Are your fingers and toes swollen and red tomatoes in winter? Adopt this desi jugaad, you will get immediate relief

News India Live, Digital Desk: Severe cold of December-January. Who doesn’t like to curl up under a quilt? But with this season also comes a problem, which many of us struggle with – swelling of the fingers and toes. Imagine, you are sitting happily and suddenly your fingers start feeling a strange, sweet itching. Within no time the fingers become red, swollen and there is pain even when touched. Sometimes it becomes difficult to even wear shoes and socks. In medical language it is called ‘Chilblains’, but in common language we call it ‘cold swelling’. Often people ignore this problem or adopt wrong methods, which increases the problem. Let us talk today about why this happens and how it can be easily cured at home. First of all, understand why this happens? It has a direct connection with your blood circulation. When it is very cold outside, the veins of our body shrink so that the body heat does not escape. This reduces the blood flow to the ends of the hands and legs. Caution: Here we all make a big mistake! When we come home shivering from the cold outside, we start warming our hands and feet directly in front of the heater or fire. This is the biggest mistake! When cold veins suddenly get such hot air, they try to expand and the blood vessels burst or start leaking. This causes swelling and itching. So, never heat your hands directly on the heater! Grandmother’s surefire remedies to reduce swelling. If your fingers are swollen, do not panic. The cure is available in your kitchen itself.1. Rock salt and hot water (the easiest solution) After finishing work in the evening, when you rest, take lukewarm water in a tub or bucket (the water should not be very hot). Add a handful of ‘rock salt’ in it. Soak your feet and hands in it for 10-15 minutes. Salt water reduces the swelling and provides amazing relief from pain. If you do this before sleeping at night, your sleep will also be good.2. Mustard oil and garlic (panacea remedy) This recipe has been passed down for generations. Take some pure mustard oil and heat it in a bowl. Add 3-4 crushed garlic cloves to it and cook them till they turn black. Let the oil become lukewarm (not burning). Massage the swollen fingers with this oil gently. The warmth of mustard makes the blood flow normal again.3. Lemon Juice: If the itching is severe, lemon juice can do wonders. Lemon has properties that reduce inflammation. You can apply lemon juice on the swollen area with the help of cotton. These small things will keep you safe, prevention is better than cure. If you have this problem every year, then keep these things in mind as soon as winter starts: Always wear socks: But remember, wear woolen socks instead of cotton. Many people start itching even by wearing woolen socks directly. Socks should not be too tight, otherwise bleeding will stop. Do not walk barefoot: Wear slippers or socks even inside the house. Direct contact with cold floor shrinks the veins. Turmeric Milk: Start drinking turmeric milk at night for inner warmth. It increases immunity and reduces pain. Winter season is to be enjoyed, not to endure the pain. Try these simple remedies and keep your palms and fingers soft and healthy. take care for yourself!