Copper Compression Gloves Can Help You Fight Raynaud’s Syndrome

If you continuously suffer from cold and numb hands and feet in winter, you might have Raynaud’s Syndrome, also called Raynaud's phenomenon or Raynaud’s disease. It’s estimated that 1 in every 6 people in the U.K. suffer from Raynaud’s, out of which the majority are women in their 20s, 30s or 40s. The onset of winter, sudden weather fluctuations or even the slightest drop in temperature can trigger a bout. People with the condition don’t always realize they have it, or what they can do to prevent it. Knowledge is power, so let's look at the symptoms, preventive measures and treatments for Raynauds Syndrome .

Warning Signs of Raynaud’s Syndrome

Symptoms of Raynaud’s phenomenon are not very obvious and are often mistaken for a normal reaction to cold weather. Cold fingers, as well as toes, ears, nose and nipples, are the most obvious symptoms. What makes these different to Raynaud’s is how severely exposure to cold affects you when it doesn’t really seem to be bothering anyone else. Affected parts tend to get numb and discoloured due to lack of oxygenated blood. Blood vessels narrow with exposure to the cold, cutting off circulation and turning extremities white, then blue or purple, and finally red when the blood rushes back in. This can be extremely painful and tends to stay for a considerable amount of time.

Types of Raynaud's Syndrome:

1. Primary Raynaud's, an exaggerated reaction to the cold
2. Secondary Raynaud's, caused by an underlying disease such as scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, etc.

While a cure hasn't been found yet, the following steps can help you prevent Raynauds flare-ups and reduce the chances of recurrence:

• Wear warm gloves, socks or stockings, layer your clothing and carry a few spares to ensure that it doesn’t catch you off-guard.
• Avoid cold drinks and high amount of caffeine especially when your system is already going through stress, sleep deprivation, infection, etc.
• Change your clothes after working up a sweat. This is important as cold sweat can easily lead to an episode of Raynaud’s syndrome.

Copper Compression Gloves Stand Tough against Raynaud's

Fingers are the most likely spot to be affected since no matter how hard we try, our hands take the brunt of any physical activity. Choosing the right gloves plays a vital role in keeping this syndrome manageable. Gloves come in all shapes, sizes and materials, but copper compression gloves are the most effective solution.

Here's why they're perfect for fighting the symptoms of Raynaud's Syndrome:

• Copper gloves with graduated compression boost blood supply, oxygen circulation and thermal regulation, keeping your hands warm and safe.
• Because of copper’s anti-microbial characteristics, the gloves remain odourless and sweat-free. They don’t need washing for quite a while!
• Copper retain moisture and helps with the rejuvenation and healing of skin, keeping it vibrant and fresh by fighting dryness and itchiness.
• In addition to the restorative properties of copper, these gloves are durable, comfortable and breathable, and available in numerous sizes.
• Copper infused clothing contains no chemicals and is environmentally friendly, making it the safest natural antimicrobial for your health and hygiene.

Copper compression gloves are a non-invasive method of alleviating the inconvenient signs and symptoms of Raynaud’s. If you suffer from cold and numb fingers, get your perfect fit at Copper Clothing now!