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Everyone experiences pins and needles at some point, but if you get it a lot or it lasts a long time, you should see your doctor. Finger length Connect with a community: Rodale Institute is a is a community of pioneers who are passionate about healing people and the planet through regenerative organic agriculture. Join the movement! Another nail change that can signal disease is Lindsay’s nails. This is where one or more nails are half white and half reddish brown. Around With people washing their hands more than they ever have before, many of us will experience symptoms of dermatitis, manifesting in dry, chapped, itchy and swollen skin on our hands which can be very painful. If your thyroid isn’t functioning well – something that often happens as we get older – you may also experience tiredness, weight gain, depressionand even heart problems. Doctors usually prescribe a drug called levothyroxine to counteract this, but it’s vital to eat a healthy diet, including selenium, a trace element that is found in Brazil nuts, seeds, lentils and shellfish, and can also be taken in supplement form. Red palms What red palms could mean

Regeneration is not only an approach to agriculture. It is a way of living. Thank you for joining us in healing the world. Please leave your comments below about your own health journey, what inspires you about regenerating your health and the planet, or tips for taking control of your health. Looking to build community? We also encourage you to continue the conversation in our new Facebook discussion group. Tikoo M, Bardia A, Gupta A, et al. Dermatological manifestations of infective endocarditis. J Gen Intern Med. 2015;30(8):1229-1230. doi:10.1007/s11606-015-3256-z

Your doctor may refer you to a physiotherapist who can suggest exercises to help you regain strength and mobility in your hands as well as advise on pain relief. Other treatments can include massage, acupressure and acupuncture. Steroid injections may be an option if there is inflammation. Physiotherapy and aids such as heavier glasses and wrist weights can help ET, along with medication in severe cases. An overactive thyroid can be treated with drugs, radiation and sometimes surgery. Rheumatoid arthritisis treated with steroids, anti-inflammatories, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to slow joint damage and, if severe, ‘biological’ drugs that target specific parts of the immune system. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, your joint linings can well, because of inflammation, and may become hot and painful when touched. Very dry skin on the hands can be a sign of an underactive thyroid. Women’s skin also tends to dry out as levels of oestrogen drop after the menopause. Dryness could also be a sign of essential fatty acid deficiency or dehydration. What to do about dry skin on your hands Having the desire to feel better coupled with actively pursuing new habits and ways of living, are what it takes to get you healthier. The Health In Your Hands Program

Want to talk to a GP today? With Saga Health Insurance, you have unlimited access to a qualified GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Find out more about our GP phone service. Sweaty palms What sweaty palms could mean But sometimes changes in nail colour and pattern are not sinister and are merely signs of ageing. Neapolitan nails, so called because of their three distinct colour zones, are often seen in people over the age of 70 and are nothing to worry about. Palms

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These discolourations come in two forms: Osler’s nodes and Janeway lesions. Osler’s nodes are typically painful red 1mm-10mm coloured nodules on the fingers appearing for hours to days, whereas Janeway lesions are irregular shaped with varying sizes and typically seen on the palms and are not painful, lasting few days up to a few weeks. Avoiding the cold, wearing gloves, using hand-warmers and reducing stress can all ease Raynaud’s. Omega-3 fatty acids(also found in oily fish), evening primrose oil, vitamin B3and magnesiumsupplements could be beneficial. In severe cases, the doctor may prescribe a drug that increases blood flow to the extremities. Scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus can affect multiple organs and often need specialist treatment. Rough, itchy hands What rough, itchy hands could mean November 2023 Health insurance gives you more control over your health. That’s why we’ve designed our Bupa By You insurance to work around your lifestyle. With Bupa By You, you can choose the level of cover you need. And, ICAS members save 10% on Bupa By You health insurance.* What is health insurance? Your hands might feel hot for a variety of reasons, for example inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis (see above). In some cases fibromyalgia can also cause hands to feel hot and uncomfortable. One known but rare cause of hot, blotchy hands as well as hot arms, legs, feet and face, is erythromelalgia. Erythromelalgia can range from a mild tingling feeling to severe burning, and flare ups typically last from just minutes to several days. What to do about hot hands My approach to healing became a daily rhythm: morning meditation, journaling, prayer, movement, proper rest and sleep, and deep breathing. I focused on making nourishing, organic meals that restored my energy and wellbeing, and drank plenty of pure water.