How can I heal a peripheral neuropathy?

Neuropathy is a condition of the nerves that causes numbness, tingling, pain or pins and needles sensations in the hands, feet, arms or legs. It occurs differently for different people, but is always...

In the hands, many people with this disorder must wear a brace or some sort of support. They lack their previous dexterity and fingers become numb. Manual tasks become difficult or almost impossible.

The family physician and a neurologist are the traditional specialists in recognizing and treating peripheral neuropathy.

Peripheral neuropathy is the term for damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system, which may be caused either by diseases of the nerve or from the side-effects of systemic illness. It is not...

Alternative therapists include nutritionists and acupuncturists, who also have found a place among those seeking treatment for peripheral neuropathy.