Cold feet in bed? Not anymore!
Today we will talk about a minor yet quite annoying problem: cold feet in bed! If you’re a man, you are well aware of what we’re talking about because you’re probably used as a “hot water bottle” by your wife or partner and her “frozen extremities”!
If you can’t take this pain anymore, don’t miss our article!
Why do feet “cool down” quickly?
Not many people know that the cooling procedure for the body’s extremities is a self-defense system. When our body temperature decreases, our organism decides to “sacrifice the extremities” (feet and hands) to protect our organs.
A ladies’ problem?
Women mostly suffer from this even when it’s not so cold to justify the activation of this defense process, for example, when they’re in their warm bed!
It’s all in the estrogens…
Recent research at Portsmouth University seems to have found the cause of it all: female hormones, specifically estrogens, which regulate vessel constriction and probably exacerbate this cooling process.
How can we prevent it? 4 simple tips
Read here and take our advice to heart!
1. Take a hot foot bath, but not too hot (about 37°C or 98°F), and then wear socks, better cotton socks.
2. Massage the feet to stimulate circulation: circular motions from the toes towards the heels. Use an eucalyptus lotion to increase benefits.
3. Herbal tea (but with no caffeine!): enjoy a herbal tea before going to sleep (ginger could be the best in this case). Avoid coffee that wouldn’t help you sleep well due to its vasoconstriction properties!
4 – Hot water bottle: a reliable way to warm our feet without annoying our partner. You can use a classic hot water bottle or an electric one.
The importance of your bed system
Even in this case, don’t forget the value of a quality bed system: a mattress that doesn’t satisfy your needs or doesn’t support you properly can cause blood circulation issues. The same applies to your bed base, which should support you properly.
Find the mattress retailer closest to you, choose a quality bed system, and sleep well with warm feet!
