Chiropractor, Dr. Sophie Jacob shares natural solutions for chronic nerve pain and neuropathy so you can regain your health and vitality naturally. Her patient, Rosalva Bullock shares her story of eliminating her pain.

In this video Doctor Andrea Furlan explains why is Vitamin B12 so important, and how to diagnose its deficiency. The talks about megaloblastic anemia, pernicious anemia and microcytic anemia. She also talks about the blood tests and normal ranges. She explains how to obtain Vitamin B12 from diet and supplementation, including oral, sublingual and intra-muscular injections.

Doctor Furlan explains what are omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. She explains that our body does not produce our own omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids and therefore, we need to acquire them by diet or supplements. The main sources of omega 3 are cold water fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring and sardines. These are available as “fish oils” in pharmacies or health food stores. There is also some omega 3 in shrimps, oysters and lobster. Omega 3 is anti-inflammatory, and omega-6 is pro-inflammatory.

Neuropathic pain is a type of pain caused by a disease or injury to the nervous system. The nerve system includes the peripheral nerves, the spinal cord and the brain. Diseases such as diabetic neuropathy, stroke or multiple sclerosis may cause neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain affects 8% of the general population. Treatments include drugs and non-pharmacological interventions. Drugs that are used to treat neuropathic pain include antidepressants, anticonvulsants, opioids, cannabinoids and topical creams. We can also use injections and nerve blocks to alleviate the symptoms of neuropathic pain. Physical modalities such as heat, TENS, acupuncture are also used to treat neuropathic pain, as well as cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), hypnosis and mindfulness.