How Warming Your Feet Can Improve Sleep and Digestion

Exposure to cold during the winter months increases susceptibility to the common cold and may affect the function of internal organs.

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A slender woman visited a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic, reporting a complete loss of appetite and poor digestion. Despite the cold weather, she was wearing a short skirt without thermal tights.

“I wear short skirts year-round,” she said. “Long pants make me feel constricted and uncomfortable.”