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, 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)
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
- ✓ Persistent constitutional pattern requiring assessment
Four Patterns We Recognize
Three-Phase Treatment Timeline
AHPRA-Registered, HICAPS-Ready
Nature’s Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic operates from Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton (Mid West WA). Dr. Yang is AHPRA-registered (CMR0001813274) with HICAPS on-the-spot health-fund rebates. We work alongside your GP and specialists — never as a replacement for medical care.
Supporting Research
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
Best Avoided
- ✗ Iced drinks and frozen foods
- ✗ Late-night eating disrupting sleep
- ✗ Over-exercising during flare phases
- ✗ Self-medication with unverified herbal products
- ✗ Skipping specialist follow-up appointments
- ✗ Untested supplement combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Can classical treatment help Raynaud’s?
Some evidence for acupuncture in Raynaud’s; classical work on circulation and warmth supports primary Raynaud’s and adjunct in secondary.
How long until improvement?
2-4 months for circulation pattern improvement.
Should I be tested for underlying conditions?
Yes — all Raynaud’s warrants assessment to distinguish primary from secondary.
Is smoking cessation important?
Essential — smoking substantially worsens Raynaud’s. —
Are your clinics covered by health funds?
Yes — HICAPS-equipped at both Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton (Mid West WA) clinics for on-the-spot rebates with most major Australian health funds.
Are your clinics covered by health funds?
Yes — HICAPS-equipped at both Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton (Mid West WA) clinics for on-the-spot rebates with most major Australian health funds.