This video defines Raynaud's and provides some useful information on alternative treatment options for the condition. There's no magic mushroom, but basics such as ginger, Cayenne pepper, chili peppers and Niacin (vitamin B3) may help dilate the blood vessels and boost circulation. Also self-help techniques, such as biofeedback, Thi Chi, yoga and other mind-body techniques
We were happy to see an article in a UK nursing magazine, Nursing in Practice, with advice on diagnosing and treating Raynaud's phenomenon. More knowledgeable medical professionals will result in better treatment for Frosties across the globe. The article contains a good overview of the condition, including: The history of Raynaud's discovery in 1862 by
We found a new infographic for Raynaud's on Twitter that is a good complement to the one we recently developed, and wanted to share it with our members and followers. It's great that new resources are being developed for building awareness of this widespread but little known disorder!
Last summer we announced a study being conducted at the University of Oklahoma to learn more about Raynaud's sufferers' experiences during pregnancy. The researchers wanted to determine if patients with Raynaud's phenomenon have a higher incidence of complications during pregnancy than non-sufferers. We've just received the results of the study, and while the sample size is
This time of year there are fewer products to scout for Frosties, but here are a couple we thought worth noting: Heated Bidet - We included this one for its entertainment value, as we don't expect lots of Raynaud's sufferers to spend up to $1,700 for one of these bath fixtures (although they do start as low