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DESCRIPTION
Neuritis is one of the serious nervous disorders. Neuritis is the inflammation and/or deterioration of a nerve or group of nerves or a change in the state of the nerves. Neuritis is the inflammation of a peripheral nerve or nerves often accompanied by degenerative changes in nervous tissue. A neuropathy involves either a cranial nerve or spinal nerve. At times, several different groups of nerves in various parts of the body may be involved. This condition is known as polyneuritis or polyneuropathy.
It is often part of a degenerative illness such as leukemia. Neuritis can result in muscle weakness and atrophy, loss of sensation, and loss of reflexes. Muscles served by the affected nerve are usually quite tender to pressure. The skin over the affected muscle group may become glossy-looking, and the affected area of the body may cease to perspire normally. A condition known as foot-drop may occur, in which the toes drag on the ground as the individual walks, caused by weakness or paralysis of muscles in the foot and ankle.
CAUSES
The causes of neuritis are varied and can include:
- Nutritional deficiencies, especially a lack of the B vitamins.
- Metabolic imbalances.
- A direct blow, penetrating injury, bad bruise or heavy pressure over a nerve trunk, dislocation or nearby bone fracture.
- Infection involving a nerve.
- Diseases such as diabetes, gout and leukemia.
- Ingestion of methyl alcohol.
- Toxic levels of metals such as lead or mercury.
- Chemical poisoning such as with insecticides or abuse of alcohol (alcoholism).
- Unhealthy lifestyle habits and overwork may contribute to the cause.
Some form of neuropathy affects 1 person in 400.
NUTRITION & METABOLIC DISTURBANCES
The chief cause of neuritis is chronic acidosis, that is, excessive acid condition of the blood and other body fluids. All the body fluids should be alkaline in their reaction ,but when the acid waste matter is continuously formed in the tissues over a long period due to a faulty diet, it results in acidosis. Wrong habits of living, over work, etc., lower the tone of nervous system and contribute towards neuritis. This Neuritis disease can also result from a variety of nutritional deficiencies and metabolic disturbances such as faulty calcium metabolism, deficiencies of several B vitamins such as B-12, B-6, B-1, pantothenic acid and B-2 and general toxemia.
INJURIES & INFECTIONS
Other causes of neuritis include a blow, a penetrating injury a bad bruise or heavy pressure over a nerve trunk and dislocation and fractures of the bones. Any violent muscular activity or over-extension of the joint as in sprains may injure the nerves and cause neuritis.
The condition may also result from certain health conditions such as:
- Tuberculosis.
- Diphtheria.
- Tetanus.
- Leprosy.
- Diabetes mellitus.
- Poisoning with insecticides, mercury, lead, arsenic, chemical poisoning from organo-phosphates, drugs or alcohol.
- Guillain Barré syndrome.
- Vascular (blockage of a vessel or hemorrhage into nerve tissue).
- Polio.
- Herpes simplex.
- Shingles.
- Radiation.
- Beriberi
- Hypothyroidism.
- Porphyria.
- Bacterial and/or viral infections.
- Autoimmune disease, especially Multiple Sclerosis.
- Cancer.
- Alcoholism
- Wartenbergs migratory sensory neuropathy.
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SYMPTOMS
Symptoms depend on the nerves involved, but may include pain, paresthesia, paresis, hypoesthesia (numbness), anesthesia, paralysis, wasting, and disappearance of the reflexes.
Neuritis can occur in persons of any age and either sex, but the incidence is highest in men between the ages of 30 and 50. It can begin rapidly, especially in cases caused by severe and/or chronic infection or by alcohol intoxication, but that is not the norm.
Symptoms usually develop slowly and can include:
- Pain, tingling, pins-and-needles sensations, stabbing and/or loss of sensation in the affected nerve area.
- In severe cases, there may be numbness and loss of sensation and paralysis of the nearby muscles.
- Swelling and redness.
- Convulsions (in severe cases).
The onset is not always readily apparent. Often a person may compensate for the muscle weakness by overusing unaffected muscles.
Temporary paralysis of the face muscles may result from changes in the facial nerve on the affected side. During the acute stage of this condition, the patient may not be able to close his eyes due to a loss of normal tune and strength of the muscles on the affected side of the face.
Neuritis may also be caused by pernicious anemia, involving the nerves of the spine. The patient with this condition may find it very difficult to walk in the dark.
OTHER TYPES OF NEURITIS
Brachial neuritis. Brachial neuritis is the inflammation of nerves in the arm causing muscle weakness and pain. Idiopathic brachial neuritis is a well defined clinical condition that most commonly affects young adults, seen usually by primary care health care providers, neurologists or orthopedic surgeons. Its onset is characterized by acute, aching shoulder pain lasting a few days to weeks, followed by progressive shoulder girdle and upper extremity weakness and atrophy, with a slow but progressive recovery of motor function over 6 to 18 months. Its early recognition can help avoid unnecessary and potentially harmful diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and avoid delays in prescribing appropriate therapies that may be helpful only early in the course of the disease.
