When you are out in the cold, do the tips of your fingers turn white? Do they feel numb or painful without gloves on? Maybe you have Raynaud’s Syndrome (also called Raynaud’s Disease or Raynaud’s Phenomenon). Maurice Raynaud was a Frence physician who described this syndrome in his doctoral thesis in 1962. For a short [...]
Archive for December, 2008
Are your fingers and toes cold? Maybe it is Raynaud’s.
Posted in Diseases & Conditions, Health, tagged Raynaud's Disease, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Raynaud's Syndrome on December 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Holiday Depression
Posted in Health-E Illinois, tagged Christmas Blues, Christmas Depression, Christmas Stress, Holiday Blues, Holiday Depression, Holiday Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder on December 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Holiday time should be a joyfull time. It is for most people. However, a segment of the population suffers from the “Holiday Blues” or “Holiday depression.” There are many cause of holiday depression as are there many suggestion on how to beat the blues in December and January. Holiday blues is often associated with SADD, [...]