Everyone has felt the discomfort associated with cold hands. But for individuals with Raynaud’s Disease, cold weather and/or stress can cause blood vessels to constrict, leading to coldness, numbness, color change, throbbing and swelling of extremities including fingers and toes.
Biofeedback has been shown to be highly effective in treating Raynaud’s Disease. Research by members of the Association [...]
Attendees of the first Raynaud’s Education & Support Day, held July 31 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, learned how therapies such as acupuncture, massage, biofeedback and yoga can prevent or minimize Raynaud’s attacks; that “healing foods” such as avocados can boost the body’s defenses against disease; and how to guard against stressors that can trigger [...]
Join us for Raynaud’s Education and Support Day in Boston, July 31st - our first National Conference!
The informative program includes:
News on Medical Treatments
Nutritional Needs
Mind-Body Techniques
Advocacy Tips
Live Product Demos
Discussion Group Workshop
The New York Times has published a new Health Guide on its web site devoted to Raynaud’s Phenomenon
at Raynaud’s Health Guide
Here’s a simple and free way to Support the Raynaud’s Association:
GoodSearch will donate a $1 for every toolbar that is downloaded between April 6th at 9am EST and April 9th at 9am EST up to $5,000!! Please download the Raynaud’s Association toolbar starting April 6th by following this link - Raynaud’s Association Toolbar
The Arthritis Foundation understands how important the right healthcare professional is in the fight against arthritis. To show appreciation for their good work, the Arthritis Foundation is honoring the “docs that rock” at upcoming Arthritis Walk events across the country.
We’re working with the Scleroderma Foundation to add a separate RAYNAUD’S DAY to their National Patient Education Conference this year.
As we’ve seen a great deal of interest in site search and past surveys for heated steering wheel covers, we’ve been in touch with a manufacturer who is working on product development for us Frosties.
Our Winter-Spring 2010 issue of Cold Cuts is now posted on the site. This issue includes lots of member stories – thanks for all of your contributions, please keep them coming!
By raising your hand, you show your support for the 30 million Americans who are affected by rare diseases. Lundbeck Inc., a Rare Disease Day Partner, announced the launch of a campaign to raise funds for rare disease research in conjunction with Rare Disease Day.
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