The Patients Guide to

Overcoming Neuropathy:
An Integrative Approach

By Scott Stewart, MSAc., LAc., Dipl.Ac

Healing Lotus Acupuncture
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Information contained in this book should not be construed as a claim or representation that any
treatment, process or interpretation mentioned constitutes a cure, palliative, or ameliorative. The
information covered is intended to supplement the patients knowledge of their condition. It
should be considered as adjunctive support to other diagnostic medical procedures.

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Dear Friend,

First of all, congratulations on taking the first step towards overcoming neuropathy
by reading this FREE informational report. Millions of Americans are suffering
from neuropathy just like you, but they dont have this rarely discussed
information available to them like you do right now!

In this report you will find the life altering information that will empower you to
take control of your health, and improve your quality of life.

The information addressed in this report:

Description of neuropathy, the different types, and why
conventional treatments have very little effect.
Why Western practitioners (Medical Doctors,
Podiatrists, and Physical Therapists) cant help
neuropathy patients.
Learn why medications for neuropathy dont work.
Why acupuncture and Eastern medicine has such a
high success rate in treating neuropathy patients.

Do you continue to suffer on a daily basis from the

following symptoms?
Burning in your hands and feet
Sensations of tingling & numbness
Problems with balance &
coordination
Unable to walk long distances or stand
for long periods of time without pain
Inability to grab objects

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Our integrative approach utilizes the best of Eastern and Western medicines to
determine the root cause of your neuropathy, and from that we develop an
effective treatment plan designed around your unique case, which will lead to
lasting relief.

How do we help you overcome neuropathy?

Our treatment strategy focuses on 5 key treatment areas that are always overlooked
by Western physicians. Below is a diagram of the 5 crucial areas that should be
addressed in any effective treatment protocol that is going to restore your quality of
life.

Increasing
Circulation
Reducing Damage
from Oxidative
Stress

Reducing Pain &

Inflammation

Increasing Cellular
Energy

Overcoming
Neuropathy

Nerve
Rejuvenation &
Resynchronization

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The Healing Lotus Peripheral Nerve

Rejuvenation Program, PNR
The Healing Lotus PNR program was designed with the patient in mind. We
had two simple goals:
1. To provide the maximum therapeutic benefit to the patient, in order to
yield better patient outcomes; while greatly improving their quality of life.
2. To utilize an evidence based approach that exploits proven therapies in
the treatment of peripheral neuropathy.
The Healing Lotus PNR program focuses on five carefully selected therapeutic
strategies (TheraStrat1 - 5), which are based on research, studies, and Random
Controlled Trials (RCTs): as well as, being clinically successful in our clinic.

TheraStrat1:

Reduce Inflammation & Alleviate Pain

After determining the root cause of your neuropathy, the first phase of treatment
aims at reducing inflammation systemically and locally around the nerve (s) and
alleviating pain with acupuncture.i ii These two goals are achieved by employing
electro-acupuncture (EA)iii with a course of herbal therapy.
Electro-acupuncture uses a pulsating electrical
current that is set at a low frequency; and then
placed at strategic locations on the body.
Over the last decade, there have been
numerous studies on the effectiveness of EA
to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain
through varies mechanisms. Some studies
focused on the effects on the sympathetic

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which when activated, released catecholamines. iv Catecholamines are derived

from the amino acid Tyrosine and function as hormones, neurotransmitters, or
both. Another (EA) study found that inflammation and neuropathic pain were
inhibited by the activation of opioids, serotonin and norepinephrine; all of which
are bio-active chemicals that reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines (small proteins). v
A similar study discovered that an opioid mechanism was responsible for
suppressing peripheral inflammation.vi

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cells.vii This occurs in both obese, and lean patients; especially those in higher risk
categories due to a family history.viii

The same methods are used here to increase the production of cellular energy.
Strong evidence suggests that acupuncture increases ATP at local sites when
stimulation is applied.ix x Herbal formulas have an even stronger effect on ATP
generation, as well as, the capacity to up-regulate the immune system. xi

TheraStrat5:

Nerve Rejuvenation & Resynchronization

During this critical stage in the recovery
process the emphasis shifts to rejuvenating the
damaged nerves and improving nerve
conductionxii,
and
resynchronizing
the
communication between the peripheral nerves
and the brain in order to restore stability and
balance.

The first part of our strategy is to promote a

micro-environment that is conducive to healing
and regenerating nerve growth. According to recent studies, (EA) achieves this by
encouraging the growth of Schwann cellsxiii, which are specialized cells (glial cells)
that form the myelin sheath around axonal nerves in the periphery. (EA) also
prevents the death of these cells caused by metabolic abnormalities (oxidative
stress). (EA) has also been found to increase the production of nerve growth factor
(NGF)xiv xv xvi, which protects neurons, prevents their death and degeneration, but
equally promotes repair and regeneration. Interestingly, diabetic patients have
been found to be deficient in NGF. xvii Herbal therapies, in the form of single herbs
and herbal formulations, have also been proven successful in the proliferation of
Schwann cells and NGF.xviii xix

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To help you make the right decision, here is a quick checklist to make sure you
choose the right treatment program, which will provide you with long lasting relief
from your neuropathy pain, tingling, numbness, burning; and afford you a higher
quality of life.

Questions You Should Consider Before Committing To ANY

Treatment Program For Your Peripheral Neuropathy
Does the physician thoroughly evaluate the nerve dysfunction, and take into
consideration all underlying conditions that contribute to the disease?
Does the treatment do the following:
1. Truly alleviate pain & inflammation without relying on drugs to
suppress the symptoms
2. Reduce oxidative stress
3. Improve circulation
4. Increase cellular energy

I Realize That The Healing Lotus Peripheral Nerve Rejuvenation

Program Is The ONLY Treatment System That Fully
Incorporates All 5 Fundamental Therapeutic Strategies To
Overcome Peripheral Neuropathy - What Do I Do Now?

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Kim HW, Roh DH, Yoon SY, Kang SY, Kwon YB, Han HJ, Lee HJ, Choi SM, Ryu YH, Beitz AJ, Lee JH. The antiinflammatory effects of low- and high-frequency electroacupuncture are mediated by peripheral opioids in a
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