Warming Up Cold Feet in Wintry Weather

Keep Feet Cosy With Foot Remedies, Heated Insoles and Silver Socks

Nov 15, 2009

Cold feet are a misery as well as being uncomfortable or painful. Here's how to keep feet warm with foot remedies, heat, and silver socks even in the depths of winter

Everyone gets cold feet in winter from time to time and some unlucky people really suffer with icy feet, chilblains, and circulatory problems. Preparing ahead and looking after feet, before cold weather sets in with a vengeance, will help to minimise the discomfort over the winter period.

Keep Feet Warm With Silver Socks

Useful for people with Raynaud's Phenomenon and for anyone else who suffers circulatory problems, these highly conductive pure silver fibre socks convert the electrical currents of the leg and foot pulses into a mild magnetic field which then encourages circulation in the legs and feet. As these have no wires or batteries and are completely safe, they are extremely beneficial for anyone of any age. These silver socks are also beneficial for anyone with circulatory problems who needs to stand for long periods of time and isn't able to boost circulation by walking or running.

Lazybone Heated Socks Will Keep Feet Warm and Cosy

An alternative to silver socks is battery heated socks. These incorporate a small battery on the outside of each sock and a filament which leads down into the foot or the toe area of the sock. They generate a comfortable warmth, and are not affected by wet or damp conditions so won't be a hazard in terms of electric shock. A little extra care is needed when washing but these will make feet feel warm as soon as they're put on.

Thermo Soles Rechargeable Heated Insoles

These insoles contain no wiring or batteries, and are simply charged up before inserted into the boots or shoes. The heat lasts up to eight hours and they are able to detect the optimum temperature of your feet so that the heat level is always comfortable. The range includes shaped insoles for sports as well as the more traditional form for boots and shoes.

Warmerwear Heated Insoles

These insoles have a battery charge incorporated into the design, and the wire is long enough to fit into a ski boot. As the charge will only need to be switched on at infrequent intervals, because the generated heat will last for a good two to three hours, the batteries are very unlikely to run down.

Foot Massage

Taking care of feet with foot massage on a daily or even twice daily basis will encourage better circulation and improve the condition of the skin. If the feet are already cold, use warm water in order to warm the feet slowly rather than using hot water, which may be painful. A teaspoonful or two of dry mustard powder or ground ginger can be added to the footbath. Hotter water can be added once the feet have warmed up, but not so hot as to make the skin red. When the feet are warm simply massage the feet with warm oil or cream for a good five to ten minutes and then immediately put on thick socks to retain the heat. If the feet are already warm, massage will complement the good circulation and will encourage any toxins to be flushed away quicker.

Cozy Products Toasty Toes Ergonomic Foot Rest

Using less power than a standard light bulb, the ergonomic foot rest keeps feet and legs warm and is useful for anyone in a cold office or for someone elderly or with poor circulation in a cold room. These foot rests weigh about the same as two bags of sugar and provide constant warmth, while the user is able to adjust the position so as to make it comfortable to use.

Microwavable Foot Warmers

Just like booties but with an extra layer filled with wheat, these socks just need a short time in the microwave and can then be put straight on to thaw out cold toes and feet after a long walk in the snow, or just to keep them cosy in the mornings. They are quite bulky so cannot be used inside boots or shoes, but are perfect for home use.

Whatever methods are used to keep feet and toes warm in the winter, it's important to take care of feet on a regular basis. Regular washing, massage and moisturising will stop skin from getting dry, cracking and becoming painful. Keeping socks on in the home will keep feet and toes warm, and making sure feet are dried quickly and carefully after showering or bathing, and particularly if feet have become wet in the rain or the snow, will keep the skin in good condition and prevent chilblains, circulation problems and discomfort.

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