I recently returned to an old habit I used to have as a teenager. It all started when we were visiting my grandparents and my sister read an article in AARP about 10 things you could do to improve your cardiovascular health, or something to that effect. Yes, we had a year’s worth of subscriptions…
There is this bonding moment that occurs at some point during every business meeting when one woman says to another, “It is so cold in here. Can you feel your toes?” The working world can be harsh on those of us who are warm in the heart but not in the toes. Once, I was…
Who knew that anemia plays a role in poor circulation? Being low on iron does a lot more than just make me fatigued and pale; with Raynaud’s, it also makes my hands cold. The most common type of anemia is iron-deficient anemia. So what does iron have to do with my cold hands? Let’s look…
I know. It’s the E word. We all know that there are umpteen reasons why we should exercise. We know that we feel better when we exercise regularly. Most of us know that it increases circulation. But did you know that stretching increases circulation as well? I have debated what type of exercise is best…
My primary physician in Minnesota was the one who first suggested that I move south to keep my hands warm. When I informed him that I was taking his advice, he said, “Good heavens, I was just joking. There are hurricanes and people with guns down there—you don’t want to move there.” However, I had…
Like many people, I watched the documentary film “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead” and was eager to try adding natural juice into my diet. The idea is that our diet of processed foods is damaging at a cellular level. Juicing is supposed to make it easier to consume the number of fruits and vegetables needed…
One night last summer, my Raynaud’s was in full swing, and my white-fingered hands were freezing. I had slipped in and turned the air conditioner off when my Spouse-Heater wasn’t looking, and the house temperature was up to a toasty 89 degrees. I then spent an hour in a hot shower and was buried inside…
About a year ago, a good friend started selling Essential Oils and I thought I would see if something would help with my circulation problems. It was winter at the time, and my hands were really blue all the time. I have heard very positive things about essential oils helping with respiratory symptoms via a…
I read a lot of clinical research articles after my rheumatologist introduced me to Sildenafil because the article that explained the usefulness of Sildenafil also talked about other therapies I had not tried. One of those therapies was Vitamin E oil. Vitamin E oil has been shown to have antioxidant effects and some limited research…
I wanted to post about one of my favorite gifts from my husband, in case there are others looking for a great gift for someone with Raynaud’s: Early in our marriage, my spouse heater bought me a pair of battery-heated glove liners to see if they would keep my hands warmer while I drive and…
