Ways to Stay Warm for Patients with Anemia/Poor Circulation

For many, staying warm during winter is more than a seasonal challenge—it’s a health concern. Conditions like anemia and poor circulation can make cold temperatures particularly difficult to manage, but simple strategies can help.

The best way to stay warm this winter is by following these tips:

  • Stay Active Indoors
      1. Keeping your activity level up in the winter months is often a difficult task. However staying active is key when it comes to improving your circulation. Exercising indoors, where you can stay warm, is a great alternative to exercising outside. If you do choose to exercise outside make sure you bundle up in order to stay warm.
  • Hydrate for Better Circulation
      1. Proper hydration improves blood circulation, which helps your body maintain warmth more effectively. It is recommended that you drink six to eight glasses of water per day to stay hydrated.
  • Eat a Healthy Diet
      1. Making sure you are eating enough iron and vitamin D is essential to keeping your body warm during the winter months. Some foods that are high in iron are red meat, oats, lentils, and cabbage. Some foods that are high in vitamin D are salmon, egg yolks, tuna fish, and orange juice. Eating a balanced diet also keeps you at a healthy weight which in turn increases your blood flow.
  • Dress in Layers
    1. Layering clothing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay warm during winter. This may seem like an obvious thing to do but keeping your body warm with clothes  increases your circulation.

In rheumatology poor circulation is often linked to rheumatoid arthritis. This is an autoimmune disease that attacks your blood vessels and makes it harder for blood to flow through them, making you colder in the winter months. Taking these tips into consideration is important when it comes to caring for your rheumatoid arthritis.

If you find it difficult to stay warm, especially during the winter, talk to your doctor to identify potential underlying causes like anemia or circulation issues and explore tailored solutions. 


published: Dec. 31, 2024, 2:48 p.m.

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