Temperature Comfort is Not Universal
Raynaud’s sufferers know that defining a comfortable temperature is a debatable question among family, friends and co-workers. But the definition has historically varied across countries and cultures.
Antinuclear Antibody Primer
Once a patient is diagnosed with Raynaud’s, one of the first questions to address is “Is it primary or secondary?” – is there an underlying autoimmune disorder? To answer this question, one of the first tests a doctor (usually a rheumatologist) will run is an ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) blood test.
Tip of the Iceberg Tips
In the January/February issue of Whole Living Magazine, we found an article that helps get the word out that cold hands and feet may be worthy of more attention than an occasional shrug.
Recruits Wanted for Botox® Clinical Trials
Raynaud’s patients are being recruited to participate in a clinical trial at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s Division of Plastic Surgery.
Do Social Butterflies Have Better Immune Systems?
New research is finding a connection between loneliness, stress and how it affects our immune system.