when it comes to improving our overall health one thing that is often overlooked is the nervous
system we often forget how important it is to keep our nerves and neurons in great condition
unfortunately many of our daily habits and routines are actually causing a lot
of damage to our nerves which can lead to other health problems down the road
and this is exactly what we are going to talk about in this video so that hopefully you can
stop these bad habits and keep your nervous system in optimal condition be sure to watch until the
end because there's actually one that i think will surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
the first bad habit on our list that can lead to nerve damage is something that we're all
guilty of at times and it is overeating the reason is overeating leads to diabetes and
over half of those who are diagnosed also show signs of diabetic neuropathy as well
studies found that peripheral neuropathy is also more common in people with high blood sugar levels
high blood pressure and in those who are overweight this can lead to a loss of sensation
and pain and weakness in the hands and feet if you've experienced this then you know just how
unpleasant it can be this is why we should all try to eat a healthy and nutrient dense diet
and avoid sugar and processed foods as much as possible it's okay to have a cheat meal from time
to time just try to do so in moderation because overeating leads to diabetes which ultimately
can lead to nerve damage over time exposure to toxins is another common cause of neuropathy
studies have linked the exposure to certain industrial chemicals and toxins in the workplace
or environment to peripheral neuropathy some examples include mercury lead arsenic and thallium
other poisons and insecticides have been linked to nerve damage as well this is why you should try to
limit your exposure to these toxic chemicals as much as possible the over consumption of alcohol
is another bad habit that can cause nerve damage alcohol has been shown to have toxic effects on
nerve tissue and over consumption is one of the leading causes of neuropathy the symptoms of those
with alcoholic neuropathy who stop drinking may go away on their own over time however
unfortunately most of the nerve damage is usually permanent drinking too much is bad for almost all
of the major organs and systems of the body this of course includes the nervous system as well
physical trauma is also one of the most common causes of nerve damage this can stem from falls
sports injuries or motor vehicle accidents a bone fracture can also lead to peripheral neuropathy as
well whenever there is an injury or increased pressure on the median nerve in the wrist
it can cause carpal tunnel syndrome which is one of the most common types of peripheral neuropathy
switching gears just a bit surprisingly not taking care of your kidneys is another bad habit
that can be detrimental to the nervous system during chronic renal failure the kidneys can't
function properly which causes fluids and waste to accumulate in the body over time this can actually
lead to peripheral neuropathy kidney failure is often caused by diabetes and high blood pressure
which takes us back to the bad habit of overeating that we mentioned earlier in this video
speaking of malnutrition certain vitamin deficiencies can also cause peripheral neuropathy
poor nutrition and eating an unbalanced diet likely means that your body isn't getting enough
of the vitamins and minerals that it needs one in particular that we should mention is vitamin b12
which is a water-soluble vitamin involved in the metabolism of every cell in the human body
vitamin b-12 deficiency is extremely common in the united states and unfortunately is linked to
a number of health problems including neuropathy if possible try to include foods that are high
in vitamin b12 in your diet some examples include beef chicken fish fortified breakfast cereal eggs
and low-fat milk certain viruses and bacteria have also been shown to cause nerve damage some
examples include herpes shingles chickenpox west nile virus lyme disease hepatitis b and c and hiv
protecting your body from pathogens is one way to reduce the risk of unwanted symptoms
that can come from neuropathy this next one unfortunately is often unavoidable however certain
autoimmune disorders can also cause neuropathy some examples include rheumatoid arthritis lupus
gilliam beret syndrome parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis each of these disorders has a
wide range of signs and symptoms which mean that everyone may experience neuropathy differently
in fact some who have the same condition may not experience it at all overuse is another common
cause of neuropathy what i mean by that is overuse refers to making repeated motions and or overusing
a certain part of the body this is most common in the fingers hands wrist and arms as previously
mentioned carpal tunnel syndrome is a common type of nerve damage that can be made worse by
repeatedly over extending your wrist this next one may surprise you but certain medications have been
shown to cause neuropathy some examples include chemotherapy drugs anticonvulsants antibacterial
agents and some blood pressure medications studies found that statins may also cause nerve damage
and increase your risk of neuropathy if you're not familiar statins are a class of medications that
are used to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease thankfully neuropathy that develops as
a side effect from a medication usually goes away over time once you stop taking the drugs
so just to give a quick recap the most common bad habits that we should all strive to avoid in order
to take care of our nervous system include overeating avoiding toxins over consumption
of alcohol physical trauma not taking care of our kidneys vitamin deficiencies viruses and
bacteria autoimmune disorders overuse of muscles and joints and taking certain medications many
of these factors can not only help take better care of your nerves but there is an overlap when
it comes to improving the overall health of the remainder of your organs and body systems as well
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again this video is for informational purposes only but hopefully you learned a thing or two and
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