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Topical Gels Shown To Be Helpful
for the Relief of Neuropathy Pain
and Discomfort

April 2005

Healthibetic Foot Cream

Healthibetic foot cream offers a unique and effective solution for many foot problems experienced by diabetics and others suffering from peripheral neuropathy. The body keeps warm and healthy by providing warm, oxygenated blood. In a recent clinical trial it was shown that Healthibetic foot cream substantially improves blood flow and temperature.

Healthibetic foot cream provides the natural amino acid L-Arginine to the foot tissue and thus provides the foot with an opportunity to restore its own blood flow through its own natural mechanisms.

Healthibetic foot cream contains a patented preparation of L-Arginine, the substance which normally maintains local blood flow. In diabetics and those with poor circulation and peripheral neuropathy, the local blood flow is inadequate due to lack of sufficient L-Arginine in the tissue.

Healthibetic restores L-Arginine levels in the tissue, thereby ameliorating blood flow. Blood flow in the tissue is regulated by nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is produced by L-Arginine by an enzyme named nitric oxide synthase (NOS). This function of nitric oxide was the subject of research that won the 1998 Nobel Prize in Medicine.

It is recommended for Healthibetic initially to be used twice daily, morning and evening, for ten to fourteen days. Once this has been accomplished, blood flow and temperature will have been restored to normal
or near normal levels. At that point it can be used once daily.

Sombra Pain Relieving Gel

Another effective topical gel used for relief of pain and discomfort associated with peripheral neuropathy is Sombra. For centuries, Indian tribes of northern Mexico have been using plant extracts to relieve pain. Sombra incorporates six plant extracts in its formulation.

In addition, Sombra contains a very important ingredient called Capsaicin. Capsaicin is derived from chile peppers. Capsaicin cream has been proven to be effective in the treatment of neuropathic pain. Researchers have found that Capsaicin appears to work by reducing substance P which is found at nerve endings and is involved in transmitting pain signals to the brain. Clinical studies also indicate Capsaicin cream to be effective in treating post-surgical neuropathic pain.

Sombra is an effective, safe, and fast-acting transdermal gel used in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy.