Thermal biofeedback and Raynaud's

[Chrispy]

I have read about the benefits of thermal biofeedback for Raynaud's mainly on US websites. Does anyone know of practitioners in the UK or had experience of this treatment?

[frostyblack]

Never heard of this but I take green tea extract (tablets) which are a thermogenic - helps heat you up from the inside out. Used them this last winter & didn't get any really bad attacks. My body temp drops really low now so I'm borderline hyperthermic. And these really helped with that as well.

[frillyhilly]

Hi

Sorry, I haven't heard of this treatment. However, I take Rutivite Tablets (aka Rutin), which is made from Buckwheat (which is gluten free). This helps with circulation. I take one tablet with breakfast and one with tea. Been doing this for over 2 years, it's really reduced the number of attacks I experience. It's also made my body temperature less eratic, so it's easier to cope with our changeable weather. I buy directly from the manufacturer : powerhealth.co.uk

then type "rutivite" in the search box at top right of screen (the phone number for Power Health is 01759 302595).

They give you a free book about Buckwheat if you buy any Rutivite product. Initially I contacted them by 'phone and they sent me a small free sample.

[Chrispy in reply to frillyhilly]

Thank you very much for replying to my question, I will certainly contact them and take a course as I want to avoid taking prescribed medicine which my gp has suggested.

[AHM42]

Biofeedback is available on the NHS but needs to be done at a pain clinic. Check with your doctor of there is one at a hospital near you and if so ask for a referral.

Good luck!

AHM