Rebuilding the myelin sheath to improve neuropathy issues.

california_artist said:

Here's their article on rebuilding the myelin sheath with food.
How to Repair the Myelin Sheath with Food
By Beth Ortega, eHow Contributor


Avocados contain essential nutrients for myelin sheath repair.
The myelin sheath assists nerves with signal transmission. If the sheath is damaged, problems with memory, specific movements and functions are common. Certain auto-immune diseases and outside chemical factors, such as food pesticides, can damage the myelin sheath. For foods to assist in regeneration of this nerve covering, you must remove the damaging chemicals from the diet and lifestyle. In addition, you'll need specific minerals and fats, preferably obtained through a nutrient-dense diet.

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Things You'll Need
Olive Oil
Fish
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Cocoa
Avocados
Whole grains
Legumes
Spinach
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Beans are a tasty way to add choline to the body.
Eat foods high in choline and inositol. These amino acids are crucial to myelin sheath repair. Choline is found in eggs, beef, beans and some nuts. It assists in preventing fatty deposits from forming in the body. Inositol supports a healthy nervous system by aiding in the creation of serotonin. Nuts, vegetables and bananas contain inositol. The two amino acids combine to produce lecithin, which reduces bad fats in the bloodstream. High cholesterol and fats are known to prevent myelin sheath repair.

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Yogurt contains B-5 and can be fortified with other B vitamins.
Eat foods rich in B vitamins. Vitamin B-1, also called thiamin, and B-12 are physical components of the myelin sheath. Foods containing B-1 include rice, spinach, lintels and pork. Vitamin B-5 can be found in yogurt and tuna. Whole grains are rich in B vitamins and many cereals are fortified with them. Dairy foods are also rich in vitamin B. These nutrients enhance the metabolism, which burns fats from the body, and they carry oxygen.

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Olive oil contains healthful fats that contribute to the composition of the myelin sheath.
Add fatty acids to your diet. Fatty acids enhance the sheath's fat content. Flaxseed, fish oils, salmon, walnuts and kidney beans are dense with Omega-3 fatty acids. The myelin sheath is 70 percent fat, all of which comes from such fatty acids. Oleic acid is a major natural contributor to that content. Olive oils, avocados and nuts contain oleic acid.

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Chocolate contains traces of copper that aid in lipid development.
Add foods that contain copper. The myelin sheath regenerates using lipids, which can only be created using a copper-dependent enzyme. Without this assistance, other nutrients cannot do their job. Copper is found in lentils, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and semisweet chocolate. Liver and seafood may also contain copper in lower doses. Dried herbs such as oregano and thyme are an easy way to add the mineral to your diet.



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My note: It is not a perfect world and one can only balance the good with the not so good. Copper it appears has both beneficial qualities, it is necessary for cells and for myeline sheath rebuilding, low copper levels are also a limiting factor in cancer cell growth. Put another way, high copper levels feed cancer, but you need some for rebuilding. I personally don't know how much is the correct amount.

The best one can do is have copper levels checked, and adjust accordingly.

california_artist said:

Karen
BINGO! Baby Girl.

In California, both at Standford and in San Diego, doctors are just beginning to see the rationale of both more frequent, and therefore less concentrated chemo and the benefits of both lifestyle and diet on going for a COMPLETE RECOVERY.

I am getting very, very, excited.

The times they are a changing. : ~ )

Much love and warm squishy feelings you way my dear.

Claudia

You know, I think it is more that they are beginning to implement change, as surely some already have seen the need. I am sensing that they are willing to "buck the status quo" and do the absolute best for the people whose lives depend on their care. What do you think? Should we send them encouraging, supportive letters.

Those trying to keep things as they are can be very cruel to those willing to venture forth. Look at poor Folkman, who was shunned, ridiculed and generally thought the fool, and relegated to the basement for his "folly" and how they, the surgery, chemo, radiation crowd, finally came on board only after his wisdom was beginning to be nationally recognized. It was a puzzle completing process of sorts. He would give talks on the idea he was consumed with, wherein doctors would most often walk out thinking him a fool, but occasionally a doctor/researcher in the audience would have an ah, ha moment and very excitedly say, hey I have needed just this information to move forward on what I am doing. Or he would go to someone's lecture and a similar occurrence would happen. The book, Dr. Folkman's War is really fascinating. I could be spelling Folkman wrong. Just up, no coffee yet, that's right I drink coffee, think that four year mark has made me open my options with some something.

