Preventing episodes with Raynaud's Syndrome

When cooler weather approaches people with Raynaud's Syndrome need to be extra careful about keeping warm. Preventing episodes is crucial to maintaining health and well being. The National Insititutes of Health (NIH) has information about Raynaud's and self-help measures one can take to minimize the effect of an episode. Exercise, good diet, reducing stress, keeping warm, and not smoking may help. Read the full article on Questions and Answers About Raynaud's Phenomenon at the NIH Web site.

Microwave Hand Warmers and Foot Warmers may help. Maine Warmers has a full line of microwave
heating pads that make dealing with Raynaud's more bearable.