Natural Ways To Relieve Neuropathy Pain
Neuropathy can be caused by a number of diseases, lifestyle habits, and even injuries. However, it’s one of the most common symptoms of diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy is peripheral neuropathy caused by damaged nerves.
This type of neuropathy causes weakness, pain, and numbness in the extremities (usually the hands and feet.)
Your peripheral nerves send messages to your brain and spinal cord from the extremities. When these nerve endings are damaged, the signals can be interrupted. When the electrical signal of the peripheral nerve is changed, this in turn changes how your brain senses pain, temperature, position and more.
Diabetes, injuries, alcohol, chemotherapy and other toxins and certain infections are some causes of peripheral neuropathy. The symptoms can develop suddenly or spread slowly over time.
To date, there aren’t many very effective prescription treatments dedicated to peripheral neuropathy. Common medications prescribed for neuropathy include antidepressants or anti-seizure medications, which can have worrisome side effects.
Thankfully, there are natural and effective ways to help improve many of the neuropathic discomfort points.
Here are some of the best natural ways to improve performance of the nerves and to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in and around the nerves; this, in turn, may give you more comfort and better function.
Increase Your Heart Rate & Blood Flow
Damaged nerves often aren’t getting the right amount of blood flow. This can make it even more difficult for them to function properly.
To increase your heart rate, you should exercise regularly. Regular exercise can also help you manage your weight and therefore improve diabetes symptoms. But exercise also helps release natural endorphins and endocannabinoids, which can relieve pain and help heal damaged nerve endings.
For temporary neuropathy pain relief, you can also take warm baths. This will soothe neuropathy “pins and needles” while increasing bloodflow to the hands and feet for added relief.
Many advocate for epsom salt soaks. Epsom salt is just magnesium sulfate; magnesium has many beneficial effects for nerves.
Exercise can also help you fight oxidative stress, which can damage your nervous system. One of the main ways that diabetes causes nerve damage is through excessive oxidative stress on nerves and the brain.
Consider Supplementation
Free radicals wreak havoc on every part of your body – and can damage nerve endings. As your body struggles to maintain balance between free radicals and antioxidants, nerve damage can occur. This is why taking a daily antioxidant supplement is an excellent way to combat neuropathy!
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ALA has a strong history of use for the natural treatment of neuropathic pain and is a great addition to your routine for managing your persistent neuropathic pain.
Treatment with alpha-lipoic acid increases reduced glutathione, an important endogenous antioxidant.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Meredith Warner is the creator of Well Theory and The Healing Sole. She is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Air Force Veteran.
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