http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradioThe Weekly Radio Show hosted by Dr John Hayes Jr, author of the Best Seller "Beating Neuropathy-Taking Misery to Miracles in Just 5 Weeks!" enCopyright Dr John Hayes Jr (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 18:45:00 GMTSun, 21 Apr 2013 22:30:00 GMTHealthBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/4c2928cb-afc3-4cf0-a619-b2107486d960_l1100802.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradioThe Weekly Radio Show hosted by Dr John Hayes Jr, author of the Best Seller "Beating Neuropathy-Taking Misery to Miracles in Just 5 Weeks!" feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comhealth,neuropathy,chronic pain,diabetes,neuropathy treatment,peripheral neuropathy,metabolic syndrome,pain management,autonomic neuropathy,cancerBeating Neuropathy RadionoThe Weekly Radio Show hosted by Dr John Hayes Jr, author of the Best Seller "Beating Neuropathy-Taking Misery to Miracles in Just 5 Weeks!"episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/04/21/advances-in-diagnosing-neuropathyHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/04/21/advances-in-diagnosing-neuropathy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/04/21/advances-in-diagnosing-neuropathySun, 21 Apr 2013 22:30:00 GMTAdvances in Diagnosing Neuropathy This week on Beating Neuropathy and Chronic Pain, we'll talk a bit about how neuropathy can be diagnosed. Unfortunately, nowadays, due to insurance hurdles, proper laboratory tests are often not administered in time to make an early diagnosis. Neuropathy-causing conditions such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome can be diagnosed by observing trends in blood tests. Patients with metabolic syndrome that develop peripheral neuropathy are often diagnosed with "idiopathic" (of unknown origin) neuropathy because doctors may overlook all the evidence. One of the things NeuropathyDR clinicians do is observe all laboratory tests for the past five years to try and observe trends other physicians may have missed. One problem that can arise when diagnosing neuropathy is when not enough tests are performed and conditions can slip under the radar.  Please share your questions, comments, and show topic suggestions on our Facebook Page! 00:27:00Beating Neuropathy Radiononeuropathy,peripheral neuropathy,neuropathy test,neuropathy tests,diabetesThis week on Beating Neuropathy and Chronic Pain, we'll talk a bit about how neuropathy can be diagnosed. Unfortunately, nowadays, due to insurance hurdles, prhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/04/14/sensory-and-motor-neuropathiesHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/04/14/sensory-and-motor-neuropathies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/04/14/sensory-and-motor-neuropathiesSun, 14 Apr 2013 22:30:00 GMTSensory and Motor Neuropathies This week on Beating Neuropathy and Chronic Pain, we're talking about Sensory vs. Motor Neuropathies. There are actually many different kinds of neuropathy. Because everyone is biochemically and genetically different, people who develop neuropathy may develop it in different ways. Neuropathy can be the result of genetics, disease, or injury.   Sensory neuropathies affect the ability to perceive with any of the senses. Most commonly, this presents as tingling or numbness.  Motor neuropathies involve muscle weakness and loss of muscle tone. Sensory neuropathies, which can often be the result of the effects of diabetes or chemotherapy, are more easily treatable. Motor neuropathies are generally much more difficult to treat and can be the result of a genetic condition such as Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT). CMT symptoms include weakness in the legs and feet. There are several types of CMT, and they can vary in severity and age of onset.   CMT can be diagnosed with EMGs and CMVs; genetic testing can be extremely expensive and not covered by insurance. However, even if a diagnosis is definitively made, treatment can be difficult. Nutritional supplements and energy-enhancing treatments, however, have shown promise for CMT patients.   What other topics would you like us to cover? Join the conversation on our Facebook page, Beating Neuropathy!   00:33:00Beating Neuropathy Radiononeuropathy,sensory neuropathy,motor neuropathy,chronic pain,pain managementThis week on Beating Neuropathy and Chronic Pain, we're talking about Sensory vs. Motor Neuropathies. There are actually many different kinds of neuropathy.