Optical neuritis. Optic neuritis occurs when inflammation affects the optic nerve in the eye, causing gradual or sudden blurring and loss of vision. In severe cases, blindness may occur, although this is usually temporary, especially with prompt treatment.
Intercostal neuritis. Intercostal neuritis is an inflammation of a nerve that lies in between your ribs. While diabetes and shingles can be a cause, the symptoms frequently come from your mid back. The nerve exists the spine and can become irritated or inflamed when the two vertebra it exists between are fixed, or not moving properly. This excites the nerve and can wrap around the chest and is usually worse with deep breathing or coughing. This condition is relatively easy to fix with specific chiropractic treatment.
Ulnar neuritis. Inflammation of the ulnar nerve is called ulnar neuritis. Ulnar neuritis may occur if this nerve is pressured over the years. Vulnerable points are at the level of the elbow and where the nerve crosses the wrist on the inner aspect of the hand. It can happen just by leaning heavily on your elbow, by bending your elbow for long periods, or by striking the nerve anywhere from the elbow to the hand. The pressure can be caused by friction of local tissues on the nerve, as happens during cycling. The ulnar nerve also controls your pinkie and half of your ring finger. Ulnar neuritis is marked by muscular weakness on attempting to spread the fingers, tingling, and numbness in the ring and little pinkie finger.
Lumbosacral neuritis. Inflammation of the nerves in the lower back and pelvis region (lumbosacral). Sciatic neuritis (low lumbar pain) is inflammation of the sciatic nerve in the lower back and felt into the pelvis and legs. The symptoms are an acute onset of pain in one or both legs is followed by weakness, loss of stretch reflexes, and sometimes atrophy of affected muscles. May be caused by a traumatic damage of the disc structure and hip joints, ruptured disc or annular tear in the disc and with spina bifida.
Vestibular neuritis. Vestibular neuritis happens when the vestibular nerve in the inner ear becomes swollen. This nerve carries balance signals from the inner ear to the brain. When the nerve is inflamed, this causes a confusion in signals that can make a person feel that the room is spinning or that they have lost their balance. This is called vertigo. Vestibular neuritis usually happens in only one ear. Vestibular neuritis often happens after a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. So experts believe it may be caused by a virus. But more than half of the people who get vestibular neuritis do not remember having any cold or flu symptoms before they started to feel dizzy. The infection inflames the nerve, causing it to send incorrect signals to the brain that the body is moving. But the other senses (such as vision) do not detect the same movement. The main symptom is vertigo, which appears suddenly. It often occurs with nausea and vomiting. The vertigo usually lasts for several days or weeks. In rare cases it can take months to go away entirely. Vestibular neuritis does not affect your hearing. A health care provider can usually diagnose this problem based on the symptoms of sudden vertigo, nausea, and vomiting with no hearing loss. If the cause of the symptoms is not clear, your health care provider may test your eye movements and hearing or may order an MRI scan of your head. The good news is that this problem usually goes away on its own. Until the sense of motion goes away, there are things you can do to feel better. Many people find that it helps to stay in bed for the first 2 or 3 days and keep their head still. Balance exercises may be suggested to help control your symptoms. Sometimes you can control severe symptoms with medicines, such as antihistamines (for example, Benadryl). If a health care provider is seen early enough, corticosteroids, such as methylprednisolone may be prescribed. Antibiotics do not work on conditions that are caused by a virus. Because health care providers suspect that vestibular neuritis is caused by a virus, they don't use antibiotics to treat it.
Occipital neuritis. Occipital neuritis, also called post-traumatic neck syndrome, is a pain in the back of the neck area. The pain is generally caused by trauma in the neck area and/or whiplash of some form. It is not considered an illness on its own, but generally a symptom of a greater illness. Because of the overall symptom it is, many things can trigger it. For example shingles, injury, infection, and sometimes even syphilis. Statistically almost everyone will have experienced this to a varying degree sometime throughout their life. In some cases, it can get even worse (based on the underlying condition), to the point that the afflicted person can no longer function properly, or the overall lifestyle is affected. Occipital Neuralgia affects the nerves at the base of the skull, where the nerves leave the spine and travel to the sides of the head, and over the top of the head. (The Occipital nerves are between the scalp and the skull.) Diagnosis can be made through injections at the site of the pain; if a person thought to have Occipital Neuralgia gets relief from an injection, the diagnosis is positive. The primary treatment of occipital neuritis is treating what is initially causing the problem, which in term will generally eliminate the pain itself. Alternate things can be performed as well, for example surgery, various types of pain medication, and other forms of treatment. One treatment for Occipital Neuralgia is injections at the site of pain. Here the disease has progressed into the optic nerve, and has different symptoms; than that of Occipital Neuralgia. Occipital Neuritis affects the optic nerve; there can be vision loss, blurriness, pain in the eye itself. Occipital Neuralgia affects the nerves in between the skull and scalp. It can be very painful, and may require treatment, and injections to the area of pain.
