Sugar Crush: How to Reduce Inflammation, Reverse Nerve Damage, and Reclaim Good Health

Sugar Crush examines the connection between sugar, inflammation, and chronic diseases that can be prevented. Dr. Richard P. Jacoby, a peripheral nerve surgeon, explains how sugar and carbohydrates damage nerves throughout the body—in the feet, organs, and brain—and how removing them from the diet can reduce and reverse this damage. Dr. Jacoby describes how a diet high in sugar, processed carbohydrates, and wheat compresses and damages peripheral nerves, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet. He connects these symptoms to related conditions including migraines, gallbladder disease, and diabetes, and addresses unexplained ailments such as rashes, digestive problems, headaches, and fatigue that may stem from nerve compression. Drawing on his clinical experience treating thousands of patients with peripheral neuropathy, Dr. Jacoby outlines a dietary approach centered on reducing sugar and wheat while increasing healthy fats to help regenerate nerves and restore normal function. The book includes a quiz to assess nerve damage, dietary guidance, and information on preventing and reversing neuropathy. It is intended for people with diabetes, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, or general health concerns.