Neuropathy (often called peripheral neuropathy ) is nerve damage that can cause burning, tingling, numbness, stabbing pain, or “pins and needles.” It can affect the feet, legs, hands, or other areas. Many people ask the same big question: “What is the best medication for this pain?” Here’s the honest answer: there isn’t one single “best” medication for everyone. The best choice depends on what’s causing the nerve problem, your symptoms, your other health conditions, your sleep, your job (like driving), and how your body handles side effects. An effective plan often combines medication with non-pharmacological treatments and lifestyle changes. A nurse practitioner (NP) can help by finding the cause, choosing safer medications, and adjusting them over time. An integrative chiropractor can help by improving movement, reducing mechanical stress on irritated nerves, building strength/balance, and using non-invasive therapies to support comfort and function...
Yes—many people experience what’s commonly called a “sugar hangover.” It’s not an official medical diagnosis , but the term is widely used to describe a real, short-term crash that can happen after eating a lot of added sugar or refined carbs (like candy, pastries, sugary drinks, or a big bowl of white pasta). The most common complaints are fatigue, headache, irritability, thirst, and brain fog . (Houston Methodist, 2020; Levels, 2025) A helpful way to think about it is this: Fast sugar in → fast blood sugar up Insulin response → blood sugar drops Your brain and body feel the swing You feel “off” for a few hours Levels describes a “sugar hangover” as a pattern of post-meal high blood sugar followed by a reactive low (often called reactive hypoglycemia ). (Levels, 2025; Mayo Clinic, 2023) What Does a Sugar Hangover Feel Like? Symptoms vary, but these are common: Tiredness or low energy Headache Brain fog (slow thinking, poor focus) Irritability or mood swings Jittery or “wired” ...
