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Explore practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories dedicated to supporting those affected by ALS. Rooted in the Deanna Protocol’s mission to empower families through holistic, science-backed care, our blog offers guidance on caregiving, managing symptoms like fatigue and muscle weakness, and staying strong—physically and emotionally—through the ALS journey.

  • Caring for Someone with ALS

    Authored By Deanna April 02, 2025

    Muscle weakness is one of the most challenging symptoms of ALS. It can start subtly—trouble buttoning a shirt, feeling unusually tired after walking short distances—but over time, it progresses, making everyday tasks harder. But here’s what you need to know: you are not powerless. While ALS does affect muscle function, there are steps you can take to help preserve strength, improve mobility, and support your body’s energy production. Let’s break down why ALS causes muscle weakness and what you can do to stay as strong as possible for as long as possible. Why Does ALS Cause Muscle Weakness?

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  • Muscle Weakness in ALS

    Authored By Deanna April 02, 2025

    Muscle weakness is one of the most challenging symptoms of ALS. It can start subtly—trouble buttoning a shirt, feeling unusually tired after walking short distances—but over time, it progresses, making everyday tasks harder. But here’s what you need to know: you are not powerless. While ALS does affect muscle function, there are steps you can take to help preserve strength, improve mobility, and support your body’s energy production. Let’s break down why ALS causes muscle weakness and what you can do to stay as strong as possible for as long as possible. Why Does ALS Cause Muscle Weakness?

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  • Energy and ALS

    Authored By Deanna April 02, 2025

    Fatigue is one of the most frustrating symptoms of ALS. It’s more than just feeling tired—it’s an overwhelming, body-wide exhaustion that makes even simple tasks feel impossible. But why does it happen? And more importantly, what can you do about it? Let’s break it down in a way that makes sense, and talk about real strategies to help manage fatigue and improve daily energy levels. Why Do People with ALS Feel So Exhausted? At its core, ALS affects motor neurons, the nerve cells that control movement. These neurons need energy to stay alive and function efficiently and effectively. ALS disrupts…

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