Which is better for cold body constitution, moxibustion or sauna therapy?

Generally speaking, whether to choose moxibustion or sauna for body coldness depends on specific needs. If you aim to target and warm internal organs or improve localized cold symptoms, moxibustion is more appropriate. However, if you wish to dispel cold through whole-body perspiration and enhance overall circulation, a sauna is more suitable. Detailed analysis is as follows:

If body coldness manifests as localized discomfort, such as cold sensitivity in the abdomen, significantly cold hands and feet, or symptoms like cold pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation and presence of blood clots in menstrual flow, moxibustion is more suitable. By applying heat to specific acupoints such as Guanyuan (CV4), Zusanli (ST36), and Shenshu (BL23), moxibustion can directly penetrate warmth into the internal organs, replenish yang energy, dispel localized cold, and provide a more focused effect.

If body coldness manifests as general cold sensitivity, widespread coldness of the hands and feet, or if one easily feels fatigued and has a slow metabolism, sauna is a better choice. Sauna therapy promotes the opening of pores throughout the body via a high-temperature environment, accelerates blood circulation and metabolism, helps expel internal cold, and simultaneously promotes perspiration to remove excess dampness from the body.

To better improve body coldness, it is recommended to choose the appropriate method based on individual symptoms of coldness, or alternate between the two therapies for better conditioning. In daily life, attention should be paid to staying warm, avoiding prolonged exposure to cold and damp environments, and wearing fewer belly- or ankle-exposing clothes.