Why do you feel cold when someone else feels hot?

You’ve probably described yourself as someone who “runs hot” or “runs cold.” But have you ever wondered why that is, and what it actually means for your health?

This concept, rooted in traditional Eastern medicine and validated by emerging research, suggests your internal temperature profile reflects your metabolic rhythm, stress resilience, and hormonal balance.

Your Body’s Internal Climate

In Eastern frameworks, “cold types” tend to have slower digestion, cold hands and feet, and lower morning energy. “Hot types,” on the other hand, may experience irritability, insomnia, and inflammation.

Neither is better, they’re just different expressions of your internal thermostat.

Modern physiology offers a parallel: temperature regulation is closely tied to thyroid function, cortisol levels, and circulation.

When cortisol is high or thyroid sluggish, body temperature dips. When inflammation runs high, heat builds. Both states signal imbalance.

The Temperature-Mood Connection

Ever notice you feel more anxious when overheated or more lethargic when chilled?
That’s not just comfort—it’s chemistry.
Your autonomic nervous system uses temperature as feedback. When you’re “cold,” your body conserves energy; when “hot,” it burns it faster.

This affects everything from your focus to your sleep patterns.

How to Rebalance Your Inner Thermostat

1. If You Run Cold:

   • Emphasize warming foods - soups, ginger tea, root vegetables.

   • Avoid skipping meals or fasting excessively.

   • Try gentle movement like yoga or brisk walking.

2. If You Run Hot:

   • Include cooling foods like cucumber, mint, berries, and leafy greens.

   • Practice breathwork or meditation to calm excess heat.

   • Stay hydrated and avoid overexertion.

Temperature isn’t just data it’s dialogue.

Your body speaks in sensations. When you learn its language, balance stops being a mystery, it becomes instinct.

Until next time listen to your body and stay cool.

The information provided in this newsletter is for general guidance and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your health and wellness routine.

Wishing you good health,

The Wellness Valet Team

Recipe of the Week: Warming Moroccan Lamb Stew

Ingredients:

• 500g lamb shoulder, diced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• 1 small sweet potato, cubed

• 1 cup chickpeas, cooked

• 2 cups beef or vegetable stock

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh coriander or parsley to serve

Method

• Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

• Add lamb and brown lightly.

• Stir in spices and tomato paste, coating the meat.

• Add sweet potato, chickpeas, and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.

• Cover and cook for 45 minutes until tender.

• Finish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.

This cozy, spice-infused stew is perfect for “cold types” looking to gently stoke internal warmth and stabilize energy through protein and slow-release carbs. The dish delivers warming spices, grounding carbs, and anti-inflammatory fats—perfect for steady energy and better digestion.