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Do you sometimes get cold fingers and toes? It could be this…

Tuesday, August 11, 2015 9:10
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Take a moment to touch your hands or your toes. How do they feel? If you haven’t doused your fingers in ice water recently, they should be relatively warm. But what if they still feel cold?
If you find yourself stuffing your hands inside pockets to stay warm, you might have an underlying health condition.
 
4 reasons why you’re always cold
1. Lack of iron
Iron is an essential mineral the body requires to transport oxygenated red blood cells throughout the body. Oxygen-rich blood moving around the body is like gasoline in a car. When there is no gas, the car cannot turn on nor warm up. Well, when oxygenated red blood cells can’t reach parts of our body it cannot heat up or carry nutrients to where they are needed.
Iron deficiency is most commonly seen in women, but men can experience it as well. To know for sure if your levels are low, a simple blood test can be taken by your doctor. Depending on your levels, your doctor may recommend simply eating more iron-rich foods or taking iron supplements.
Other symptoms of low iron include fatigue, weakness, headaches, dizziness and chest pains.
 
2. Poor circulation
Circulating blood is another way our body creates heat. If your circulation is poor, your torso might still feel warm, but your fingers and toes are typically cold. This is because the blood is having a hard time reaching your extremities.
There are many reasons why someone may have poor circulation. From cardiovascular disease, to Raynaud’s Disease, it’s important to pinpoint the exact cause. Raynaud’s Disease in particular is caused by reduced blood flow, so you not only feel cold, but your fingers and toes might turn a different color altogether.
 

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