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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
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Information on Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDescription Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common cause of peripheral nerve compression. The median nerve is compressed as it traverses the carpal tunnel in the wrist and hand. The tunnel is composed of the carpal bones dorsally and the transverse carpal ligament ventrally. It contains flexor tendons and the median nerve. Carpal tunnel syndrome tends to affect the dominant hand but over half the patients experience bilateral symptoms. The predominant age is 40 to 60 and it is more common in women (Female:Male = 3-6:1). Symptoms include tingling or prickling sensations in the fingers and burning pain in the fingers particularly at night (acroparesthesias). Symptoms characteristically are confined to the thumb, index and middle finger but many patients do not distinguish this localization and feel the entire hand is affected. Causes Causes include disorders which affect the musculoskeletal system in the region of the wrist, including trauma or Colles' fracture, degenerative joint disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ganglion cyst, scleroderma. Hypothyroidism and diabetes are frequently associated with this condition which also occurs with increased frequency during pregnancy. Other miscellaneous causes includes acromegaly, lupus erythematosus, leukemia, pyogenic infections, sarcoidosis, primary amyloidosis and Paget's disease. Hyperparathyroidism and hypocalcemia are also associated. Risk factors include jobs which involve repetitive flexion and extension of the wrist may influence the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. Occupation as a seamstress, and more recently, that of computer operator may aggravate carpal tunnel syndrome. There is, however, no universal agreement that carpal tunnel syndrome is job related. Conventional Labs No lab tests are specific. Glucose levels and thyroid tests may be helpful. Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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