9 jun 2022
complementary therapy, pain
I have Raynaud’s disease. Fortunately not that serious and not caused by an underlying condition, but in the winter I really suffer from cold hands and feet. Even if I wear warm gloves or mittens outside, my fingers go white and numb. Are there any natural remedies that could help? PP, via email Raynaud’s disease (or Raynaud’s syndrome), also known as Raynaud’s phenomenon, is a condition in which the small blood vessels in the extremities overreact to changes in temperature, cold conditions, and sometimes emotional stress. Typical symptoms include cold fingers and toes, changes in skin color (when cold, the fingertips may turn white, then red when warmed), numbness, a stinging and tingling sensation, and difficulty moving the affected area. The most common form of the condition is primary Raynaud’s disease, the cause of which is unknown and the symptoms are usually mild. On the other hand, the secondary form of the disease, also known as Raynaud’s phenomenon, which is caused by an underlying condition such as scleroderma or lupus, is usually more serious. The usual treatment for Raynaud’s ranges from simple lifestyle advice to keep warm,
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