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Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness – DOMS is when muscle pain or stiffness develops a day or two after playing sports, weight lifting, exercise, or work that involves concentrated physical activity like lifting and carrying objects. DOMS is considered a normal response to extended exertion and is part of the adaptation process that the recovering muscles experience as they undergo hypertrophy or an increase in muscle size. It is common in individuals who have just started exercising, increased the duration or intensity of their workouts, or just beginning a physically demanding job.
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DOMS
When muscle contracts as it lengthens is known as eccentric muscle contractions, which is most associated with DOMS. It is related to increased stress in muscle fibers as they are exerted excessively. This also happens when engaging in movements the muscles are not used to, like a new exercise or helping a friend move heavy boxes, furniture, etc. Examples include:
Individuals will not feel DOMS during the workout or physical activity. Delayed symptoms include:
Swelling in the affected muscles.
Muscles feel tender to the touch.
Muscle fatigue.
Reduced range of motion and movement.
Pain and stiffness when moving.
Decreased muscle strength.
Treatment Options
Time and waiting for the muscles to repair themselves is the natural healing process, but steps can be taken to ease the soreness, stiffness, and pain. This includes:
It is different for everybody; personal experience will determine which works best for the individual.
Active Recovery
Active recovery is a technique that uses low-impact aerobic exercise right after a workout to increase blood flow to the muscles.
The increased blood supply can help relieve the inflammation.
RICE
This technique is used for acute injuries but can be applied to delayed onset muscle soreness. It stands for:
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Chiropractic
A chiropractic massage is for healing sore muscles, tendons, ligaments after an intense game, workout, etc. Chiropractic increases the blood and nerve circulation around the muscles delivering added oxygen and nutrients. This type of massage helps loosen the muscles/connecting tissues allowing the body to recover and heal quicker.
Body Composition
When Muscles Are Not Rested
Not taking time to recover because of overtraining/working can have consequences on the body. Inflammation that is not given the time to heal can lead to:
Injuries.
Weakened immune system.
Muscle mass loss.
Mental health issues.
The body’s immune system cannot function at total capacity during intense physical stress. This causes difficulty when trying to fight off germs and viruses. Studies have found preventing inflammation and injury requires prioritizing rest. Constantly being on the go and under intense physical stress can take a toll not only on the body but the brain as well. This can lead to irritability, frustration, anger, which leads to other health problems generating a vicious cycle.
References
Cheung, Karoline et al. “Delayed onset muscle soreness: treatment strategies and performance factors.” Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) vol. 33,2 (2003): 145-64. doi:10.2165/00007256-200333020-00005
Guo, Jianmin et al. “Massage Alleviates Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness after Strenuous Exercise: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Frontiers in physiology vol. 8 747. 27 Sep. 2017, doi:10.3389/fphys.2017.00747
Reinke, Simon et al. “The influence of recovery and training phases on body composition, peripheral vascular function and immune system of professional soccer players.” PloS one vol. 4,3 (2009): e4910. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0004910
The central nervous system is home to the brain and spinal cord and its primary function are to send out neuron signals all throughout the body and make sure that the body is functioning properly. The neuron signals make sure that the body is feeling sensations whenever a person is touching something whether it be a pleasant experience or a painful experience or making sure the heart is beating regularly and the gut is properly digesting whatever it’s consuming. When there are unwanted pathogens that start to disrupt the neuron signals from traveling throughout the body and back to the brain, it can cause neurodegenerative disorders to come up in the brain and if it is not treated can lead to chronic disorders over time. There are ways to dampen the progression of neurodegenerative disorders as many individuals find ways to make small changes to their lifestyle by eating healthier food, exercising regularly, and even finding ways to relieve stress from their bodies. One of the ways to dampen neurodegenerative disorders is the usage of CBD and in this article, we will be taking a look at what the endocannabinoid system is, its functions, as well as, how CBD affects the brain and its neurological benefits. By referring patients to qualified and skilled providers who specialized in neurological services. To that end, and when appropriate, we advise our patients to refer to our associated medical providers based on their examination. We find that education is the key to asking valuable questions to our providers. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
Can my insurance cover it? Yes, in case you are uncertain here is the link to all the insurance providers we cover. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.
