Reynauds

[Sarah Thompson]

I have had Reynauds since my twenties. My right ring finger and pinky lose circulation cometely if my core temp drops. In the morning, drinking my smoothies gives me Reynauds, and they are a peoblem if I am working or playing outside. Any thoughts or experiences?

[Cindy O'Connor]

I have it too. The only issue with it would be prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures and you can't get yourself warmed up the issue would be frostbite - if you find yourself experiencing frost bite, put your fingers/toes into LUKEWARM water, and then gradually warm the water as your extremities warm up. I find that having a warm beverage, or a glass of wine/pint of beer seems to open up the circulation at night. I haven't yet experimented yet with any herbs that help with vasodilation, but I bet some bone broth with some master tonic would do the trick. Be sure to wear nice thick/warm gloves and woolie socks in weather appropriate foot ware and put the gloves/mittens on before you get outside! 

[Pat Robinson]

Some people do better with cooked veggies, listen to your body. Especially during winter months, we need more warm foods.

Pat