Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 When I visited an acupuncture doctor several years ago, she asked me a whole bunch of questions, including, " Do you feel too cold or too warm? " So, I said, " What exactly do you mean; I am not sure how to answer you. " So she replied, " Do you have to wear more or less clothing when everyone else in the room is wearing something else [sic]? " I didn't feel like arguing, so I said, no, I didn't feel cold or hot in general but sometimes I did even if the people in the room didn't. The proper answer to this, it seems to me, hinges on the metabolic condition of the people who are in the room with you, and doctors of TCM don't consider this. Suppose my family are all speedy, high- thyroid types, and I am " normal " ? Of course I am going to feel cold if there is no heat in the house and the family members feel quite comfy! Suppose they all have poor circulation and are hypothyroid (but haven't been diagnosed as such and aren't doing anything about their condition), so they crank up the heat - which would cause me to rip all my clothes off even though there may be nothing wrong with my metabolism. So - whether you feel comfortable or not is highly subjective. Maybe defining your comfort level depends on the health of the others you are with most of the time. Any and all commentary on the above would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 I think you'd really have to compare yourself with all situations you are in where you aren't the person setting the room temperature to get an over all feeling for how you compare with others. That would include any public place you go to--restaurants, stores, church, etc.; homes of friends and family; your workplace.; your doctor's office and so on. They couldn't possibly all be abnormal. You really have to get a composite picture instead of just comparing yourself to a small group that you live with, IMO. Nancy S+13 Mrs. Barley wrote: > When I visited an acupuncture doctor several years ago, she asked me > a whole bunch of questions, including, " Do you feel too cold or too > warm? " So, I said, " What exactly do you mean; I am not sure how to > answer you. " So she replied, " Do you have to wear more or less > clothing when everyone else in the room is wearing something else > [sic]? " > > I didn't feel like arguing, so I said, no, I didn't feel cold or hot > in general but sometimes I did even if the people in the room didn't. > > The proper answer to this, it seems to me, hinges on the metabolic > condition of the people who are in the room with you, and doctors of > TCM don't consider this. Suppose my family are all speedy, high- > thyroid types, and I am " normal " ? Of course I am going to feel cold > if there is no heat in the house and the family members feel quite > comfy! > > Suppose they all have poor circulation and are hypothyroid (but > haven't been diagnosed as such and aren't doing anything about their > condition), so they crank up the heat - which would cause me to rip > all my clothes off even though there may be nothing wrong with my > metabolism. > > So - whether you feel comfortable or not is highly subjective. Maybe > defining your comfort level depends on the health of the others you > are with most of the time. > > Any and all commentary on the above would be appreciated. > > Post message: Chinese Traditional Medicine > Subscribe: Chinese Traditional Medicine- > Un: Chinese Traditional Medicine- > List owner: Chinese Traditional Medicine-owner > > Shortcut URL to this page: > /community/Chinese Traditional Medicine > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 In my experience, if you tend to feel cold you will know. Over my lifetime people would point out too me that I dressed unusually warmly or that I was cold when everyone else was hot. There was a pattern established. Another way to tell is if you have trouble adjusting to the cold. If someone has the thermostat on 70 and hours later your body still hasn't acclimated, you're probably cold. I would hate going to my cousin's house because they kept in under 70 and I would be paralized from the cold. I would even become irritable. Also my feet and/or hands would have a sensation of coldness relative to the rest of my body. I have learned to be much better in tuned with my body. Sometimes the practicioner will ask you about something that you had never thought to monitor before. Although, I think it is good that you are aware that you and your family might have particular tendencies. More beneficial to judge against a " random " gathering of people. Zenisis Chinese Traditional Medicine , " Mrs. Barley " <chosenbarley wrote: > > When I visited an acupuncture doctor several years ago, she asked me > a whole bunch of questions, including, " Do you feel too cold or too > warm? " So, I said, " What exactly do you mean; I am not sure how to > answer you. " So she replied, " Do you have to wear more or less > clothing when everyone else in the room is wearing something else > [sic]? " > > I didn't feel like arguing, so I said, no, I didn't feel cold or hot > in general but sometimes I did even if the people in the room didn't. > > The proper answer to this, it seems to me, hinges on the metabolic > condition of the people who are in the room with you, and doctors of > TCM don't consider this. Suppose my family are all speedy, high- > thyroid types, and I am " normal " ? Of course I am going to feel cold > if there is no heat in the house and the family members feel quite > comfy! > > Suppose they all have poor circulation and are hypothyroid (but > haven't been diagnosed as such and aren't doing anything about their > condition), so they crank up the heat - which would cause me to rip > all my clothes off even though there may be nothing wrong with my > metabolism. > > So - whether you feel comfortable or not is highly subjective. Maybe > defining your comfort level depends on the health of the others you > are with most of the time. > > Any and all commentary on the above would be appreciated. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 I agree with Zenisis only when comparing use many groups and settings along with random. But there again, generally you should know through years of experience if run warm, cold or seem like everyone else. zenisis7 <findme wrote: In my experience, if you tend to feel cold you will know. Over my lifetime people would point out too me that I dressed unusually warmly or that I was cold when everyone else was hot. There was a pattern established. Another way to tell is if you have trouble adjusting to the cold. If someone has the thermostat on 70 and hours later your body still hasn't acclimated, you're probably cold. I would hate going to my cousin's house because they kept in under 70 and I would be paralized from the cold. I would even become irritable. Also my feet and/or hands would have a sensation of coldness relative to the rest of my body. I have learned to be much better in tuned with my body. Sometimes the practicioner will ask you about something that you had never thought to monitor before. Although, I think it is good that you are aware that you and your family might have particular tendencies. More beneficial to judge against a " random " gathering of people. Zenisis Chinese Traditional Medicine , " Mrs. Barley " <chosenbarley wrote: > > When I visited an acupuncture doctor several years ago, she asked me > a whole bunch of questions, including, " Do you feel too cold or too > warm? " So, I said, " What exactly do you mean; I am not sure how to > answer you. " So she replied, " Do you have to wear more or less > clothing when everyone else in the room is wearing something else > [sic]? " > > I didn't feel like arguing, so I said, no, I didn't feel cold or hot > in general but sometimes I did even if the people in the room didn't. > > The proper answer to this, it seems to me, hinges on the metabolic > condition of the people who are in the room with you, and doctors of > TCM don't consider this. Suppose my family are all speedy, high- > thyroid types, and I am " normal " ? Of course I am going to feel cold > if there is no heat in the house and the family members feel quite > comfy! > > Suppose they all have poor circulation and are hypothyroid (but > haven't been diagnosed as such and aren't doing anything about their > condition), so they crank up the heat - which would cause me to rip > all my clothes off even though there may be nothing wrong with my > metabolism. > > So - whether you feel comfortable or not is highly subjective. Maybe > defining your comfort level depends on the health of the others you > are with most of the time. > > Any and all commentary on the above would be appreciated. > Post message: Chinese Traditional Medicine Subscribe: Chinese Traditional Medicine- Un: Chinese Traditional Medicine- List owner: Chinese Traditional Medicine-owner Shortcut URL to this page: /community/Chinese Traditional Medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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