how to maintain body heat - #39706
I am really struggling with keeping my body heat regulated, especially during these colder months. Like, I noticed that I’m constantly feeling cold even when everyone else is fine. It’s so frustrating! Last week, I went to a family gathering, and while everyone was chatting away, I was huddled under a blanket. My mom said I need to learn how to maintain body heat better, but I have no idea what that means. I’ve tried wearing more layers but it doesn’t seem to help. And I’m always drinking hot tea, but I still feel chilly! I read some stuff online about how to maintain body heat through diet and herbs. Are there really specific foods or spices that could help? I've heard ginger and cinnamon are good... or am I just imagining things? Also, how does my digestion play into this? Sometimes I feel like my gut is just off, which makes me think maybe that’s part of the problem with how to maintain body heat. Any advice would be super helpful because I am kind of over feeling like an ice cube all the time!
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Doctors' responses
Maintaining body heat, especially when you’re consistently cold, can indeed be frustrating, but Ayurveda offers several approaches to help. Yes, ginger and cinnamon are helpful; they elevate your internal heat due to their warming properties. Adding them to your diet, perhaps in teas or meals, can gradually help warm you from within. Other warming spices like black pepper, clove and cardamom can also be beneficial. Try incorporating these more regularly in your daily cooking or beverages.
Your digestive system, or ‘agni’ (digestive fire as we term in Ayurveda), plays a critical role as well. An imbalance in agni can indeed influence your body’s ability to stay warm. If you feel your digestion is sluggish, consider sipping warm water throughout the day. This practice can help stimulate digestion and is less ‘physically’ demanding than constant tea-drinking.
Diet-wise, focus on warm, cooked foods over raw, cold meals which can suppress agni and thereby body heat. Hot soups, stews, and legumes cooked with warming spices can be especially advantageous. Include healthy fats like ghee or sesame oil, known to nourish tissues (‘dhatus’) and support warmth and energy.
Moreover, lifestyle adjustments such as regular light exercise can naturally invigorate body heat. Practices like Sun Salutations from yoga and gentle walks can enhance circulation and naturally raise your body temperature.
Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol, as they might initially feel warming but can actually lead to heat loss. Staying hydrated is still crucial, but again focus on warm water or herbal teas.
Lastly, be patient as the effects won’t be overnight, give these suggestions some weeks to observe noticeable changes. If your situation imbues more medical concerns, it could be valuable to consult a health professional or an experienced Ayurveda practitioner to tailor these suggestions to your unique constitution and symptoms.

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