I would love to meet with you this year. Tomorrow, I am meeting Sharon from here, at a nearby mall. We are ever so excited. Will let you know how it goes. She says she is doing just swell.

JoAnnDK said:

differences
There is a great and basic difference between the neuropathy in MS and our type of neuropathy.

In MS, the disease damage is found in the brain, resulting in the failure of the brain to transmit correct signals to the peripheral nerves; whereas with Peripheral Neuropathy the damage is to the peripheral nerves at the ends of the electrical system of the human body --- and the problem is in transmitting correct signals back to the brain. So the two conditions are VERY different (almost opposites) and different types of cells are involved, which is why the med for MS neuropathy will not help those with Peripheral Neuropathy.

There really is no way to re-build the myelin sheath.....sometimes it just happens, and there apparently is no explanation for why. But if the myelin sheath does regenerate, it happens within a year of being damaged or usually does not happen at all.

california_artist said:

Bots
I do. That's why I listen to mine when it tells me to eat ice cream. Just kidding.

My father one time was in an accident, where his head hit the windshield. It appeared that he had no real damage and was sent home after going to the emergency room. For days afterward he found himself feeling compelled to go down a path through the woods to the market, where he would only buy brussel sprouts. When he went to the doctor he discovered that he had a slow bleed in his brain. Vitamin K, which is found in brussel sprouts, helps the blood to clot. They had to drill a hole in his head to repair the bleed, and to relievve some pressure that had built up from the leak, but the sprouts most likely kept him alive as it kept the amount of blood loose in his skull from increasing to a point where it pushed on his brain.

Ask a simple question, get a very long answer.

kisses,

claudia

Hi Claudia,

I read your short note with amazement and it gave me hope! I too was in a car accident where my head went through the window. Same symptoms as your dad. They did surgery to relieve brain pressure but my left side remained partly paralyzed. Recently, because of better diagnostics, we discovered the myelin sheath isn't transmitting signals to the left side properly.  Did he fully recover? Was paralysis an issue? I am hoping that by eating foods high in nutrients to repair the myelin sheath, I might regain some use of my left side. Did that happen with your dad? If so, what foods did he consume? Please advise. Thank you!

All my best,

AmyKathleen

Hey Brian, this is an older thread, and I am fortunate not to have had any problems with neuropathy, but I am sure others who come across this might find it very helpful! 

oldbeauty said:

Yes

Actually, I went for a new consult to get a Rx for physical therapy to help with balance issues due to neuropathy.  One of the doctor's recommendations was to try a Tens-like therapy.  As soon as the machine is delivered, I will go learn how to use it.  She also prescribed an orthotic to help my gait issue that has developed, as well as rigorous physical therapy.  I also tried acupuncture and I may go for another course in the new year.  We'll see how it goes. A friend also urges me to take Alpha Lipoic Acid and I will ask about that next time I see the doctor.  Best wishes, Oldbeauty

Be careful with the TENS like treatment.   One of the contraindications to the electrical current is a recent history of cancer.

An article about exercise benefits for chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy From oncology nurse advisor.  See attached link.

‎http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/side-effect-management/exercise-reduces-severity-of-cipn/article/718861/

Violet123 said:

Link to Grid of contraindications

I found a link for modalities such as TENS, and this one site said that it is advised to avoid use where the malignancy is/was.  With this cancer, it seems like it can travel to other locations such as bone, lung, etc.  I also found a link for exercise benefits for Chemo Induced Peripheral neuropathy and posted it on this page as well. Hope this helps

http://www.electrotherapy.org/Assets/Downloads/contraindications grid march 07.pdf

I found such info also.  I have no measurable tumors now and never had any malignancy in my legs/toes.  Plus, I have a good doctor who knows of my diagnosis and issue.  I think I'll go ahead with the unit to see if it provides any benefit. It is hoped that by stimulating circulation I will experience nerve regrowth.  We'll see.  Thanks again for your help.  Best wishes, Oldbeauty