After a long day out in the fresh air, there’s hardly anything better than snuggling up on the sofa with a hot drink and a warm blanket. Your body slowly relaxes, your arms and legs warm up – but your feet? They remain icy. They feel clammy and numb, almost as if they had been left outside. Apart from classic woolen socks – what really helps against cold feet?
Why are my feet shivering?
Even when the heating is on full blast and it’s warm and cozy at home, our feet sometimes remain cold – as if they have simply been forgotten by the rest of the body. The fact that the feet freeze is not only due to icy temperatures, but also to the body’s natural thermoregulation: when it is cold, the body concentrates on keeping vital organs warm and reduces blood flow to the outer regions of the body, such as the hands and feet. The result: they cool down more quickly. A lack of exercise can also play a role – if you spend a lot of time sitting, your circulation barely gets going and the blood flow to your toes slows down. Added to this are the wrong shoes, socks that are too tight or temperatures that fluctuate greatly between outside and inside. There are many factors that rob your feet of their well-earned warmth.
Cozy warmth for cold feet: how to keep the frost out
The good news: there are many small aids and simple habits to get warm feet back. With the right tips, the unpleasant feeling of cold can be banished step by step. This will soon turn cold shivering into pleasant, comfortable warmth.
Movement is the best source of warmth
Short bursts of activity are often enough: walking on the spot, curling your toes, lifting your heels. Even small exercises can get your circulation going and keep your feet warm. To shake off the cold and keep moving, regular walks or a little foot exercise in between can go a long way – and benefit your health as well as your feet.
Cherry stone pillow – the classic
Briefly in the microwave, then under your feet – the cherry stone cushion is a real classic against cold feet. The perfect companion for warming up on cold winter evenings on the sofa, in bed or while reading. The warmth is retained for a long time and also ensures relaxed muscles and calm thoughts.
Wool socks and the onion principle
A thick sock alone is often not enough. That’s why double is better. First a breathable cotton sock on the skin, then a warming pair of merino or alpaca wool socks on top. The onion principle creates a protective layer of warmth that acts as a small buffer against the cold.
Insoles as protection against the cold from below
When winter creeps through the soles from below, special insoles made from natural materials such as felt or lambskin can help. They reliably protect your feet from cooling down, store body heat and make every step a little more comfortable.
Alternating showers – a temperature kick against cold feet
A little interplay between hot and cold can work wonders: Alternating showers trains the vascular response and makes the feet more resistant to cold. This is ideal in the morning or evening: shower your feet alternately with warm and cold water for 30 seconds at a time. Finish with warm water and dry well.
After showering, the skin is particularly receptive to moisturizing care. Based on natural ingredients such as urea and aloe barbadensis, a care foam such as Spirularin HF Mousse keeps the feet supple and strengthens the skin’s barrier function and ability to regenerate. Especially in the cold season, rich care can help to prevent the skin from becoming rough and keep the feet warm.
Warming massages
Gentle massages revive frosty feet. With circular movements, the skin is revitalized, the tissue is supplied with blood and the cold is driven away. The effect is particularly intense with
Barefoot walking even in winter?
Walking barefoot in the snow is not for every day, but indoors on warm ground it is a real heat kick. Every step without shoes or socks promotes muscle activity and revitalizes cold toes. Regular barefoot exercise helps your feet to regain their natural warmth – without much effort.
Hot spices on the plate
A steaming pumpkin soup with a pinch of chili or a cup of ginger tea with honey – these are little moments of pleasure that not only warm the stomach. Hot spices such as cayenne pepper, ginger or cinnamon stimulate the circulation, drive the blood into the skin and ensure that the inner warmth spreads all the way to the tips of your toes.
Conclusion: Warm feet and vitality in everyday life
Warm feet not only feel pleasant, they are a source of well-being. With a little exercise, the right choice of shoes and socks, natural helpers from the kitchen and careful care, cold toes will soon be a thing of the past. So: give winter the cold shoulder – and give your feet back some warmth. This will revive your feet.
FAQ
Wärmepantoffeln, ein Fußwärmerkissen, hochwertige Wollsocken oder ein Verwöhnset mit Massageöl und Fußpflegeprodukten.
Ingwertee, Chai, heiße Zitrone oder Gewürztee mit Zimt und Kardamom fördern die Durchblutung und wärmen von innen.
Synthetische Stoffe wie Polyester speichern Feuchtigkeit und lassen die Füße schneller auskühlen – besser sind Naturmaterialien wie Wolle oder Baumwolle.
Eine Zimmertemperatur von etwa 20–22 °C ist angenehm für den Körper und verhindert, dass die Füße auskühlen.
Vor dem Zubettgehen hilft ein warmes Fußbad, kuschelige Socken aus Naturmaterialien und eine dicke Decke im Fußbereich.
Experten-Tipp entstand in Zusammenarbeit mit:
Patrick Günther
Patrick Günther completed his pharmacy studies in Hamburg and, after obtaining his licence to practise, worked for several years in marketing and sales in the pharmaceutical industry. In 2003, he took over ocean pharma, the company founded by his father in Reinbek near Hamburg in 1978. Together with his business partner, he patented the important processing and standardisation process for the microalgae active ingredient Spiralin® and developed a wide range of medical cosmetics and foot care products based on Spiralin®.
