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"Tingly, numb, and sometimes burning fingers may point to carpal tunnel syndrome, a nerve condition caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. At first, you might think that your hand keeps falling asleep. carpal tunnel syndrome tends to strike people in their mid-40s, and women are more apt to develop it than men. This condition is more annoying than painful, but as it progresses, the sufferer may have difficulty gripping and may frequently drop objects." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are often alleviated. TMJ is a huge problem for many patients. There is no clearly curative treatment. Operations attempted for TMJ have not relieved the intractable pain and the patient is often left with worse pain after the surgery. An appliance to correctly position the mandible may help some persons. Any therapy that can stop this problem is very welcome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common problem, which results in loss of work and may need surgery that is not always curative." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"At first, you might think that your hand keeps falling asleep. carpal tunnel syndrome tends to strike people in their mid-40s, and women are more apt to develop it than men. This condition is more annoying than painful, but as it progresses, the sufferer may have difficulty gripping and may frequently drop objects. Ulna ARM AND ELBOW ANATOMY WARNING SIGN If you spend many hours at the computer, you probably perform between 50,000 and 200,000 keystrokes a day.This can make you vulnerable to muscle, nerve, and other injuries to your neck, back, shoulders, arms, and hands." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"The theory has it—and this theory dates back millennia in Asia—that bee venom, properly applied, helps the body cure such conditions as arthritis, tendonitis and more recently, carpal tunnel syndrome. The controlled, two- to six-sting sessions force the body to produce Cortisol, an anti-inflammatory hormone, proponents say. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has approved funds to study some of the claims of bee-venom practitioners. Note: Although less than 1% of the population is allergic to bee stings, to these people a sting can be life-threatening." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Entrapment disorders include tennis elbow; carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects the hands, wrists, and forearms (see Tingly, Numb Fingers, below); and tarsal tunnel syndrome, which affects the feet (see Tingly, Numb Feet, below). Paresthesia can also be a sign of many other conditions that may or may not be related to pinched nerves. These include pregnancy, spinal injuries or conditions such as ruptured or herniated discs, and brain abscesses or tumors. Occasionally, numbness and tingling are forewarnings (aka auras) of a migraine or epileptic seizure." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"CHECKLIST FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Nutritional Rating Supplements Herbs Vitamin B6 (page 600) What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? Symptoms of CTS include recurrent numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain (page 338) in one or both hands in a characteristic location defined by the median nerve, which is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Symptoms are usually worse at night and after prolonged use of the hands." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Repetitive Strain carpal tunnel syndrome is a form of muscular ligament strain caused by repetitive Ininrv fR^M Carnal motion injury. Individuals who work at keyboard terminals are particularly susceptible to J 7 * ' r thk condition. Tunnel etc. this condition. While surgery has been considered the first line treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, recent studies reveal that the use of anti-inflammatory enzymes (e.g. Serrapeptase and protease enzymes), in conjunction with vitamins B2 and B6 are also effective." - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"TINGLY, NUMB FEET If your feet often feel numb and tingly, it can be an indication that you're heading toward tarsal tunnel syndrome, the lower-extremity cousin of carpal tunnel syndrome (see Tingly, Numb Fingers, above). A hot, burning sensation in the feet is another sign of this problem, which falls under the category of a nerve entrapment condition. (See Body Tingling and Numbness, above.) Any trauma or growth that puts pressure on a nerve in the foot can lead to this nerve entrapment condition." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Lower back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and knee pain can often be traced back to sitting. Sitting too much changes our natural posture, joint mechanics, and ability to use the muscles of the back, butt, and thighs. This forces smaller muscles and joints to perform tasks that really should be done by these bigger muscles and joints. To combat chair body, let me give you two excellent exercises to begin playing with." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"Relief from carpal tunnel syndrome. This is yet another indicator of the importance of this vitamin in the proper function of the nervous system. Some of these problems-especially impaired methionine metabolism-are common among autistic children, who tend to have a poor ability to metabolize B-6. This includes difficulty in forming its active metabolite, pyridoxal-5-phosphate. That is why P5P is frequently given with vitamin B-6 to children with autism." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Dr John Marion Ellis and Dr Karl Folkers concluded that vitamin B-6, 50 to 200 mg, taken daily for 12 weeks, cured the less affected hand in patients suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome who were selected for surgery on the more crippled hand. The vitamin B-6 treatment halted atrophy of the thenar muscle. They suggested it is a cofac-tor for normal cortisone activity in tendons and synovium." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Muscle and Overuse Pain Sprains and strains, torn muscles and ligaments, bursitis, tendonitis, bruises, fractures, and carpal tunnel syndrome fall into this category. And lets not forget the most common of muscle-related pain—back pain. Conventional treatment: • Analgesics, such as aspirin and ibuprofen. • Corticosteroids; injections in some cases of carpal tunnel syndrome or tennis elbow. • RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. • Surgery in severe cases of carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternative approaches: • Acupuncture for bursitis and carpal tunnel syndrome." - Deborah R. Mitchell, The Home Healing Almanac: Solutions That Will Help You Make the Best Choices About Your Health and Safety (Get the book.)

