The belief that warm feet can help prevent colds and other illnesses might seem strange to many younger than 50 who were not raised in Europe or Asia. However, when I was growing up in Germany, family members and doctors alike frequently reminded me of the importance of warm feet.
Their advice was not simply about comfort. Keeping the feet warm was believed to support circulation, strengthen the body’s resilience, and help prevent illness—an idea rooted in both traditional wisdom and practical observation.