TREATMENT
TREATMENT
Since neuritis is regarded as a condition that results from a number of disorders, rather than a disease in itself, treatment is directed first at the underlying cause.
Treatment of neuritis by pain-killing drugs may give temporary relief but it does not remove the trouble effectively. The pain is relieved for the time being at the cost of the health of other parts of the body, especially the heart and the kidneys, and the neuritis remains. The best treatment for neuritis is to ensure that the patient gets optimum nutrition, well assimilated with all the vitamins and other nutrients.
MEDICATIONS & DRUG THERAPY
Treatment of neuritis by pain-killing drugs may give temporary relief but it does not remove the trouble effectively. The pain is relieved for the time being at the cost of the health of other parts of the body, especially the heart and the kidneys, and the neuritis remains. The best treatment for neuritis is to ensure that the patient gets optimum nutrition, well assimilated with all the vitamins and other nutrients. See Nutrition and Nutritional Supplements further down on this page for recommendations.
OTHER NEURITIS TREATMENTS
Epsom Salt Baths: The patient should be given two or three hot baths with Epsom salts weekly. He should remain in the bath for twenty-five to thirty minutes. The affected parts should also be bathed several times daily in hot water containing Epsom salts - a tablespoon of salt to a cup of hot water.
Light Exercise: Walking and other moderate exercises are also beneficial in the treatment of neuritis. Getting some type of mild exercise daily helps to relieve nerve trauma and oxygenate tissues.
Yoga & Deep Breathing: One of the best treatments for neuritis is Yoga and including deep breathing exercises. And these, of course, should be done under expert guidance.
Hot Water & Massage: Take a hot shower 2 times a day and have a massage with Jurak Classic Whole Body Tonic or other body lotion, then use a vibrator on the affected areas to receive immediate results. Each day the affected areas may get smaller.
HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENTS
Consult with a homeopathic practitioner for specific remedies for your specific condition. Here are some suggestions for various types of neuritis attacks. The remedy should be matched to the symptoms. These are to be given 4 times daily for up to 2 weeks while constitutional help is being sought:
- Aconite 30C: Nerves flare up after exposure to cold, affected part of body feels congested as well as numb.
- Arsenicum 6C: Attack brought on by dry cold, person feels chilly, exhausted, restless burning or searing pains.
- Colocynth 6C: Attack brought on by cold or damp, pain violent and lacerating, and better for application of heat especially if person is suffering from facial neuralgia.
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- Lachesis 6C: Pain worse after sleep.
- Magnesia Phos 6C: Pain alleviated by heat and pressure.
- Ranunculus 6C: Neuralgia affecting rib cage or located above right eye.
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- Spigelia 6C: Pain above left eye, made worse by movement.
CONSIDERATIONS
Neuritis treatment consists of pain relief measures, rest and physical therapy, if indicated. In severe cases, electrotherapy may be recommended to stimulate nerves and muscles. For treatment to be successful, however, the underlying cause must first be identified and corrected. Removal of toxic agents and appropriate nutritional supplementation can improve the condition and are part of the treatment.
After the pain subsides, massage may be beneficial.
Some people with neuritis have benefited from osteotherapy, a form of medicine that combines physical therapy, joint manipulation, and postural education.
Fasting and chelation therapy may be helpful to remove toxins.
RECOMMENDATIONS
NUTRITION OVERVIEW
The emphasis should be on whole grains, particularly whole wheat,brown rice, raw and sprouted seeds, raw milk, especially in soured form, and home-made yogurt and cottage cheese. In this regimen, the breakfast may consist of fresh fruits, a handful of raw nuts or a couple of tablespoons of sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Steamed vegetables, whole wheat, chappatis (small round unleavened breads eaten in India) and a glass of butter-milk may be taken for lunch. The dinner may comprise a large bowl of fresh, green, vegetable salad, fresh home made cottage cheese, fresh butter and a glass of butter milk. Increase your fluid intake and drink plenty of quality water and appropriate herbal teas to help flush toxins from the body (see Herbs below).
FRESH JUICE FAST
In severe cases, the patient should be put on a short juice fast for four or five days before being given the optimum diet. Carrot, beet, citrus fruits, apple and pineapple may be used for juices. One sufferer of neuritis says he has triggers at least once a month. Every time he has that sickness, he makes it a point to drink coconut juice. He swears by it and after hours of semi-paralysis, he would be able to move normally with just glasses of coconut juice.
