Are you still cold? 9 possible reasons

Even if you are well covered, with reasonable temperatures, are you cold? Here are some reasons why you are always cold.

The permanent feeling of cold can be caused by… the cold, but also by health concerns. If other people around you don’t feel the cold like you do, it may be because of one of the following reasons.

I’m always cold, why?

You’re well covered, the heating works well and it’s not that cold outside, and yet you’re freezing. There cold feeling or hot is due to the thermoregulation of the body; poor regulation can cause constant feeling of cold. An inconvenience that affects women more often than men, because of their body shape, but also because of health concerns possible issues that concern them more often.

Always feeling cold: a symptom that can hide health problems

A poor thermoregulation may be due to thyroid problems. Hypothyroidism may explain cold feeling ; it is accompanied by hair loss, unexplained weight gain and mood disorders. If this is the case, contact your general practitioner who will prescribe hormonal tests.

A anemia -iron deficiency- can also cause poor thermoregulation. It is also accompanied by a frequent feeling of fatigue. It can be detected by a simple blood test.

A permanent feeling of cold can also be explained by being too thin. In fact, fat cells insulate us from the cold! If you don’t have enough fat, you will get cold more quickly than a heavier person. Only one solution: cover yourself more.

Cold hands and feet: what explanations?

Another common sensation – especially among women – is to have cold ends. An inconvenience which can be due to several factors.

People who have diabetes may have peripheral neuropathy, which sometimes manifests as a feeling of cold in the extremities. If this is the case, consult your doctor.

Likewise, a poor blood circulation may cause cold feet and hands. In this case, the ends may turn bluish. This can be due to a heart that is not pumping well enough, partially blocked arteries… Try to improve your blood circulation with natural remedies (red vine, etc.) or consult your general practitioner.

Having cold hands and feet is a symptom of Raynaud’s disease. A chronic pathology, the causes of which often remain unknown, and which have no lasting cure. During an attack, the extremities (hands, feet but also nose or ears) become white and insensitive, then can turn blue, and red when circulation returns. An unpleasant but not serious pathology; you will need to move the extremities and leave them warm before circulation returns to normal.

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As soon as a gust of wind hits or the thermometer plummets, the same myths come back. But does catching a cold make you sick? How is the cold dangerous?

Always being cold: reasons linked to lifestyle

A great fatigueor a chronic lack of sleep, can affect the feeling of cold. Indeed, a tired body is an organism that thermoregulates poorly. Only one solution: rest in the warmth!

Cold feet? Cover up! ©Africa Studio

Insufficient nutrition, or too strict diets, can also explain the fact ofalways be cold. In fact, the body will not have enough calories to burn to face the cold outside. Increase your calorie intake when winter arrives : a big raclette, what do you think? !

Finally, a insufficient hydration may be the cause of persistent feeling of cold. In fact, water helps regulate body temperature. So, when temperatures drop outside, hydrate regularly; and turn instead to the hot drinksteas, herbal teas or broths, which will hydrate your body while providing warmth.

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