What are natural ways to induce numbness other than ice.

Not Medical Advice: According to Top10homeremedies.com, here are the top 10 home remedies for numbness in the hands and feet:

Warm Compress

Dip a washcloth in warm water.
Wring out the excess, then place it on the affected area for 5 to 7 minutes.
Repeat several times until the numbness is gone.

Note: You can also enjoy a warm shower or use a heating pad to alleviate discomfort.

Massage

Put some warm olive, coconut or mustard oil on your palm.
Apply it on the numb area.
Massage in circular motions with firm fingers for at least 5 minutes.
Repeat as needed.

Exercise

Do simple foot and hand exercises for 15 minutes daily in the morning. Also, during intervals at work, exercise your arms, wrists, hands and legs by doing curls and stretches.
Cardiovascular workouts and aerobic exercises for 30 minutes, 5 days a week also will help a lot.
Enjoy walking, bicycling, jogging or swimming on a regular basis to improve blood circulation.

Turmeric

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder to a cup of milk. Heat it over a low flame. Add a little honey and drink it once daily to improve circulation.
You can also massage the affected area with a paste prepared with turmeric power and water for a few minutes.
If you have poor circulation, you can take turmeric supplements daily. Consult your doctor before taking any supplement.

Epsom Salt

Mix ½ cup of Epsom salt in a small tub filled with warm water.
Soak your feet in this solution for 10 minutes.
Repeat this remedy a few times a week.

Cinnamon

Mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder in a glass of warm water. Drink it once daily.
Another option is to mix together 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon powder and honey and have it daily in the morning for a few weeks.

Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba, a popular herb used in Ayurveda, can improve blood circulation all over the body. Thus, this herb can help reduce as well as prevent the problem of numbness.

Elevate the Affected Part

To reduce numbness in hands and feet due to poor circulation, elevation will also help. Elevate the affected area for several minutes to improve blood circulation.

Eat More Vitamin B Foods

Include foods high in vitamin B6 and B12 in your diet. Some good choices are fortified cereals, eggs, avocados, bananas, meats, beans, fish, oatmeal, milk, cheese, yogurt, nuts, seeds and dried fruits.
You can even take a vitamin B-complex supplement twice daily. For the correct dosage and type of supplement, consult your doctor.

Increase Magnesium Intake

Eat magnesium-rich foods like dark green vegetables, nuts, seeds, oatmeal, peanut butter, cold-water fish, soybeans, avocados, bananas, dark chocolate and low-fat yogurt.
You can also take magnesium supplements, 350 mg daily. However, talk with your doctor to be sure you take the correct dosage.

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Wednesday, March 23 2016