There is significant improvement after 4 weeks of treatment. The total treatment is between 2 to 3 months and the result lasts for a long time.
to the fingers and toes. Exposure to cold or emotional stress triggers the spasms; the underlying mechanism may be similar to that of migraine headaches. Typical symptoms are In about 10 percent of patients, the skin of affected fingers and toes becomes smooth, shiny, and tight due to a loss of underlying tissue. Primary (Idiopathic), which has no identifiable cause, is comparatively mild and most common among young women. Secondary Raynaud’s, which is more potentially serious, is associated with some other ailment, such as a thyroid disorder, or is triggered by an identifiable circumstance, such as occupational hazards or the use of various drugs. Chinese herbs are effective in treating cold hands and feet. It takes between two to three months of herbal treatment. There is increased energy and circulation, thus helping the body retain heat for a long time. |
| · sensation of coldness · numbness · tingling · pronounced changes in color, ranging from pale pink or white due to reduced blood flow, to blue because of insufficient oxygen reaching the affected tissues · a deep red as extra blood rushes to the area |
Studies at new York’s Rusk
Medicine have demonstrated
that acupuncture can increase
blood flow and raise the
temperature of hands and feet
affected by Raynaud’s disease.
Medicine have demonstrated
that acupuncture can increase
blood flow and raise the
temperature of hands and feet
affected by Raynaud’s disease.
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