Judy in Alabama suggests: "Wear latex gloves (or non-latex if you are allergic) under regular gloves and it makes a huge difference." This is a really simple suggestion to follow if it works! Barbara in NY shared what's working for her this season: "I am doing well in the cold with silk gloves underneath down mittens. I
In our Fall 2012 newsletter and related post, we introduced our Nanook of the North Contest – a chance for fellow Frosties to send us their photos celebrating how to look glamorous and stylish while wrapped up for winter. We received some really fun entries – thanks to all of you who participated. And we have
Raynaud’s sufferers can find winter very challenging – particularly if you have problems with cold feet. Gloves come off when you arrive at your destination, but shoes and boots stay with you throughout the day unless you carry spares or store them in your office. But stylish or not, most Raynaud’s sufferers need to protect their
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.
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.