Why do my hands and feet sweat? How can I treat it?

Many people are born afraid of cold, especially in winter when their hands and feet become cold. So what is the reason for cold and sweaty hands and feet? How can we treat cold and sweaty hands and feet?

What causes cold and sweaty hands and feet?

Cold hands and feet in winter are generally believed to be caused by kidney deficiency, especially kidney yang deficiency. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidney stores essence, which produces kidney yin and kidney yang, nourishing and warming the five internal organs. "The kidney is the mother of the five internal organs." When kidney qi is weak, the qi transformation of the five internal organs and the transportation and transformation functions of the spleen and stomach decline, and their warming, moving, evaporating, and qi transformation functions decline, leading to qi deficiency and blood deficiency, which in turn leads to poor blood circulation and insufficient blood volume, resulting in symptoms of cold hands and feet.

Sometimes the palms sweat because of the spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness caused by kidney deficiency, so the treatment should be to nourish qi and blood, warm the spleen and stomach. First of all, in terms of diet, you can choose foods that strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, replenish qi and nourish blood, such as deer antler, cinnamon, ginseng, aconite, cooked rehmannia, angelica, donkey-hide gelatin, wolfberry, etc., which are commonly used medicinal materials. When decocting, you can stew them with chicken, duck, and mutton, which are both nourishing and delicious. In addition, soak your feet in warm water every day, add ginger or chamomile, cinnamon, etc. when taking a bath; do aerobic exercises such as jogging, brisk walking, skipping rope, dancing, and Tai Chi; ensure adequate sleep, nourish qi and blood, etc., all of which are conducive to improving the symptoms of cold hands and feet.

How to treat cold and sweaty hands and feet

1. Adjust your mindset and avoid being nervous or emotionally excited, which can help prevent cold hands and feet. Studies have shown that when you are emotionally excited, the temperature of your hands will quickly drop by 3 to 6 degrees Celsius, and will recover after you calm down.

2. Keep warm and avoid the cold to reduce the direct stimulation of the cold. As the temperature drops, add clothes and socks in time; the skin of hands and feet can also be rubbed with some oil frequently. If necessary, wear gloves and thicker cotton shoes when going out. As the saying goes, "the cold starts from the feet." If the lower limbs are well kept warm, the whole body will feel warm.

3. Exercise can promote blood circulation. You can do all-round exercise by walking, jogging, climbing stairs, fitness dance, etc. If your hands are cold, you should do more upper limb activity. If your feet are cold, you should do more lower limb activity. By strengthening the exercise of your hands and feet, you can improve the symptoms of cold hands and feet. Exercise should be done regularly to achieve significant therapeutic effects. At the same time, soak your hands and feet in warm water every day, and massage your limbs to improve local blood circulation.

4. Eat a diet with sufficient calories. Eat more foods with sufficient calories, such as meat, pasta, eggs and milk, to increase the body's heat production, but obese people and diabetics should be careful when eating them. You can also eat some foods that promote blood circulation, such as sesame and peanuts. Onions and peppers can also help the body produce heat and promote blood circulation. Under the guidance of a doctor, take some Chinese medicine for strengthening the body, such as ginseng, deer antler, royal jelly, etc., to enhance the body's ability to resist cold.