Nutrient Supplementation hppt://www.whatcausesburningfeet.com

Nutrient Supplementation

Several key nutrients must be available for optimal nerve health.  Deficiencies in these vitamins be direct cause, or can exacerbate, a neurological disorder like peripheral or optic neuropathy.

Vitamins to make sure you're getting include the following: 

Vitamin B12 supports the myelin sheathing that protects nerve cells and axial fiber, and has been shown in studies that it promotes the regeneration and growth of nerve cells.  Neuropathy has been found to be caused and made worse by deficiencies of vitamin B12 in the body. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of the vitamin in your diet.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)  is essential in energy-yielding metabolism, especially carbohydrates, and for nerve conduction.   It has been known for some time that increased levels of Thiamine (B1) in the blood stream are very effective in reducing and even reversing neuropathy symptoms.  It is needed by the body to heal the nerve damage. It doesn't last long in the body, so several daily doses may be needed.   Deficiency results in the disease beriberi—degeneration of the sensory nerves in the hands and feet, spreading through the limbs, with fluid retention and heart failure. Relatively acute deficiency, associated with alcohol abuse, results in central nervous system damage. (Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome)

Folic acid or folate. Folic Acid is a B vitamin. It is crucial for the health of the heart; enhances healthy blood and DNA formation; and increases stamina, endurance and tolerance to stress. Folic Acid is water-soluble, which means it cannot be stored in the body. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of the vitamin in your diet.   An important ingredient needed by our bodies for proper B12 metabolization.

Co-Q10 (Coenzyme Q 10) is the enzyme required to make cell energy (ATP) from blood sugar/glucose and oxygen. As one of the electron carriers in the electron transport system, it helps cells utilize oxygen very efficiently.  Since an adequate supply of oxygen is necessary for tissue repair and immune function, numerous therapeutic effects of coenzyme Q10 have been reported; most notably in areas where oxygen deficiency is a known causal factor. http://www.peripheralneuropathytreatments.com

 hppt://www.whatcausesburningfeet.com

When It's Not Just Neuropathy That Keeps You Awake

When It's Not Just Neuropathy That Keeps You Awake

When It's Not Just Neuropathy That Keeps You Awake

Very commonly, peripheral neuropathy is associated with profound sleep disturbance. In fact, sometimes this is what alerts the patient and the physicians that something is seriously wrong.

Perhaps, you may have heard of RLS, or Restless Leg Syndrome. RLS is a condition that is very common, and just like peripheral neuropathy, is often associated with other disorders.
Most commonly, patients will feel the sensation of crampiness, or an urgent need to move their legs about. This occurs during or at the hour of sleep.
We do know that RLS can occur alongside peripheral neuropathy. Another place where RLS like symptoms occur in the clinic, is in patients who suffer from a condition called spinal stenosis. Likewise, patients with degenerative disc disease may also have RLS-like symptoms.
We do know that just like neuropathy, patients that suffer from kidney disease, diabetes, may be predisposed towards developing RLS. Patients who consume caffeine, or take calcium-channel blockers may also suffer from RLS.

Just like in peripheral neuropathy, RLS is not always confined to the feet.

People can experience RLS-like symptoms in the upper thighs, or even the arms. Often, it is only movement, such as walking around, that stops the symptoms.

Although medication provides relief for some, it is important to pay attention to the factors that cause or worsen RLS and peripheral neuropathy...
Dr. John P. Hayes, Jr

You could be suffering from peripheral neuropathy

• Tingling and/or burning in your hands and/or feet
• Pain in your nerves
• Loss of the sense of touch or an inability to feel vibration
• Temperature changes in the flesh –extremities that are excessively warm or cold
• Side effects from pain medication that cause insomnia or difficulty staying asleep

You could be suffering from peripheral neuropathy caused by the very same drugs that saved your life.

www.burningneuropathy.com

Taking Chemotherapy? You Need a Healthy Diet.

Chemotherapy wreaks havoc on your immune system. You need to give yourself every ounce of immune support possible. A diet of whole foods that are easy on your sensitive digestive tract is your best option.


Get plenty of anti-oxidants and protein. Your chemotherapy nutrition plan must include foods rich in vitamins, especially vitamins C, D and E and nutrients like soy isoflavones, amino acids, folic acid, l-glutamine, calcium and carotenoids. Make sure you stay well hydrated (especially if you are nauseated) and forget about counting calories. Eat every calorie you can get your hands on - this is not time to worry about weight issues.


If you're having problems with digesting food, invest in a good juicer. A juicer will make it easy for your digestive system to break down the food you take in and still get the nutrition your body desperately needs to build itself back up...