Beating Neuropathy

09/10/2026

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09/10/2026

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09/10/2026

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09/10/2026

Real Neuropathy Treatment Success

Perhaps the most frustrating, but real issue surrounding patients, who suffer from peripheral neuropathy and indeed many types of chronic pain, is that more often than not, there are multiple underlying causes.

As you probably know, life tends to be in accumulation of experiences, unfortunately sometimes including trauma and illnesses.

All of these things have consequences, some of which will not show up for many years. You probably also know that things that are very easy to ignore at 25, now become impossible to ignore at 65 and beyond.

One of the things that concerns me while treating many neuropathy patients is when clinicians and patients focus exclusively trying to find the “one” cause of their pain, burning, tingling numbness or other neuropathy symptoms.

The reason for this is quite simple. Most commonly, patients develop peripheral neuropathy as the result of multiple factors.

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09/10/2026

John Rob Hakala and I today at 9:22 AM ET Today as we discuss together "Warning Signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): What to Watch For" on 95.9 FM WATD or livestream at 959WATD.com Catch the podcast later too on our sites! 📡🎧

09/09/2026

𝗢𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮 𝟯 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀

Although generally safe and well-tolerated, omega-3 fatty acid risks and potential side effects are handled in this article.

Belly Problems:
Diarrhea, gas, indigestion, and nausea when taking omega-3 supplements. This is much more common with capsules than liquids. These effects can be often be reduced by taking with food, using a professional formulation or reducing dosage.

Bleeding and blood thinning:
Omega-3 fatty acids have a slight blood-thinning effect.
While this is generally beneficial for cardiovascular health, it can increase the risk of bleeding, especially in people taking blood-thinning drugs such as warfarin and aspirin.

If you have a blood clotting disorder or are taking blood thinners, it is important to consult your doctor before starting omega-3 fatty acids.

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09/07/2026

𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲

Chronic pain and peripheral neuropathy are rarely one-dimensional problems. Effective care often requires addressing nerve function, circulation, inflammation, mobility, metabolic health, and the underlying cause—not simply suppressing symptoms.

Multiwavelength infrared therapy, also called photobiomodulation, uses selected red and near-infrared wavelengths to deliver light energy to tissues at different depths. Depending on the equipment and treatment parameters, this therapy may help:

Temporarily reduce pain and discomfort
Support local circulation
Decrease inflammation
Promote cellular energy production
Support tissue healing and recovery
Improve comfort during movement and rehabilitation

Research into photobiomodulation for diabetic peripheral neuropathy is promising, with some studies reporting improvements in neuropathic pain and aspects of nerve function. However, treatment protocols vary considerably, and stronger research is still needed to determine which wavelengths, dosages, and treatment schedules provide the greatest benefit. It should not be presented as a cure or guaranteed method of nerve regeneration. Review the systematic review on PubMed.

𝗜𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. It is however incorporated into a broader, individualized care plan that includes a thorough examination, identification of contributing conditions, nutritional and metabolic support, appropriate exercise, neurostimulation, and ongoing measurement of progress.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁...

09/07/2026

Reminder to self: Focus on daily targets, one step at a time. Repeat. Never give up.

09/07/2026

Warning Signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): What to Watch For

As we age, occasional forgetfulness can be normal. But when memory issues begin to interfere with daily life, it could be more than just “senior moments.” One possible cause is Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a condition that affects memory and thinking skills but doesn’t yet interfere significantly with daily function.

What Is MCI?

MCI is often considered a transitional stage between normal aging and more serious conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. While not everyone with MCI progresses to dementia, identifying it early offers the best chance for slowing progression and improving quality of life.

Early Action Matters

The earlier MCI is identified, the better the chances for preserving brain health through lifestyle changes, cognitive exercises, and in some cases, medical interventions. Regular cognitive screening after age 60 is a proactive step toward healthy aging.

Call to Action: If you’re concerned about memory changes, don’t wait. Book a cognitive wellness screening this month and take control of your brain health.