Many people suffer from cold hands and feet not just in winter but even in warm seasons. This is medically known as 'cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet.' While often dismissed as just a 'cold constitution,' it can be a warning sign from your body, often linked to blood circulation issues, autonomic nervous system imbalance, or hormonal changes.
💡 [Key Answer] Top 3 causes of cold hands and feet: ① Blood Circulation Disorder / ② Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance / ③ Qi and Blood Deficiency Dalimchae Clinic restores warmth through fundamental constitutional improvement and autonomic balance.
Why are my hands and feet so cold?
Cold hypersensitivity occurs when you feel excessive coldness even at temperatures that shouldn't feel cold. It's closely related to poor blood circulation and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Stress or hormonal changes can overactivate the sympathetic nervous system, causing peripheral blood vessels to constrict and blocking blood flow. Women are more susceptible due to lower muscle mass and rapid hormonal changes (menstruation, childbirth, menopause).
More than just a discomfort
If left untreated, coldness can spread to the abdomen or back and accompany dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, and digestive issues. For women, it's a vital sign of uterine health, often linked to menstrual pain, infertility, and miscarriage.
Eastern Medicine: Constitutional Improvement
In Eastern medicine, we see this as 'cold syndrome' or 'Su-jok-gwol-raeng.' We focus on constitutional improvement—fixing the 'broken boiler' inside your body—to help it produce and maintain heat naturally. This involves strengthening the digestive system and promoting qi and blood circulation.
Proven Effectiveness
Research has shown that herbal treatments like 'Dang-gui-sa-yeok-ga-o-su-yu-saeng-gang-tang' significantly improve peripheral blood circulation indices (p<0.05). Clinical guidelines also recommend acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine as effective treatments.
Dalimchae's Treatment Principle
We provide personalized constitutional improvement to strengthen organ functions. By balancing the autonomic nervous system and enhancing blood flow, we help your body regain its natural warmth and immunity, preventing recurrence.
Checklist:
- Hands/feet cold even when dressed warmly?
- Cold abdomen or knees?
- Frequent digestive issues?
- Severe menstrual pain? (Women)
- Chronic fatigue? If you have 3+ items, professional consultation is recommended.
Don't ignore the signals from your body. Dalimchae Clinic is here to help you find the root cause and restore your body's warmth.
Life in bloom. Herbal medicine is, after all, Dalimchae.