Painfully Cold Hands And Toes Find Relief

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Painfully Cold Hands And Toes Find Relief with Arrival of Europe's Number One Hand And Toe Warming Brand

Cold, throbbing hands and toes are a common complaint during New Zealand winters. The freezing blast of weather that has hit the country this week means Kiwis up and down the country will be feeling the chill. However, according to James Fraher, owner of Christchurch based skincare company, Skin Technology, there is no need for Kiwis to tolerate it. After speaking to a number of New Zealanders struggling with the pain of icy fingers and toes, he has started importing Europe’s number one selling hand and toe warming products. He is determined to make New Zealanders more aware of what they can do to protect themselves against the winter cold.

“Thousands of New Zealanders put up with the inconvenience of cold toes and fingers over winter, whether it’s because they’re sitting outside watching the rugby, are out playing sports themselves, gardening, driving or working in cold conditions,” he explains. “I decided to approach The Heat Company, an Austrian business based in the Alps, as they are producing quality products that are up to dealing with the chilly conditions we deal with here in New Zealand. They supply the German National Ski Association (DSV), the Ski Team Austria and the Swiss National Ski Pool in alpine, Nordic and biathlon disciplines, which is testament to the effectiveness of the products.”

There is still a lack of awareness of hand and toe warmers in New Zealand. However, they are very popular overseas and widely used internationally by people that work or spend time outdoors, including hunters and anglers. They are also used by sportspeople, the military, Special Forces, film crews and mountain expedition teams.

James also hopes that New Zealanders will use the warmers to ease uncomfortable health conditions such as Raynaud’s Disease and arthritis.

“Raynaud’s is a surprisingly common condition, which affects around 20 percent of the world’s population – predominantly women,” he says. “It causes the small blood vessels in the fingers, toes, ears and nose to constrict when the temperature drops. Even a moment's exposure to the cold can leave sufferers in agonising pain. Raynaud’s Associations around the globe recommend using hand and toewarmers, as they are one of the best preventative measures available. They can also provide soothing warmth for people that have arthritis in their hands.”

The hand and toewarmers do not require any cumbersome boiling or charging. They are air activated, lasting for 12+ hours once they have been opened. They are non-toxic and manufactured from all natural ingredients.

Both products can be purchased online at www.skintechnology.co.nz or at Macpac stores across the North and South Islands. RRP is $4.95 for the handwarmers and $5.95 for the toewarmers.

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