Natural Remedies for Peripheral Neuropathy – Herbs & Essential Oils
Peripheral Neuropathy is a term which describes the damage done to peripheral nerves. This damage can be caused by more than 100 different known diseases. If only one nerve is involved it is called a mononeuropathy an instance of which is carpal tunnel syndrome. If 2 or more nerves are involved in separate areas it is called a numerous mononeuropathy. Even though the incidence of peripheral neuropathy is not known, the Neurology Channel estimates that it affects at least 20 million people in the United States, and that almost 60% of all people with diabetes suffer from the condition. Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy range from numbness, tingling and weakness to paralysis and bullet-biting pain. The causes of peripheral neuropathy are numerous and include viruses, environmental toxicity, chemotherapy, nutritional deficiencies, and—the most common cause—diabetes. The Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy include: Diarrhea Too much sweat...