Driving the Cold Away
So, what does this mean?
Did you know that the cold can invade deep into the body? Midwinter, usually February, is the time when frigid temperatures are consistent, solar influence is not enough to create warmth, and ice and snow persist, especially at higher latitudes.
Cold can penetrate the body due to:
Prolonged use of cold beverages.
Consumption of cooling foods.
Intake of cold/bitter herbs, such as coffee, during the winter months.
This invasion can lead to symptoms where the cold starts to move into the organs and bones, past the surface of the skin. Similar to nature, when water starts to turn to ice, movement slows and can eventually stop.
Who is affected?
While some people are protected by youth and a hot constitution, others might be more susceptible due to:
Age
Slower metabolism
Winter infections
Lower blood circulation
Low lymph movement
Less physical movement due to adverse outdoor conditions
Lack of strong solar energy on the skin
When cold invades, it indicates that the body’s ability to adapt and maintain homeostasis is compromised, resulting in low energy and difficulty recovering.
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Warming Herbs and Remedies
Chai Tea: A favorite home remedy for cold invading the digestion (middle burner). If your navel feels cooler than your hand, that means that the cold is moving in. Ginger tea or ginger chews are also quick fixes.
Chai tea is a combination of several warming carminative herbs and is so readily available today. It can include:
Ginger root
Cinnamon bark
Clove bud
Cardamom pod
Black peppercorn
Enhancing Circulation: When cold invades, thinking can become sluggish, and circulation to extremities is reduced.
Rosemary Leaf: Adding it to your food can warm and increase circulation to the head, hands, and feet.
Ginseng: A small amount can stimulate circulation and enhance the desire to move due to its powerful heating properties.
Low temperatures can also slow movement, stiffen joints, tighten tendons, reduce the range of motion, and make extremities feel numb and tingly.
Sarsaparilla: Helps drive the cold out of the extremities.
Corydalis: Effective for warming tendons and joints. -read more here-
Ginseng: Another great herb for combating cold in extremities.
These herbs not only drive out the cold but also act as a fantastic “pick me up,” promoting relaxation through increased blood flow and warmth.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to recommending remedies for invasive cold. Because of this, I do recommend reaching out to me to determine what would be best for your constitution and specific pattern.