Home Remedies for Numbness
Numbness in feet and hands refers to lack of sensation. It is quite a common problem.Causes for numbness are exposure to cold materials, compression of nerves, injury of the nerves, too much alcohol drinking, fatigue, smoking, lack of magnesium and Vitamin B12 and deficiency of proper amount of physical activities. Sometimes, due to certain physiological complications like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, migraines, hyperthyroidism and many others, numbness may be the result.
The major symptoms of numbness are a sharp pain, tingling sensation, burning feeling and weakness. This is a very discomforting situation. However, it can be treated with certain home remedies.
HOME REMEDIES FOR NUMBNESS
Following are the home remedies, which help to get rid of the tingling sensation effectively.
1. TURMERIC
It contains curcumin, the compound which acts as an anti oxidant and helps in maintaining an effective blood circulation in the body.
- Take a tsp of turmeric powder.
- Add it to a glass of warm milk
- Mix throroughly.
- Drink the solution on a regular basis once.
2. CINNAMON
It possesses a lot of nutrients and chemicals. These include potassium, manganese and Vitamin C, which help to improve the circulation of blood in the body.
- Take a tsp of cinnamon powder.
- Mix it with the warm milk.
- Drink the mixture atleast once daily.
- You can also add 1 tsp of each honey and cinnamon powder
- Drink the paste every day morning for a couple of weeks.
3. GINGKO BILOBA
It is a popular Ayurvedic herb, which is easily available at home. It helps in improving the circulation of blood in the body. It prevents the numbness sensation. It is readily available in the medical stores in the form of various supplements. But, it must be consumed only after proper consultation with the medical practitioners.
4. WATER
Drinking a lot of water helps in preventing dehydration. This helps to flush out the waste materials from the body and help in an effective blood circulation.
Besides these, the individuals must increase the consumption of foods rich in magnesium, Vitamin B and do some amount of massage of the affected areas to get relief.
