![]() Start running your bath or shower water ahead of time so that you don't touch cold water.Avoid your hands being in contact with cold water for too long, eg, don't peel vegetables under a running tap, hose the garden if the hose nozzle leaks or hand wet clothes on a clothesline.Don't carry heavy shopping bags with handles because this can restrict the blood flow to your fingers – use shoulder bags where possible.If you're going on a trip and it's likely to be cold, take a hot water bottle or 'Heat Wheat' mitts which can be warmed in the microwave.Don't handle cold items such as milk bottles straight from the fridge as this can bring on a spasm in the fingers.Don't get things from the freezer without using insulated gloves or mittens.Protect your hands with suitable gloves when gardening or doing jobs around the house.Keep your fingernails and hands clean at all times.Keep the affected skin dry – as water on your skin evaporates, it cools the skin which makes the circulatory changes worse.Use skin cream to keep your skin supple and soft.Don't smoke – smoking constricts your blood vessels, making it harder for the blood to flow. ![]() Explore ways to manage stress such as breathing exercises, mindfulness or yoga. Exercise is excellent for keeping warm (and for general health), but is not effective if you are experiencing an attack.Try to avoid sweating too much or make sure you use clothes that wick sweat away from your body, because sweat cools your body.Always wear a hat – you lose a lot of heat through the top of your head.Don't sit in draughts and be aware of air conditioning as this can make rooms very cool.Try to avoid sudden changes in temperature.Wear warm gloves/mittens and thick socks.Try to keep your body temperature constant by wearing several layers of clothes.
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