Acupuncture and Yoga
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However, hard and/or long workouts 3-4 days in a row sneak up on me and the symptoms return. Also aggravating, I have discovered, is high consumption of tofu, dairy, and daily protein shakes, taking advil, working late on the computer, and Doing what you don't enjoy.
I was reluctant to try yoga for years and never thought about doing acupunture. Now I swear by them. Give them a go and be amazed - and get off that computer by 9pm!
Apple Cider Vinegar
(Higganum, CT USA)
01/12/2009
Hi Anna, Unfortunately the Dr's are right at this time. I have very severe Raynauds (my fingers and hands can turn to a dark blue/purple). Keeping your hands warm is the best advice. Apple Cider Viniger has helped me the most. My hands will still change color but circulation returns faster. There are some supplements like ginger that also help with circulation.
Raynauds is considered an Auto Immune disease, so keep up with your yearly physicals and blood work.
(Loco, Ca)
01/17/2010
By the way para amino benzoic acid (paba) is a vitamin in the b complex wich is used to treat tunnel carpel syndrome. the nerves and blood vessels have to pass through very a very small hole in the wrist. when swelling occurs it consticts these blood vessels and puts pressure on the nerve. the paba removes the swelling.
raynaud's syndrome is usually associated with scleroderma and is believed to becaused by excess production of angiotenison by the kidneys.
the fact that the b vitamins are helping you would suggest this is not raynaud's phenomenon
(Loco, Ca)
01/17/2010
B Vitamins
Aricepatty from Dayton, Ohio, USA: "I have been suffering from Raynauds now for a couple of years. I have been unsuccessful in finding gloves or shoes that keep my fingers/toes warm enough so that I do not loose circulation and they turn blue/black and white. Of course, the only thing that my specialist recommends is to keep warm! Well that's hard in Ohio! So I avoid, if possible, going out in cold weather, swimming and air conditioning. Are there any remedies that I can try that will help relieve or eliminate this problem or the symptoms? So far, I have tested negative for RA and Lupus, so it appears that my Raynauds is just by itself, thankfully."
Can't guarantee that it will help your Raynauds, but first things first, if you are a smoker - QUIT as of last year! But smoker or not, two vitamins that help the circulation are niacin (one of B complex) and vitamin E. If you have never taken niacin before, be aware that it will cause flushing & tingling and be aware that you should not drinkhot coffee, tea, or hot chocolate within 30 minutes to an hour after taking niacin. This is not an allergic reaction, it is an expected result of taking niacin. My thinking is if you're too low on any of the B vitamins, you should be taking a good Bl00 complex because you are probably low on the others also.
Cayenne
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I must say, this has helped me such a lot. I still get the white fingers, but if I put my hands in my pockets, the circulation comes back quickly. Before cayenne, it took forever to get circulation back. I have a feeling, this will be a cumulative process, as I notice other good things coming. I take a full small teaspoon in water every morning, I take mouthfulls of this up until lunchtime. I don't think I will ever stop. Thank you Earth Clinic for your wonderful work in circulating all this information for us.
Cinnamon
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Dressing Warmly, B Complex
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(Usa)
01/16/2014
Jen, When any doctor tells you there's no cure, what he's actually saying is that he doesn't currently have a drug that will help...Look at all the issues back in the 1800's. cholera, yellow fever etc. etc that are now long gone...My conclusion is that if anyone has a health issue it means the body is out of sync with either a vitamin or mineral...I have had many clients get relief from cayenne pepper up to three times a day...If it bothers your stomach tale 1/2 glass of water with tablespoon apple cider vinegar with a squirt of lemon and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda...Upset stomach gone... Google cayenne ...it has many, many benefits...
(Nanaimo, B.c.)
01/17/2014
Mr Ree, have you suggested cayenne pepper to people specifically with raynauds? Does it help with both primary and secondary raynauds? I have made several adjustments to my diet and Apple Cider Vinegar has become part of my regular diet. My doctor has told me of medications to help cope with the pain. But also alerted me of the side effects. He gave me info on how to avoid attacks in the first place as well as how to get out of attacks once they have started. Thus far the info I stated above has been all that has helped. Also keeping stress at bay helps. How do I take cayenne pepper? it is not something I even have in my house. I have chipotle and cajun. Is that the same? Do I just take spoons of it? Please explain more if you will :) I just wish it would go away for good.
