Raynaud’s Phenomenon — Classical Chinese Medicine Support for Cold-Induced Vasospasm
Raynaud’s phenomenon — exaggerated vasoconstriction of fingers (and sometimes toes) in response to cold or stress — produces the characteristic sequence: pallor, cyanosis, then reactive redness with rewarming. Primary Raynaud’s is common and benign; secondary Raynaud’s indicates underlying condition (scleroderma, lupus, other connective tissue disease). At Nature’s Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic in Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton, Dr. Yang supports Raynaud’s patients.
Common Symptom Pattern
- ✓ Primary Raynaud’s with cold triggers (Pattern 1)
- ✓ Secondary to CTD (Pattern 2)
- ✓ Severe with ulceration (Pattern 3)
AHPRA-Registered, HICAPS-Ready
Nature’s Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic operates from Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton (Mid West WA). Dr. Yang is AHPRA-registered with HICAPS on-the-spot health-fund rebates. We work alongside your GP and specialists — never as a replacement for medical care.
Helpful Habits
- ✓ Maintain consistent sleep and wake times
- ✓ Eat warm cooked meals — avoid cold raw foods
- ✓ Stay hydrated with warm or room-temperature water
- ✓ Gentle daily movement appropriate to capacity
- ✓ Stress regulation — breathwork, light walking
- ✓ Continue all prescribed medications and specialist follow-up