Warmer hands, better circulation
Your fingers turn white, then blue, then throb red as they warm up. Air conditioning, a cold drink or a stressful moment can set it off. You wear gloves when nobody else does.
Raynaud’s happens when small blood vessels overreact and clamp down. Your nervous system, nutrient status, inflammation and hormones all influence how sensitive those vessels are.
I look at what’s making your circulation so reactive and how to support healthy blood flow from the inside.
Signs of Raynaud's
- Fingers or toes turning white or blue in the cold or with stress
- Numbness, tingling or pain during attacks
- Throbbing and redness as they warm up
- Cold hands and feet most of the time
- Attacks becoming more frequent or severe
What can drive it
- Nervous system. Stress tightens blood vessels via the fight-or-flight response.
- Nitric oxide. The molecule that relaxes blood vessels depends on nutrients and healthy blood vessel lining.
- Nutrient gaps. Iron, magnesium, omega-3, vitamin D and B vitamins.
- Thyroid function, which affects warmth and circulation.
- Inflammation and autoimmunity, especially in secondary Raynaud’s.
- Hormones, as symptoms often shift with your cycle.
- Smoking, caffeine and some medications.
How I work with you
We look at circulation as part of your whole health picture.
- Investigate. Your symptoms, triggers, cycle and medical history.
- Test where it helps. Functional blood analysis for iron, thyroid, inflammation and nutrients, and DNA testing where relevant.
- Plan. Circulation-friendly nutrition, targeted supplements and nervous system support.
- Support. We adjust through the seasons.
Related tests and pages: Functional blood analysis · DNA Methylation test · Hormonal imbalances
Raynaud's FAQs
What is the difference between primary and secondary Raynaud's?
Primary Raynaud’s happens on its own. Secondary Raynaud’s is linked to another condition, often autoimmune. It’s important your doctor checks which you have.
Can nutrition help Raynaud's?
Many people find attacks become milder and less frequent when circulation, nutrients and stress are supported, alongside keeping warm.
When should I see a doctor?
Please see your GP if Raynaud’s starts after age 30, affects one side only, comes with joint pain, rashes or skin changes, or if you develop sores on your fingers or toes.
Do you work with clients outside the UK?
Yes. All consultations are online and I work with clients around the world. Most of the tests I use can be shipped internationally.
Will I need functional testing?
Not always. Testing is optional, and I only recommend tests that will change what we do. We decide together on your strategy call.