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/31/do-you-have-to-be-diabetic-to-get-neuropathy-noHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/31/do-you-have-to-be-diabetic-to-get-neuropathy-no/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/31/do-you-have-to-be-diabetic-to-get-neuropathy-noSun, 31 Mar 2013 22:30:00 GMTDo You Have to Be Diabetic To Get Neuropathy? No! One thing that some patients have been told over the years that is not necessarily true is that they have to be diabetic to have neuropathy. Some common causes of neuropathy are diabetes , metabolic syndrome and chemotherapy. Many patients and physicians are not familiar with metabolic syndrome. A quick definition of metabolic syndrome is a problem in your body that causes issues with the way your body handles blood sugar and blood fats. When you take in too much sugar and do not exercise enough your body begins to store more fat. Fat serves as fuel for your body. Your body burns this fat to keep you energized throughout the day. When you being to eat more but you do not increase your exercise, you begin to store too much fat for your body to burn. This is becoming a big problem in our world because people are starting to get less fit and larger instead of more fit and smaller. This leads to people developing more conditions, including neuropathy, because of their metabolic syndrome. Neuropathy can be actually be diagnosed as the condition that is causing the patient to feel uncomfortable sometimes YEARS before being diagnosed as Diabetic. Many people with neuropathy can have normal tests when they are tested for nerve problems. In the beginning stages of neuropathy these test results are normal. This makes it extremely hard for a doctor to be able to test for neuropathy. A better way to diagnose the neuropathy is for us to look deep into the patients personal history. In the patient’s history, we may find past habits that triggered neuropathy. Please post your comments or send and questions, concerns to our Facebook Page! 00:28:00Beating Neuropathy Radionodiabetes,metabolism,metabolic syndrome,neuropathy,neuropathy treatmentOne thing that some patients have been told over the years that is not necessarily true is that they have to be diabetic to have neuropathy. Some common causehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/24/autonomic-neuropathyHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/24/autonomic-neuropathy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/24/autonomic-neuropathySun, 24 Mar 2013 22:30:00 GMTAutonomic Neuropathy Tonight on Beating Neuropathy & Chronic Pain, we’ll talk about autonomic neuropathy. Autonomic neuropathy is neuropathy that affects the “automatic” functions of the body, such as the heart, breathing, sweating, and digestion. Most cases of autonomic neuropathy is caused by diabetes, but it can also happen with injuries and inflammatory conditions. There is a screening you can do at home to test for autonomic neuropathy. Take your blood pressure while in a seated position, then stand and immediately take it again. Your blood pressure should rise by 10 points both systolic and diastolic. Though it is possible to get a false positive while doing this, it can be an indicator that autonomic neuropathy is happening. Making sure you are well-hydrated is important for everyone, but especially in autonomic neuropathy. Add a bit of salt to your water for electrolytes. Diet is important as well. Consuming enough water and fiber will help your digestive system stay healthy. Eat small, frequent meals instead of two or three large ones. Autonomic neuropathy requires careful evaluation and close supervision. We do not know if there is a significant or long-term cure for it right now. However, the types of treatment we advocate for peripheral neuropathy can also be useful. Join the conversation on Facebook! 00:46:00Beating Neuropathy Radiononeuropathy,peripheral neuropathy,autonomic neuropathy,diabetes,chronic painTonight on Beating Neuropathy & Chronic Pain, we’ll talk about autonomic neuropathy. Autonomic neuropathy is neuropathy that affects the “automatic” functionshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/17/restless-legs-syndromeHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/17/restless-legs-syndrome/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/17/restless-legs-syndromeSun, 17 Mar 2013 22:30:00 GMTRestless Legs Syndrome RLS affects middle-aged and older people and can result from several underlying causes. Some of these include kidney disease, iron deficiency, Parkinson’s disease, spinal problems, pregnancy, or either not enough or too much physical activity. It can also be the result of withdrawal from certain drugs, including caffeine. Often, RLS is associated with patients who have peripheral neuropathy. RLS symptoms occur when one is at rest (sitting or lying down) and can manifest as sensations of pain, discomfort, pulling, and so on. These feelings can usually be immediately alleviated by walking around. These symptoms can also occur occasionally in someone who is dehydrated or low in magnesium. As with neuropathy patients, it is important to determine the underlying cause because it could be serious. Patients who are more fit, in general, are less likely to get RLS. Stretching, massage, and yoga can be beneficial. Warm baths with epsom salts can be helpful as well. Supplementing with oral magnesium malate is also indicated with a physician’s consent. 