Winter is a beautiful season to practice a ton of different sports, like skiing, skating, and snowshoeing. The only annoying thing is when your feet start getting cold. In fact, many people get cold feet during the winter months and it’s really not enjoyable. Most of the time, feet freeze because of bad blood circulation. Thankfully, you can say goodbye to cold feet forever with the help of a few simple tips and tricks.
10. Choose the right boots
You should choose the right winter boots so you don’t get cold in the winter. Know that if boots seem warm, it doesn’t automatically mean they are actually warm. Make sure the soles are thick enough to protect yourself from the cold and that your boots are waterproof in case of wet weather. You can always buy a waterproof product to spray on your boots.
9. Tap your feet together
If you’re indoors and your feet are cold, you can warm them by taping them together. You will keep your blood flow running and be able to create warmth.
8. Don’t wear too many layers of socks at the same time
People tend to wear too many layers during the winter. Don’t do like them. When you wear 3 or 4 pairs of socks, you prevent your feet from having good blood circulation. We suggest you wear maximum 2 pairs of socks at the same time so you don’t suffocate your feet.
7. Use heated socks and stockings
Heated socks and stockings exist. Don’t hesitate to buy them when the temperature drops or when you’re going outside in the cold.
6. Make yourself a heating pad
You can warm your feet with a DIY heating pad. To make this, all you need to do is fill a small pillowcase with rice, dried cherry pits, or dried corn kernels. Close the pillowcase and heat it in the microwave for a few minutes.
5. Apply some baby powder
Humidity stuck in your shoes and boots can create a cold sensation. Here’s a trick to get rid of humidity: Sprinkle some baby powder inside your shoes and your boots.
4. Wear thermal soles
Thermal soles are a great idea for people who are always cold. They make sure your feet are warm at all times. You can buy some in specialized stores.
3. Massage your feet
Another great way to heat your feet is to massage them twice a day. This will stimulate your blood flow. You can massage your feet with a homemade heating balm. Here is how to make your own balm:
- Sterilize a tinted mason jar for 10 minutes in boiled water.
- In a double boiler, heat up 1 teaspoon of bee wax, 8 grams of shea butter, and 35ml of hazelnut oil.
- Once your mixture is melted, remove it from the heat source, stir it and add 15 drops of camphor essential oil.
- Keep your balm in the fridge.
2. Make yourself a foot bath
You can warm up your feet with a bath. We suggest you choose water that’s between 37°C and 39°C which is your body’s temperature.
1. Stimulate your blood flow
If you have blood flow problems, you can find a few homemade and natural remedies that will help eliminate this problem.
Here is some advice to improve your blood flow:
- Drink more water: You need to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day since this helps improve your blood circulation. The oxygen and the nutrients are transported in your organs and body tissue. This improves your digestion, and your cells and tissues stay hydrated. If you do any physical activity during the day, your body will need more than 8 glasses of water.
- Take some Ginkgo Biloba: This plant improves blood circulation in the brain, which will help with your memory. In Germany, it is also used to treat insufficient blood circulation as well as varicose veins. Ginkgo Biloba comes in a pill or capsule form.
- Use some essential oils: Ginger, thyme or rosemary essential oils have a thermogenic effect on your body since it improves the blood flow towards the surface of the skin because of the capillary expansion, which also relieves the numbness of your feet, your hands and relaxes tight muscles.
- Consume ginger: If you consume it regularly, ginger prevents cardiovascular diseases from developing and stops blood clots from forming in your body. It is its active compounds, gingerol and zingueine, that heat your body by creating good blood circulation.
Sources:
- Cosmopolitan
- toutpratique.com
- Go Health Team
