Cold Feet

Whole-body coldness is more likely related to metabolism and energy production than isolated peripheral coldness. Cold feet caused by iodine deficiency can be addressed with a single daily capsule of sea kelp taken in the morning for 2–3 weeks. Identifying the correct underlying cause of cold feet is necessary to determine the appropriate treatment. Correctly identifying the cause of cold feet requires examining accompanying symptoms and matching them to the underlying condition. Many people with chronically cold extremities have no diagnosable medical condition, and standard medicine offers them little guidance. Conventional medicine identifies four main causes of cold extremities: thyroid dysfunction, peripheral artery disease, Raynaud's phenomenon, and peripheral neuropathy. Cold feet have multiple possible root causes, each involving a distinct mechanism that reduces blood flow, oxygen delivery, or metabolic heat production in the extremities. Generalized coldness when others are comfortable is presented as a sign of inadequate cellular energy production. There are five distinct nutrient pathways responsible for cold intolerance, each operating through a different biological m…