SOYBEAN MILK
The most important among the home remedies in the treatment of neuritis is soybean milk. A cup of this milk, mixed with a teaspoon of honey, should be taken every night. It tones up the nervous system due to its rich concentration of lecithin, vitamin B and glutamic acid. Soy bean milk is prepared by soaking the beans in water for about twelve hours. The skin of the beans is then removed and after a thorough wash, they are turned into a fine paste in a grinding machine. The paste is mixed with water, three times its quantity. The milk is then boiled on a slow fire, and stirred frequently. After it becomes a little cooler, it should be strained through a cheesecloth and sugar added to it.
BARLEY BREW
Barley brew is another effective remedy for neuritis. It is prepared by boiling one-quarter cup of all natural pearled barley in two quarters of water. When the water has boiled down to about one quarter, it should be strained carefully. For better results, it should be mixed with butter-milk and lime juice.
RAW CARROT & SPINACH
Raw carrot and spinach have proved valuable in neuritis as both these vegetables are rich in elements, the deficiency of which has led to this disease. The quickest and most effective way in which the body can obtain and assimilate these elements is by drinking daily at least half a liter of the combined raw juices of carrot and spinach (300 ml of carrot juice and 200 ml of spinach juice every day).
ORANGE FLOWERS
The use of orange flowers has also been found useful in neuritis. The water distilled from these flowers is a stimulating and refreshing drink, and should be taken regularly by the patient. The finest quality is one distilled from the petals of the bitter orange. Eating fresh orange flowers with honey is also an effective tonic for the nerves and valuable in treating neuritis, and about ten grams should be eaten daily.
ALKALIZING AGENTS & DIET
Acidosis is specifically, the abnormal buildup of acids in the body, classically caused by diabetes or kidney disease. Broadly, the potential caused by increased protein intake or metabolism, coupled with inadequate intake (or loss) of alkali. An alkaline substance is having a pH above that of neutral water (7.0) when in solution. Signified as pH (potential of Hydrogen), alkaline fluids, such as the blood (pH about 7.4), have the ability to neutralize acids (solutions below pH 7.0). Metabolic wastes are acids, and the alkaline reserve of the blood neutralizes them until they are excreted. An alkaline diet can reverse the effects of an overly acidic diet which may be contributing to nerve irritation and inflammation. Therapeutic Fasting In severe cases, a short juice fast for four or five days with carrot, beet, citrus fruits, apple and pineapple may be used to hasten the recovery process prior to an alkalinizing diet.
VITAMINS
All vitamins of the B group are valuable for preventing and treating neuritis. A combination of vitamins B-1, B-2, B-6, B-12, and pantothenic acid have proved to be of immense help in this disorder for the extreme pain, weakness, and numbness associated with neuritis. In some cases, symptoms have been relieved within an hour.
- Vitamin B-Complex: All vitamins of the B group have proven beneficial in the prevention and treatment of neuritis. The disorder has been helped when vitamins B-1, B-2, B-6, B-12, and pantothenic acid have been given together.
- Thiamine (Vitamin B-1): A B-complex vitamin that acts as a coenzyme necessary for the conversion of carbohydrates into glucose, which is burned in the body for energy. It is essential for the functioning of the nervous system.
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2): A B-complex vitamin that acts as a coenzyme that activates the breakdown and utilization of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is essential for cellular oxidation and necessary for healthy skin and eyes.
- Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5): A B-complex vitamin necessary for the normal functioning of the adrenal gland, which directly affects growth. It is also essential for the formation of fatty acids. As a coenzyme, it participates in the utilization of riboflavin and in the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
- Pyridoxine (Vitamin B-6): Influences many body functions including regulating blood glucose levels, manufacturing hemoglobin and aiding the utilization of protein, carbohydrates and fats. It also aids in the function of the nervous system.
- Cobalamin (Vitamin B-12): is essential for normal growth and functioning of all body cells, especially those of bone marrow (red blood cell formation), gastrointestinal tract and nervous system, it prevents pernicious anemia and plays a crucial part in the reproduction of every cell of the body i.e. synthesis of genetic material (DNA).
THINGS TO AVOID
Avoid white bread, sugar, refined cereals, meat, fish, tinned foods, and condiments.
Avoid stimulants such as coffee, non-herbal teas, caffeine, carbonated beverages, and cigarettes.
HERBS
Bilberry, Calendula, Chamomile, Marshmallow Root, St. John's Wort, Yarrow, and Yucca have anti-inflammatory properties, and can be helpful in the management of neuritis.
Blue Vervain, Hops, Rosemary, Wild Lettuce, Wood Betony can be used to relax muscles.
Feverfew, Kava Kava, Lobelia, Passionflower, Skullcap, Valerian, and White Willow are what herbalists call "nervines" - they have analgesic properties and they calm and tone the nerves. They come in capsule, tea, or extract form.
