Ventura Spine & Nerve Center May 2018

Stop Being a Victim

to Neuropathy Pain

the sooner you come into our office, the better. Once we diagnose you, we need to determine the cause of your symptoms and establish whether it is small- or large-fiber peripheral neuropathy. From there, we design a specific course of action customized just for you. Since 1982, the Ventura Spine and Nerve Center has been helping Ventura County residents restore their health naturally, without the use of drugs or surgery. We set a high standard for treating neuropathy disorders. Our comprehensive program could very well be the nondrug and nonsurgical solution to restore your quality of life. Our clinic houses the latest equipment, testing, and drug- and surgery-free treatments. If you’re fed up with being in constant pain and wish to discuss your condition, please call our office at (805) 648-7987 and ask for a free, no-obligation consultation with Dr. Steven Alff today.

by your doctor, “You’re going to have to live with it” — don’t despair! There are other ways to take back your life! Procrastination is the thief of health, especially when it comes to peripheral neuropathy. What will your feet, toes, or hands feel like and be like six, nine, or 12 months from today if you don’t take action? The thing we hate to see the most is someone who has let the condition progress to the point of having ulcers or sores on their feet. Don’t let this happen to you! You should not be so quick to give up your lifestyle. Many Ventura County residents who thought that nothing could be done have found out that their neuropathy was reversible! Many Ventura County residents have found out that our drug-free, six-step peripheral neuropathy program was the solution to restoring their quality of life. It all starts with diagnosing the problem correctly. If you believe that you may be suffering from peripheral neuropathy,

Are you experiencing pain, tingling, burning, weakness, or numbness in your feet, hands, legs, or arms? If so, you may have a condition called peripheral neuropathy. That means the nerves are damaged at the periphery of your body and you need to take action quickly before the damage becomes permanent. Peripheral neuropathy sneaks up on you. Unlike other disorders that set in quickly, this is a condition that slowly eats away at you, damaging your nerves in the process. It happens so slowly that you may not notice anything wrong at first. Then, you’ll steadily begin to experience the symptoms. In other words, if left untreated, it will get progressively worse over time, causing you severe pain. Neuropathy can negatively affect every part of your life. You may have severe difficulty doing simple things, such as walking or sleeping. If you’ve tried everything you can think of and are still not getting the results you want — or even worse, if you were told

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and Squash With Feta Zucchini and summer squash are arriving on grocery store shelves. Here is a great way to take these humble, delicious vegetables to the next level. This easy dish is perfect for early summer. SAUTÉED ZUCCHINI

INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese • Salt and pepper to taste squash. Season with salt and pepper; cook 4–5 minutes until squash barely begins to caramelize. 4. Place in serving bowl and top with feta.

DIRECTIONS • 1 zucchini • 1 summer squash • 1/2 medium red onion • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick semicircles. Dice onion. 2. Heat a large skillet to medium high. Add olive oil, onion, and thyme. 3. Once onion is soft (about 2 minutes), add zucchini and

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