Hypothermia - #18646

Last winter, I had a terrifying experience while hiking in the mountains. It started off fine, but as the temperature dropped, I began feeling extremely cold. At first, I thought it was just normal shivering, but soon, my fingers became numb, and I couldn’t move them properly. My speech started slurring, and I felt overwhelmingly tired, as if I just wanted to sit down and sleep. A friend who was with me recognized the signs of hypothermia and immediately took action. Luckily, we found shelter, and they wrapped me in blankets and gave me warm liquids. It took a long time for my body to feel normal again. Since then, I have been very cautious about cold weather, but I still struggle with sensitivity to low temperatures. Even minor exposure to cold makes my hands and feet go numb, and I sometimes experience dizziness when it's chilly outside. I have read that Ayurveda focuses a lot on balancing body heat and circulation. Could you recommend Ayurvedic remedies for people who are prone to hypothermia or extreme cold sensitivity? Are there specific herbs, teas, or oils that can help improve warmth and circulation in the body? I’ve heard that ginger and black pepper are good for keeping the body warm—should I be incorporating them into my diet? Also, are there any specific lifestyle practices, such as Abhyanga (oil massage) or certain breathing techniques, that can help improve heat retention in the body? I would love to know if there are ways to strengthen my system so that I don’t feel so vulnerable to the cold. Thank you for any guidance on this. I don’t want to experience hypothermia again, and I want to make sure my body is better prepared for cold weather.