Are Your Hands Cold? Five Reasons This Might Be Happening

1. When Was the Last Time You Checked Your Blood Flow? One of the most significant roles of blood circulation in our body is to maintain a stable body temperature. Cold hands may indicate a problem with blood flow due to blockages like cholesterol buildup in the arteries. Sometimes, it is due to halted blood flow because of exposure to an unusually cold environment; hence the advice is to try rubbing your hands together quickly to restore proper circulation. If this doesn't help and you continue to feel sensations like 'tingling,' skin color changes, and weak nails - after ruling out other options - it is advisable to consult your family doctor.

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2. Heard About Nerve Control Impairment Responsible for Blood Vessels (Raynaud's Phenomenon)? Research in the field has shown that there is a direct link between mental stress or sudden cold that the body experiences and the contraction of blood vessels, which leads to slowing down blood flow. Constricted blood vessels do not function properly when it comes to circulating blood from the heart to organs and back, and one symptom of this phenomenon is cold hands.

3. Smoking? Another Reason to Quit: Did you know that among the many health issues it causes, smoking also constricts blood vessels? Yes, you are right. The nicotine is to blame, as it is also responsible for gathering the 'bad cholesterol,' waste from the cells, and other harmful substances - into your arteries. This waste hinders proper blood flow, leading to cold limbs in no time.

4. Vitamin B12 is responsible for many functions in our body, and its deficiency is alarming. As the main catalyst for the creation of red cells, it is one of the most important vitamins. People who lack it excessively (usually vegetarians or vegans who do not consume meat - the main source of this vitamin) often experience cold limbs.

5. Low and Slow Blood Pressure in the Body is often caused by blood loss, sudden stress and tension, taking medications with certain components, dehydration, and endocrine system disorders. When this happens, the immediate external symptoms that manifest include dizziness, headaches, impaired vision, fatigue and heaviness, nausea, confusion, and... cold limbs.