l medicinal agent, along with its pill form, fights free radicals in the body that are linked to certain diseases. The following positive effects of ALA are already recognized: ALA is a strong antioxidant; it has an ability to remove toxic metals from the body, and is an anti-inflammatory. LA also helps prevent some aging process issues such as hardening of the arteries and joint stiffness as well as helping prevent wrinkled skin. It has also been shown to be a significant value in helping to negate the neurological complications of diabetes and hardening of the arteries. It is in this particular usage that LA may prove to be most helpful.
One of the most popular treatments in Europe for the pain, burning, itching and tingling of the skin due to diabetes is alpha lipoic acid cream. The cream has been in use "across the pond" for many years. There is also some proof that the alpha lipoic acid cream or the pill form may also speed the removal of glucose from the blood and may prevent damage to the liver caused by diabetes. But the most useful purpose of the alpha lipoic cream is for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy which is the loss of sensation usually occurring in the feet first. There may be those with diabetes that feel helpless and quite alone in the fight against this disease. Here is a wonderful prayer to God when feeling overwhelmed: "Hear my cry O God, attend unto my prayer; from the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I for thou hast been a shelter for me and a strong tower from the enemy." (Psalm 61:1-3)
Loss of feeling can occur in every part of the body, including internal organs. Sixty to seventy percent of all diabetic patients have neuropathy issues. There are a number of causes for the disorder including the length of time someone has been a diabetic, and whether or not the person has been a smoker or uses alcohol in large portions. Additionally, if a person has susceptibility to nerve disease due to hereditary issues or if there is already some mechanical injury to the nerves such as carpal tunnel syndrome, there is more likely to be the possibility of diabetic neuropathy. And while sixty percent of those who have diabetic neuropathy issues can find a least some relief from alpha lipoic acid cream, there are still a number of patients who must look to other forms of pain relief.
When alpha lipoic acid cream does not work on foot or hand pain for the diabetic, other pain therapies are looked at, such as anti depressants, anticonvulsants and opoids such as oxycodone. These strong drugs may also have side effects so if they are recommended by your physician; make sure you discuss all side effect issues. Even such things as acupuncture, biofeedback and physical therapy may help some with diabetic neuropathy. Something called a bed cradle can keep sheets and blankets from touching sensitive and painful feet. Even certain therapies that once might be considered completely off the wall are being looked at. Electrical nerve stimulation, magnetic therapy and laser or light therapy may also be future therapies that have been found to work.
So the medical community does agree that alpha lipoic acid cream seems to provide some alternative pain relief from drug/chemical pain relief options for those suffering from peripheral neuropathic damage done by diabetes. This may especially help in the hands and feet where stabbing and fiery pain are often reported by diabetics. Dosages of the pill form have not been established by the medical community because there is yet not enough research completed. However several universities are pointing to encouraging reports of its effectiveness in early trials and clinical tests. Much more is yet to be learned.
Websites by no means suggest or endorse the use of alpha lipoic acid cream for any medical usage unless first discussed with one's physician. And since this substance is considered a very powerful body agent, overdoses of it may actually harm the body. Instead, do some intensive reading on the subject and be able to talk intelligently to your doctor. There may be things you know that he or she does not. If you do not like the advice you hear, get a second opinion.
One of the most popular treatments in Europe for the pain, burning, itching and tingling of the skin due to diabetes is alpha lipoic acid cream. The cream has been in use "across the pond" for many years. There is also some proof that the alpha lipoic acid cream or the pill form may also speed the removal of glucose from the blood and may prevent damage to the liver caused by diabetes. But the most useful purpose of the alpha lipoic cream is for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy which is the loss of sensation usually occurring in the feet first. There may be those with diabetes that feel helpless and quite alone in the fight against this disease. Here is a wonderful prayer to God when feeling overwhelmed: "Hear my cry O God, attend unto my prayer; from the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I for thou hast been a shelter for me and a strong tower from the enemy." (Psalm 61:1-3)
Loss of feeling can occur in every part of the body, including internal organs. Sixty to seventy percent of all diabetic patients have neuropathy issues. There are a number of causes for the disorder including the length of time someone has been a diabetic, and whether or not the person has been a smoker or uses alcohol in large portions. Additionally, if a person has susceptibility to nerve disease due to hereditary issues or if there is already some mechanical injury to the nerves such as carpal tunnel syndrome, there is more likely to be the possibility of diabetic neuropathy. And while sixty percent of those who have diabetic neuropathy issues can find a least some relief from alpha lipoic acid cream, there are still a number of patients who must look to other forms of pain relief.
When alpha lipoic acid cream does not work on foot or hand pain for the diabetic, other pain therapies are looked at, such as anti depressants, anticonvulsants and opoids such as oxycodone. These strong drugs may also have side effects so if they are recommended by your physician; make sure you discuss all side effect issues. Even such things as acupuncture, biofeedback and physical therapy may help some with diabetic neuropathy. Something called a bed cradle can keep sheets and blankets from touching sensitive and painful feet. Even certain therapies that once might be considered completely off the wall are being looked at. Electrical nerve stimulation, magnetic therapy and laser or light therapy may also be future therapies that have been found to work.
So the medical community does agree that alpha lipoic acid cream seems to provide some alternative pain relief from drug/chemical pain relief options for those suffering from peripheral neuropathic damage done by diabetes. This may especially help in the hands and feet where stabbing and fiery pain are often reported by diabetics. Dosages of the pill form have not been established by the medical community because there is yet not enough research completed. However several universities are pointing to encouraging reports of its effectiveness in early trials and clinical tests. Much more is yet to be learned.
Websites by no means suggest or endorse the use of alpha lipoic acid cream for any medical usage unless first discussed with one's physician. And since this substance is considered a very powerful body agent, overdoses of it may actually harm the body. Instead, do some intensive reading on the subject and be able to talk intelligently to your doctor. There may be things you know that he or she does not. If you do not like the advice you hear, get a second opinion.
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