Impact of Moderate Alcohol Consumption – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 510
Although most adults in America have consumed alcohol at some point in their lives, they are often unaware of how this can impact their overall health and wellness.
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Feeling Anxious? Consider These Nutrients – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 466
Many people feel anxious every day, but there is a difference between having short-lived anxiety and having consistent anxiety on a daily basis. In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH offers suggestions for nutrients that can help people living with daily anxiety.
Defining Peripheral Neuropathy – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 463
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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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You’ve probably heard about diabetic peripheral neuropathy and it is definitely a real thing. The prevalence rate of peripheral neuropathy in diabetics is upwards of 50%. That is a big problem. Generally, this is going to affect the feet, which is why they emphasize so much about diabetic foot care. That’s important, but we want to try to stop ourselves from getting to that point.†
What can lead to peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is not just solely impacting diabetics. This issue can impact someone who has completely normal blood sugar. This is because there are over 100 different types of peripheral neuropathies. They all have their own symptoms and prognosis. There are different nerves that are implicated with the different forms of neuropathy. When you have neuropathy that affects all different types of nerves, this is when the issues really start to drive home.†
There are a lot of different things that we know can lead to peripheral neuropathy. Physical injury or trauma to a particular bone or area can lead to significant nerve damage, which can then lead to neuropathy. We know that diabetes is the leading cause of any of the polyneuropathies that are reported. This is why we need to look at what we can be doing.†
We can look at vitamin imbalances. If we don’t have adequate amounts of our B-vitamins, like B12 and B6, for example. We can see the neuropathy symptoms kicking into high gear when we have this. We can look at hormone imbalances and autoimmune diseases that can create neuropathies. There are also different medications that can drive up neuropathy, as well as infections such as shingles.†
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How to help with this issue
I want to focus a little bit more on diabetic peripheral neuropathy because it’ll still cross off all of the different spectrums, so even if someone doesn’t have diabetes but they’re experiencing neuropathy, the different nutrients that I’m going to highlight would still be beneficial in those situations.†
We know that our B-vitamins are huge. Having those B-vitamins onboard is really helpful. Benfotiamine, which is found in our Nerve HxⓇ formulation, for me is a number one go-to. Benfotiamine is the fat-soluble form of Vitamin B1 and combining that with the Methyl-B formulation is a really nice one, two punch for helping to enhance nerve function.†
Glycation is involved in neuropathy and this causes inflammation, so we want to make sure we’re including things like alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-l-carnitine, which are in our Alcar with ALA formulation, to help fight off this inflammation. We also have to look at common things such as omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin D.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH explains the issue of peripheral neuropathy, which frequently affects diabetics. She outlines some common causes of this issue and also offers recommendations for nutrients that can help fight it.†
Key Topics:
- Different types of peripheral neuropathies
- The role nutrition plays in this issue
- How glycation is involved in neuropathy
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Health Tips for HPV – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 384
Human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world, but many people don’t know what HPV is. Learn about this dangerous virus and what you can do to help protect your body from Amanda Williams, MPH.
Can Nutrition Help with Shingles Pain? – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 362
Shingles can cause long-lasting pain wherever you have an outbreak. The good news is that there are nutrients that can help with the nerve pain.
Tips for Dealing with Tinnitus – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 356
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Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda William, MPH
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When we look at the top health conditions throughout the country, there is one condition that is so commonly overlooked and I want to talk about that today. This condition is called tinnitus and it is impacting so many people. I want to give you some insight into what you can be doing and how to approach this particular condition.†
What is tinnitus?
Tinnitus is very closely linked to hearing loss. It is characterized by a persistent ringing or buzzing sensation within the ear. It can be triggered by a variety of different causes. A majority of tinnitus cases are associated with hearing loss.†
The American Tinnitus Association has reported that over 45 million Americans struggle with tinnitus, making it one of the most common health conditions in the United States. For many people, this is a constant and regular condition that poses issues in their everyday lives. This constant annoyance makes it difficult to just do daily tasks. It impacts your ability to focus and get a restful night of sleep. When that happens, that starts to affect all aspects of our overall health, including blood pressure, metabolism, blood glucose levels and more.†
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How to support the health of the inner ear
The hair cells within the inner ear are specialized nerve cells that are tasked with translating sound waves into interpretive signals for the brain. Over time, these hair cells can be damaged by loud sounds. They can also become damaged if they are deprived of key nutrients, such as antioxidants, that they need to fend off damaging reactive oxygen species.†
If we try to regulate inflammation within the inner ear and replenish the antioxidants that have been wiped out, this can be very promising to those who deal with this chronic condition.†
One nutrient that can be beneficial is N-acetylcysteine (NAC). This is a naturally-occurring antioxidant that has been shown to protect the inner ear, which can be damaged due to noise. Glutathione also plays a role in supporting hearing. The endogenous antioxidant lipoic acid can also help fend off oxidative stress that impacts the health of the inner ear. B-vitamins such as methylfolate and methylcobalamin also play a role in the health of the nerve cells found in the ear. Magnesium can support proper circulation to the hair cells in the ear. When you combine NAC, magnesium and our Methyl-B formulation, they all work synergistically together. Even coenzyme Q10 and zinc play a significant role in tinnitus as they help support hearing and energy within the ear itself.†
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In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH defines tinnitus and explains just how common it is. She discusses nutrients that can help fend off the consistent ringing or buzzing associated with this issue.†
Key Topics:
- Different types of hearing loss
- How common is this issue?
- Causes of tinnitus
- Traditional medical responses to tinnitus
- Studies on nutrition for chronic ear ringing
Thank you for tuning in to the Invite Health Podcast. You can find all of our episodes for free wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast. Make sure you subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at Invite Health today. We’ll see you next time on another episode of the Invite Health Podcast.
