6 Surprising Reasons Your Feet Get Cold
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Lack of sleep
When you sleep poorly, your entire body slows down – including your circulation. The result: you feel tired… and cold , even in the middle of May.
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Sedentary lifestyle
Sitting for hours without moving (hello, working from home days) can leave your legs numb and your fingers freezing. Just a little movement can get things moving again!
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Nutritional deficiencies
Skipping meals or following a strict diet? The body goes into “energy saving” mode , and the extremities are often the first to be sacrificed.
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Stress
It’s well known that strong emotions can cause cold sweats… or even freeze your fingers. The culprit? Cortisol, which disrupts circulation.
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Tobacco
In addition to all its known effects, tobacco weakens blood vessels. Less flexible, they react poorly to the cold—and your feet are a reminder of this.
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An inappropriate posture
Staying cross-legged or leaning on one arm for too long can temporarily block circulation. Fortunately, changing your position is often enough to warm up.