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NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
Unless otherwise specified, the following recommended doses are for adults over the age of 18. For a child between 12 and 17 years, reduce the dose to 3/4 the recommended dose. For a child between 6 and 12 years old, use 1/2 the recommended dose, and for a child under 6, use 1/4 the recommended dose. See Cold Supplements & Products for more helpful recommendations.
NUTRIENTS Supplement Suggested Dosage Comments Essential Or
Essential Fatty Acids
(Flaxseed Oil, Primrose Oil, Omega-3 Complex)As directed on label. To rebuild and repair nerve damage.
Ultimate Oil, Essential Fatty Acids Supplement, Nature's Secret, 90 SoftGels,
Total Omega, Complete Omega 3,6 & 9, Barlean's, 16 fl. oz.,
Total Omega, Complete Omega 3,6 & 9, Barlean's, 90 Softgels,
Barlean's Primrose Oil, With Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), 1300 mg, 120 SoftGels,
Evening Primrose Oil, Rich In Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), NOW Foods, 100% Pure, 4 fl. oz.,
Essential Fatty Acids For Baby & Children, Organic, 8 fl oz.,
Barlean's Flax Oil, 100% Highest Lignan Content, Organic, Pesticide & Herbicide Free, 16 fl. oz.,
Barlean's Flax Oil, Highest Lignan, 1000 mg, 250 CapsL-Glutathione 500-1,000 mg daily. Deficiency affects the brain and nervous system. See Amino Acids for more information.
L-Glutathione, NOW Foods, 250 mg, 60 CapsL-Asparagine As directed on label, on an empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg Vitamin B-6 and 100 mg Vitamin C for better absorption. To help maintain balance in the central nervous system. See Amino Acids for more information. Lecithin Granules
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Capsules2 tablespoon twice daily, with meals.
2,400 mg twice daily, with meals.Important in nerve protection and repair. Protects the cells. Needed for normal brain function.
Lecithin Vegetarian Granules, NOW Foods, 97% Phosphatides, Identity Preserved Non-GE, 1 lb,
Lecithin Liquid, NOW Foods, Vegetarian, 16 fl. oz.,
Lecithin Concentrate, Nature's Way, 400 mg, 100 SoftGelsVitamin B Complex 100 mg daily and up. (Amounts of individual vitamins in a complex will vary.) Deficiencies are common. Use a high stress formula. Injection (under a health care provider's supervision) are best. If injections are not available, use a sublingual form.
Ultimate B (Vitamin B Complex), Nature's Secret, 60 Tabs,
Vitamin B-100 Complex, w/ Coenzyme B-2, Nature's Way, 631 mg, 100 CapsPlus Extra
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine)100 mg twice daily. Deficiency is common in people with neuritis.
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine HCl), Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 100 mg, 100 CapsAnd
Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)100 mg twice daily or as directed on label. It is essential for cellular oxidation and necessary for healthy skin and eyes.
Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin), Nature's Way, 100 mg, 100 CapsAnd
Vitamin B-3 (Niacin)50 mg twice daily. Do not exceed this level. Helps maintain healthy nerves. Caution: Do not take Niacin if you have a liver disease, gout, or high blood pressure.
Vitamin B-3 (Niacin Supplement), Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 100 mg, 100 CapsAnd
Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid)As directed on label. Helps maintain normal adrenal function and fat metabolism.
Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid), Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 250 mg, 100 CapsPlus Extra
Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine)50 mg twice daily. Promotes red blood cell production; aids the nervous system and immune function. Deficiency may cause MS in susceptible persons. Vitamin B-6 is an active participant in many chemical reactions of proteins and amino acids. It aids in the normal function of the brain, promotes red blood cell formation, produces energy, and acts as a coenzyme in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Vitamin B-6 helps normalize the homocysteine levels in your body and promotes nerve and muscle function. Vitamin B-6 is found in avocados, bananas, beef liver, chicken, fortified cereals, ground beef, ham, hazelnuts, lentils, potatoes, salmon, shrimp, soybeans, sunflower seeds, tuna, and wheat germ.
Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine), 100 mg, 100 CapsAnd
Vitamin B-122,000 mcg twice daily. Aids in cellular longevity and helps to prevent more damage by maintaining the protective myelin sheaths. Use a lozenge or sublingual form.
Vitamin B-12 Complex Liquid, NOW Foods, 2 fl. oz.,
Vitamin B-12, Nature's Way, 2000 mcg, 100 Sublingual Lozenges,
Vitamin B-12 Liquid Supplement, 50 mcg, With Vitamin B-9 (Folic Acid), 400 mcg, 1 oz.
Vitamin B-12, California Natural, 1000 mcg, 60 Tabs,
Vitamin B-12 LipoSpray, NOW Foods, 2 fl. oz.L-Taurine As directed on label. Suppresses neuronal activity in the brain and reduces stress.
Taurine, Free Form, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps,
Taurine Powder, 100% Pure, Free Form, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 8 oz.,
Taurine, Double Strength, Free Form, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 100 CapsMulti-Vitamin & Mineral Complex As directed on label. Nutritional deficiencies are common. Neuritis is often the first sign. All nutrients are needed in balance for healing, normal cellular function and repair and for immune response. Needed for all enzyme systems in the body and to supply needed nutrients. Use high potency formula.
Super Multi-Vitamin & Multi-Mineral, Pure Vital Earth, 32 fl. oz. (98% Bio-Available for Absorption), Damage Control Master Formula, High Potency, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, 60 Packets (30 Day Supply)Vitamin A As directed on label. If you are pregnant, do not exceed 10,000 IU daily. Important antioxidants. Use emulsion forms for easier assimilation.
Vitamin A, 10,000 IU, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 100 SoftgelsPlus
Natural Beta-Carotene
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Carotenoid ComplexAs directed on label. An antioxidant and precursor of vitamin A. Antioxidant and free radical scavengers. If you have diabetes, consult with your health care provider before using a supplement with beta carotenes.
Beta Carotene (Natural Dunaliella Salina), Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 25,000 IU, 100 Softgels,
Multi-Carotene Antioxidant, Nature's Way, 60 SoftgelsVitamin C With Bioflavonoids 3,000-6,000 mg daily in divided doses. Has anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. Also necessary for nerve impulse transmission.
Vitamin C Liquid w/ Rose Hips & Bioflavonoids, Kosher, Natural Citrus Flavor, Dynamic Health, 1000 mg, 16 fl. oz.,
Ester C With Bioflavonoids, Nature's Way, 1000 mg, 90 Tabs,
Vitamin C 1000 With Bioflavonoids, Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 VCaps,
The Right C, Nature's Way, 1000 mg, 120 TabsZinc 50-80 mg daily. Do not exceed a total of 100 mg daily from all supplements. Important for proper immune function. Use zinc gluconate lozenges or OptiZinc for best absorption.
Zinc Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 100 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.,
Colloidal Silver & Zinc Lozenges, Silva Solution, 90 Lozenges,
Zinc Lozenges W/ Echinacea & Vitamin C, Nature's Way, 23 mg, 60 Lozenges,
Zinc (Chelated), 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 30 mg, 100 CapsVery Important Calcium 2,000 mg daily. Important in nerve impulse conduction. Use a chelate form.
Calcium Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 700 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.,
Liquid Calcium W/ConcenTrace, Orange Vanilla, Trace Minerals, 1000 mg, 32 fl. oz.,
Cal-Mag Pre-Chelated Calcium & Magnesium, Vital Earth, 240 GelcapsAnd
Magnesium400-1,000 mg daily. Important in nerve impulse conduction. Use magnesium chloride form.
Magnesium Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 350 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.,
Just An Ounce Calcium & Magnesium Liquid, Almond Flavor, 16 fl. oz.,
Calcium & Magnesium Mineral Complex, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 500 mg / 250 mg, 250 CapsFree-Form Amino Acid Complex As directed on label. Necessary in nerve repair and function.
Amino 1000 Complete, NOW Foods, 120 Caps,
Amino 1500, Chewable Blend of 20 Amino Acids, Predigested, NOW Foods, 150 TabsImportant Grape Seed Extract As directed on label. Grape Seed Extract is one of the most potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents; protects the cells.
Grape Seed (Grapeseed) (Vitus vinifera), 100% Pure, NOW Foods, 16 fl. oz.Proteolytic / Multi-Enzyme Complex
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Infla-Zyme ForteAs directed on label 3 times daily with meals.
As directed on label.Potent anti-inflammatory agents. For proper breakdown of foods. Inflazyme forte helps to reduce inflammation and aid digestion.
MetabolicZyme (Hypoallergenic), Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 900 Tabs,
Plant Enzymes, NOW Foods, Vegetarian, 120 VCaps,
Enzymes, All Complete, 250 mg, 90 Caps,
Pancreatin 4X, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 CapsAcidophilus
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Kyo-DophilusAs directed on label or 1 teaspoon twice daily, on an empty stomach. Helps to detoxify harmful substances, enhances absorption of nutrients, and aids digestion. Use a powdered non-dairy form.
Acidophilus Supplement Powder, Non Dairy, 3 oz. Bulk,
Acidophilus, 3 Billion, NOW Foods, 90 Tabs,
Lactobacillus Acidophilus Supplement, Non Dairy, 100 Caps,
Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Kosher Liquid, All Natural, Vegetarian Medium, Lactose Free, Apple Strawberry Flavor, Dynamic Health, 16 fl. oz.,Bifido Factor
(Natren)
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LifeStart from NatrenAs directed on label.
As directed on label.For adults. Replaces "friendly" bacteria and acts as an antibiotic.
For infants and children.Plus
L-Glycine500 mg twice daily, on an empty stomach. Aids in supporting the myelin sheaths.
