What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Don’t live with hand or foot pain! The Neuropathy Association defines Peripheral Neuropathy as: “Caused by damage to your body’s peripheral nerves. This damage disrupts the body’s ability to communicate with its muscles, skin, joints, or internal organs. It is like the body’s wiring system breaking down. If ignored, neuropathy can lead to numbness, pain, weakness and incoordination.” Electronic Neuromuscular Stimulation, Vibrational, Anodyne, Massage and Nutritional Therapies have been proven useful for various neuropathies; including:  Age Related Peripheral Neuropathy (ARPN)  Autonomic Peripheral and Polyneuropathies  Axonal Neuropathy  Chemotherapy Induced Neuropathy  Chronic, Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP or immune neuropathies) In other words, the nerves have “gone to sleep” because of HYPOXIA… (they have been deprived of oxygen!)  Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Pain  Idiopathic Neuropathy What Causes The Deprivation Of Oxygen?  Peripheral Artery Disease  Alcoholism  Chemotherapy  Diabetes or changes in glucose and insulin  Drugs or Medications/Agent Orange exposure  Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)  Idiopathic origins (Unknown)  Kidney failure or disorder  Nutritional deficiencies; including Vitamins B 1, B6, B12, Vibrational and Sensorimotor Therapy: Anodyne (MIRE), FIT & Other Treatments: What is Whole Body or Localized Vibration? Appropriate mechanical movement to increase circulation to the tissues. Our devices are powerful Vibrating Massagers suitable for mild to moderate diabetics. They provide massage for relaxation, and an enhanced sense of vitality and well-being; as they help to release Nitric Oxide for circulation. They can also produce the "automatic stretch reflex" as well as rebuilding/increasing bone density up 10% to 30%. In the same sense, Sensorimotor Stimulation with both “Stick and Brush” is especially useful when those with Pacemakers or Defibrillators seek treatment; bringing vasodilatation and stimulation to the short fiber nerves without the use of electronic stimulation. Both “Small and Large Fiber” Neuropathy is a lot more prevalent than previously thought due to issues such as Diabetes, Sjögrens Syndrome, Celiac Disease, Amyloidosis or Hyperlipidaemia. Not everyone responds the same to nerve stimulation due to their own specific type of neuropathy! That is why we treat several different ways. Anodyne Pulsed and Far Infrared Light are just examples of the methods we use to treat Neuropathy! As Well As:  Carpal/Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome  Chronic, Intractable Pain/Arthritis  Disuse Muscle Atrophy  Lower Back Pain  Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson’s  Muscle Spasms and Cramping and Vitamin E & D deficiencies  Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)  Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)  Post Polio Syndrome  Porphyria (enzyme disorders)  Post-op Pain & Rehabilitation  Repeated trauma  Restless Leg Syndrome  Sciatic nerve entrapment (Piriformis entrapment)  Sciatica and Piriformis Entrapment  Sepsis (severe systemic infection SIRS),  Surgical complications  Injury or inflammations in the lower back Fatigue Syndrome  Thyroid disease  Symptoms of Lyme's Disease  Toxins, Molds or Food Allergies  Venous Stasis Home tools: “The Stick” and the Sensor-motor Brush; two of our Myofascial Release therapies... and part of our Sensorimotor Stimulation therapy for multiple conditions besides Peripheral Neuropathy. We also add specialized exercises to all treatments to be performed both in the clients home and in our therapy rooms. Syndrome  Stroke Rehabilitation  Symptoms related to Chronic In addition, we also sell Whole Body Vibration devices, Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation devices, Nerve and Muscle rebuilders and can special order many braces, Far Wave Infrared heat lamps and other devices. About Our Therapist: Having many certifications in various modalities of Massage (including Reflexology, Sports Injuries, Myofascial Release, Reiki and even Canine Massage), James Skaug is also a Certified Neuromuscular Stimulation Technician’ who has been a member of the Neuropathy Treatment Centers of America, ReBuilder™ Physicians and NeuroCare