The brain’s main function is to transmit neuron signals all throughout the entire body. The endocannabinoid system does the same thing in the body but does it a bit differently. Research studies have shown that the endocannabinoid system actually helps regulate and controls the most critical bodily functions of the entire body. The endocannabinoid system is a vast, densely packed network of chemical signals and cell receptors that travel throughout the brain and body like neuron signals. Other studies have shown that the endocannabinoid system is a widespread neuromodulatory system that does play many important roles in the central nervous system development, synaptic plasticity, and endogenous response in the body.
The Functions Of The Endocannabinoid System
With the endocannabinoid system, the critical physiologic system is involved in establishing and maintaining human health and homeostasis for the body and the neurotransmitters. Some of the functions that the endocannabinoid system can affect lifestyle factors include diet, sleep, psychosocial stress, relationships, body weight/ composition, and physical activity/ exercise. All of this is known as the endocannabinoid tone and the endocannabinoid tone is a function of the location density of cannabinoid receptors and shows the relative abundance or uptake of endocannabinoids that are being transmitted throughout the entire body.
HCTP Therapy
HCTP (human cellular tissue products) or stem cells* are used in regenerative cellular treatment to help the body’s own natural healing process by giving it a miniature boost. In both international and nationally affiliated clinics and distribution organizations use HTCP to regenerate damaged cells, tissues, and organs back to their original function in the body and state. With more and upcoming research looking at the beneficial properties of HCTP, many individuals can begin to recover faster and be pain-free.
CBD & The Brain
With the usage of CBD and how it affects the brain, studies have found that neuroreceptors CB1 and CB2 from CBD are outside of the central nervous system and are associated with the immune system. Some of the physiologic mechanisms & benefits of CBD are:
Other studies have found that the acute effects of CBD can help enhance the frontostriatal brain function during a resting state and can even improve cognitive brain function in the body.
The Neurological Benefits Of Using CBD
With the neuronal protection from excitotoxicity, hypoxia, and glucose deprivation; in vivo, the neurological benefits that cannabinoids does is that they decrease hippocampal neuronal loss and
infarct volume after cerebral ischemia, acute brain trauma, and induced excitotoxicity. With these effects, it can help inhibition of glutamate transmission, reduce both the calcium influx and microglial activation in both the body and the brain. CBD can also inhibit the noxious cascades, such as tumor necrosis factor‐alpha generation and oxidative stress. Research studies also found that some of the neurological benefits that CBD offers include reducing inflammation, interacting with neurotransmitters, alleviating mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, and finally providing beneficial properties for individuals that are dealing with neurological disorders. Other neurological benefits include:
CBD/AEA reduces Microglia inflammatory response
Enhance Anti‐oxidant and Neuroprotection
Improve Plasticity and BDNF
Preserves cerebral circulation
Reduce Pro‐inflammatory Cytokines
Phytocannabinoids can prevent tau hyperphosphorylation in cultured neurons
Conclusion
All in all, the central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord and their job is to make sure that the neuron signals are being transmitted all throughout the body and sending the information back and forth to the brain and back. When there are unwanted factors that disrupt the neuron signals, it can lead to neurological disorders over time and cause havoc in the body. By using CBD sparingly, the individual can feel relaxed and be pain-free without the neurological disorders crippling them and disrupting their way of life.
References
Alger, Bradley E. “Getting High on the Endocannabinoid System.” Cerebrum: the Dana Forum on Brain Science, The Dana Foundation, 1 Nov. 2013, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3997295/.
Batalla, Albert, et al. “The Impact of Cannabidiol on Human Brain Function: A Systematic Review.” Frontiers in Pharmacology, Frontiers Media S.A., 21 Jan. 2021, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7858248/.
