and stay cozy next to a fire, or by wearing some wool or fleece socks, or even taking warm baths.
2006-12-28 21:48:12 · answer #1 · answered by antheia 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Spicy or salty foods can help warm your blood, but your blood pressure could rise. Texas Pete hot sauce is pretty good and doesn't burn your mouth like the other hot sauces. Tastes great on chicken, salads, and bean dishes.
An electric heating pad or warming blanket will keep you warmer without running up the heating bill too much.
I wear an insulated jumpsuit when inside to keep the heating bills down in winter. It's big, poofy and very warm. I crocheted a cap and scarf and wear that on particularly cold nights.
You might have hormonal problems that cause a low body temperature. Menopausal women will sometimes have a low body core temperature because of the lack of certain hormones. A low sex drive is an indication of this.
2006-12-28 21:54:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds kinda scary..... i would be a little freaked out if my feet changed colors cuz of the cold. do your feet get numb and tingly? if so, that may indicate a bigger problem.
dress in layers, do some jumping jacks and run in place for about 5 minutes maybe every hour. that will get your blood pumping and help keep you warmer.
i wonder, would your parents really scold you if you brought this to their attention? give it a try-tell them about it. what's the worst that could happen? it would be worth a shot. better safe than sorry. good luck!
2006-12-28 22:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by scantron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the mayo clinic online and search for raynauds disease. This sounds like a possible problem. I am not a doctor but I do think that you may have symptoms of this condition. It is more common in colder climates like the northern u.s.
2006-12-28 21:57:50 · answer #4 · answered by keith c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like poor circulation but could be any manner of things, really. I really recommend you go to a doctor anyway, you never know what it is and our online answers may totally miss what it is!
2006-12-28 21:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by schaianne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the doctor and get that checked out.Also try layering your cloths if you are cold.or wear really thick socks like hunting socks.
2006-12-28 21:48:55 · answer #6 · answered by TRICIA T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how much your health ? get yourself into a doctor itsounds serious
2006-12-28 21:48:14 · answer #7 · answered by matty60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