Technicians. Chico Holistic Healthcare was the very first Neuropathy Treatment Center located west of the Rockies—and James the states first Neuropathist. In addition, when needed, we refer out to several different doctors, hypnotherapists, nutritionists and specialized chiropractors to deal with physical issues which we cannot. When major health care is needed, we can refer to agencies such as Feather River Hospital for low cost testing or the Shalom Free Clinic... whom specializes in no cost health care and behavioral health. Where Anodyne alone might not be completely successful, adding Far (FIR) Infrared Mineral Light may greatly reduce symptoms. Nitric Oxide is released in the blood which increases circulation to the tissues. Another form of our Far Wave light, actually penetrates deeply into the tissues to heal on a cellular level. This is especially important for the “Short Nerves” which have become demyelinated; and when the Myelin Sheathing becomes “ragged, frail or globular.” In addition, it makes sense to treat the deprived tissues and nerves with “micro-oxygen.” We often treat with a 30% mixture to help the client relax during treatment while adding additional oxygen to the tissues. Often, it is accompanied with Aromatherapy. This is especially useful when stimulating the venous pumps in the legs to help “pump” the blood back up to the heart where it can become “re-oxygenated” naturally. Nutritional counseling and “custom” supplements are often recommended as so many PN patients become Vitamin B deficient. Through the guidance of doctors such as Earl Mindell, R.Ph., PhD and registered dietitians, we can “custom design” supplements to aid in the treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy, and other maladies. Our program can even warn which medications “burn up” nutrients in ones system; and can recommend a replacement supplement for such items while alerting of any possible negative drug interactions. Various certified modalities of Massage, Sensorimotor Stimulation, Myofascial Release and even Chiropractic therapies round out treatment while aiding in comfort! 90% Of Our Clients Achieve Peripheral Neuropathy Relief! What do most neuropathy patients hear from their doctors when it comes to neuropathic pain, burning, tingling, swelling, stiffness, cramping, skin dryness and numbness? “Sorry, but there is very little we can do for your symptoms... except give you addictive pain killers or anti-convulsive/depression meds” and, “most likely, you will continue to get worse! The above statement is quite true for most doctors; but along with what few medications there are to aid with pain and/or numbness, there are still some alternatives… nerve and muscle “rebuilding” through Nerve Stimulation or pain and healing relief from deep penetrating, Anodyne/Infrared Light, Nutritional, Micro-oxygen, Sensorimotor Stimulation, Massage, Whole Body or Localized Vibrational Therapies, even specialized Shoe Inserts, Socks and Braces to aid circulation. As Neuropathy is both an “Oxygen and Electrical” problem with the nerves, our FDA Approved and doctor recommended devices can help to “rebuild” the damaged or demyelinated nerves and pathways; and thus reduce pain; often with a noticeable difference after just the first treatment. After the third treatment, one should be able to feel a difference, so it is easy to see if the treatments are working for you. We also treat with Massage, Pressure/Trigger therapy, Acupressure, Acu-Koryo Hand therapies, Electronic Acupuncture, Micro-oxygen and Aromatherapy, Nutritional therapy and White & Blue Light therapy for the depression which often accompanies pain and neuropathy symptoms. In addition, we will provide “Tracking Sheets” for you to “chart your own progress;” as we don’t want anyone paying for a treatment which does not work for them! If treatment doesn’t work after three to five sessions, we will unfortunately have to encourage you to discontinue your therapy. But, as previously stated, we have found that only 10% of our clients don’t improve with therapy; and generally, that is because of advanced age, disease, medication/statin drugs or self medication/alcohol issues. Anodyne (MIRE) and FIR Therapy are Just Two of the Many Ways We Treat ! Two proven and very effective way that we treat is through the use of Monochromatic Anodyne Light (MIRE) therapy