Tuesday 31 January 2012

Cold....at last!

That makes me sound so 'bah humbug' about the recent warmer temperatures, but let's be honest and appreciate we can't go a whole winter in the UK without having cold toes!

There are tips and hints everywhere about getting your toes warm, once they have already been exposed to the cold.  The trick though is don't let them get cold in the first place!  Of course, it's not always that simple if you have poor circulation for example.

1. Don't let your feet get wet....everyday shoes and trainers will not keep you dry if you start jumping in puddles.
2. Don't let you feet get too hot...they'll start to sweat and then cool and then you'll feel cold.

Poor circulation should be investigated by a health professional.  It can be a sign of hypertension, hardening of the arteries or varicose veins.  None of these should be self diagnosed and self treated!!

Time to go rummaging for some thermal tips...so see you soon!

Blip.....Slippers - my Grandma was always telling me to wear slippers, even in the Summer.  It sounds a bit mad, but she was right!