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Is there any nutritional approach or something to start feeling less cold?

Asked by rexpresso (922points) December 14th, 2009 from IM

Some people deal well with cold; others are shivering. I am somewhat in the middle, wouldn’t mind upgrading my tolerance. How? Thanks

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dpworkin's avatar

Usually adaptation helps. You need to spend some time in a considerably cold climate. Unfortunately, thiss process needs to be repeated seasonally because readaptation takes place.

gemiwing's avatar

As far as nutrition goes- hydration is the key. Your body regulates temperature better when properly hydrated. Vitamin C and complex B’s are good for nerves and circulation. So eat some blueberries and munch on some oranges.

chyna's avatar

I take vitamin C everyday, and when I feel sick, I up the dose. I never stay sick more than 2 days.

YARNLADY's avatar

You need to have a complete examination by your medical doctor to rule out any of the medical reasons for feeling cold before you self treat. Then you can visit a nutritionist and get some professional advice.

Daisygirl's avatar

There are lots of reasons for feeling cold, poor blood flow and blood pressure are usally one of the problems. I’d make mention to your doc about it. If nothing is wrong then maybe wait until there’s a really good snow fall and go be one of those polar bears :) it might help

thriftymaid's avatar

I always feel warmer after eating a meal of carbs, like pasta.

stratman37's avatar

Red Meat, and put some meat on YOUR bones – as in build muscle through weight lifting. The more muscle you have, the more metabolic “engines” you have on board, running and warming you.

Daisygirl's avatar

@thriftymaid that is a thought as well. The carbs in the pasta actually raise blood sugar which in return make ya feel warm and cozy. Maybe rexpresso has hypoglycemia??? Just a thought :)

mass_pike4's avatar

exercise more and eat more. Drink hot liquids like hot chocolate and coffee. If you find yourself getting cold, rub your torso with arms for a while. It will give you better circulation throughout your body. You may find yourself getting cold more often because of poor circulation. This trick usually works well, especially for women.

Dilettante's avatar

A person I knew who frequently felt unusually cold—when others in the same environment didn’t—was diagnosed hypothyroid, as opposed to hyperthyroid, meaning too little, rather than too much. Of course see a doctor; but try searching indexes of herbal, other alternative medicine sources using hypothyroid. “Prescription for Nutritional Healing” by Balch, would almost certainly have information, diagnosis, non-prescription remedies; if this was in fact your problem. Just passing on an observation; I have no medical background whatsoever, but do practice and benefit greatly from alternative medicine. Added later: Oops, just read your whole question. Will post this anyway.

Back again to add/edit: Afterthought, as an avid outdoorsman, I know that the two greatest areas of heat loss are the head and chest; hence proper coldweather headgear and chest protection. Consider this.

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