What are 7 foods that may heal nerve damage?

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What are 7 foods that may heal nerve damage?

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The 7 foods that may heal nerve damage are leafy green vegetables, fatty fish, Nuts, lean protein and fruits.

Leafy green vegetables such as Spinach, Kale and broccoli contain alpha lipoic acid that can prevent and heal nerve damage.

Fatty fish such as tuna, sardines, salmon and mackerel contain omega 3 fatty acids that can help reduce inflammation and repair nerves.

Leak protein such as tofu, beans, turkey and chicken have high amounts of Vitamin B12, that supports your nervous system.

Fruits such as berries, cherries, peaches, oranges, red grapes and watermelon are high in antioxidants that can help nerves heal and reduce inflammation and nerve damage.

Other foods that can help heal nerve damage are whole grains such as oats, Quinoa and farro which are high in B vitamins that protect against nerve damage.

Eggs are also good for nerve damage and can reduce inflammation and promote nerve healing as eggs contain choline, which is converted into acetylcholine.

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter which improves memory and communication between your brain cells.

The three injuries that could cause nerve damage are Laceration, severe bruising and Electrical Shock Injury.

Gunshot wounds, stretching and even drug injection injury can cause nerve damage.

Nerve damage feels like tingling and numbness in the feet and hands and you may feel like you are wearing a tight sock or glove.

Also nerve damage can cause muscle weakness in your arms or legs and you may regularly drop objects you're holding.

A neurologist will check for nerve damage by performing a NCV or nerve conduction velocity test.

The test that shows nerve damage is a NCV test also called a nerve conduction test which measures how fast the electrical impulse moves through your nerves.

The nerve conduction study test identifies nerve damage and during the NCV test your nerve will be stimulated through use of electrode patches that are attached to your skin.

Nerve damage is sometimes a disability if the nerve damage is severe enough that you are not able to work.

If the nerve damage is severe enough to prevent you from working then you can sometimes qualify for SSDI or SSI benefits.

Foods that are calming to the nervous system are foods containing calcium and B vitamins such as bananas, yogurt, low fat milk, dark leafy greens, oranges, berries, and other fruits are all good foods for calming your nervous system.

Bananas are good for nerves as they are high in B vitamins which calm the nervous system and help relieve and prevent nerve pain.

The B6 vitamin in bananas also regulates your blood glucose levels which also can improve your mood.

The juice that is good for nerves is pomegranate juice which protects against inflammation and oxidative stress and gives strength to the nerves.

The magnesium in pomegranate juice also improves the nerves and muscles.

Massage does help nerve damage by relieving compression of the nerves an encouraging repair of damaged nervous tissues to increase.

Nerve pain will often feel like a burning sensation or stabbing or shooting pain.

Nerve pain can also sometimes feel like sharp and sudden electric shocks and you may also be very sensitive to cold or touch.

Voltaren can help with nerve pain and is good to help relieve inflammation and pain by blocking the effects of cyclooxygenase enzymes.

Arthritis can cause nerve pain in some people and around 50 percent of people with arthritis also have a chance of developing nerve pain and neuropathy.

Acupuncture can help with nerve pain and is one of the most common alternative medicine treatments for neuropathy and nerve pain.

The best magnesium to take for nerve pain is Magnesium Glycinate.

Specifically in chronic pain, magnesium can be helpful for offsetting the effects of calcium, which relaxes muscles and nerves.

Magnesium acts like a plug in nerve receptors that are over-stimulated.

Vitamins that help with nerve damage and nerve pain are B vitamins such as vitamin B1, B6, B12 and thiamine and benfotiamine.

Illnesses that cause nerve pain are infections such as HIV/Aids and shingles, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, stroke, cancer, and the treatments, trapped nerves, carpal tunnel syndrome.

Autoimmune diseases that can cause nerve pain are Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and vasculitis.

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