00:28:00Beating Neuropathy Radionorestless legs syndrome,restless leg syndrome,rls,neuropathy,chronic painRLS affects middle-aged and older people and can result from several underlying causes. Some of these include kidney disease, iron deficiency, Parkinson’s disehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/10/chemotherapy-neuropathy-treatmentHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/10/chemotherapy-neuropathy-treatment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/10/chemotherapy-neuropathy-treatmentSun, 10 Mar 2013 22:30:00 GMTChemotherapy Neuropathy Treatment Chemotherapy given for cancer–or other conditions, such as autoimmune diseases–can, unfortunately, cause nerve damage (neuropathy). Patients may or may not develop neuropathy based on which medications they are taking. Platinum-based chemotherapies in particular will usually cause neuropathy. Patients who undergo hormone or radiation therapy in addition to chemotherapy also have a high chance of developing peripheral neuropathy. Symptoms of chemotherapy neuropathy include tingling, numbness, and burning, usually in the hands, feet, and legs. The good news is, a neurostimulator is a drug-free alternative that can actually be used during chemotherapy. Other options light therapies such as include Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and LED Therapy. Manual therapies such as massage and spinal and joint manipulation are also crucial. Work with your team of medical professionals to find out which combination of these work best for you. Join our growing Facebook family on 00:31:00Beating Neuropathy Radiononeuropathy,peripheral neuropathy,chemotherapy neuropathy,chemotherapy,cancerChemotherapy given for cancer–or other conditions, such as autoimmune diseases–can, unfortunately, cause nerve damage (neuropathy). Patients may or may not dehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/03/do-you-have-to-be-diabetic-to-get-neuropathy-noHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/03/do-you-have-to-be-diabetic-to-get-neuropathy-no/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/03/03/do-you-have-to-be-diabetic-to-get-neuropathy-noSun, 03 Mar 2013 23:30:00 GMTDo You Have to Be Diabetic To Get Neuropathy? No! One thing that some patients have been told over the years that is not necessarily true is that they have to be diabetic to have neuropathy.   Some common causes of neuropathy are diabetes , metabolic syndrome and chemotherapy.   Many patients and physicians are not familiar with metabolic syndrome. A quick definition of metabolic syndrome is a problem in your body that causes issues with the way your body handles blood sugar and blood fats. When you take in too much sugar and do not exercise enough your body begins to store more fat. Fat serves as fuel for your body. Your body burns this fat to keep you energized throughout the day. When you being to eat more but you do not increase your exercise, you begin to store too much fat for your body to burn.   This is becoming a big problem in our world because people are starting to get less fit and larger instead of more fit and smaller. This leads to people developing more conditions, including neuropathy, because of their metabolic syndrome. Neuropathy can be actually be diagnosed as the condition that is causing the patient to feel uncomfortable sometimes YEARS before being diagnosed as Diabetic.   Many people with neuropathy can have normal tests when they are tested for nerve problems. In the beginning stages of neuropathy these test results are normal. This makes it extremely hard for a doctor to be able to test for neuropathy. A better way to diagnose the neuropathy is for us to look deep into the patients personal history.   In the patient’s history, we may find past habits that triggered neuropathy.   Please post your comments to our Facebook page!00:28:00Beating Neuropathy Radionodiabetes,neuropathy,metabolic syndrome,neuropathy treatment,neuropathy drOne thing that some patients have been told over the years that is not necessarily true is that they have to be diabetic to have neuropathy.   Some common caushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/02/24/beating-shingles-painHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/02/24/beating-shingles-pain/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/02/24/beating-shingles-painSun, 24 Feb 2013 23:30:00 GMTBeating Shingles Pain This week on Beating Neuropathy and Chronic Pain, we’re going to talk about shingles. Shingles is a recurrence of the chicken pox virus, varicella zoster. If you had chicken pox as a child, the virus can be reactivated in your body and become shingles. It can present as unexplained acute mid-back pain and should be treated with antiviral medication within the first 72 hours of onset. Early diagnosis and treatment will lessen the duration and likelihood of complications from shingles. One of the side effects of shingles is difficulty performing daily activities, pain, lesions, and postherpetic neuralgia. Post-herpetic neuralgia is a significant complication that occurs in about 50% of shingles sufferers. It presents as shooting pains, burning, or tingling that can last to months–or even–years after a shingles episode. Treatment for shingles complications often consists of strong drugs, pain injections, and radio frequency ablation. There are some recent studies showing the effectiveness of other, less invasive modalaties for treating shingles and postherpetic neuralgia. These include TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation) and LLLT/LED (low-level laser therapy and light-emitting diode therapy). One study showed that treatment with TENS showed a significant lessening in the development of postherpetic neuralgia. This kind of treatment must be administered by a trained clinician. Another study showed LLLT was effective in treating both active shingles and postherpetic neuralgia. Yet another, related article shows LLLT was also effective in treating the same kind of herpes that causes cold sores. Join the conversation on our Facebook page! Questions for us are encouraged! 00:26:00Beating Neuropathy Radionoshingles,neuropathy,chronic pain,postherpetic neuralgia,pain managementThis week on Beating Neuropathy and Chronic Pain, we’re going to talk about shingles. Shingles is a recurrence of the chicken pox virus, varicella zoster. If yhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/02/17/exercise-and-peripheral-neuropathyHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/02/17/exercise-and-peripheral-neuropathy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/02/17/exercise-and-peripheral-neuropathySun, 17 Feb 2013 23:30:00 GMTExercise and Peripheral Neuropathy This week on Beating Neuropathy and Chronic Pain, we'll again be discussing the benefits of exercise for patients for patients who suffer from peripheral neuropathy. A new exercise program should only be performed with approval of your treating medical professional. If you have difficulty with balance, or experience numbness in your feet, please perform exercise only under the guidance of a personal trainer or physical therapist. Good, proper-fitting footwear is important as well, both to support and protect the feet.   Some may be concerned that exercise may not be good for people experiencing peripheral neuropathy. This can be true. People with diabetic ulcerations or skin fragility should use extreme caution. Treadmills should also be avoided. Even though they are popular, they create a lot of vibration which can aggravate neuropathy and chronic pain conditions. A better way to exercise the large muscles of the thighs is to use an exercise bike. Pedal wheels are an option for those who may not easily be able to ride a bike. Another option is a "trainer", which a regular road bike can be placed on and used indoors.   The purpose of exercise is to create more blood flow, which will creae a rise in temperature which will be beneficial to people suffering from peripheral neuropathy. As treatment progresses, the easier it will become to increase body temperature through vasodialation. This is another reason why supervised exercise is beneficial.   Join the conversation on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/BeatingNeuropathy!          00:30:00Beating Neuropathy Radiononeuropathy,exercise,chronic pain,physical therapy,neuropathy treatmentThis week on Beating Neuropathy and Chronic Pain, we'll again be discussing the benefits of exercise for patients for patients who suffer from peripheral neurohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/02/03/diet-and-peripheral-neuropathyCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/02/03/diet-and-peripheral-neuropathy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/02/03/diet-and-peripheral-neuropathySun, 03 Feb 2013 23:30:00 GMTDiet and Peripheral Neuropathy This week on Beating Neuropathy & Chronic Pain, we will once again be talking about the ideal diet for someone suffering from peripheral neuropathy. This diet is primarily plant-based (vegan) and gluten-free. Dr. Hayes recommends a “paleo” type diet, which is free of processed foods and does contain periodic consumption of lean meats such as salmon. Nutrients such as Acetyl L-Carnitine, found in large quantities in meat, can improve neuropathy and other health conditions. One of the biggest offending ingredients is dairy. Other than periodic traces of dairy, most people should not consume dairy. Dr. Hayes suggests reading The China Study for those who may be skeptical. Eliminating gluten as well will reduce inflammation. An excess of inflammation in the body will set the stage for serious illness such as cancer. It is not always easy to