Stretching is known to help prevent injury and this is also true for atrophing muscles caused by peripheral neuropathy. Read about different types of stretches, their benefits and when best to stretch.
#52 Orthotics: When it’s Not Always a Walk in the Park
For many people experiencing neuropathy, foot drop or drop foot may be a developing symptom that is uncomfortable and frustrating. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) characterizes drop foot as the struggle or inability to lift the toes…
#51 Your Present: Mind Full or Mindful?
A lot of our time is spent thinking. Not only do we think a lot, but we think a lot about things outside of any present moment. Thanks to the evolutionary achievement of stimulus independent thought, the human default brain…
#50 Mirror Box Therapy – Retraining the Brain
Mirror Box Therapy (also known as Mirror Therapy) was created by Villayanur S. Ramachandran initially to assist in the alleviation of phantom limb pain. The principle of mirror box therapy is the use of a mirror to create a reflective illusion of an affected limb…
#49 Herbal Healing: Careful With Comfrey
Comfrey isn’t just a pretty plant. Growing approximately three feet tall and producing stalks covered with pointed leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers, herbal medicine traditions have used applications of this plant for centuries. From poultices or mashed topical…
#48 Home Detox: Gardening for Wellness
Home Detox: Indoor Gardening for Wellness! With winter well behind us (knock on wood… this is Canada after all) nature is in full swing, blooming and growing! If you have a green thumb, your yard may be calling to…
#47 Journaling for Pain Management
If you’re suffering from chronic pain, a simple but helpful tool to consider is journaling. It doesn’t involve much (just a pen, paper, and the willingness to sit down and write), but it can be quite useful for pain…
#46 Infrared Light Therapy: Many Conclusions More Questions
Phototherapy, also known as light therapy, is a form of medical treatment which applies specific wavelengths and intensities of light to a patient (10). If you Google ‘phototherapy for neuropathy’ the page floods with recommendations specifically for infrared focused light…
#45 Relaxation: Beyond a Good Night’s Sleep
When was the last time you relaxed? I’m not talking about the minutes watching television over dinner. Honestly, that is what came to my mind first, for who doesn’t enjoy a cozy movie night or Netflix binge? Upon further reflection,…
#44 Rethinking Self-Talk: Mindfulness
Positive Self-Talk Just think happy thoughts The glass is half full, not half empty Change your attitude, change your life When was the first time you heard these mantras? How often do others say derivatives of the following to you?…
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