- The most important factor in treating neuropathy is addressing the underlying condition that has caused it. If the disease that is producing nerve damage can be properly diagnosed and stabilized, the nerves often repair themselves. When no cure is available, symptoms of neuropathy may be treated with a combination of medication, physical therapy and general lifestyle improvements
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Holistic Approaches and Lifestyle Modification
Positive changes not only prevent further progress of neuropathies, they actually stimulate nerve cells to regenerate. Reducing stress is key to treating all disease, including neuropathy, and other basic aspects of a healthy lifestyle can have a lasting impact on neuropathy patients. Proper diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains gives the body nutrients which it needs to heal itself. Exercise regimens improve overall physical fitness, increase energy levels and build endorphins in the brain. Low-impact exercises, e.g. walking, swimming, bicycling, yoga and Tai Chi, are particularly recommendable to people suffering from neuropathy. Other alternative health practices that may prove beneficial in treating neuropathy include acupuncture, massage therapy and electrical stimulation. Patients should limit their exposure to all toxins, and cut back or eliminate their intake of substances like drugs, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, sugar and processed foods. Finally, adequate rest is very important, as this is when the body heals and repairs itself. All of these factors taken together will greatly improve recovery and nerve damage repair.
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