Raynaud's Syndrome
This is a disease that may remain dormant for years and come back suddenly
brought on by infection, fatigue, or nervous exhaustion. During an attack the
fingers become deeply blue or white and blue. Sometimes the fingers perspire.
The vessels in the hand constrict until circulation ceases and the fingers
deform. Sometimes gangrene will set in. It is frequently considered a nervous
condition.
Exercise and a diet rich in salad, along with vitamin B6,
vitamin E, vitamin D, riboflavin,
and pantothenic acid which aid in the adrenal's capability to handle stress.
If constipation is a problem, then one may also want to consider whether
sufficient potassium is available to allow
peristalsis.
Other helpful herbs may be a combination of ginger, goldenseal and possibly
cayenne pepper.
Raynauds syndrome generally strikes females between the ages of 18 and 30 and
for a proper diagnosis, must be in existence for at least two years. If you have
this problem, you should avoid tobacco. Because constriction of the vessels
occurs, it may also help to take a vasodilator. Related symptoms are arthritis,
and scleroderma.
