The Raynaud's Association is here to help. We're a 501c3 non-profit organization providing support and education to the many sufferers of Raynaud's Phenomenon - an exaggerated sensitivity to cold temperatures.
The information in this video news segment is pretty basic for those of us living with Raynaud’s. But what’s good about it is that it clearly states the frustration many Frosties have experienced from being brushed off by their doctor for such a “minor annoyance.”
It also clearly states that Raynaud’s isn’t due to poor circulation – it’s a real autoimmune condition. This is a good educational clip for friends and family!
A member of one of the Raynaud’s groups on Facebook just posted this tip for treating ulcers – let us know if it works for you! Read the rest of this entry »
Nearly a year ago, we shared the inspirational story of Alison Levine, diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome at age 17 and Raynaud’s in her early 20′s.
Despite these disorders, she become team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition and one of only 30 people in the world to have successfully climbed the highest peaks on every continent, plus skiing to both the North and South Poles (a feat referred to as the Adventure Grand Slam). Read the rest of this entry »
The Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation is holding its 5th annual Sjögren’s Walkabout and Autoimmune Disease Health Awareness Fair on Saturday, February 25th, 2012 at the Paradise Valley Mall in Phoenix, Arizona. 
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More questions on the value of nutritional supplements – this article focuses on fish oil. Read more on the caveat from Consumers Reports published in the Baltimore Sun.
Flavonols—the antioxidants found in dark chocolate, may actually help boost circulation according to YouBeauty – an online health and beauty resource founding by Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen.
Kristin Kirkpatrick, R.D., M.S., Wellness Manager for Cleveland Clinic’s Lifestyle 180 program, and YouBeauty Nutrition Advisor explains, “cocoa contains naturally occurring plant substances called flavonoids that help keep platelets less sticky, decreasing your risk for heart attack or stroke from a clot.” According to Kirkpatrick, dark chocolate relaxes blood vessels, which in turn reduces blood pressure. Several studies suggest that it may also be a feel-good treat that increases production of mood-enhancing neurotransmitters.
Dark chocolate also helps combat another Frostie trigger issue: Stress. YouBeauty experts report, “Cocoa helps reduce stress hormones, which means less collagen breakdown in the skin, and fewer wrinkles.”
Check out the full article and let us know if a piece of dark chocolate a day helps keep the Raynaud’s attacks away!
This video shows off the new look for these toasty indoor/outdoor heated slippers and how easy they are to operate. For more information on the product, see our Product Review.
Ford has created a car just for us Frosties! We love it not for its green hybrid features, not for its smart systems that self-adjust the handling or music to keep us from sleeping at the wheel, and not for its social network cabilities for friends to help find us quicker routes on the road…
We love it for its automatic preheat fearure: The driver can set the car to his or her favorite temperature and it will be warm and cozy waiting for you when you sit behind the wheel. Read the rest of this entry »
Recently we’ve seen some pretty alarming headlines in the news regarding herbal supplements suggesting that there’s little scientific evidence to support their claimed health benefits. Even more alarming, in some cases, dietary supplements may prove detrimental to our health. The main issues stem from some basic inaccurate assumptions: Read the rest of this entry »
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