Burning, Numbness, Stabbing Pain? Here’s How to Fix Your Neuropathy | Dr. Mandell

Welcome. Having neurological issues is a very common thing worldwide and there are many things that cause problems with our nerves. My job today is to give you the facts about nutritional supplements and herbs that can make positive changes to help repair the nerve condition that you're suffering from. There are many causes to nerve pain. Diabetes, trauma, side effects from medications, toxins, such as alcohol, Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, vitamin B deficiency, as well as autoimmune problems, which can be many. But regardless, you have nerve damage. Let's get on the road to recovery so you can start feeling better. Many of the nerves in your body have a myelin sheath and myelin is a fatty white substance that wraps around the end of the many nerve cells. It forms an electrically insulated sheath that increases nerve conduction. So having this myelin sheath allows the brain to send those impulses at a very fast speed throughout the body. Therefore, all the different functions can work correctly. But when there becomes problems with that myelin sheath, that's when we start experiencing many neuropathy conditions. And it's quite common that high glucose or sugar levels in the blood will affect the myelin sheath and that will cause many neuropathy conditions. Symptoms like pain, itching, numbness, tingling, burning, stabbing, all those conditions are related to nerves. Curcumin, found in the cooking spice turmeric, is known for its antioxidant, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory characteristics. Turmeric protects the body from free radicals and its powerful properties relieves peripheral neuropathy symptoms in the hands and feet. This can treat or even prevent diabetes. This helps cardiovascular problems as well as osteoarthritis. To get the best absorption in your body, you want to take it with black pepper or known as piperine. Cooking with turmeric over a low heat or using any kind of fat along with it will give you the best absorption. Studies suggest 500 to 1,500 milligrams of turmeric per day has potential benefits. Your B vitamins is what supports the healthy function of your central nervous system, which is your brain and spinal cord. Vitamin B6 can maintain the covering of the body's nerve endings and vitamin B6 is commonly recommended for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Swelling of the myelin in the wrist may sometimes be caused by a lack of B6. Having too little of B12 can cause twitching, pain, numbness, tingling, as well as muscle cramps and burning sensations. Vitamin B1 reduces anxiety and calms the effects of the nerve. Vitamin B3 helps produce brain chemicals and also has a calming effect and taking a good B complex would be helpful. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish oils as well as walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds. Omega-3s are known to protect the nerves from injuries and help them to regenerate. When these nerves are damaged because of an accident or injury, people will experience pain, weakness and muscle paralysis and omega-3s will slow the progression of peripheral neuropathy and help stimulate the growth of those neurons. Dosages of omega-3 should be from 1,000 to 3,000 milligrams daily. Vitamin D has multiple roles in the body. It promotes healthy bones. It supports the immune system, the brain and the nervous system. It regulates insulin levels and supports diabetes management. It supports lung function and cardiovascular health and will keep your immune system strong. Vitamin D reduces inflammatory damage and it regulates the maturation of cells that produce myelin which are called oligodendrocytes. The average dose recommendation is from 1,000 to 2,000 IUs daily, although in my experience many people may need up to 5,000 IUs daily. Apple cider vinegar is a great anti-inflammatory agent. It combats the inflammation caused by nerve pain. This helps remove toxins that build up in the body from our daily stresses. It helps cleanse the liver and flushes out those toxins. Apple cider vinegar helps control sugar levels. Taking one tablespoon with one glass of water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach can be a great asset and adding lemon is optional, but this will also help reduce inflammation and detoxify the body. Alpha-lipolic acid is an organic compound that works as an antioxidant. It's made in the mitochondria of the cells, but it's also found in foods and supplements. It's been shown to reduce insulin resistance, improve blood sugar control, eases symptoms of nerve damage and lowers the risk of diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy. The dosage is 600 to 1,800 milligrams per day. And lastly, magnesium. This has long been known for muscle pain, but now it seems that it's beneficial for nerve pain as well. Magnesium is involved in hundreds of different metabolic processes. It benefits type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood pressure. It has anti-inflammatory benefits. It reduces insulin resistance. It relaxes the muscles. It takes away twitching and it allows you to sleep more deeply. Dosages are between 300 milligrams to 600 milligrams daily. I hope this information can be a great asset for you. I am confident that you will see great results. Please share this with your friends and family. Leave your comments below because there will be many. And most important, make it a great day. I'm Dr. Alan Mandel.