"There are other situations such as addiction, stroke rehabilitation, headache, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and asthma, in which acupuncture may be useful as an adjunct treatment or an acceptable alternative or be included in a comprehensive management program. Further research is likely to uncover additional areas where acupuncture interventions will be useful." Indeed, one of those areas of "further research" has been infertility. And the results have been hard to argue with." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that causes problems in the hands, has been reported to respond to relatively large doses of vitamin Bcarpal tunnel syndrome, a fairly common problem today, was virtually unknown 50 years ago.34 These observations suggest that the proliferation of hydrazines and hydrazides in our environment may have increased our requirement for vitamin Bg by interfering with the way this vitamin works in the body. • To correct nutritional deficiencies induced by prescription drugs." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"It can be useful for muscle pains as well as joint inflammation and even carpal tunnel syndrome. In a study published in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism,, researchers from the University of Arizona in Tucson showed that turmeric extracts had positive effects on arthritis in animals. The researchers found that a turmeric extract prevented the activation of a protein called NF-kappa B, which controls the expression of genes that produce an inflammatory response. Other researchers believe that turmeric may exert its anti-inflammatory effect by lowering histamine." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "Bone and Brain Disorders A B6 deficiency is also a common finding in those who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve that passes between the bones and ligaments of the wrist. It can cause weakness and pain when gripping, in addition to burning, tingling, or aching. At 100 to 200 mg a day, B6 has helped to relieve pain. But you must be patient: The average amount of time it takes to feel relief is three or more months." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"In a study of 125 factory workers, no link was observed between blood levels of B6 in the blood (and thus throughout the body) and pain from carpal tunnel syndrome. Moreover, high dosages of B6 can cause nerve damage—and 300 mg is far above the recommended dietary allowance of up to 2 mg a day. The syndrome often responds to splinting, aspirin or ibuprofen, ergonomic aids, rest and relaxation or muscular therapy. 1 Gently push the right palm and fingers backward with the left palm until you feel a slight tugging in the right wrist. Then gently push forward on the back of the right hand." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "If you're suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome and you're overweight, talk to your doctor about safe and healthy weight-loss methods. reduce symptoms. (If the carpal tunnel patient has normal B6 readings, the supplementation won't make a difference.) • Quick Reach for Relief Technically, it's known as spanning. But informally, this simple exercise is known as instant PT—physical therapy. Pianists, other musicians and keyboard jockeys all have benefited from it—so what are you waiting for?" - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "The Rolf Approach Even though most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome seem centered in the wrists, palms and fingers, a reduction of that pain might be accomplished by treating other areas. An alternative to surgery that is gaining favor with health care practitioners nationwide is the Rolf system of bodywork. This program of structural integration treats the problem in a more holistic manner." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"It is noteworthy that carpal tunnel syndrome, a fairly common problem today, was virtually unknown 50 years ago.34 These observations suggest that the proliferation of hydrazines and hydrazides in our environment may have increased our requirement for vitamin Bg by interfering with the way this vitamin works in the body. • To correct nutritional deficiencies induced by prescription drugs. The list of drugs that can adversely affect nutritional status is long, and includes diuretics, antacids, acid-blockers, anticonvulsants, asthma medications, prednisone, and some cholesterol-lowering drugs." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"DIAGNOSIS Pain in the hands and wrists can be caused by a range of conditions that affect the bones, joints, and nerves, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury, and Raynaud's disease. It can also be triggered by an injury to the bone such as a fracture. Pain in the hands and wrists can be very stressful, as they are vital to a range of everyday functions. The wrist is one of the most common sites of injury, as it is used in a variety of different sports, such as tennis and badminton, and also used extensively when typing." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"But the flip side is that it causes swollen and painful joints, carpal tunnel syndrome, gynecomastia (big breasts are a big price to pay for men), and a trend toward the onset of diabetes (a big price for both genders). It also offers no benefits in clinically relevant outcomes, such as bone density, cholesterol and lipids, and maximal oxygen consumption." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