Lu, Hui-Chen, and Ken Mackie. “An Introduction to the Endogenous Cannabinoid System.” Biological Psychiatry, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 1 Apr. 2016, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4789136.
The brain’s primary function is to make sure that the neuron signals are being transmitted and transported throughout the entire body. These neuron signals are responsible for functioning the feelings and sensations that the body is going through, while also helping the gut to digest food, the heart to regulate heartbeat rate and normalize blood pressure. All of the major systems need the neuron signals to be transferred back to the brain in a bidirectional connection as the brain makes sure that everything is working properly. When the brain suffers from a traumatic injury that causes the brain to be damaged from the inside and can be developed into long-term complications over time. In this article, we will be taking a look at what hyperbaric oxygen therapy is, its benefits, while also looking at what is mild brain trauma injury and its symptoms. By referring patients to qualified and skilled providers who specialized in neurological services. To that end, and when appropriate, we advise our patients to refer to our associated medical providers based on their examination. We find that education is the key to asking valuable questions to our providers. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
Can my insurance cover it? Yes, in case you are uncertain here is the link to all the insurance providers we cover. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.
So hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is used for individuals that have been dealing with chronic risk factors like decompression sickness, diabetic wounds, anemia, or smoke inhalation. Research has shown that hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps individuals breathe 100% pure oxygen in a pressurized chambered environment. Other research studies have found that HBOT has been used to help individuals who are suffering from decompression sickness and carbon monoxide poisoning. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the (pharmacologic) use of greater than atmospheric barometric pressure and oxygen as a therapeutic option to treat basic disease processes/states (pathophysiology), and their diseases. There are two ways individuals can get the HBOT treatment by either a mono chamber where a person is in a tube-like chamber and inhaling the pure oxygen, while the multi-place chamber holds many individuals and they were a mask, a hood, or a tube to breathe in pure oxygen, as research shows.
Beneficial Properties For HBOT
Some of the beneficial properties that HBOT can provide to the body, as research has found is that HBOT can help treat chronic wounds that the body has endured, improve oxygenation and neovascularization, and even decrease inflammation from chronic wounds in the body. When individuals use HBOT as a therapy option to lower chronic inflammation, the largest clusters of genes are upregulated causing anti-inflammatory and growth/repair hormones genes. Without HBOT, the largest clusters of genes will be downregulated causing pro-inflammatory and cell death genes to the body. Other research studies have found that the beneficial properties for individuals to use HBOT to help with decreasing air or gas embolism, improve compromised grafts and flaps, and even treat acute thermal burn injury.
HCTP Therapy
Stem cells* or HCTP (human cellular tissue products) is a form of regenerative medicine that is used to help give the body’s own natural healing process a little boost. In both affiliated clinics and distribution organizations uses HCTP to help repair and regenerate damaged cells, diseased organs, and tissues back to their original state and function in the body. With more and upcoming research on the beneficial uses of HCTP, individuals can begin their wellness journey pain-free without chronic illnesses.
What Is Mild Brain Trauma Injury?
Studies have found that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a nondegenerative, noncongenital insult to the brain from an external mechanical force, possibly leading to permanent or temporary impairment of cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions, with an associated diminished or altered state of consciousness. Research studies have shown that many many individuals from infancy to the elderly tend to be more prone to losing their balance, falling, and hitting their heads is common for mild brain trauma injury. The primary injury in brain trauma includes an acceleration/deceleration with sheer, stretch, compression, tearing of white matter in the brain. While the second injury deals with the inflammatory reaction, biochemical, and neurotransmitter storm that is occurring in the brain.