(Usa)
01/17/2014
I buy mine at a health food store in bulk...I also buy capsules and fill about 20 at a time and use them as required...You can also buy the bulk cayenne at most vitamins sites...They also have empty capsules...If you pack your capsules yourself be sure to wash you hands thoroughly afterwards because if you put your hand in your eye it will not be a pleasant experience...If you google "Cayenne+ benefits" you will see the many and varied things that this miraculous herb does...It gets rid of hemmoroids in a couple of days...Stops heart attacks in one minute or less and raise body temperature. cleans arteries and about 100 + other things with no side effects like drugs...I would start with 1/2 pill a day...Then if you feel that's enough stop taking it...or go to a full pill and continue until you have taken 3 capsules a day...BTY you can purchase empty pill capsules for very low price...I think it's about $4.00 for 500...The bulk cayenne is about 5-8 dollars a pound...Three a day is about the max...But I have known people who take more...If it upsets your stomach take a half glass water and put 1/4 teaspoon baking soda with 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and a squirt of lemon...It'll work in about 30 seconds...
(Usa)
01/17/2014
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Jen, BTW, you have to be consistant with the cayenne.
My wife...Ms. Ree...has raynauds and the tips of her fingers get either white or black in the winter...They problem is resolved with cayenne...Then she stops taking it and it comes back...
(Nanaimo, B.c.)
01/19/2014
Mr.Ree, thank you for your informative suggestion. I will give cayenne a try after my surgery. I've been told to stop taking all meds, herbs, and vitamins 10 days prior to my surgery. I have to admit when I read your first post the first thing that ran into my mind was the scene from the movie 'Dumb & Dumber" when Jim Carrey puts chilli's in the unsuspecting guys burger and he croaks. Would taking teaspoons of it burn or by pill would it burn? I'm going to do as you suggested and google the benefit and such. Do you personally know of any good links? I can appreciate that your wife personally has raynauds. This year is the first year I've managed to keep most attacks at bay. But it's at the cost of staying in almost the entire winter. I really appreciate your advice.
(Usa)
01/19/2014
Don't take cayenne by the spoonful...It will burn your mouth...Take it in capsule form...Some people put a little and make tea but I want a good blast of it when needed...It keeps my feet warm whenever they get cold especially in this winter....There are a ton of sites that give the benefits...There's one with about 100 benefits...Can't remember the name of it...
Dry Brush Massage, Coconut Oil
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01/05/2009: Aricepatty from Dayton, Ohio, USA: "I have been suffering from Raynauds now for a couple of years. I have been unsuccessful in finding gloves or shoes that keep my fingers/toes warm enough so that I do not loose circulation and they turn blue/black and white. Of course, the only thing that my specialist recommends is to keep warm! Well that's hard in Ohio! So I avoid, if possible, going out in cold weather, swimming and air conditioning. Are there any remedies that I can try that will help relieve or eliminate this problem or the symptoms? So far, I have tested negative for RA and Lupus, so it appears that my Raynauds is just by itself, thankfully."
Have you tried dry brush massage? You take a natural bristle brush and massage your skin before a bath. Brush your whole body - ESPECIALLY your hands and feet. This really helped me when diabetes was giving me numb and cold hands and feet - do it til your hands are red and you can see the blood moving under the surface and they feel warm. After I had done this just a few times the numbness went away. Eating virgin coconut oil made the cold hands and feet go away too - when I stop taking the VCO my cold hands and feet come back. The combination is perfect for me. Try it - it can't hurt. Djh/Texas
(Hertfordshire , United Kingdom)
09/02/2010
L-Arginine
Lemon Water
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To give you a little background info, I suffered from really bad Raynaud's and poor circulation especially in my hands and feet. Both would turn extreme bluey purple easily and I was ALWAYS cold even when everyone else was boiling. I tried everything, herbal and medical but to no avail. Fed up of numerous visits to the doctors and paying large sums for useless medication I ventured on my own journey. I ate healthy, the greens, the smoothies, litres of water and hours of exercise but nothing helped.
One day I thought why not add the humble lemon to my water as I was fed up of drinking plain water and thus started drinking lemon water and by God I realised I was getting warm. Change happened so fast I didn't even realise that drinking lemon water regularly cured ALL my circulatory problems and now I am always sooo warm that I have reversed my problem.
Doctors are amazed at my cure and after years of medication, Raynaud's and my bad circulation, I am the warmest person alive!
