Managing Nerve Pain Through Natural Approaches

On this week's Wellness Wednesday, NBC Palm Springs anchor Mary Strong spoke with Clark's Nutrition expert Starkie Sowers about natural strategies for managing nerve pain, a condition that can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life.

Sowers shared insights drawn from personal experience, as his family has recently dealt with shingles-related neuropathy.

Key recommendations included B vitamin supplementation, which Sowers explained plays a crucial role in neurotransmitter production and can improve sleep quality and general well-being.

Starkie also discussed alpha lipoic acid, a compound that supports blood sugar balance and may have regenerative properties for nerve tissue.

The discussion emphasized that consistency is key when using natural approaches, with most requiring two to three months of regular use before determining effectiveness.

Watch the full segment above. Wellness Wednesday is sponsored by Clark's Nutrition Natural Foods Market.