Understanding and identifying neuropathy symptoms is crucial for diagnosis.
Learning about the causes and natural support can then lead you to symptom relief. Res-Q has recently introduced Res-Q Neuro Health, a new supplement designed to support the body's nervous system and brain health.
The formula was carefully developed working closely with Dr. Adam Teichman, DPM, a leading podiatric board-certified surgeon and expert on neuropathy treatment. Dr. Teichman saw too many patients struggle with everyday life, dealing with debilitating side effects and weary of drug-to-drug interactions. He was unsatisfied with existing treatments and wanted a better and more effective solution for his patients.
Dr. Teichman is recognized for outstanding results in the correction of deformities and improvement of function in the foot and ankle. He is also a renowned expert in neuropathic care.
Below, Dr. Teichman provides an overview of neuropathy, while explaining the ingredients that make up this unique formula that he is proud to put his name on:
Neuropathy, and how it affects the nervous system
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the peripheral nervous system, which is the network of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves are responsible for transmitting signals between the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the rest of the body, including the limbs, organs, and muscles. Peripheral neuropathy occurs when these nerves become damaged or dysfunctional.
Neuropathy can affect the nervous system in the following ways:
Sensory Nerves: When sensory nerves are affected, it can result in symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness, and sensitivity to touch or temperature changes.
Motor Nerves: Damage to motor nerves can lead to muscle weakness, twitching, and difficulty with coordination and movement.
Autonomic Nerves: Autonomic neuropathy can disrupt involuntary bodily functions, leading to problems with blood pressure, heart rate, digestion, and other vital functions.
The symptoms and severity of neuropathy can vary widely depending on the type and location of nerve damage. Some individuals may experience mild discomfort, while others may suffer from chronic pain and disability.
What are the potential causes of neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy can have various causes, including:
Diabetes: Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common causes. High blood sugar levels can damage nerves over time.
Trauma: Physical injuries, such as fractures or accidents, can injure peripheral nerves.
Infections: Certain infections, such as shingles, Lyme disease, or HIV, can lead to neuropathy.
Toxins: Exposure to toxins, such as alcohol, heavy metals, or certain medications, can damage nerves.
Autoimmune diseases: Conditions like Guillain-Barré syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis can trigger the immune system to attack peripheral nerves.
Common symptoms and impact of Neuropathy
The most common symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include:
Numbness or tingling: Patients often experience a sensation of numbness, tingling, or "pins and needles" in the affected areas, typically in the hands, feet, arms, or legs.
Pain: Neuropathic pain can range from mild to severe and may be described as burning, stabbing, or shooting pain.
Muscle weakness: Weakness in the muscles can lead to difficulty in tasks like gripping objects, walking, or lifting.
Loss of coordination and balance: Damage to sensory nerves can affect a person's ability to maintain balance and coordination.
The impact of neuropathy on daily life can be significant.
It can affect various aspects of daily functioning, including:
Mobility: Neuropathy can make it difficult to walk, drive, or perform other physical activities, impacting a person's independence and quality of life.
Pain and Discomfort: Chronic pain and discomfort can reduce a person's ability to sleep, concentrate, and enjoy daily activities.
Activities of Daily Living: Basic tasks like buttoning a shirt, picking up objects, or cooking can become challenging due to numbness and weakness.
Emotional Well-being: Living with chronic pain and physical limitations can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Safety: The risk of falls and injuries increases due to reduced sensation and balance issues.
Digestive and Cardiovascular Problems: Autonomic neuropathy can lead to digestive issues and blood pressure abnormalities, which can impact overall health.
Benefits of Res-Q Neuro Health
Res-Q Neuro Health combines the three most important and biologically active B vitamins needed to support the health of the nervous system and brain, vitamins B6, B9, and B12. The use of these three vitamins in combination has shown amazing results in studies of patients diagnosed with diabetic and non-diabetic neuropathy.
How do B vitamins help neuropathy?
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl):
Vitamin B9 (Folate or Folic Acid):
Vitamin B12 (methyl Cobalamin):
Also, the supporting ingredients in Res-Q Neuro Health - Turmeric, Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC), Baical Skull Cap Root, and Alpha Lipoic Acid support a healthy nervous system.
More supportive natural ingredients for nerve health
Tumeric
Turmeric will help address peripheral neuropathy because it contains curcumin, a strong antioxidant. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties.
These combine to relieve peripheral neuropathy symptoms (numbness and tingling) in the hands and feet and prevent chronic pain. It also promotes nerve regeneration and functional recovery.
According to research, Curcumin promotes the regeneration of the nerves. It also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties which make it helpful in relieving pain (nociceptive and neuropathic).
Curcumin reduces neuropathic pain and improves sensitivity by improving sensory nerve conduction velocity reducing the loss of neurons and satellite cells in dorsal roots ganglia (DRG), and promoting the regrowth of sensory nerve fibers. In addition, curcumin improves motor functions of PN, by improving motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV), reducing nerve fibers demyelination, loss of motor neurons in spinal cord, muscle atrophy and neurogenic lesions, and improving motor nerves fibers regrowth.
A 2014 animal study found that curcumin reduced chemotherapy-induced neuropathy in mice who took it for 14 days. It had a positive effect on pain, inflammation, and functional loss. Antioxidant and calcium levels were significantly improved.
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC)
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) has shown a neuroprotective effect in patients with peripheral neuropathies of different etiologies.
ALC strengthens the actions of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and promotes peripheral nerve regeneration, ALC also has revealed a neuroprotective neuropathy ALC has antiapoptotic effects in peripheral mononeuropathy models,11 an antioxidant activity12 and accretes acetylcholine production.
According to preclinical and clinical studies, ALC can be considered both an etiological and symptomatic treatment in patients with peripheral neuropathy, with a good safety profile. ALC operates via several mechanisms, inducing regeneration of injured nerve fibers, reducing oxidative stress, promoting DNA synthesis in mitochondria, and increasing NGF concentrations in neurons, thus promoting neurite extension.
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)
A powerful antioxidant, ALA protects against cell damage and helps neutralize harmful free radicals in the body that contribute to the development and progression of neuropathy.
ALA helps improve nerve function reducing symptoms associated with neuropathy, such as pain, burning sensations, and numbness. It helps by protecting nerve cells from oxidative stress.
Studies suggest that ALA may support nerve regeneration, potentially leading to improved nerve function and symptom relief in neuropathic conditions. ALA may also have anti-inflammatory properties, which can be beneficial in cases where neuropathy is associated with inflammation.
Research has indicated that ALA may work synergistically with acetyl-L-carnitine, to provide greater benefits in alleviating neuropathy symptoms.
Baical Skull Cap Root
Relieve painful symptoms by calming the nervous system, reducing the body’s inflammatory response, and promoting blood flow to the brain.
It also helps increase the production of insulin while helping the pancreas regulate insulin. It’s been shown to help lower cholesterol levels which is a common issue for diabetics.
Baicalin capsules combined with Alpha lipoic acid were shown to be effective in treating patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, this combination was shown to relieve the clinical symptoms of patients, improve nerve conduction velocity, and reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory injury.
Also, as we age our body our body becomes less efficient in absorbing certain vitamins such as B12 and we must replenish these important vitamins.
Truly, Dr. Teichman's Res-Q Neuro Health formula is ideal for supporting a healthy nervous system and brain health. He is passionate that this specific combination of ingredients is exactly what his patients need to address the effects of peripheral neuropathy. Stay tuned for more from Dr. Teichman in the coming weeks.
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Dr. Teichman is the senior managing partner of East Penn Foot and Ankle Associates. He is a board-certified podiatric physician and surgeon specializing in the treatment of all aspects of foot and ankle disorders. In addition, he is Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown and serves as a surgical instructor at the Podiatric residency program at St. Luke’s Hospital and Health System.
Dr. Teichman is recognized for outstanding results in the correction of deformities and improvement of function in the foot and ankle. He has achieved unparalleled success rates in diabetic wound management and limb preservation, where he aims to achieve the fastest possible healing times. Dr. Teichman maintains membership in: Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS), American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS), American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA), American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) and American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM).
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