My team said I only had time for the big three :) The Cleveland Clinic has a GREAT article on the inflammatory properties of seed oil: health.clevelandclinic.org/seed-oils-are-they-actually-toxic I recommend avocado oil for cooking at a higher heat and extra virgin olive oil for lower heat cooking. Both are high in heart-healthy Omega 3 fatty acids.
@MomentumHealthNeuropathyCenter thank you for your response and posting that article 😊. Dr Chris Knobbe is doing amazing work researching the deleterious effects of seed oils, in how they relate to AMD. We prefer to cook in more stable fats like lard, tallow and coconut oil - to reduce risk of oxidation. Avocado oil is very expensive. EVOO is great for making salads more palatable 😁
Little bit off topic, but I have foot drop too, which I am told is a symptom of Peripheral Neuropathy. I have watched a couple of your videos, which are very helpful by the way, but will foot drop be diminished, or disappear, as I begin my journey to get rid of this condition? In addition, I have only just been diagnosed, so I have not yet bought any B1 Thiamine supplements or Benfotomine. However, I intend to do so soon. But I have also heard about taking R-Alpha Lipoic Acid with Benfotamine and I am now a bit confused. Some say B1 Thiamine with Benfotamine, some say R-Alpha Lipoic Acid with Benfotamine. Up to 600mg a day of each. What would you say about this?
Hello! Thanks for reaching out. Foot drop is actually not off topic- It can be a symptom of PN, the root cause is not typically PN itself. Foot drop is a motor (make muscles work) nerve issues, which are usually large myelinated nerve fibers as they have both motor and sensory functions. The root cause is typically a spinal issue that contributes to PN. It can also be trauma anywhere along the nerve including surgery's such as joint replacement and disc herniation surgery. It can also be an autoimmune reaction as well attacking the nerves (MS for example) While the motor aspect may have the potential to improve, the foot drop may not fully resolve with just addressing the sensory nerves. I also tell people that you may not just have 1 cause of PN, but multiple, so it is imperative to have a thorough consult and exam to help understand what the root cause is and then what is the potential to heal and repair and then set realistic expectations for improvement. I have created a short video on Alpha Lipoic Acid ruclips.net/video/9sZdwPaDko4/видео.html that will help you to know and understand that the type and quality make a difference and how to spot the difference when purchasing or at least be able to ask a few questions. Honestly, since you are new into the diagnosis, the best advice I could give you is to focus on using food as medicine. Here is a video ruclips.net/video/Zi4uSJUx-r4/видео.html for that on how to eat anti-inflammatory which will have a very large impact in your overall health with chronic diseases. It is the biggest bang for your buck.
Dr Karon, thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it. I am going to persue my issues with my Neurologist. I have already been advised by my spinal surgeon that he doesn't think having surgery will help my PN and that he doesn't think it will be of any benefit to me. I don't necessarily agree with him. I'll keep you posted on progress.
Coffee is generally fine, just be cautious of what you are putting in it. Consider dairy alternatives that have low to zero added sugar. Personally, I like mine with a dash of cinnamon and a splash nutpods, a coffee creamer alternative.
I have nerve damage confirmed by an EMG after a total ankle replacement. I have the numbness, burning and balance issues that are typical. Are drugs like gabapentin or topical capsaicin my only treatment options?
The typical medical approach to treating neuropathy is medication to lessen the pain. There are other ways to manage neuropathy. Reducing inflammation through nutrition is a great first step. Feel free to check out more of my videos and resources and start there. You can also visit our website to get access to more free resources: mymomentumhealth.com
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Surprised you haven't included seed oils in this list. Very pro-inflammatory.
My team said I only had time for the big three :) The Cleveland Clinic has a GREAT article on the inflammatory properties of seed oil: health.clevelandclinic.org/seed-oils-are-they-actually-toxic I recommend avocado oil for cooking at a higher heat and extra virgin olive oil for lower heat cooking. Both are high in heart-healthy Omega 3 fatty acids.
@MomentumHealthNeuropathyCenter thank you for your response and posting that article 😊. Dr Chris Knobbe is doing amazing work researching the deleterious effects of seed oils, in how they relate to AMD. We prefer to cook in more stable fats like lard, tallow and coconut oil - to reduce risk of oxidation. Avocado oil is very expensive. EVOO is great for making salads more palatable 😁
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Little bit off topic, but I have foot drop too, which I am told is a symptom of Peripheral Neuropathy. I have watched a couple of your videos, which are very helpful by the way, but will foot drop be diminished, or disappear, as I begin my journey to get rid of this condition?
In addition, I have only just been diagnosed, so I have not yet bought any B1 Thiamine supplements or Benfotomine. However, I intend to do so soon. But I have also heard about taking R-Alpha Lipoic Acid with Benfotamine and I am now a bit confused. Some say B1 Thiamine with Benfotamine, some say R-Alpha Lipoic Acid with Benfotamine. Up to 600mg a day of each. What would you say about this?
Hello! Thanks for reaching out. Foot drop is actually not off topic- It can be a symptom of PN, the root cause is not typically PN itself. Foot drop is a motor (make muscles work) nerve issues, which are usually large myelinated nerve fibers as they have both motor and sensory functions. The root cause is typically a spinal issue that contributes to PN. It can also be trauma anywhere along the nerve including surgery's such as joint replacement and disc herniation surgery. It can also be an autoimmune reaction as well attacking the nerves (MS for example) While the motor aspect may have the potential to improve, the foot drop may not fully resolve with just addressing the sensory nerves. I also tell people that you may not just have 1 cause of PN, but multiple, so it is imperative to have a thorough consult and exam to help understand what the root cause is and then what is the potential to heal and repair and then set realistic expectations for improvement.
I have created a short video on Alpha Lipoic Acid ruclips.net/video/9sZdwPaDko4/видео.html that will help you to know and understand that the type and quality make a difference and how to spot the difference when purchasing or at least be able to ask a few questions. Honestly, since you are new into the diagnosis, the best advice I could give you is to focus on using food as medicine. Here is a video ruclips.net/video/Zi4uSJUx-r4/видео.html for that on how to eat anti-inflammatory which will have a very large impact in your overall health with chronic diseases. It is the biggest bang for your buck.
Dr Karon, thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it.
I am going to persue my issues with my Neurologist. I have already been advised by my spinal surgeon that he doesn't think having surgery will help my PN and that he doesn't think it will be of any benefit to me. I don't necessarily agree with him.
I'll keep you posted on progress.
What about coffee? Thank you
Coffee is generally fine, just be cautious of what you are putting in it. Consider dairy alternatives that have low to zero added sugar. Personally, I like mine with a dash of cinnamon and a splash nutpods, a coffee creamer alternative.
NOOOOO not coffee ;-)
I have nerve damage confirmed by an EMG after a total ankle replacement. I have the numbness, burning and balance issues that are typical. Are drugs like gabapentin or topical capsaicin my only treatment options?
The typical medical approach to treating neuropathy is medication to lessen the pain. There are other ways to manage neuropathy. Reducing inflammation through nutrition is a great first step. Feel free to check out more of my videos and resources and start there. You can also visit our website to get access to more free resources: mymomentumhealth.com
What about kefir are fermemted foods?
Kefir fermented foods are fine for anti-inflammatory nutrition! Just avoid the big three like I outlined in the video.