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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
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Information on RaynaudŐs SyndromeDescription RaynaudŐs disease is a bilateral vasospastic disorder manifested by intermittent attacks of extreme pallor, then cyanosis of the fingers (rarely, of the toes) brought on by cold exposure. It may accompany emotional upset. With warming, vasodilatation and intense redness develops, followed by swelling, throbbing, paresthesias. RaynaudŐs disease resolves with warming. Causes RaynaudŐs phenomenon may be idiopathic (RaynaudŐs disease) or secondary to other conditions, including: connective tissue disorders (e.g., scleroderma, RA, SLE), obstructive arterial diseases (arteriosclerosis obliterans, thromboangiitis obliterans, thoracic outlet syndrome), neurogenic lesions, drug intoxications (ergot and methysergide), dysproteinemias, myxedema, primary pulmonary hypertension, and trauma. Idiopathic RaynaudŐs disease is most common in young women (60 to 90% of reported cases). RaynaudŐs syndrome may involve increased sensitivity of alpha-2-adrenergic receptors in digital vessels in the primary type. Serotonin receptors (5-HT2 type) may be involved in secondary RaynaudŐs. Platelet and blood viscosity abnormalities are also implicated. Current research focuses on prostaglandin metabolism, microcirculation, and the role of the endothelial cells. The clinical association between RaynaudŐs phenomenon and migraine headaches, variant angina, and pulmonary hypertension suggests that there is a common mechanism for vasospasm. The threshold for the vasospastic response in RaynaudŐs disease is lowered by anything that activates sympathetic outflow or releases catecholamines (e.g., emotion) in addition to local cold. Risk factors include smoking and an existing autoimmune or connective tissue disorder. Conventional Labs Lab tests are used to screen for underlying secondary causes (CBC, ESR, RA, ANA, immunoelectrophoresis, esophageal motility studies). A cold challenge test will elicit characteristic color changes in hands. Nailfold capillaroscopy is used to detect enlarged, irregular capillary loops of other connective tissue diseases (primary Raynaud's should show normal vasculature). Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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