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Within medicine, '''Raynaud's phenomenon is discoloration of the fingers or toes due to emotion or cold within the characteristic pattern eventually: white, blue & red. These are associated using the heavy total of diseases (in the main forms of vasculitis and hence belonging to rheumatology), but is idiopathic in most sufferers & is so known as Raynaud's disease'''.

Around pregnancy, this sign normally disappears due to increased skin-deep blood flow.

Raynauds and Scleroderma Association
Information about the organization, contact information, publications and the latest research.

Alternative Remedies
Discussion of symptoms and treatment for raynaud's phenomenon. Including diet, vitamins and herbs.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Questions and answers, including symptoms, causes, testing, prevention, and treatments for raynauds phenomenon.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Question and answer format concerning raynaud's phenomenon.

The Merck Manual
A description of raynaud's phenomenon as well as the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

The Arthritis Society: Raynaud's Phenomenon
Answers questions such as what it is, how common it is, what the warning signs are, what causes it and what can done about it. Additional tips for living well with this disease.

MedicineNet.com
An article about raynaud's phenomenon with details such as the causes, what conditions have been associated with triggering it, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

MCW Health Link
A detailed look at raynaud's phenomenon. Some helpful tips on preventing and stopping an attack and taking some non drug treatment and self-help measures.

Natural Approaches to Raynaud's Phenomenon.
Better Nutrition: An article authored by Liz Brown.

Biofeedback for Aid in Vascular Disease
An article about the use of this therapy as an adjunctive aid to medical treatment for raynaud's phenomenon.






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