Raynaud’s Disease (Scleroderma)

What you need to know:

There are no natural remedies or complementary therapies that can treat this condition, but you can relieve the pain of Raynaud’s syndrome - or Raynaud’s disease as it is sometimes called.

The first, and most obvious step is to make sure you protect your hands and feet during cold weather.  That may mean two pairs of gloves - a light thermal pair under a thicker woollen or sheepskin pair.  You should also wear two pairs of socks - again, light thermal ones with a thicker pair on top.  Lined boots or shoes will also help, but make sure they are not too tight.

If you smoke you should try to give up, and cutting down on tea and coffee, cola drinks, alcohol and chocolate bars will also help.

If you are a DIY enthusiast avoid using vibrating tools.

Some foods that will be particularly beneficial include:

  • Garlic

For circulation
  • Ginger

For circulation
  • Cayenne Pepper

For Circulation
  • Olive Oil, nuts, seeds and avocados

For Vitamin E
  • Blackberries, blueberries and blackcurrants

For Bioflavanoids

The most useful Supplements:

  • Vitamin E

500iu daily
  • Rutin

500mg to 1,000mg daily
  • Ginkgo biloba

120mg to 240mg standardised extract
  • MSM

As directed or as a gel for topical use
  • Gotu kola

1gm to 4gms per day

Other useful advice:

Ginger tea could also be useful as a replacement for your normal morning tea.  Commercially produced brands are fine, and even better if they are organic.  Alternatively you can pour boiling water onto a level teaspoon of Cayenne pepper, leave for 10 minutes and then add a tablespoon to half a cup of warm water.  Be warned, it is an acquired taste!

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