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Unfortunately some people just have cold hands and feet.
There is some evidence from a small study to show that certain races are more efficient at dealing with cold weather, in that heat is retained for longer in the hands once they are exposed to cold…

How to cure it?

It is usually not a medical condition and as such does not require treatment, merely making sure that your hands and feet are covered and wrapped up warmly will help.

Do I have Raynards?

If your fingers change colour when cold and become painful you may have Raynauds phenomenon (sometimes called Raynauds Syndrome). The affected fingers often become white initially as the blood vessels are constricting (or shutting down), then blue (occasionally deep purple) as the oxygen is used up and then bright red as the blood returns. This last stage is often very painful with throbbing, tingling and a burning sensation. Occasionally it also affects the toes, even ear lobes or tip of the nose.

How can I treat Raynards?

Whilst the main advice is to protect the affected area from the cold by covering it some people may benefit from taking a medicine that allows the blood vessels to open up again. However this also allows other vessels to open up too and so may cause flushing as a common side effect.

Rarely Raynauds phenomenon is a sign of an underlying disease and so if yours is particularly severe it is worth checking this with your doctor.

There are several devices which have appeared on the market, namely boots and gloves with hot packs in them which may help!