Archive for the 'In The News' Category

Fox Health Video on Raynaud’s

Monday, January 30th, 2012

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 – [...]

Mom’s Ulcer Remedy

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

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!

About.com Video on Raynaud’s

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Here’s a video of Dr. Robert Lahita, Chairman of Medicine and Vice President, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, talking about the symptoms of Raynaud’s.

Alison Levine – More Inspirational Stories

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

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 [...]

Phoenix Sjögren’s Walkabout and Autoimmune Disease Health Awareness Fair

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

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.

Fish oil supplements: good for some, bad for others

Monday, December 26th, 2011

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.      

Chocolate RX for Frosties?

Monday, December 19th, 2011

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 [...]

New Video: Volt Heated Slippers

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

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.

Love At First Touch!

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

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… [...]

Herbal Supplements: Friend or Foe?

Monday, December 12th, 2011

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: