Medical causes of cold feet include circulatory problems and conditions such as Raynaud's Disease. When you lie in bed, your circulation slows, and heat may become lost through the extremities, such as the hands and feet. If your feet become uncomfortably cold during the night, you may wake up and then have difficulty getting back to sleep. Effective warm-up methods that require minimal preparation will help you quickly drift back to sleep.

Foot Spa and Bed Socks

Place your feet into warm water that is between 100 and 115 degrees Farenheit. Avoid water that is too hot, as it may increase the risk of chilblains. Once your feet feel comfortably warm, dry them with a soft towel and immediately place them into bed socks. Choose socks that are made of natural fibers, such as wool and cotton, as they contain air pockets that trap warm air, whereas synthetic fibers are more tightly bound.

Reduced Breathing

Breath retraining expert Dr. Artour Rakhimov at the Normal Breathing website recommends the Buteyko Breathing Method to help warm up cold hands and feet. The method works through reduced breathing, which improves circulation and body oxygen content within a few minutes. To implement it, lie on your left side and relax your body. Take a slightly smaller than usual inhalation through your nose, breathe out and then completely relax. Repeat this routine for around 2 to 3 minutes. Your breaths will become more frequent as you begin to experience a feeling of air hunger, and as oxygen levels increase around the body, you should begin to feel warmer. This breathing method is not recommended for people who suffer from hypertension, heart disease, migraines or panic attacks.

Massage

Stimulate sluggish circulation in your feet by massaging them. Push your fingertips and thumbs in circular movements to massage each foot in turn, beginning with the toes and working toward the heel. Apply a foot balm that contains ginger or eucalyptus oil for further warming effects.

Wheat Bags

While a traditional hot water bottle will quickly warm up cold feet, you may feel reluctant to use one because of the risk of leaks, burns and scalds. A wheat bag may provide a safer alternative, if heated appropriately. Wheat bags are soft fabric bags that are filled with buckwheat and then heated in the microwave, according to the manufacturer's instructions. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs recommends use of manufactured wheat bags in preference to homemade wheat bags, as the former are given a safe, maximum heating time that is appropriate to the moisture content and volume of the bags. Place a cup of water into the microwave when heating a wheat bag to further reduce the risk of overheating, and never leave the microwave unattended when you are heating a wheat bag.

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