Six Food Rules For A Stronger Brain https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/26/harvard-nutritionist-ive-always-lived-by-these-6-food-rules-for-a-stronger-happier-brain.html Food is an important element of our PN self care. But nutrition is one of those issues that seems to be a confusing garden of ideas and concepts. Plus, eating out, which may be part of our social strategy, offers few good choices for keeping our diet […]
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14:09:31 From Pat Gualtieri To Everyone:The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O’Connor 14:11:36 From Pat Gualtieri To Everyone:Anxiety and Depression Association of America 14:15:12 From Glenn Ribotsky To Everyone:Well, OOP AACK! 14:24:43 From Pat Gualtieri To Everyone:The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk 14:29:07
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What neuropathy topics are most popular? We asked our AI agent to tell us the 25 most popular PN topics today across the internet. The results are below. The number is the score for the topic. We use this kind of information to recruit speakers and meeting discussions. Are these the subjects in which you
DIY bed cover may lessen foot pressure The weight of a bedsheet sometimes is very uncomfortable for sleepers. Some PN sufferers can’t tolerate even the light touch on their skin. Glenn Robitsky, board member of the Western Neuropathy Association, brought this article to our attention. It provides instructions for building your own bed support that
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Food is fuel Food is fuel for our bodies. But for those of us with Peripheral Neuropathy, the right kinds of foods helps us control the pain and numbness associated with the condition.
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Returning to in-person meetings UPDATE OCTOBER 2023: A surge in COVID-19 cases mandates caution. We are suspending in-person gatherings until further notice. We are experimenting with in-person meetings again after depending on Zoom gatherings for several years. We plan to continue holding Zoom on-line meetings, but also provide in-person gatherings for those who prefer meeting
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“Friendly” Traveling Spaces That Won’t Slow You Down Some of us refuse to let Neuropathy get in the way of our mobility. Steve Klitzman is one. Steve heads up the Bethesda/Chevy Chase Neuropathy Group and recently heard from Larry Silverman. Both use a Rollator. Here is a list Steve sent listing some stick-, wheelchair-, and
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Moving Tips From AARP and Bill Porter Many older people, upon retirement or for other reasons, are keen to downsize, although too few actually understand what it means to go from a single-family home to a more practical dwelling. Bill Porter, vice -president for the Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network, has moved five time in
Diabetic Tools and Services Need assistance or support with managing your diabetes. LiveCareHealth offers the services and tools needed to “reduce the negative effects of diabetes while improving overall health and reducing the cost of care.” This program is free to active Medicare recipients and includes online coaching. Check it out: https://livecarehealth.com/ NOTE: Up to
Traveling With Hearing Loss Many of us with PN also suffer from hearing loss, which can make traveling more difficult. In this post-pandemic period, many are returning to air travel. Read this informative article from The Hearing Loss Association of America that asks “How can we stay safe, remain informed and minimize issues while traveling? “. https://www.hearingloss.org/flying-with-hearing-loss-can-be-challenging/
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