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Jack Miller Interview
NBC 5 - Chicago
September 24, 2011
Mark your calendar! On Sept. 24, Jack Miller will be interviewed on the 9am NBC 5 Saturday Morning newscast. Mr. Miller is the founder of the Foundation and a PN sufferer. Tune in to hear him tell his story.
There will also be a Tai Chi demonstration presented by the Midwest Tai Chi Society on the benefits of Tai Chi for PN patients. Research studies show that Tai Chi helps to alleviate some PN symptoms.
Learn about one study being done on Tai Chi at Louisiana State University:
Dr. Li Li |
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If you live in the greater Chicago-land area, please join us for our fall 2011 patient seminar at the Cancer Wellness Center. The Foundation is excited to present our guest speaker, renowned researcher, Dr. Ahmet Höke, Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins Medical School and Director of Neuromuscular Division at Johns Hopkins University.Dr. Höke is a leading expert in the field of Peripheral Neuropathies and has published over 100 research papers.
The seminar will focus on the current status of peripheral neuropathy research, including the Foundation's PNRR - PN Research Registry. Dr.Höke's presentation will incorporate a general overview of neuropathy, inlcuding cancer related issues and be followed by a Q&A session.
October 27, 2011
6:30pm - 8:30pm
at the
Cancer Wellness Center
215 Revere Drive
Northbrook IL 60062
Registration is required and limited. You can register by calling FPN at:
You can also register by calling the Cancer Wellness Center after September 15:
847-509-9595
Click here for more information. |
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Disclaimer: The information contained in this newsletter is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider. You are strongly encouraged to consult a neurologist with any questions or comments you may have regarding your condition. The best care can only be given by a qualified provider who knows you personally. |
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Foods That Aggravate Peripheral Neuropathy
Contributing factors to PN include vitamin deficiencies, traumautic injuries, diabetes, alcoholism, and others. Treatment may include managing underlying causes, physical therapy, medications and dietary changes. For best results seek guidance from your doctor.
Gluten: If you have a gluten allergy, known as celiac disease, consuming gluten can trigger and worsen your symptoms. Common sources include all food containing white, wheat, cake or baking flour. Look for products labeled 'gluten free'.
Refined grains are highly glycemic meaning they have a dramatic impact on your blood sugar. Being able to control your blood sugar is the number one strategy to prevent neuropathy associated with diabetes. To improve the glyceminc impact of your diet, replace refined grains with whole grains.
Added sugars add flavor but few nutrients. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to neuropathy symptoms. Choose nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Saturated fat prevalent in fatty meats and dairy products can cause inflammation and an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. For enhanced wellness, replace fatty protein sources with lean alternatives and eat moderate amounts of healthy fat sources.
You can learn more about the details of nutritional changes that may be of benefit for you:
Read more
Source: LiveStrong.com |
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Peripheral Neuropathy and Sleep
Sleep is an essential part of living - sleep helps us avoid major health problems and is essential to our mental and physical performance. It affects our mood and stress and anxiety levels. Unfortunately, sleep disturbance, or insomnia, is often a side effect of the pain. It is a common complaint among people living with chronic pain.
It's no surprise that about 70 percent of pain patients, including those suffering from PN, back pain, headaches, arthritis and fibromyalgia, report they have trouble sleeping according to the Journal of Pain Medicine.
Pain can interfere with sleep due to a combination of issues. The list includes discomfort, reduced activity levels, anxiety, worry, depression and use of medications such as codeine that relieve pain but disturb sleep. Be sure to check with your doctor about medications you are taking that could interfere with your sleep.
Most experts recommend a range of seven to nine hours of sleep per night for adults, regardless of age or gender. This may seem impossible to people with chronic pain, but here are a few steps you can take to improve your sleep:
- Reduce your caffeine intake, especially in the afternoons
- Quit smoking
- Limit and/or omit alcohol consumption
- Limit naps to less than one hour, preferably less
Click here for more more tips on how you can sleep better. |
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News Briefs
DARABioSciences was awarded Fast Track designation from the FDA for KRN5500 which will be used to treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Initial Phase 2 studies were successful and the National Cancer Institute is partnering with them for an additional Phase 2 study.
Source: Globe NewsWire
Diabetes Care published a recent study highlighting the importance of R-Alpha Lipoic for the diets of diabetics. Nutri-Med Logic also reported that there is a valid relationship between nutritional supplementation of R-Alpha Lipoic and health benefits in type 2 diabetes.
Source: PRWeb (SFGate)
For these and other articles about Peripheral Neuropathy, check out our website: Research News |
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 FPN Book Club
We continue to research and review books for the FPN book club. We will launch the first book in our Fall FPN-News being mailed in November. Please continue to send us recommendations that you think will be helpful to others in the PN community. Please email your suggestions to: info@tffpn.org
Note: All books will be read and approved by FPN before being recommended. |
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