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Why Self-Care Is a Must

Neuropathy is a health condition, and everything you put in your body will affect it — including food. Your best bet is to stick with whole foods close to their natural forms. Avoid overly processed items, especially those laden with sugar and white flour. Both substances spike your blood sugar. Again, even if you are not diabetic you are affected.

Maintaining Function
Let’s Get Physical with Dr. Victoria McArthur

Dr. Victoria McArthur (Dr. Vic) has a passion for exercise. Dr. Vic works with many seniors with the GLA:D program for knee and hip arthritis and chronic pain.

Mental Health
Art Therapy for Healing

Art therapy gives voice to the parts of us that are most in need of healing. Heidi Pedersen, Registered Canadian Art Therapist, DKATI, BA Psych, CCPA, CATA explores how chronic

Self Advocacy
ABOUT: 100+ Things for Neuropathy Relief

100+ Things for Neuropathy Relief is an ongoing, evolving blog series that the CNA is committed to building to help everyone with neuropathy. CNA volunteer writers are exploring each suggestion

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Maintaining Function
10 Things for More Energy & Flare Ups

Do you need 10 simple things to help your neuropathy symptoms? Someone diagnosed with neuropathy quickly learns their doctor’s ability to help is limited. Fortunately, most people with neuropathy are

Self Advocacy
Language of Nerve Pain

It can be hard for some of us to sit and really think at length about our pain, most of the time we are doing everything we can to avoid thinking about it.  Still, it is a way you can advocate for yourself with your medical team and others by providing that fuller, detailed description about your pain.

Maintaining Function
Hand and Feet Exercises

With any exercise remember to:
– Start slow
– Listen to your body
– Rest between each set

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