The Symptoms
Studies have found that when individuals have suffered from mild brain trauma injury will have typical acute or chronic postconcussive symptoms that can cause problems to not only the brain but also the body as well. Some of the symptoms include:
All in all, the brain’s main function in the central nervous system is to transport and transmit neuron signals from the brain to the entire body. These neuron signals make sure that the body and the brain are functioning normally and doing their jobs properly. When unwanted factors like mild brain trauma injury can cause many chronic symptoms to pop up in the brain. Through the usage of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), can help alleviate the symptoms that were caused by brain trauma injury and even alleviate other symptoms that individuals didn’t know they have. With HBOT, many people can begin to feel better and continue on their wellness journey.
References
Arciniegas, David B, et al. “Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Neuropsychiatric Approach to Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment.” Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Dec. 2005, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2424119/.
Georges, Alan, and Joe M Das. “Traumatic Brain Injury.” StatPearls [Internet]., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 5 Jan. 2022, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459300/.
Lam, Gretl, et al. “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Exploring the Clinical Evidence.” Advances in Skin & Wound Care, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Apr. 2017, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28301358/.
Shah, Jayesh. “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.” The Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists, Elsevier, 24 Apr. 2010, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3601859/.
Thom, Stephen R. “Hyperbaric Oxygen: Its Mechanisms and Efficacy.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Jan. 2011, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3058327/.
The central nervous system is consist of the brain and the spinal cord that sends out neuron signals throughout the body and have a bidirectional connection to the brain. The neuron signals make sure that the body has the sensation of feeling things and makes sure that the organs are doing their jobs properly while functioning as well. When there are unwanted pathogens that are affecting the brain and disrupting the neuron signals, it can cause neurodegenerative disorders to cause not only the brain to be dysfunctional but also the body to be dysfunctional as well. In this 2 part series, we will be taking a look at what S.H.I.E.L.D. is and how it can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease from progressing further in the brain. Part 1 took a look at what is Alzheimer’s disease and how does it affect the brain. By referring patients to qualified and skilled providers who specialized in neurological services. To that end, and when appropriate, we advise our patients to refer to our associated medical providers based on their examination. We find that education is the key to asking valuable questions to our providers. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
Can my insurance cover it? Yes, in case you are uncertain here is the link to all the insurance providers we cover. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.
In a normal healthy brain, it can naturally shrink due to age while retaining memory and cognitive function still intact, however, when there is an Alzheimer’s brain, the brain is shrunk but everything from the neuron signals to the brain itself is dysfunctional and causing neurodegenerative disorders. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes the brain to lose neuron functioning in the body. Other unwanted pathogens can also cause Alzheimer’s disease to progress severely more if it is not treated right away. Studies have found that when chronic inflammation starts to seep into an Alzheimer’s brain it can cause viral, bacterial, and fungal infections to be chronic factors to go through the inflammatory pathways to Alzheimer’s diseased brain. This can cause Alzheimer’s disease to progress even further causing it to be untreatable. Other research studies have found that Alzheimer’s patients will have a weakened blood-brain barrier causing the amyloid plaques to form and causing an elevated risk of microbial infections to the brain.
HCTP Therapy
Stem cells* or HCTP (human cellular tissue products) are a form of regenerative medicine that is used in both international and nationally affiliated clinics and distribution organization that helps individuals that are dealing with chronic pain. HCTP helps the body by boosting its’ natural healing process by regenerating and repairing damaged tissues, diseased organs, and cells back to their normal functioning state in the body. With more and upcoming research on the beneficial properties of HCTP, many individuals can begin to feel much better and live their lives pain-free.
What Is S.H.I.E.L.D.?
There are ways to actually damper the effects of Alzheimer’s disease from progressing further in the brain. One of the ways that many individuals can help damper the effects of pre-Alzheimer’s from turning into chronic is S.H.I.E.L.D. This acronym has been used to help make individuals change their lifestyle choices and even help protect their brains. S.H.I.E.L.D. stands for:
Sleep
Handle Stress
Interact With Others
Exercise
Learn New Things
Diet
With this acronym, many individuals will not only begin to protect their brains from Alzheimer’s but also get their lives back together without chronic inflammation and have a huge change in themselves.
Sleep
Everybody needs at least 8 hours of sleep in order to feel rejuvenated and carry on their day. Research has shown that when individuals are in a deep sleep, their brains can actually clean out the amyloid plaques and other neurotoxic debris in the brain to prevent Alzheimer’s from progressing. This is due to the brain following a slow steady beat while producing slow, rhythmic electrical waves to flush out excess amyloids and fibrillary tangles out of the brain, which means that going into a deep sleep is beneficial for individuals who want to prevent Alzheimer’s from progressing.
Handle Stress
Stress is a two-way street where it can be both beneficial and dangerous to a person. For individuals who are dealing with stress, studies have shown that stress is highly involved with Alzheimer’s as it can be involved with the development and progression of the disease. Stress can cause detrimental effects on a person by affecting their mood and overall wellbeing. There are ways for individuals that need to find ways to handle their stress. Meditation and going on vacation can provide beneficial changes to the stress response and inflammation in the body. Not only that but when individuals do meditation for a week, it can lead to an increase in telomerase activity and provide beneficial changes to Alzheimer’s pathology and dampen them.
Interact
Research has found that older individuals who are lonely will have lower levels of cognitive function and progress Alzheimer’s disease to become more severe. Since loneliness can cause stress, it can cause chemical changes to the brain and can kill the nerve cells. By talking and interacting with people, it can use the nerves that utilize the cognitive function to talk and listen to individuals. This will allow the brain to be healthy and talking to individuals about similar interests can dampen the effects of stress and lower the chances of Alzheimer’s from forming.
Exercise
Exercising not only help the body feel good but also makes the brain feel good too. By incorporating any kind of form of exercising can help strengthen the brain’s nerve cells. Surprisingly though low to moderate exercises for older adults can help not only improve their body health and weight but also strengthen their cognitive function. Exercises can make individuals focus on what they are doing and make their brains go through the motions over again while improving their health.
Learn
By exercising the brain in an intellectual sense can help improve cognitive function and lower the effects of Alzheimer’s from progressing. By taking up a hobby and learning how it works can help strengthen the nerve cell connections known as synapses. This can be a variety of things that can interest a person that wants to learn something different and utilize them. Learning something new can also be relaxing to people as their brains are taking in new information that they can use in the future.
Diet
One of the easiest ways to help lower Alzheimer’s disease and even lower the chances of inflammation in the body is the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet is consist of nutritious food that can provide beneficial results by incorporating anti-inflammatory foods that are leafy greens, fruits, and vegetables. What is so amazing about the Mediterranean diet is that it can also help provide gut support to the body as well. These can include probiotics like yogurt and prebiotics like whole grains to make individuals dampen inflammatory cytokines in the brain.
Conclusion
All in all, by utilizing S.H.I.E.L.D. into daily lifestyle can help lower the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. When the brain is healthy and sends out neuron signals to the body, it makes sure that bidirectional connection is not severed by any unwanted pathogens. When Alzheimer’s disease starts to shrink the brain and causes chronic inflammatory responses to disrupt the neuron signals, causing neurological disorders. With S.H.I.E.L.D. , individuals can delay the effects of pre-Alzheimer’s in their brain and their journey to being healthier can flourish without worrying about suffering from neurological disorders.
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Vigasova, Dana, et al. “Multi-Pathogen Infections and Alzheimer’s Disease.” Microbial Cell Factories, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 28 Jan. 2021, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33509204/.
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A pregnant woman lying on her side on a stretcher while a physiotherapist massages her legs at a health center. Concept of massage for pregnant.
Pregnant and Chiropractic: Many women experience back/pelvis/leg/feet swelling, soreness, achiness, and pain during pregnancy. A growing belly added weight and changes in connective tissue can cause a variety of musculoskeletal strains and misalignments. Chiropractic care provides health maintenance of the spinal column, discs, nerves, joints, muscles, and bones. It is an art and science of adjusting a misaligned body, reducing stress, and promoting health throughout the body.
