“An estimated 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral nerve damage, AKA neuropathy, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.  Diabetes is the No. 1 cause. Bad luck [meaning you inherited an anatomical defect] is number two. Repetitive motion and Lyme disease follow,”.

Andrew Elkwood, MD, a surgeon who specializes in nerve reconstruction at The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction.

“Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg.”

MAYO Clinic

“Diet, exercise, and the right care team all can play an important part in helping people live well with Parkinson’s disease.”

Michael J. Fox (www.michaeljfox.org)

“There is no blood test that can accurately diagnose sarcoidosis. If you have a skin rash, sarcoidosis sometimes can be diagnosed by a biopsy – a skin specialist will remove a pinch of skin tissue and examine it under a microscope. Because infections can also cause granulomas that look similar to sarcoidosis, your doctor will test your lung or skin sample for infections such as tuberculosis to rule out other potential causes of your symptoms.  As for as treatment the goal is remission, if needed.”

American Lung Association

“Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease wherein the immune system goes into overdrive, causing cells to group together into clumps called granulomas. While more than 90 percent of cases affect the lungs and lymph nodes, sarcoidosis can affect any organ and interfere with the organ’s function.”

CHEST Foundation (chestnet.org)

“Despite the best efforts of researchers for more than a century working to better understand the complexities of this disease, sarcoidosis remains difficult to diagnose with limited therapies.”

FSR Foundation of Sarcosis Research

“Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,450 lives in 2016 alone. NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America’s roads safe.”

NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

“Anatomy of An Illness, author Norman Cousins cited laughter as an effective tool for promoting the healing process. In Cousins’ words, Laughter is internal jogging.”

NationalHumorMonth.org

“In many respects, Alzheimer’s is a brain form of diabetes. Even in the earliest stages of disease, the brain’s ability to metabolize sugar is reduced. Normally, insulin plays a big role in helping the brain take up sugar from the blood. But, in Alzheimer’s, insulin is not very effective in the brain. Consequently, the brain cells practically starve to death.”

Dr Oz (Dr.Oz.com)

“The key is to controlling your DIABETES is to be living a healthy life!”

CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention