Hi Rayna,
Niacin is the B3 vitamin. Although it's in my multi-vit, I take a bit extra for
my heart - to improve circulation, etc. -
http://www.upsher-smith.com/news/niacin_news.html
Here's another article - http://www.tnp.com/article.asp?ID=82
Magnesium, as well, given it reduces spasticity and also promotes sleep may also
be of benefit in your colder weather, if you haven't already started taking it :)
Remember to choose those fashionable pastel colored underwear. Don't want you
parading around like Uncle Jed of the Clampetts. Very uncool! :)
Cheers!
Carla
Rayna Lamb wrote:
> Carla,
>
> I NEVER laugh at any of your suggestions, they are far too good!! As
> always you are the queen of useful information (I'm the queen of
> useless information!). I'm off to price some thermal underwear
> tomorrow, and to buy a hat. I'd forgot to mention my circulation
> problems with my legs and feet, so glad you picked up on it. What is
> niacin, I've heard of it, but can't remember where - my brain is
> frozen! I'm assuming I can buy it in tablet form? (I'm going to start
> rattling when I walk soon!)
>
> Many thanks as always
> Rayna
>
> On Sun, Jun 10, 2001 at 12:09:49PM -0300, Carla MacInnis wrote:
> Hi Rayna,
>
> Don't laugh, but take a lesson from our forebearers. Wear a knit woolen
> cap on your head while sleeping; it helps keep body heat in. Also, you
> might try thermal tights. I use them and have no difficulty with cold at
> all. There's a company in the US with distributors in the UK - Damart is
> the name.
>
> A lambswool mattress pad may also be of some help. You can get the ones
> that are heated, with dual controls, depending on the size of your bed.
> With my adjustable bed with massage, I was advised not to use the form
> fitting heated mattress covers nor electric blankets that one covers with
> as the bending feature of the mattress may break a wire in the blanket or
> pad creating a potential fire hazard. I'm looking into the heated mattress
> cover that is not form fitting for next winter when I'll be a year older
> and more crotchety than I am already :) There's one company that sells
> adjustable beds with heat, but I was told by an insurance agent that
> they're not recommend as they can nullify a household insurance policy.
>
> Taking niacin before bed if you have circulatory problems, starting at
> low doses, will also help with the cold factor of winter :)
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Carla
> http://www.brunnet.net/terrier
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