L-Glycine Powder, Free Form, Vegetarian, 1 lb.Vitamin D-3 400 IU daily. Aids in calcium absorption.
Vitamin D, NOW Foods, 2000 IU, 120 SoftGels,
Vitamin D, NOW Foods, 1000 IU, 180 SoftGels,
Dry Vitamin D, Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 400 IU, 100 CapsVitamin E 200 IU daily or 400 IU every other day. Important for circulation, destroys free radicals, and protects the nervous system. Use d-alpha-tocopherol form. Emulsion for is recommended for easier assimilation and greater safety at high doses.
Ester E Natural Vitamin E, California Natural, 400 IU, 60 Softgels,
Vitamin E, 400 IU, 100% Natural, NOW Foods, 100 Gels,
Vitamin E-1000, NOW Foods, 1000 IU, 100 Gels,
Vitamin E, d-alpha-tocopherol, 400 IU, 100 Softgels
Brewer's Yeast Start with 1/4 teaspoon daily and slowly increase to 2 teaspoons daily. A good source of B vitamins. Improves blood sugar metabolism when taken with chromium. Aids in lowering cholesterol and improving HDL/LDL ration.
Brewer's Yeast, Debittered, NOW Foods, 1 lb.,
Brewer's Yeast, NOW Foods, 650 mg, 200 TabsChromium Picolinate As directed on label. Helps to build and maintain muscle mass. Useful if muscle atrophy exists. Works with Brewer's Yeast to improve blood sugar metabolism.
Chromium Picolinate, NOW Foods, 200 mcg, 100 Caps,
Ionic Chromium Supplement, Trace Minerals, 550 mcg, 2 fl. oz.,
Chromium Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 50 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.Or
"Green Drinks"
Fresh Wheatgrass Juice
Such as Kyo-Green from WakunagaAs directed on label or 1 teaspoon in liquid 3 times daily. A good source of organic chlorophyll, live enzymes, vitamins and minerals plus amino acids and important nutrients. Wheatgrass is used to for the treatment of cancer in many cancer clinics.
Wheat Grass Powder, Organic, 10 oz.,
Wheat Grass Powder, Single Serving Packets, 15 Packets,Quercetin
Plus
Bromelain500 mg twice daily.
100 mg twice daily.Quercetin is used to improve digestion and reduce swelling. Bromelain enhances absorption of quercetin.
Quercetin, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 VCaps,
Quercetin, With Bromelain, Hypoallergenic, Bioflavonoid, NOW Foods, 800 mg, 120 VCaps,
Bromelain 2000 GDU Supplement, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 90 Tabs
NEURITIS SUPPLEMENTS & PRODUCTS
Information, products and supplements for Neuritis, the inflammation and/or deterioration of a nerve or group of nerves or a change in the state of the nerves.
Alive! Whole Food Energizer Multi-Vitamin & Mineral With Naturally Occurring Iron (No Iron Added), Nature's Way, 90 Tabs
No other supplement contains more life-giving nutrients than Nature's Way Alive Multi-Vitamin. Alive Multi-Vitamin is better absorbed into your blood stream because its tablets disintegrate up to 5X faster than other leading brands.Antioxidant Formula, Antioxidant Supplement, All Natural, Nature's Way, 100 Tabs
Nature's Way Antioxidant Formula supplement is 100% natural.Broad Spectrum Formula Enzyme Active Food Enzyme Supplement, Nature's Way, 275 mg, 90 Caps
A Food Enzyme supplement supports the modern diet. It helps to restore food enzymes lost in processing and cooking.Cat's Claw Bark, Nature's Way, 485 mg, 100 Caps
Cat's Claw Bark is a traditional tonic herb for well being, Cat's Claw was historically used by the indigenous people of South America to stimulate the immune system in a variety of serious ailments.Cat's Claw Bark (Uncaria Tomentosa) Powder, 4 oz. Bulk
Cat's Claw Bark (Uncaria Tomentosa) was reputed to be a super drug in the Andean region of South America. It has a long history of indigenous use for arthritis and rheumatism as well as other types of inflammation associated with various stomach disorders and ulcers where it was clinically shown to be effective.Cat's Claw Bark Tea Spice System Builder, Regular, Loose Leaf, 8 oz.
Reduces inflammation in arthritis, protects the body from harmful substances, supports the body while undergoing cancer treatments, helps to boost the immune system.Cat's Claw Extract, Standardized, Nature's Way, 335 mg, 60 Caps
Nature's Way Cat's Claw extract, also known as Una de Gato is derived from the bark of plants wild-harvested in Peru and Brazil.Colon & Liver Cleanser, Truman's CAC Tea, Loose Leaf, 1/2 lb.
