The Internet of Things is all the rage, and health and fitness applications are at the top of the list for many of the newer devices on the market: They keep track of your activity, monitor your heart rate, and more... So in a perfect world (one that was always warm and stress free!), what
We're excited to announce two new Sponsors: Warm Skin® and Heat Holders® - both great products for Raynaud's sufferers. We're also sharing an additional discovery that may be of interest to fellow Frosties. Warm Skin® - This cream is different from others we’ve featured, in that it doesn’t offer immediate warmth or relief. Instead, it’s
Carole (Canada) posted on Facebook about Thermohair socks (www.thermohair.ca). These are mohair socks made by a small company in Ontario. She says she's been using them to warm her cold feet for 10 years and they really help! Quite pricey ($35-$35 Cdn), but worth it. (Editors note: For Frosties with wool issues, give Heat Holders® socks
We found an excellent article on Raynaud's published by Molly's Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and medical community about Lupus. It's very comprehensive, including symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention strategies. For anyone looking for a good overview on Raynaud's, this is a good resource that's a quick read: Molly's Fund Article
More recent research has shown promise in using ED drugs such as sildenafil (Viagra®), vardenafil (Levitra®), and talkalafil (Cialis®) in treating Raynaud’s symptoms, particularly when traditional treatments such as vasodilators and topical nitroglycerine-based creams provide insufficient relief or aren’t well tolerated. These drugs, while typically prescribed for ED in males, act as vasodilators which work