NEUROPATHY - How to keep it under control?

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition of damage to the peripheral nerves that causes weakness, pain, and soreness in the extremities of the body, usually in the hands and feet. While treatments for this type of disease are primarily aimed at relieving symptoms, some are more effective than others.


Several causes lead to damage to the peripheral nerves, including:

Ø Diabetes mellitus

Ø Alcoholism

Ø Infection

Ø Trauma

Ø Tumors

Ø Autoimmune Diseases

Natural Remedies for Peripheral Neuropathy?

There are many neuropathy treatment home remedies and supplements aimed at relieving the symptoms caused by neuropathy. Here are the main ones:

Vitamins - Taking vitamins, especially vitamin B12, is vital for maintaining the health of the nervous system. Some types of neuropathies are related to a lack of vitamins; although these are taken through food, a supplement is sometimes necessary.

Among the supplements, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) arouses particular interest, for several reasons: in particular in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy; for the excellent tolerability profile; and for the fact that unlike the other analgesic drugs indicated, it is the only one to act directly on the inflammation of the nerve, intervening on the mechanisms that contribute to the progression of nerve damage.

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), an active ingredient effective in reducing the degranulation of mast cells, and therefore the peripheral and central inflammation that contributes to neuropathic pain

Using Essential Oils - Lavender essential oil helps improve blood circulation, as well as having anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.

Exercise - Physical activity improves overall health and lowers the blood sugar level which, in turn, reduces or slows down the damage to the nervous system.

No smoking - Among other benefits, quitting smoking can improve blood circulation, which can be compromised by numbness and pain caused by neuropathy.

In conclusion

The key point is that the therapy of pain associated with peripheral and neuropathic neuropathies must be multimodal, that is, it requires the association of several active ingredients, with a strategy and a choice of drugs and supplements to avoid even the addiction of the former in prolonged use.

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