and FIR Light. Anodyne is an Infrared Therapy Device that is applied in direct skin contact to any area of the body. Nearly 6,000 Anodyne Care Providers nationwide provide Anodyne Therapy as part of their care plan for conditions that would benefit from increasing circulation and reducing pain. Anodyne/FIR Infrared Therapy is cleared by FDA for temporarily increasing circulation and reducing pain, stiffness and muscle spasm associated with Peripheral Neuropathy. In fact, any condition that would benefit from these indications may benefit from the effects of this infrared therapy device. Exceptional clinical outcomes have even been documented in 13 published peer reviewed studies involving nearly 5000 patients. How Do Our Electronic Devices Work? We do not simply use a TENS or EMS device to massage the muscles — although, we do offer both TENS and EMS therapies. Our FDA approved devices were designed specifically for stopping the pain and numbness symptoms of neuropathy and other pain issues. TENS is designed to simply block nerve paths so that nerve impulses cannot get to the brain; while EMS, is designed to strengthen muscles. Our device does not block nerve paths! On the contrary, it opens nerve paths; and overlays an EMS signal with its own proprietary healing signals, so that the leg muscles are strengthened to provide better blood circulation and oxygen to support these newly awakened nerves. Because neuropathy results Wet Neuromuscular from a lack of oxygen to the Therapy with Far Wave Modalities And Specializing in Both Toronto Clinical Scoring and Berg Balance Testing! 7.83—44 Hz. Anodyne therapy, alone, generally consists of sessions lasting 45 minutes or more each. Often, it is coupled with other therapies; such as Nerve Stimulation or Micro-Oxygen Therapy — and, appears to work best after Sensorimotor Stimulation or Myofascial Release Massage. The light penetrates ones tissue; increasing circulation up to 400%. It is this increase in circulation that results in relief of pain and rapid wound healing. This is due to the release of Nitric Oxide from your own red blood cells. This powerful molecule plays a critical role in the health of your arteries. Anodyne increases Nitric Oxide production - resulting in pain relief and improved circulation. Like most of our therapies, Light Therapy is totally non-invasive, safe, painless and FDA approved. FDA Approved, Electronic Neuromuscular Stimulation, Massage, Anodyne, Pulsed Light (MIRE), Far Wave Infrared, Micro Oxygen and Aromatherapy and Doctor/Nutritionist Supervised Nutritional Therapies for Shoulder, Arm and Leg Pain, Knee Pain, Neuropathy, Polyneuropathies, Incontinence and Geriatric Foot Pain Relief ! nerves, causing a “shrinking” of the nerves, one needs to “wake them up” just like you had to “wake up your leg” when it went to sleep if you sat on it wrong or too long when you were young. To do that, we used special equipment to measure exactly what a normal, healthy nerve signal looked like, then precisely duplicated that signal. Because the shrinking nerves make the synaptic junctions between each nerve cell spacing wider, we needed to send a larger than normal signal... so we amplified it by a factor of ten or more! Then, we deliver this amplified, healing signal to each foot so the signal travels up the leg to the nerve roots of the spine and then down the opposite leg to the foot 7.83 times per second. This “re-educates” the nerve paths, and “reawakens” the nerve cells themselves; increasing circulation and giving additional blood supply/oxygen to support the nerve cells while overlaid signals cause the calf muscles to contract and relax and the nerves begin to remyelinate. In addition, this helps build muscle while relieving sciatic pain, lower back pain, arthritic knee pain or symptoms of “Bakers” Knee. Neuropathy pain, in-coordination, numbness, tingling, burning and swelling (edema), Scoliosis and even Urge Incontinence and IBS can be reduced or eliminated, through our specialized, FDA approved, non-invasive, therapies, exercises and muscle “Toning/Rebuilding.” Often, even Torticollis, advanced Diabetic Ulcers and even Stress can be improved or eliminated! Chico Holistic Healthcare 572 Rio Lindo Ave. Suite 101 Chico, CA 95926 530-893-1930 [email protected] For More Information, Please Visit: http://ChicoHolisticHealth.com