A little tingling, a strange sensation in your palms or fingers… It happens to you sometimes in the middle of the night or while typing on your computer keyboard, doesn’t it? We shrug, shake our hand, and move on. What if these seemingly harmless signs were actually a call from the body to slow down, to listen to ourselves more?
Why Your Hands or Feet Go Numb: The Real Culprit
This phenomenon has a somewhat technical name: paresthesia. It occurs when the nerves are a little disoriented or blood circulation is struggling to keep up. If this happens to you after sleeping on your arm or spending three hours straight on your computer, don’t panic! But if it comes back regularly for no obvious reason, it’s best to pay attention.
