Could be an underactive thyroid. I have this, and I have to wear socks and a dressing gown to bed because of being so cold. I can't sleep when I'm cold. My husband isn't cold, it's just me!

Dear Cold feet,

Your cold feet can become "warm" again.

Suggestion from a naturopath:

Problem is lack of proper circulation.

Usually blood is thick in persons with this syndrome.

I suggest you use a variety of ways to permanently correct
the issue.

(1) Use supplements as lecithin daily
Note: may cause excessive blood thining ( be aware of this after time)

(2) Use : 20 - 50 mg of Niacin daily lower dose as you progress along
your recovery, yet maintain the usage.

Note: Niacin may cause severe "flushing" - a heat sensation !
disipates after 20 min or so. Open a window in case of
a breathing difficulty from over dose. (oxygen is the key)

(3) Use magnesium supplementation along with a "B" complex (50mg)
magnesium citrate is good for this. Other types may work but
willnot advise.

(4) If you choose not to use any of the above for whatever reason
use "hotsauce" as in "texas pete" hot sauce available at a grocer.
the hotter the better ! or buy in powder form and take with water.
(must get used to it)-use caution in application by mouth, have
water to drink as needed beforehand.

(5) The reason the hot bath or hotshower helps is because it will
allow your blood to circulate faster.

As mentioned the reason is "thick blood and" such is the basic
cause.

Note: Birds in the wild do not have this problem ( not a joke )

Reason: They will bleed to death often from a cut or bruise.

Simply said the blood must circulate rapidly and a bird lacks
much Vitamin K.

If ever your blood becomes too thin - improve it again with
lots of alfalfa and vitamin K1 and Vitamin K ( fat soluable )

Any questions? e-mail : [email protected]

I have to agree that the problem is likely poor circulation. It has been a problem for me as well. I have had to wear socks to bed at night for who knows how long. For me the answer was to improve my iron levels. You may want to have your ferritin levels tested by your doctor. I just added a supplement since I'm female, and have had iron deficiency in the past. I was able to whip off my socks in a couple of days.

The suggestions mentioned above are also very helpful for circulation issues.

Another overlooked point for circulation is your electrolyte balance. Sodium, potassium, and chloride. A little Celtic Sea Salt mixed with pure water will be helpful there.