avoid dairy and gluten, but most who do are glad they did so! 00:29:00Beating Neuropathy Radiononeuropathy,chronic pain,paleo,gluten-free,diabetesThis week on Beating Neuropathy & Chronic Pain, we will once again be talking about the ideal diet for someone suffering from peripheral neuropathy. This diehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/01/27/correct-your-diet-correct-your-health-improve-your-lifeWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/01/27/correct-your-diet-correct-your-health-improve-your-life/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/01/27/correct-your-diet-correct-your-health-improve-your-lifeSun, 27 Jan 2013 23:30:00 GMTCorrect Your Diet, Correct Your Health, Improve Your Life Russ McCann is back again for another show of Beating Neuropathy. Metabolic Syndrome is once again the topic of the hour. The five risk factors of metabolic syndrome is being overweight in the stomach area, having too much fat in your blood steam, not having enough good cholesterol, having high blood pressure, and having high fasting blood sugars. The most simple solution to metabolic syndrome is to lose weight. This gets rid of the fat around your stomach, which is risk factor number one. You would lower your blood pressure by getting to a healthier weight. This would also help to lower the amount of sugar in your blood stream. Metabolic syndrome is a controllable condition. If we do not start to prevent metabolic syndrome then it could overtake smoking as the number one cause of heart disease. In order to lose the weight you need to be able to not only change your habits but to change your lifestyle. Dr. Hayes and many other professionals offer an amazing program called Take Shape for Life. Take Shape for Life is a program that teaches you to how to live by these healthy habits. With this diet, you would eat every 2-3 hours and drink plenty of water. You would be able to lose 2-5 pounds a week. Over a period of 16 weeks you would lose around 50 pounds. The meals are very nutrient rich, which increases your energy to burn more calories. Once you reach your goal body mass index you would be able to eat more of the right kind of food. Once at this point, you have to increase your exercise to burn fat. To get more information on the Take Shape for Life program please visit www.drjohnhayes.tsfl.com. 00:28:00Beating Neuropathy Radionometabolic syndrome,peripheral neuropathy,russ mccann,take shape for life,weight lossRuss McCann is back again for another show of Beating Neuropathy. Metabolic Syndrome is once again the topic of the hour. The five risk factors of metabolic syhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/01/13/spotlight-on-fibromyalgiaHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/01/13/spotlight-on-fibromyalgia/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bnradio/2013/01/13/spotlight-on-fibromyalgiaSun, 13 Jan 2013 23:30:00 GMTSpotlight on Fibromyalgia Welcome back to Beating Neuropathy and Chronic Pain! This week, our first show of 2013, we'll be focusing on fibromyalgia.   Fibromyalgia is classified as widespread aches, pains, and sensitivity to touch that persists from 3-6 months. It presents similarly to myofascial pain syndrome, which occurs after sleep disturbance, stress, or magnesium deficiency. The biggest difference between this and fibromyalgia is that myofascial pain syndrome will disappear in a short period of time, while fibromyalgia lasts significantly longer.   Fibromyalgia must be a diagnosis of exclusion. Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions must be ruled out first. One significant finding is that approximately 50% of patients with fibromyalgia have underlying thyroid disease. This is often overlooked since more than just TSH levels must be tested. Thyroid disease, particularly autoimmune hypothyroidism, can produce fibromyalgia symptoms.   Fibromyalgia sufferers must look beyond short-term relief. Like neuropathy, drug-only therapy for fibromyalgia, such as antidepressants, can worsen and extend the symptoms. A plant-based (vegan), gluten-free diet can make a big difference. This kind of diet can eliminate allergens (dairy, eggs, gluten) which exacerbate symptoms. Consider taking magnesium (magnesium malate) orally, unless you suffer from kidney disease. Make sure you are not taking supplements which interact with your medications. Although fibromyalgia can come with exercise intolerance, moderate exercise can help improve symptoms. After taking magnesium, exercise intolerance can improve or disappear.   Please keep your great questions coming through email and Facebook! Or call our office at 781-659-7989.00:32:00Beating Neuropathy RadionoNeuropathy Doctors,Neuropathy,Neuropathy Treatment,fibromyalgia,myofascial pain syndromeWelcome back to Beating Neuropathy and Chronic Pain! This week, our first show of 2013, we'll be focusing on fibromyalgia.   Fibromyalgia is classified as wide