Use of this cleansing tea has many additional benefits: improves overall digestion; strengthens the immunity; helps to prevent cancer; makes the skin more emollient and flexible: clears the eyes; and provides an overall tonic effect on the body.Coral Calcium (Okinawa) Plus Magnesium & Vitamin D, 100% Natural, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 VCaps
Okinawa Coral Calcium Plus with Magnesium, Vitamin D and 70 other trace minerals provides essential minerals, restores body alkalinity, supports the immune system, and is bio available for better absorption.EDTA Cardio Oral Chelation Formula With Ethylene-Diamine-Tetra-Acetic Acid & Garlic, 690 mg, 120 Caps
A Doctor recommended, scientifically advanced, Cardio EDTA Oral Chelation Formula with 400mg of EDTA, EthyleneDiamineTetraAcetic Acid, and Garlic to promote Cardiovascular Health and well being. See EDTA Chelation Information about EDTA Chelation Therapy.Enzymes & Enzyme Therapy, How To Jump-Start Your Way To Lifelong Good Health, By Anthony J. Cichoke, D.C., Abram Hoffer, M.D.
Updated edition, enzyme authority Cichoke expands on his 5-Step Jump-Start Plus Enzyme Program.Flax Seed Oil Super, Cold Pressed, 100% Organic, (20%) Lignan, Nature's Way, 16 fl. oz.
Super Lignan Flax Seed Oil is a rich, vegetarian source of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids beneficial for many ailments.Flax Seed, Whole, Certified Organic, 1 lb. Bulk
Flax Seeds are an important source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, including Omega-3, plus Magnesium, Zinc and dietary fiber. Flax oil from flax seeds is the richest known source of linolenic acid.Lactobacillus Acidophilus Supplement, Non-Dairy, 100 Caps
Lactobacillus Acidophilus Supplement taken as a dietary supplement may help to detoxify and to rebuild a balanced intestinal flora.Lecithin Concentrate, Nature's Way, 400 mg, 100 Softgels
Nature's Way Lecithin Supplement is 100% natural from soy oil and it contains no artificial ingredients or preservatives.MSM Supplement (Methylsulfonylmethane), 1000 mg, 120 Caps Plus Free 4 oz. Lotion
Buy MSM Supplement caps and get a 4 oz Lotion free, MSM supplement plays a beneficial role in connective tissue and joint flexibility, immune health, arthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, pain, hair, skin, nails, athletic injuries, acne, wrinkles and allergies.Nerves Formula Tincture, 2 fl. oz.
The Nerves Formula was created to help calm and soothe the nerves. Can also help arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis, arthritis, auto-immune diseases.Nerves & Tension Tincture, 2 fl. oz.
To soothe the nervous system, which may help reduce stress and benefit Hyperactivity/Hyperkinetic, Mental Fatigue, Migraine Headache, Muscular Problems (aches, pain & spasms), Nervous Disorders, Neuralgia, Palsy, Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia, Spasms, Stress, and Tension among other things.Ola Loa Vitamin Energy Supplement, Powder Drink Mix, Orange Repair, 30 Packets
Ola Loa is the most extensive vitamin and mineral supplement available in a great tasting effervescent energy drink.Planetary Herbals Myelin Sheath Support, 820 mg, 90 Tabs
Planetary Herbals Myelin Sheath Support is a comprehensive botanical preparation, designed to support the fat-like insulating sheath (myelin) that surrounds certain nerve tissues.SAM-e With B Vitamin Cofactors, Vegetarian, Enteric Coated, NOW Foods, 200 mg, 60 Tabs
Important for the production of glutathione, this powerful free radical scavenger defends the body from toxic agents and is necessary for liver detoxification.Samento Liquid Extract, 0.5% POA, 1 fl. oz.
Samento is beneficial in the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions; these include but are not limited to cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.Samento (Uncaria Tomentosa), Extra Strength (100 Times More Effective Than Regular Cat's Claw), 0.5% POA, 600 mg, 30 Caps
Samento is beneficial in the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions; these include but are not limited to cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.Samento (Uncaria Tomentosa), Liquid Extract, 0.5% POA, 1 fl. oz.
Beneficial in the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions; these include but are not limited to cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.Selenium Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 50 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.
WaterOz Ionic Selenium is pure liquid Selenium supplement. Selenium promotes normal body growth, enhances fertility, encourages tissue elasticity and is a potent antioxidant that naturally reduces the retention of toxic metals in the body. Selenium is crucial for the proper functioning of the heart muscle and there is evidence that it can help the body fight cancer.Vitamin B-50 Complex With B-2 Coenzyme, 100% Natural, 330 mg, 100 Caps
B Vitamins, as found in a Vitamin B Complex, are precursors of coenzymes involved in the conversion of cellular energy, manufacture of hormones and proteins, and repair and maintenance of nerve structures.
NOTIFY YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF...
You should notify your health care provider if you have any of the signs and symptoms associated with neuritis or if you are having a problem with your vision that suggests optic neuritis, see your health care provider right away. Prompt treatment for optic neuritis is essential.
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