Every winter I was plagued with cold hands and feet, a phenomenon that made me progressively annoyed with the cold temperatures and lack of sunshine common to Chicago’s winters. I would dread driving home from work because my hat and gloves, not to mention my seat warmer, did not do the trick in keeping me warm.
The problem became so severe that I wound up purchasing property in Colorado Springs, Colo. so I could move a branch of my practice into a sunnier climate with less brutal winters. I still own the property but it looks like I can remain in Chicago, as this winter has been a breeze for me.
Not only have I not worn gloves more than once or twice this entire winter, but the ride home no longer phases me. I don’t even mind the completely cloudy days that frequently occur this time of year.
It is difficult to know with complete accuracy what caused this transformation, but I believe this amazing improvement in my tolerance of winter’s cold is due to the appreciation of my own unique biochemistry that I gained through Metabolic Typing, a process that helps you to identify your individual nutritional needs. You can gain a full understanding of nutritional typing, including the means to learn your own nutritional type in my book.
Much like wood can be thought of as fuel for a fire, food can be thought of as fuel for the body.
Joseph Mercola
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Dr. Joseph Mercola is the founder of Mercola.com. An osteopathic physician, best-selling author, and recipient of multiple awards in the field of natural health, his primary vision is to change the modern health paradigm by providing people with a valuable resource to help them take control of their health.
