You’re wearing socks indoors.
Maybe even a hoodie.
Everyone else seems fine, maybe even warm, and there you are rubbing your hands together like it’s winter in your living room.

You start wondering if you’re just “bad with cold.”

Maybe.
But often, being cold all the time is your body trying to say something quietly. And repeatedly.

Let’s talk about what’s actually going on.

Being Cold Isn’t Just About Temperature

Here’s the uncomfortable truth. If you’re constantly cold, the problem usually isn’t the room.

Your body generates heat internally. That heat comes from metabolism, hormones, circulation, and energy production at a cellular level. When any of those slow down, warmth drops.

So feeling cold isn’t random. It’s a signal.

Sometimes subtle. Sometimes ignored for years.

The Thyroid Connection. Small Gland, Big Consequences

Your thyroid is a tiny, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. It controls how fast your body runs. Think of it as the thermostat for your metabolism.

When thyroid hormones are low, even slightly, everything slows.

Calories burn slower.
Heart rate drops.
Heat production decreases.

And suddenly, you’re cold. All the time.

This is especially common with underactive thyroid function. Not always severe enough to scream symptoms. Often mild. Often brushed off.

People usually notice fatigue first. Weight gain follows. Brain fog creeps in. Cold intolerance shows up quietly and stays.

If you’re always cold and tired, this is not something to dismiss.

Metabolism Isn’t Just About Weight

People hear “slow metabolism” and think it’s only about weight loss struggles. That’s lazy thinking.

Metabolism is heat. Literally.

Your body creates warmth by converting food into energy. If that process slows, heat drops.

Low calorie intake.
Chronic dieting.
Extreme fasting.
Overtraining.

All of these can suppress metabolic output. Especially in women. Especially over time.

Your body doesn’t care about aesthetics. When it senses scarcity, it conserves energy. Heat is one of the first things to go.

Cold hands. Cold feet. Always cold.

Not a coincidence.

Poor Circulation. When Heat Can’t Reach You

Sometimes your body makes enough heat, but it doesn’t deliver it well.

Poor circulation can leave your hands, feet, nose, and ears freezing even in mild weather.

Causes vary.

Low iron.
Low blood pressure.
Sedentary lifestyle.
Stress and anxiety tightening blood vessels.

Cold extremities with normal core temperature often point here.

Your body prioritizes vital organs. Fingers and toes are negotiable.

Stress, Cortisol, and Feeling Cold

Chronic stress messes with everything. Including temperature regulation.

High cortisol keeps your body in a constant alert state. Blood vessels constrict. Digestion slows. Hormones fall out of sync.

Over time, stress can suppress thyroid activity and disrupt metabolic balance.

You don’t just feel anxious or wired. You feel cold.

That’s your nervous system talking.

Nutrient Deficiencies Matter More Than You Think

Iron deficiency is a big one. Low iron means less oxygen delivery to tissues. Less oxygen equals less energy and less heat.

Vitamin B12.
Iodine.
Selenium.

All of these play roles in metabolism and thyroid function.

You can eat “healthy” and still be deficient. Especially if absorption is poor or diet is restrictive.

Again. Your body doesn’t whisper for fun. It whispers because it has to.

When Being Cold Is a Pattern, Not a Quirk

Here’s where honesty matters.

If you’ve always been cold, brush it off.

If you’ve become cold over time, pay attention.

New patterns mean new imbalances.

Feeling cold paired with fatigue, weight changes, hair thinning, low mood, or brain fog is not something to normalize.

It’s information.

What You Can Do Next

Start with curiosity, not panic.

Notice patterns.
Check thyroid markers properly, not just one number.
Look at nutrition and caloric intake honestly.
Reduce chronic stress where possible.
Move your body regularly.

And if you want real answers, not generic advice, personalized care matters.

At Pomegranate, we focus on understanding the full picture. Hormones, metabolism, nutrition, lifestyle. Not surface symptoms. Our clinicians work with you to uncover why your body is responding the way it is, and what it actually needs to function better.

If being cold feels like your normal now, it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Explore personalized health programs at joinpomegranate.com and start listening to what your body has been trying to tell you all along.