(Australia)
11/21/2016
Wondering how much lemon water you took and how much lemon is in it...and what else you were eating at the time...daily diet...cheers peter
(Tampa, Florida)
05/04/2018
Thank you very much for your Testimony. I was Diagnosed with Scleroderma and Raynaud's Disease In 2004. In 2005 I had a Spasm attack in my left ring finger. It was not getting enough Oxygen to it. My Pain Doctor referred me to St. Joseph's Hospital Wound/Hyperbaric Center. I had to go in a Hyperbaric Tank for them to pump Oxygen throughout my entire body. I had 30 Dives in the Tank. I was healed and no more Chronic pain. It's been 13 years since I had a episode. I recently had another episode 2 weeks ago which I brought this on myself. I don't suppose to drink soda's with caffeine, I don't suppose to use vibrating tools and I don't suppose to get stressed out. Guest what, I ignorantly done all 3. Now, I'm in so much pain it's unbearable. I went to see my Doctor about getting into Hyperbaric again, Medicare will no longer pay for the Hyperbaric Treatments anymore. So I will try your Lemon and water. I prays that it helps me as well. Thank you again.
I have been drinking fresh squeezed lemon juice in water (sometimes with baking soda which makes it fizz) for several weeks. I hadn't considered that it might be having any affect on my Raynaud's issues. For the record, I am using the juice of one whole lemon in a glass of water and drinking two to three times a day. I will be alert to any possible changes. My symptoms are more numbness than coldness and parts of my hands will occasionally go ashen white. Sometimes I think it is stress related. Have had cold and blue hands since I was 30 years old, but the above happening after I turned early 60's.
Magnesium Oil
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Magnesium Oil
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Magnesium Oil
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I love the Earth Clinic website and after reading about magnesium oil used for something else on the EC site I decided to look into magnesium oil and read it helped people with Raynaud's. I have been using it for the last four days faithfully with the temperature ranging from 20 to 45 degree's here and I have only had one tip of one finger turn white or loose blood!! This is amazing since just last week when my husband dropped me at the door of the supermarket so I would only be exposed to the cold 30 seconds and I would loose the blood (go white) in all 4 fingers on both hands and all toes on both feet.
This is a great improvement in just a few days using the magnesium oil so I am very excited and wanted to share. I knew I had symptoms of low magnesium and have tried other magnesium supplements (oral) before without any improvement, however the oil that I am now using is absorbed through the skin so it is obviously utilized better by the body. Hopfully it will be a lasting improvement...I'll post again if there are any changes!
Thanks for all the great info on EC site!! My favorite :)
(Chula, GA)
04/17/2009
I would like to know what form of Magnesium supplement you were taking before using the oil form? I have recently started taking an ionic magnesium citrate form for excessive sweating (with excellent results.) I also suffer from Raynaud's with my first experience about 3 years ago and progressively getting worse. The weather is warming up here in South GA so I may not be able to notice an improvement until winter arrives again. In the winter I usually have multiple episodes throughout the day lasting anywhere from 5 mins. to 30 mins at a time. Mine affects both feet and my fingers. I have not had an episode since starting the ionic magnesium 2 weeks ago. It may be too soon to tell. I will post back on my progress in a few weeks.
Multiple Remedies
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I take this stack 3 to 4 times per day and it seems to be working. Recently, while defrosting the freezer, my wife and I noticed that despite handling the ice and melted ice water, my fingers did not turn white. No Raynaud's. A definite improvement.
This would indicate to me that at least one possible cause of the Raynaud's is calcification. The Rath-Pauling protocol is for calcification and plaque.
I am also careful to drink no fluoridated water, eat no dairy to avoid the calcium, take no calcium supplements, and take Borax for the boron.
The magnesium and other supplements has also been great for my 73 year old joints, not sore joints, no arthritis.
Just the atherosclerosis which I am working on.
Pau D'arco
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Selenium, Zinc, Vit E, Vit B
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As soon as I started taking 200mcg selenium and 50 mg zinc with a vitamin E source (usually sunflower seeds) and a stress B complex, I immediately stopped having this problem. I have read on various sites on the internet that Selenium and Zinc deficiencies cause problems with the conversion of T4 to T3. Good luck.
(Nj)
06/17/2016
Selenium is absolutely essential for thyroid health. In addition to helping convert T4 to T3 it is a powerful antioxidant (my inflamed knee was brought back to life and so was my thinning hair). I cannot stress enough how much selenium has supported my thyroid, hair and inflammation. Plus it is extremely cost effective too, so it is a win-win. I just learned that it helps protect against mercury.