"Symptomatically,the sore arm had similarities to carpal tunnel syndrome, which can be helped with vitamin B6.The physician also knew that vitamin B6 was needed to make neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, that help people resist and recover from stress. When Jonathan began taking high doses of vitamin B6 (along with a high-potency B-complex supplement), his arm started to feel better. After several months, it was almost back to normal." - Jack Challem, The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again (Get the book.)

"WHAT DOES AN OVERVIEW OF THE MEDICAL LITERATURE TELL US ABOUT TREATMENTS FOR carpal tunnel syndrome? Since the middle of the 1980s this disorder has grown to epidemic proportions. When fourteen studies were reviewed and reported in the Journal of Neurology, the conclusion was that it was impossible to recommend any particular type of treatment and that more high-quality studies are needed (Gerritsen et al., 2002). In recent years, there has been a steady increase in pain in places that were never the clinical problem that they represent now." - John E. Sarno, M.D., The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders (Get the book.) "Other common conditions are tendinitis of the knee and shoulder, rotator cuff pathology, chondromalacia of the patella, and carpal tunnel syndrome. DISILLUSIONMENT WITH "CHRONIC PAIN" In the early years of my practice I usually referred patients with chronic neck and back pain to chronic pain specialists. The standard treatment was a series of therapeutic injections usually consisting of a combination of local anesthetics and steroids. While sometimes helpful in acute situations, they were rarely useful in patients with pain lasting more than four to six months." - John E. Sarno, M.D., The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders (Get the book.)

"It is the behavior itself that is promoting the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and not any structural problem in your nerves, muscle tissues, ligaments, or joints. Thus, surgery may seem like a miracle shortcut, but it's a poor replacement for genuine solutions. If you're willing to invest a little time in changing your behavior and rehabilitating your muscles, surgery is not necessary. The problem with many people today in the work force is that they rely heavily on repetitive motion to get things done (either on a computer or in a labor-intensive work environment)." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"This vitamin is also effective against carpal tunnel syndrome. There is a report that phenothiazine tranquilizers will increase the need for riboflavin. Optimum Dose The more common dose ranges for riboflavin are 50 mg to several hundred daily. The majority of people will not need more than 50 mg. There are no side effects with these doses. Vitamin B-3 (Niacin and Niacinamide) The third water-soluble vitamin to be discovered was the anti-pellagra vitamin, now known as niacin." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.) "They also reported one case where riboflavin alone was very effective in treating carpal tunnel syndrome, but when both vitamin B-2 and B-6 were given together, the results were even better. They concluded that this syndrome was the result of a double vitamin deficiency. Arteriosclerosis, Heart Disease, and Stroke: Pyridoxine is receiving increasing attention as a nutrient involved in protection against arteriosclerosis, heart disease, and strokes. It is one of the nutrients essential in the conversion of homocysteine to the non-toxic cystathionine. Dr Moses M." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.) "Ellis, who had been using pyridoxine for a long time to treat carpal tunnel syndrome with great success, observed that few of his patients on this vitamin had heart attacks. Other Conditions: Other clinical uses of vitamin B-6 include the prevention of diabetic complications, asthma attacks, monosodium glutamate (MSG) reactions, and nausea and vomiting of pregnancy." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Many people had symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome but were not candidates for surgery. Many people with personal injuries and workers' compensation claims were having long-term pain problems. Dr. Sarno's book explained that these chronic musculoskeletal conditions had now replaced ulcers as the primary stress-related conditions in our modern world. I came to understand that we are in the midst of an epidemic of pain caused by the psychological issues addressed by Dr. Sarno." - John E. Sarno, M.D., The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders (Get the book.)

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