Warming up Cold Feet

I have cold feet some nights. I usually do not even realize my feet are cold until I get into bed. Sometimes my feet are cold because I run out of the house in the winter with ballet flats on, but not all cases are so obvious and should be discussed with a doctor.

Some causes of cold feet can be from hypothyroidism, Raynaud’s disease, diabetes, or low body weight leading to poor circulation. (source)

Some things that have helped me warm up:

• Acupuncture
• Exercise
• Warming drinks like ginger tea
• Warming spices like cayenne pepper

An easy at home method to warm up your feet is a nighttime massage and here is how you do it:

• Warm 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
• Place one drop ginger essential oil and one drop lavender essential oil with the coconut oil. Wintergreen and eucalyptus are also good, but the smell is strong.
• Massage on feet for a few minutes.
• Put on your favorite socks.
• Go back to bed!