Numbness is an abnormal sensation that can occur anywhere in the body, but is most commonly felt in the hands, feet, arms, or legs. Common symptoms include tingling and numbness in hands and feet, ranging from the harmless numbness you get when your fingers are too cold, to more serious conditions that require immediate medical attention, numbness is a fairly broad term.

Numbness is also often referred to in an emotional context to describe feelings of detachment or the lack of any emotional response, a symptom commonly associated with depression. In a physical context, numbness is generally as a result of damage, blood deprivation or disease of certain nerves in the body.

In addition, the body can also go through bouts of periodic numbness and tingling due to certain health issues such as anxiety or the onset of a migraine. During an anxiety attack breathing becomes shallow and sporadic and breathing in this manner can cause periods of numbness and tingling especially in the fingers and around the mouth. Also, numbness in the extremities, face or tongue is a very common sign that a migraine is well underway.

Home Remedies for Numbness
Here are some simple home remedies that can be beneficial in the treatment and management of tingling numbness
-- Supplementation provides great relief. Vitamin B complex supplements and vitamin E supplements are advocated. However, do consult your doctor before embarking up on any regimen.

-- Primrose oil is another very effective home remedy for tingling numbness. Apply the oil in to the affected area and gently massage, 2 to 3 times everyday. It shows quick results.

-- Steer clear of caffeine and alcohol; they reduce the flow of blood to the extremities.

-- Magnesium is an essential mineral for an optimally working cardiovascular and nervous system. Supplement your diet with magnesium, it enhances blood circulation.

Herbs for Numbness
Numbness can be a result of enlarged blood vessels. Herbs such as ginkgo biloba have been used to treat circulatory disorders and to promote healthy blood circulation. Ginkgo supplements have been shown to help blood circulation by stopping blood platelets from sticking to each other and dilating blood vessels. See a doctor before taking any herbal supplements, because they can interact with other medication.