Avoiding Self-Diagnosis Roulette

If you fall into the “I know I’m dying” category, you will probably begin doctor shopping. Going from specialist to specialist looking for someone to confirm the worst. Even beyond the physical damage the stress of this process can do to your body, your emotional well-being is destroyed.

You live day to day expecting the worst with the specter of the Grim Reaper hanging over your shoulder. That is no way to live.

What You Need To Know About “The Silent Killer” Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome is linked to your body’s metabolism and could be caused by your body’s inability to properly regulate the amount of insulin in your bloodstream.

Tips On Better Managing Neuropathy During The Holidays

Nerve pain is usually what brings people in to see their doctors. But the numbness in their feet and inability to feel even the smallest injury can lead to infections and ulceration and ultimately end in amputation. If you suffer from peripheral neuropathy you need to take special care of your feet and be very aware of any sign of problems.

Holidays can be incredibly stressful…they don’t have to be!

Even for the healthy, the holidays can be incredibly stressful…

Alternative Therapies for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy, you know what the side effects can be. Most side effects are well known, even to the person who has never experienced them.

- Nausea

- Hair Loss

- Digestive problems

Another less widely discussed side effect is chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).

It’s virtually impossible to predict which chemotherapy patients will develop chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy. Some never do. Others suffer terribly.

Taking Chemotherapy? You Need A Healthy Diet

If you’re taking chemotherapy to fight cancer and you’re suffering from Loss of appetite Nausea Post chemotherapy peripheral neuropathy Dry mouth You can help yourself heal without resorting to even more medication. By giving your body the nutrients and vitamins that it needs for repair and recovery. If you’re suffering from loss of appetite, telling [...]

A Case Study in the Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the country. With the increase in the number of patients developing diabetes comes an increase in the number of patients developing complications. One of those complications is diabetic neuropathy. The good news is that with proper treatment and a compliant patient, diabetic neuropathy can be managed [...]

Diabetic Neuropathy and Nutritional Supplements

If you have insulin dependent diabetes, you know you need to take insulin to keep your blood sugar under control… You’ve probably also been told to exercise… And you’ve definitely been told to watch your diet – especially when it comes to sugar… What you might not realize is that there are nutritional supplements and [...]

Manual Therapies for Your Diabetic Neuropathy

If you have diabetes and one or more of these symptoms[1]: Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting Difficulty swallowing Deep pain, especially in your legs and feet Loss of sensation and ability to feel warmth or cold Muscle cramps Numbness, tingling or burning in your arms, hands, legs or feet Weakness Dizziness, especially when you try to [...]

Flu Vaccine and Peripheral Neuropathy

It’s that time of year again… Pre-flu season… And everywhere you look are signs advertising “Flu Shots – Walk Ins Welcome” or “Get Your Flu Shot Today.” For the average, healthy person getting a flu shot is a no-brainer. After all, the flu accounts for 200,000 hospitalizations every year and up to 36,000 deaths.  If [...]

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