“In addition, the herb Gingko biloba allows blood to flow more freely, boosting circulation in hands and feet while also increasing blood flow to the brain,” continued Emma, who suggested trying A.Vogel Gingko Biloba Drops (£10.75, www.avogel.co.uk).
Dr Brewer agreed if you suffer from restricted blood flow, especially in winter, supplements may help: “Healthspan Black Garlic (£15.95) and Healthspan Pycnogenol (£16.95) can both improve general circulation while Healthspan Coenzyme Q10 (£17.95) may reduce the pain associated with poor circulation.
“In addition, a blend of Tibetan herbs, Padma Circosan, is now licensed as a Traditional Herbal Medicine for the relief of Raynaud’s syndrome and other circulatory disturbances, such as cold hands, tired, heavy legs and calf cramps.”
But cold hands and feet can also be a symptom of peripheral arterial disease, which, due to the hardening and furring up of the arteries, reduces blood flow to the body’s extremities.
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