Find out what are the treatments and how to cure chilblains with natural remedies, both on your hands and your feet.
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With the winter season, in addition to the usual elements, to suffer the ravages of cold is also the skin, especially the limbs- hands and feet that can develop painful chilblains. It is an alteration in the skin due to contact with the cold (especially wet), which in turn causes redness or even bluish, and if you touch the affected area the pain occurs acutely. In more severe cases it can form even blisters.
The chilblains can affect not only your hands and feet, but also your face, nose, ears and even knees.
Women and children are at most risk, because they tend to suffer from circulatory problems that predispose them to these exact problems. But neither the smokers or those suffering from diseases of the connective tissue are safe.
You can prevent chilblains by ensuring you expose yourself as little as possible in the cold, and avoiding sudden changes in temperature, but if that is inevitable it’s good to wear appropriate clothing: hat, gloves, scarf, fleece and more thermal fabrics and clothing. And if the damage is done while running for cover?
How to cure chilblains with natural remedies
The solution on how to cure chilblains is simple: without resorting to the synthetic medicine, such as antibiotic creams and cortisone, we can rely on the remedies offered by the nature, discover some practical suggestions along with us.
The best practical recipes for chilblains
Here are some practical solutions to help cure chilblains naturally, all DIY and using natural ingredients.
Celery decoction
It’s best if you use whole celery, including the roots. Boil the celery in 1 liter of water for 45 mins. When the decoction is warm, you can use it to take warm baths on the affected areas. Salvia decoction. In a pan, boil a handful of salvia leaves, and when it’s not warm, you can soak the reddened parts.
Aloe creams or gels
These creams are meant to be applied several times a day, thanks to the soothing and recovering properties, they will help contain the inflammation.
Calendula and arnica oil, St. John’s wort or even olive oils
These are all ointments for massaging the affected parts after a bath of salt.
As usual, nutrition plays a very important role, not only to prevent but also to cure these problems. You have green light on foods rich in vitamins, most of all vitamin C. You will find it in oranges, kiwis, parsley, aragula and overall all brassicas. It is necessary to maintain the elasticity and well-being of the entire vascular system.
The benefits vitamin E (found in olive oil and dried fruits) are also well known. It helps healing by restoring the balance of the skin.
Foods rich in bromelain, an excellent natural anti-inflammatory substance, will also give you a useful boost. Where to find it? In pineapples, for example.
On the other hand, it is good to avoid alcoholic drinks and foods rich in fat. This kind of food would only make matters worse.
If the problem persists, it may be useful to undergo a vitamin based therapy prepared by a dermatologist. In addition, you should run blood tests and capillaroscopy, since in some cases this disorder is associated with some more serious conditions.
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