Peripheral Neuropathy
Gabriel investigates root cause of neuropathy (often reversible if caught early): 1) Identify underlying cause (diabetes, toxins, deficiencies, infections), 2) Address root cause aggressively (reverse diabetes, chelate heavy metals, treat infections, optimize nutrients), 3) Nerve regeneration support (alpha-lipoic acid, B vitamins, acetyl-L-carnitine), 4) Reduce inflammation, 5) Pain management (natural approaches), 6) Regenerative therapies (ozone, peptides, PRP).
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Gabriel's Approach
Gabriel investigates root cause of neuropathy (often reversible if caught early): 1) Identify underlying cause (diabetes, toxins, deficiencies, infections), 2) Address root cause aggressively (reverse diabetes, chelate heavy metals, treat infections, optimize nutrients), 3) Nerve regeneration support (alpha-lipoic acid, B vitamins, acetyl-L-carnitine), 4) Reduce inflammation, 5) Pain management (natural approaches), 6) Regenerative therapies (ozone, peptides, PRP). Conventional medicine says 'neuropathy is irreversible'—NOT TRUE if root cause addressed early.
Root Causes
Why Conventional Fails
Pain medications: Gabapentin (Neurontin), Pregabalin (Lyrica), Cymbalta (duloxetine), Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline), Topical lidocaine, Opioids (rarely—high addiction risk), Physical therapy, Address underlying condition (glucose control if diabetic), Told 'neuropathy is permanent, irreversible.'
Medications mask pain but don't address root cause or promote nerve healing, Gabapentin/Lyrica: side effects (weight gain, dizziness, cognitive impairment, edema), difficult to discontinue, Cymbalta: antidepressant side effects, doesn't test or optimize critical nutrients (B12, B6, folate, alpha-lipoic acid), doesn't aggressively reverse diabetes if present, doesn't investigate toxins or infections, pessimistic view ('irreversible')—but early intervention CAN reverse neuropathy, minimal nutritional intervention.
Your Complete Protocol
A comprehensive, tiered approach combining supplements, herbs, and advanced therapies
Your Protocol for Peripheral Neuropathy
Choose the level that's right for your healing journey
Essential Protocol
What's Included
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600mg 3x/day (CRITICAL—regenerates nerves)
- Methylcobalamin B12 5000mcg sublingual or 1000mcg IM weekly
- Benfotiamine (fat-soluble B1) 300mg 2x/day
- Acetyl-L-Carnitine 1000mg 2x/day
- Alpha Lipoic Acid — Powerful antioxidant that helps repair nerve damage
- B-Complex Vitamins — Essential for nerve health and function
Available through Fullscript
Practitioner-Grade Protocol
Practitioner-Grade — Not Available on Amazon
What's Included
- Standard Process whole food protocol
- Four Substance Decoction (Si Wu Tang) — Nourishes blood to feed and repair damaged nerves
- Clematis and Stephania Formula (Shu Jing Huo Xue Tang) — Moves blood to restore circulation to damaged nerves
Whole food supplements by Standard Process
Complete Protocol
What's Included
- All Practitioner-Grade supplements & herbs
- BPC-157 (tissue repair + gut healing)
- Thymosin Alpha-1 (immune modulation)
Standard Process + Matter peptides
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In-person therapies that complement your protocol
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
$150-300 per session
Breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber accelerates healing, reduces inflammation, and boosts cellular energy.
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West Hollywood • Robertson
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Recommended Supplements
Key Lab Markers
Dietary Guidance
If diabetic: strict low-carb or ketogenic diet (reverse insulin resistance—CRITICAL), eliminate sugar and refined carbs; Anti-inflammatory diet; B vitamin-rich foods; Avoid alcohol (neurotoxic and depletes B vitamins); Omega-3 rich foods; Organic; Adequate protein; If CIPN: antioxidant-rich foods to reduce oxidative damage.
Lifestyle Factors
Address underlying condition (tight glucose control if diabetic), gentle exercise (improves circulation and nerve health—but avoid injury due to numbness), physical therapy, quit smoking (impairs circulation), limit alcohol, foot care critical (daily inspection, proper footwear, avoid injury), stress management, adequate sleep, avoid vitamin B6 excess (>200mg/day can paradoxically cause neuropathy), monitor medication side effects.
Recommended Treatments
Ozone Therapy
Supercharge your cells with oxygen
PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy
Cellular charging through magnetic fields
Infrared Sauna Therapy
Deep heat that heals from within
NAD+ IV Therapy
Recharge your cellular batteries
IV Nutrient Therapy
Bypass digestion, fuel your cells directly
Peptide Therapy
Precision molecules for targeted healing
Mind, Body & Spirit
Evidence-based practices that complement physical treatment protocols
Mind
Mindfulness for Pain
strongMBSR proven to reduce neuropathic pain and improve quality of life.
Guided Imagery for Nerve Healing
moderateVisualization of nerves regenerating and pain dissolving.
Body
Gentle Movement Therapy
moderateTai Chi or gentle yoga to improve balance, circulation, and nerve health.
Acupuncture
moderateTraditional Chinese medicine effective for neuropathic pain relief.
Spirit
Emotional Processing
moderateAddressing frustration, fear, and grief related to chronic pain and disability.
Recommended Herbs
What You Should Know
Metformin B12 Depletion
Metformin depletes B12 in 10-30% of users, causing neuropathy
Curated for Peripheral Neuropathy
Supplements + Chinese herbal medicine
Standard Process + classical TCM
Standard Process + advanced peptide therapy
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