Speaker 1: I'm doctor Shamis Tait, and over the years of working
Speaker 1: with patients experiencing nerve pain, neuropathy, and long term nerve damage,
Speaker 1: I've learned one key truth. Nerve health is not something
Speaker 1: you manage only when problems appear. It's something you protect
Speaker 1: and build every day. When I talk about holistic strategies
Speaker 1: for long term nerve health, I'm not referring to quick fixes.
Speaker 1: I'm referring to a complete, consistent approach that supports the
Speaker 1: nervous system from multiple angles, physical, nutritional, emotional, and lifestyle based.
Speaker 1: The nervous system is deeply interconnected with every function in
Speaker 1: the body, so healing and protection must be equally comprehensive.
Speaker 1: One of the most important foundations of nerve health is
Speaker 1: inflammation control. Chronic inflammation is one of the leading contributors
Speaker 1: to nerve pain and degeneration in my Nickel experience, Patients
Speaker 1: often underestimate how much diet influence is this. I encourage
Speaker 1: a nutrient dense, anti inflammatory eating pattern that includes leafy greens, berries,
Speaker 1: healthy fats like omiger three s, and lean proteins. At
Speaker 1: the same time, reducing processed foods, excess sugar and trans
Speaker 1: fats can significantly reduce nerve irritation over time. Another essential
Speaker 1: strategy is supporting nerve regeneration through targeted nutrients. Vitamines such
Speaker 1: as B twelve, B six, and B one play a
Speaker 1: critical role in nerve signaling and repair. Magnesium also helps
Speaker 1: calm overactive nerve responses and reduces muscle cramping associated with neuropathy.
Speaker 1: In many cases, patients with long term nerve discomfort showed
Speaker 1: deficiencies in these keen nutrients without realizing it. Movement is
Speaker 1: another pillar. I emphasize strongly, gentle, consistent physical activity improves
Speaker 1: blood circulation, which is essential for delivering oxygen and nutrients
Speaker 1: to nerve tissues. Activities like walking, swimming, stretching, and low
Speaker 1: impact yoga can make a measurable difference. The goal is
Speaker 1: not intensity, it is consistency. Even small daily movement routines
Speaker 1: can prevent stiffness, improve nerve function, and reduce pain sensitivity.
Speaker 1: I also place great importance on stress regulation. The nervous
Speaker 1: system is directly affected by chronic stress, which can amplify
Speaker 1: pain signals and slow healing. Practices such as deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation,
Speaker 1: and adequate sleep are not optional extras. They are core
Speaker 1: components of nerve recovery. I often remind my patience that
Speaker 1: calming the mind is equally as important as treating the body.
Speaker 1: In addition, I encourage patients to be mindful of posture
Speaker 1: and ergonomics. Poor posture over long periods can compress nerves
Speaker 1: and worsen symptoms, especially in the neck, back, and limbs.
Speaker 1: Simple adjustments in work stations, set up sleeping positions, and
Speaker 1: daily habits can significantly reduce nerve strain. Finally, long term
Speaker 1: nerve health requires patience and consistency. Nerves heal slowly and
Speaker 1: progress is often gradual. My role is to guide patients
Speaker 1: towards sustainable routines that they can maintain for life, not
Speaker 1: temporary solutions that fade over time. Holistic nerve care is
Speaker 1: about creating balance between movement and rest, nutrition and digestion, stress,
Speaker 1: and recovery. When these elements work together, the body has
Speaker 1: a far better chance to heal, adapt, and maintains strong
Speaker 1: nerve function well into the future.