Transcript – Chip Talks Health S5E32: Neuropathy

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Hello, everyone, and welcome to another exciting version of Chip Talks Health. Today, we're going to talk about neuropathy.

If you have tingling, numbness, can’t feel your feet, can’t feel your hands, or experience weird random pains through your legs, hands, and arms, then this show is for you. We’re going to talk about what neuropathy is, what you can do about it, some natural things you can try, and some TrueMedX supportive tools that people have reported work pretty well for neuropathy.

Most of us think neuropathy always comes from diabetes. Well, that’s just not true. You can have neuropathy if you have hypothyroidism, kidney disease, liver disease, or nutritional deficiencies. A B12 deficiency can cause neuropathy. A thiamine deficiency (B1) can cause it. A B6 deficiency can cause it. A vitamin E deficiency can cause it. A copper deficiency can cause it. Folate deficiency can also cause it.

Interestingly, if you’re infected with H. pylori and some other bugs, you may struggle to build B12, absorb folate, or uptake iron. So infections can indirectly create neuropathy through nutrient deficiencies. The point is: neuropathy always has an underlying cause — and it’s not always diabetes.

Alcohol, chemotherapy, some antibiotics, antivirals, and heavy metals can cause neuropathy. Infectious diseases like HIV, hepatitis C, leprosy, diphtheria, shingles, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, and even COVID can also trigger it. There are autoimmune, hereditary, and mechanical causes too — and in about 30% of cases, the cause is unknown. But most commonly, neuropathy shows up in people with diabetes.

So, what if diabetic neuropathy — or neuropathy in general — isn’t just “damaged nerves”? What if it’s really about deficiencies, infections, or cells that are starved and confused?

Here’s the thing: you don’t make “bad” nerve cells. Every new nerve cell your body makes is perfect. Neuropathy isn’t about producing defective nerves — it’s about whether your cells have enough energy to do their jobs.

Neuropathy is really an energy issue. Nerves need ATP (cellular energy) to propagate signals. If ATP is low, the nerve signal can’t move smoothly. Imagine trying to light up a whole city with a dim power grid — everything flickers and fails. That’s what happens in neuropathy: not enough juice to keep signals flowing.

Now, how does the body decide if a nerve cell is ready to “join the collective” and fire properly? That’s where the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) comes in. When a nerve cell is healthy, it expresses CB1 receptors. These help it regulate excitability, protect mitochondria, and maintain plasticity.

But in neuropathy, CB1 receptor expression can become unbalanced. Too many receptors = over-suppression of signals (numbness). Too few receptors = hyperexcitability (seizures). Either way, it’s dysregulation.

So why does the ECS skew? Stress, malnutrition, and infections all play a role. For example, gut imbalances like SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) create toxins that disrupt the immune system and insulin sensitivity. That’s why some people develop insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes through gut issues, not just diet.

When mitochondria — your cell batteries — are under stress, they leak electrons, creating oxidative stress. This adds more “static” to your nerve signals. To counter this, we need to support mitochondrial health. That’s why we designed the TrueMedX Mito formula — packed with CoQ10, PQQ, alpha lipoic acid, NAC, riboflavin, and niacin — to give mitochondria what they need to generate energy more efficiently.

But mitochondria are only one piece. Lipid balance also matters. Too much Omega-6 and not enough Omega-3 leads to a hyperinflammatory state — making cells overreactive. By bringing Omega-3s back into balance, cells calm down and reduce static in signaling.

On top of that, anti-inflammatory botanicals like turmeric, ginger, and black pepper (found in our TrueMedX Vitality product) further reduce inflammatory drivers behind neuropathy.

Nutrition and infection are two critical boxes to check. If you’re malnourished — lacking in Omega-3s, amino acids, or vitamins — you won’t signal properly. If you’re infected with gut pathogens, parasites, or bacteria, you’ll constantly generate immune “static.” Both must be addressed before targeting mitochondria directly.

Once those boxes are checked, supporting mitochondria with TrueMedX Mito, regulating inflammation with Vitality, and balancing the ECS with the Daily Ease Bundle provide a solid foundation for nerve health.

I like to use the orchestra analogy: every cell plays a frequency through ATP production. Together, these create a symphony — your body in balance. The ECS is the conductor. But if some cells stop listening due to stress or infection, the music gets chaotic. Our goal is to clear the static, restore the conductor’s signal, and let the orchestra play together again.

Neuropathy isn’t inevitable with age. You’re not doomed to nerve decline. God designed you to make perfect cells at any age. The challenge is nourishing them properly, removing interference, and giving mitochondria the tools to thrive.

So check out TrueMedX, look at our bundles, or if you’re local, come into Neighborly Wellness for a scan. We’ve built solutions that support the body differently — by honoring its design and restoring balance.

That’s it for today’s episode. See you back next week for another Chip Talks Health.