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!

myFOX Health: Raynauds Disease: MyFoxTWINCITIES.com

“Passing along a tip from my Mom for anyone who wants to try this who has ulcers or open sores. My Mom is a retired RN who worked at a hospital. Standard practice there for ulcers & open sores was to take a bottle of Phillips Milk of Magnesia and not shake it but pour off the liquid on top, leaving just the thick stuff in the lower part of the bottle. They put the thick stuff on the wounds. She says it does work.”

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).

Today she’s a corporate inspirational speaker.  Here’s a link to her recent session with the Phoenix Suns.  For those who missed our earlier post, here’s the blog article with a video of one of her corporate presentations.

Wouldn’t it be great to schedule a session for her to address Raynaud’s sufferers?  Let us know if that’s something you’d be interested in attending!

This is an educational and family fun event to help raise vital funds to support the Foundation’s research and education programs.   Click for more information:  2012 Health Fair Flyer.

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!

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.

Before you run out for a test drive, bad news: This dream car isn’t real yet. It’s a concept vehicle depicting futuristic cars. Maybe if we all write to Ford and tell them how much we love this feature, they’ll prioritize it in a future release?

To read more on the Evos, here’s the link: Ford Evos, the Social Networking Vehicle of the Future

• The assumption that natural is safer – As supplements do not require clinical testing and face no FDA regulations, quality and safety are not monitored.  Many products on the market have been found to contain even less-controlled ingredients from overseas, do not contain the advertised amounts of plant-based products, and can be contaminated with potentially toxic or harmful contents and more.  Some online retailers are the worst culprits, promising these natural herbs can cure everything from hot flashes and dental plaque to cancer and hepatitis C.

• The assumption that supplements are not drugs – Just because these products are plant-based doesn’t mean they can’t be dangerous when dispensed in higher doses than found in a typical balanced diet.  Supplements can interact with prescription medications, cause unintended side effects and pose new health risks.

• The assumption that if I feel better, the herbs are working – Never discount the possibility of a placebo effect.  Dr. Fredrick Wigley, Associate Director at the Division of Rheumatology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and a member of the Raynaud’s Association Medical Advisory Board, tells us that a placebo effect noted in clinical trials has been found responsible for as much as a 40 percent improvement in patients.  We just convince ourselves that we feel better, and sometimes that’s enough!