Neuropathy
Millions of people are living with some form of neuropathy. The term neuropathy means a condition in a nerve or group of nerves that causes pain and dysfunction. There are many different causes of neuropathy and a broad range of symptoms.
Unfortunately, there is no single good treatment for most of the neuropathies and many neuropathies have no known cause. A number of prescription drugs are used, but all have side effects, and none can actually correct the underlying nerve defect that causes the pain. Nutrient therapy offers a promising alternative for people who want to avoid side effects of prescription drugs.
Neuropathies can originate either within the central nervous system (these are called central neuropathies, such as Guillain-Barre syndrome), or in the peripheral nerves, which lie outside central nervous system. These are called peripheral neuropathies and account for the majority of cases. They can have many causes, such as toxins, including alcohol and metabolic diseases. Diabetes is the cause of the most common peripheral neuropathies.
Why Neuropathy Hurts ?
In all forms of neuropathy, there is abnormal stimulation of nerves or damage that results in pain. Peripheral nerves are sensitive conduits that carry impulses from extremities back to central nervous system (i.e., the spinal cord and brain). Impulses are transmitted between nerves by neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine and substance P, responsible for transmitting pain impulses. For protection, most nerves are covered with a thin sheath called myelin, made from choline and lipids. The myelin functions like rubber wrapping around an electrical cord; it insulates nerve fibers and prevents abnormal transmissions.
Depending on nature of specific neuropathy, some part of this system breaks down. In diabetic neuropathy, for example, there is change in microvascular network that supplies nerve with nutrients. This lack of blood supply and nutrients cause the nerve to function abnormally. Diabetic neuropathy tends to occur in more than one nerve area (this condition is called polyneuropathy) and may cause loss of sensation and pain that typically worsens at night.
Neuropathies can also be caused by specific nutritional deficiencies, like vitamin B12 deficiency and infectious diseases like syphilis. If a problem with the motor nerve has continued over a length of time, muscle shrinkage (atrophy) or lack of muscle tone, may be noticeable.
Role of Noni
If cause of neuropathy is known and treatable, then managing underlying condition is the best option. In many neuropathies, however, no specific cause will ever be identified. In addition, many of the causes of neuropathies are themselves not readily treatable. A number of supplements interfered with underlying mechanisms of a variety of forms of neuropathy.
Noni positively affects important aspects of diabetes, including prevention, blood sugar control, and development of long-term complications like disease of heart, kidneys and small blood vessels. It also reduced the pain associated with diabetic neuropathy.
Noni is a powerful antioxidant. Noni contains all the antioxidant vitamins, many essential trace minerals and 150 above phytochemicals. All these ingredients in a synergistic way can inhibit diabetic neuropathy and protect against neuropathies caused by chemotherapy drugs.
Omega-6 fatty acids : The body ordinarily makes the gamma linolenic acid (GLA) it needs from linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in foods. Among diabetics, however, the body is not able to make sufficient GLA and it must be supplemented. Noni contains all the essential fatty acids.
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) and benfotiamine : Studies showed a decrease in pain with a combination of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. Noni contains all the vitamins including all antioxidant vitamins. The fat-soluble form of vitamin B1, called benfotiamine, is used effectively to treat alcoholic and diabetic neuropathies.
Vitamin B6 : Vitamin B6 inhibits glycosylation of proteins, one major risk factor for developing diabeties neuropathy. Diabetic patients with neuropathy showed to be deficient in vitamin B6 and to benefit from supplementation. Noni contains all vitamins including vitamin B6.
Vitamin B12. A neuropathy caused by vitamin B12 deficiency is characterized by numbness of feet, pins-and-needles sensations or a burning feeling. Supplementation that restores normal B12 levels is a part of successful treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Noni contains all the vitamins including vitamin B12.
Vitamin C : Insulin facilitates transport of vitamin C into cells, decreasing capillary permeability and improving wound healing. Diabetes depletes intracellular vitamin C, which deprives a diabetic of vitamin C's cellular protection. Vitamin C levels showed to be reduced in diabetic patients. Noni is rich in vitamin C.
Vitamin E : Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that reduces levels of free radicals and oxidative stress. Noni contains all the vitamins including all antioxidant vitamins.
Recommended Dosage
Divine Noni Concentrate
5ml morning and 5ml evening for 3 days. Then
10ml morning and 10ml evening for next 3 days. Then
15ml morning and 15ml evening for next 8 months.
