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What are the effects of cold on women?

女性特有の冷えはどんな影響があるの?

One of the most common problems of women is body cold.

Let's learn about the reasons why women tend to get cold more easily than men, the effects and problems caused by a cold body, and various measures to prevent it.


Why do women get cold?

The term "sensitivity to cold" refers to the feeling of being cold all the time at the extremities of the body, such as the tips of the hands, feet, and lower back.

Women tend to be more susceptible to cold than men.

Many women suffer from coldness at the extremities not only in cold winters but also in mid-summer.

In general, due to the role of pregnancy and childbirth, women have a structure with less muscle and more fat than men.

Since muscle mass is responsible for the production of heat, high muscle mass increases basal metabolism, which produces more heat and improves blood circulation.

Conversely, if muscle mass is low, it is difficult to produce heat, and heat cannot reach the capillaries at the end of the body.

Unlike muscle, fat has no blood vessels.

Fat tends to be harder to warm once it is cooled, so women with high fat content tend to be colder than those with low fat content.

Women also have menstrual cycles caused by two types of female hormones.

Hormonal imbalance for any reason can also disrupt the autonomic nervous system, resulting in poor blood flow.


What is wrong with a cold body?

Poor blood circulation can cause a variety of disorders and problems.

When blood does not circulate properly, it is difficult for oxygen and nutrients to reach every corner of the body as well as heat.

Therefore, waste products accumulate without being discharged, which can result in cellulite.

A drop in body temperature also affects the immune system, making it easier to catch a cold and causing stiff shoulders and back pain.

It can also affect your appetite and sleeping habits, which can interfere with your daily life and work, and even affect your mental health.


What are some ways to deal with sensitivity to cold?

The best way to cope with sensitivity to cold is to "consciously warm up the body.

Even in mid-summer, it is advisable to use belly wraps or disposable body warmers in air-conditioned places to keep the abdominal area cool.

Avoid wearing revealing clothes or use a thin stole or scarf to keep cool.

Light exercise can also help.

Yoga, walking, and other activities that relax and stretch the muscles can help warm the body.

Because they tend to have more fat than men, women tend to be the most common sufferers of body cold.

Cold affects the body in many ways.

It is important to consciously warm up the body by adjusting clothing to keep it cool.

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