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HEALTH & WELLNESS Neuropathy­—Nerve Numbness by Terry Lemerond I f you’re dealing with the feeling of “pins and needles”, numbness, or intense stab- bing pains in your feet, legs, and arms, you are dealing with neuropathy. Prescrip- tion drugs for the problem cause more prob- lems. I want you to know about the formula that can deal with all of these problems – drug free. • TERRY'S BOTTOM LINE While there are prescription drugs available to treat diabetic neuropathy, they don’t repair delicate blood vessels and nerve endings and help the body repair some of the pathways that are involved in metabo- lizing blood sugar. Plus, they have signifi- cant side effects. Fortunately, there are safe and effective nutrients that can make a big difference. Together, they will: • Stop tingling and numbness • Reduce pain in feet, legs, fingers, and hands • Repair damaged nerves and blood vessels • Prevent damage to nerve endings ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASE • About 60 to 70 percent of diabetes patients have neuropathy. • Symptoms may not appear until about 10 to 20 years after the diagnosis of diabetes. • Sedentary lifestyles, poor diets, and insulin resistance may mean that many people aren’t aware they have diabetes until they have symptoms. 34  HimPower May/June 2019 Help metabolize carbohydrates and sugars If you deal with the feeling of “pins and needles,” a burning sensation in your feet, legs, and arms, intense stabbing pain and struggle with blood sugar, you may have peripheral neuropathy. And you’re not alone. Prescription drugs typically recom- mended for diabetic neuropathy vary, but all cause their share of significant side effects. They range from antidepressants and