Celebrating PN awareness week May 4-10, 2025

Chinese Herbal Medicine Lessened Progression to Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy. Researchers at the University of Chicago, found that the use of Chinese herbal medicine for 12 months decreased the onset of type 2 diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance by 32.1% compared with placebo. ‘With diabetes evolving into a serious public health burden worldwide, it […]

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Want to Live Longer? Try Tai Chi

Dr. Xianglan Chang, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has just published results of a recent study indicating that Chinese men who practice Tai Chi were less likely to die over a five-year period than men who didn’t exercise at all.  READ MORE Source: Denver Post […]

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Effective Massage Protocol for Peripheral Neuropathy

A successful peripheral neuropathy massage protocol for diabetic and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy requires full client participation, therapist commitment, and consistent deep tissue work to improve circulation and alleviate symptoms, complemented by a rigorous self-care routine. READ MORE Source: Massage Today […]

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Acupuncture Soothes Chemo-Induced Neuropathic Pain

According to the results of a small pilot study published in Acupuncture in Medicine, acupuncture may help relieve the severe pain associated with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. READ MORE Source: Medscape […]

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