Cold Feet? Topical Warming Creams May Help

Cold weather means more time outside with a chance of frostbite or cold weather injury to the feet. Topically applied L-Arginine cream can warm the hands and feet, making outdoor activites much more comfortable.

(PRWEB) January 2, 2006 -- Cold weather injuries are a common occurrence this time of year. Extended exposure to cold can cause temporary and sometimes permanent injury to the toes and feet. Frostbite, immersion foot and frost nip are conditions that need to be taken seriously. The past several winters, many chronic sufferers of cold feet have been discovering L-Arginine based creams that can actually warm the feet and hands.

Dr. Jeffrey Oster, medical director of Myfootshop.com described the use of Warm Cream, an L-arginine cream. "If applied prior to going outside, L-Arginine creams can significantly change how a person feels about winter. Winter is simply more enjoyable when you're warm."

The effectiveness of L-Arginine is brought about through the combination of two breakthrough discoveries. The first discovery, which won the 1998 Nobel Prize in Medicine, defines how local blood flow is controlled by the substance nitric oxide. L-Arginine is the natural precursor to nitric oxide. The second discovery, which is the subject of issued and pending patents, is a method of getting L-Arginine across the skin and into the tissue.

Information regarding cold weather injuries of the feet can be found on-line at Myfootshop.com. Myfootshop.com is an educational resource for common foot and ankle problems. Articles on Myfootshop.com pertaining to cold injury include frostbite, frost nip, trench foot, immersion foot, Raynaud’s Disease and Raynaud’s Syndrome. A discussion forum is also available and staffed by board certified podiatrist to answer cold weather injury questions.

For more information regarding cold weather injuries of the foot, contact Myfootshop.com on-line or call toll free, 1-888-859-8901.

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