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Trigeminal neuralgia often feels like a lightning bolt striking your face out of nowhere and stopping you in your tracks. It is not your average face pain; it is intense, frustrating, and sometimes downright relentless. Understanding the…
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The right diet can change your life. While it may not fully repair your nerves, it can help kick your nerve pain to the curb and help you feel better quicker.  5 Key Dietary Factors for Nerve Repair Your diet affects everything in your…
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There is a way to recover from carpal tunnel naturally. A staggering 400 million people worldwide struggle with carpal tunnel syndrome. So, how do you recover from such a widespread issue? What are the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?…
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Over 600,000 carpal tunnel surgeries are performed within the US every year–and many of them fail; however, there is a better way. Over the last ten years, numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of one treatment:…
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Inflammation is a natural part of your body's defense mechanism. First, the immune system recognizes and removes harmful and foreign stimuli. Then, it begins the healing process.  However, the immune system often goes rogue and silently…
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Negative thoughts and emotions tend to last longer than positive emotions. Our brains learn to immerse themselves in negative talk and actions from infancy into adulthood. The internal dialogue impacts your body's ability to heal. For…
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Negative emotions and self-talk, from fear to disappointment to anxiety, tend to impact us more and last longer than positive emotions. Our brains get hard-wired from infancy and early development through adulthood to become immersed in…
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Most people likely suffer from calcium deficiency, and their nerves pay the price. Calcium, a powerful electrolyte, has many essential roles in the body, including maintaining proper nerve function.  How Calcium Supports Nerve Function…
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Magnesium, the unsung hero of nerve health, may alleviate nerve pain, muscle cramps, and sleepless nights. Up to 80% of people over 60 and up to half under 60 are deficient in magnesium, leading to muscle twitching, nerves on edge, and…
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Omega-3 fatty acids may be the game-changer that peripheral neuropathy patients need.  Most patients fight the crippling pain of neuropathy every day, and medications only take the edge off at best and are only effective  for  50% of…
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