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Neuropathy, a nerve damage condition resulting in pain, numbness, and weakness, particularly in hands and feet, can significantly impact quality of life. However, natural remedies, including holistic therapies and nutritional supplements, offer promising results for managing neuropathic symptoms.

Understanding Neuropathy: Symptoms and Causes

Neuropathy often presents as numbness, weakness, or pain, with additional symptoms like loss of nerve sensation, muscle control difficulties, burning sensations, hypersensitivity, and changes in skin, hair, and nails. Identifying the underlying cause of neuropathy is complex, with potential triggers including alcoholism, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, toxin exposure, medications, infections, genetics, trauma, tumors, and vitamin deficiencies.

Natural Remedies for Neuropathy

Numerous natural remedies can effectively mitigate nerve pain. Techniques like **acupuncture** and other holistic therapies have proven effective for neuropathy management. Moreover, supplements such as alpha-lipoic acid, B vitamins, calcium, and baking soda have shown substantial benefits.

Acupuncture and Holistic Therapies

Acupuncture, a traditional holistic therapy, has shown promising results in relieving neuropathic pain. This technique and other holistic approaches can significantly alleviate neuropathy symptoms by promoting nerve healing and reducing discomfort.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)

ALA, the 'universal antioxidant,' is pivotal in neuropathy treatment. It protects nerve cells from damage and inflammation and enhances neuron function. ALA is particularly effective in diabetic neuropathy, improving pain relief and nerve function. This is the most effective supplement for neuropathy, according to Earth Clinic readers.

Sources and Dosage:

Dietary sources of ALA include broccoli, spinach, red meat, and brewer's yeast. ALA supplements are recommended for therapeutic purposes, with typical dosages ranging from 600 to 800 mg per day, divided into two or three doses.

B Vitamins: Key to Nerve Health

B vitamins are essential for nerve function and repair. They aid in nerve cell creation, signal transmission, and healing.

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Supports nerve cell function and carbohydrate metabolism.
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): Crucial for neurotransmitter production and nerve health.
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate): Vital for new cell creation, including nerve cells.
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Essential for nerve cell maintenance and myelin sheath production.

These vitamins are available in whole grains, lean meats, fruits, and vegetables and can be supplemented to ensure adequate daily intake.

Calcium: Nerve Impulse Transmission

Calcium is vital for transmitting nerve impulses. Supplementing with calcium can help regulate nerve transmissions and manage neuropathic pain.

Baking Soda: Alkalizing Properties for Pain Relief

Baking soda, with its alkalizing properties, can help manage neuropathic symptoms by balancing body pH. However, be cautious, as it can deplete essential nutrients like potassium and magnesium.

Conclusion

Managing neuropathy with natural treatments like acupuncture, alpha-lipoic acid, B vitamins, calcium, and baking soda offers a holistic approach to alleviating symptoms. These remedies, coupled with lifestyle modifications, can significantly improve neuropathic conditions. Share your experiences with neuropathy and the natural remedies that helped you, and continue reading to learn more about effective natural treatments for neuropathy.

The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Dietary Changes

Posted by Michele (Los Angeles, California) on 11/17/2018
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I could not sleep because of tingling sensations in my legs.

I eliminated gluten, dairy, soy and limited sugar and carbs but I still could not sleep. I eliminated eggs and I am cured.

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Posted by Patty (Pennsylvania) on 09/18/2018
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600 mg of alpha lipoic acid has helped my neuropathy go away. You may have to take this dosage twice a day for awhile but it works.

Grape Seed Oil

Posted by Roger S (Nsw) on 07/25/2018
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A few years ago I read on a discussion forum type thing like this one but have not been able to find the right references. Anyhow, I read where people with peripheral neuropathy (Soles) rubbed in grapeseed OIL before bed and in the morning it was gone. Well, I tried it. In the Morning feet were the same. Next night again. Nothing Next night nothing. Bugger! I thought about it, found it was omega 6. Not the healthiest drink and thought why not. My feet are killing me, even walking on raised ripples in wet sand.

Got a bottle of organic, cold pressed grapeseed oil and drank a big swig straight from the bottle. 3 X a day. The third day no change. 4th morning got out of bed and could not believe it. My sole pain was ABSOLUTELY GONE!! I had 550 ml left from a 1 liter bottle so it worked out that I took 50ml each swig. My soles felt tender with not a tinge of pain and felt like the baby's bottom.

I never took any more from that moment on and it was gone for over a year or more. I could walk on any surface with ease. It came back eventually so slowly that after a couple of years I am about to repeat it.

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Posted by Duncan (Winthrop, Wa) on 06/02/2017
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My physician said Neuropathy was incurable. Mega doses of Lipoic Acid; intensive Reflexology; and daily rubbing feet with Cannabis cream reduced problem to 5% remaining. I also roll my feet on a plastic sphere and jump on a 32" trampoline for 5 minutes. I'm walking normally now.

Alpha Lipoic Acid
Posted by Liz (Boston, Ma) on 11/18/2015
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Alpha Lipoic Acid is wonderful for neuropathy. It virtually eliminated mine.

I know that mentioning brand names is discouraged here, but I think I've been around long enough that EC knows I'm not 'pimping' anything, so I'll give it a shot. :)

I used to take Trader Joe's brand (100 mg capsules). They were inexpensive and effective!

I said that I 'used to' take them, because after approximately 6-9 months of my feet feeling 100% better, I stopped taking them (one less supplement to pay for and one less to gulp-down every day) and they've remained fine. It's been over a year!

I hope others try it and find that it works equally well for them.

Acetyl-L Carnitine, Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Posted by Bill (Staten Island, Ny ) on 07/10/2011
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I had stage 3 cancers in colon, rectum, and prostate chemo radiation and had terrible neuropathy after for 3 years trying numerous specialists and pain killers w no results then my brother told me about actyl-l carnitine 1000 mg 2xs a day and alpha-lipoic acid 250 mg 2xs a day - within a few days an absolute miracle happened i can walk pain free and in balance my golf game has gotten much better shooting way under par almost daily - I'm a PGA pro who couldnt finsh 9 holes until now -could play 27 if needed- hope it works 4 u 2.


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