Q Every night my palms and soles burn so much I keep sticking them out from under the blanket. Why does this happen?
A Heat in the palms and soles often appears when the body's fluids and reserves that cool it down have thinned. Actual body temperature has not risen; it is the burning sensation itself that stands out at the palms and soles. This is especially common around menopause.
Detailed Answer
Heat in the palms and soles is often more about the burning sensation itself than an actual rise in skin temperature. When the body's fluid reserves that carry moisture and nourishment thin out, the body's ability to cool itself weakens, and the heat is felt first at the fingertips and toes. This is a common change with aging or alongside menopausal hormone shifts.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine sees this heat as a state in which the body's fluid reserves have thinned and can no longer hold down the inner heat. Rather than simply cooling the local spot, we look at the root cause of the thinning reserves and work to restore overall balance. That way the thirst and sleep trouble that often come with it improve together.
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