Why do i feel cold when i wake up?

Have you ever woken up to a chilly room, and even after covering yourself with your best comfy duvet or blanket, you find that you can’t shake off the feeling of being cold? Well, there could be numerous reasons behind this irritating icy sensation.

Temperature regulation

The physiological changes in our body due to sleep may lead to temperature imbalances. During essential slow wave sleep (non-REM), the core body temperature drops minimally by one degree centigrade. In contrast, during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, it is maintained near regular levels. Since we wake up at random stages throughout a typical night’s slumber cycle, catching ourselves mid-temperature change can cause us to experience diluted blood flow and chilling effects on our hands and feet which lasts for some time after waking (the struggle is real!)

Room temperature

Another factor could be related directly to your surroundings. The ambient air surrounding us plays an enormous role in how comfortable we are while asleep or awake! The temperature inside your house decreases as external temperatures drop; thus if insulating windows aren’t installed correctly or draughts let through under doors or windowsills – these factors contribute towards lower internal temps as well!

To-do list

Here are some things that might help:
– If possible install double-glazed uPVC windows.
– Draught-proof top edges of skirting boards with sealant.
– Ensure all external doors have suitable door seals.

Insomnia alert: Think twice before inserting any silicone insulation strips into those areas where minimal daylight needed: Experience tells me black-out roller window blinds function better without gaps!

Low Blood Sugar Level

Dozing off without eating anything beforehand eventually disrupts digestion and affects the normal functioning of bodily systems like regulating body sugar levels through insulin production…which leads us too easily become picky eaters on a good day, let alone when we are tired and wouldn’t fight off our enemy’s dog for a chocolate bar! Our bodies need sufficient nourishment to fuel them throughout the day.. not snacking at night will lead to a fall in blood sugars levels overnight (Don’t try this at home).

Hypothyroidism

@What is hypothyroidism? It’s when your thyroid gland fails to produce adequate quantities of hormones. These hormones affect numerous aspects of your body, including metabolism, which can cause you to feel colder than usual(cue 5 long-sleeved shirts!)
Symptoms may include
– Fatigue
– Slower heart rate
– Weight gain

If ever you suspect yourself suffering from an underactive thyroid gland reach out to qualified medical professionals.

Poor circulation

Having poor circulation also contributes significantly towards feeling chilly after waking up. To work efficiently vital organs first utilise the circulating warm blood; therefore once it reaches hands and feet areas where less oxygen is required for survival compared with essential (head-heart-lungs) organs low perfusion causes reduced warmth sensations there (forgot that frostbite hurts).

Need Urgent Action?

  • A great way of generating more heat would be simply adding extra layers onto legs.
  • If possible stretch those toes out for extended periods or rub feet against each other!
  • Even having regular massages or using devices like foot spa and Moisturising creams can help boost vitality!

Remember before starting any home remedies speak with healthcare providers!).

Most importantly let’s remember we must maintain healthy circulatory systems by exercising regularly e.g., yoga sessions . Gentle exercises like these increase blood flow without putting undue stress upon joints!

Conclusion

The next time you wake up freezing despite all efforts put into regulating temperature understand it might rather boil down to individual circumstances unrelated altogether from external factors only within our grasp. Let us remain mindful, consult our healthcare providers when necessary and keep ourselves toasty warm!

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