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Pregnant and Chiropractic
With a primary doctor’s clearance, chiropractic can provide safe adjustments. Chiropractors trained to work with pregnant women utilize techniques that avoid applying pressure on or around the abdomen. Benefits of chiropractic during pregnancy include:
Restores and maintains spinal alignment and balance.
Helps control symptoms of nausea.
Improves energy levels.
Relieves body pain.
Helps reduce labor time and delivery.
Restores pelvic positioning and balance, improving standing, sitting, and walking mechanics.
A chiropractor trained in the needs of pregnant women will also provide exercises and stretches that are safe during pregnancy. A chiropractor will discuss/recommend treatment options, patient concerns, and a complete medical history assessment. They will monitor symptoms to customize treatments to the individual’s specific needs to get the most relief.
Body Composition
Gestational Hypertension
Gestational hypertension develops during pregnancy. It is not preventable and returns to normal levels postpartum. However, there is an increased risk of developing chronic hypertension later if gestational hypertension begins to develop. According to Mayo Clinic, gestational hypertension is diagnosed by the following:
Blood pressure is higher than 140/90 on at least two occasions.
Must be more than four hours apart.
There is no other organ damage present.
References
Gutke, Annelie et al. “Treatments for pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain: a systematic review of physiotherapy modalities.” Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica vol. 94,11 (2015): 1156-67. doi:10.1111/aogs.12681
Poděbradská, R et al. “The effect of physiotherapy intervention on the load of the foot and low back pain in pregnancy.” “Vliv fyzioterapeutických postupů na zatížení plosky a bolesti zad v těhotenství.” Ceska gynekologie vol. 84,6 (2019): 450-457.
Schreiner, Lucas et al. “Systematic review of pelvic floor interventions during pregnancy.” International journal of gynecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics vol. 143,1 (2018): 10-18. doi:10.1002/ijgo.12513
The brain’s main function in the central nervous system is to make sure that the neuron signals that the brain produces are transferring throughout the entire body. These neuron signals also have a function as they help the body feel pain, sense moods, aid in organ function, and have a bidirectional connection to the brain as the body sends the signals back and forth. When there are unwanted pathogens that start to disrupt the neuron signals and start to affect the brain, it can lead to neurodegenerative disorders causing the entire body to be dysfunctional. In this 2 part series, we will be taking a look into what is Alzheimer’s and how does it affect the brain. In Part 2, we will take a look at what S.H.I.E.L.D. is and how can it help prevent Alzheimer’s disease from progressing further in the brain. By referring patients to qualified and skilled providers who specialized in neurological services. To that end, and when appropriate, we advise our patients to refer to our associated medical providers based on their examination. We find that education is the key to asking valuable questions to our providers. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
Can my insurance cover it? Yes, in case you are uncertain here is the link to all the insurance providers we cover. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.
So Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the elderly that ranges from ages 65 and older. About 5.5 million patients in the U.S. would spend about $300B per year in medical costs while getting treated for Alzheimer’s. Research shows that since Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disorder, it will cause brain shrinkage and cause brain cells to die over time. Some of the major risk factors that can cause Alzheimer’s disease to progress in an individual are family history, age, head injury, stroke, high blood pressure, and gender. It turns out that females actually make up about 2/3 of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Other research studies have shown that Alzheimer’s disease is classified as preclinical or presymptomatic depending on how severe the cognitive impairment is in a person. Since about 30-40% over the age of 85 have Alzheimer’s disease the current lifespan is about 80 years.
The Symptoms
Since age plays a huge role as a risk factor to aid the progression of Alzheimer’s disease the symptoms can actually range from mild to severe as research found that when there is damage to the brain, Alzheimer’s disease can start in a decade or more before memory loss and other cognitive problems start to appear as it progresses. Even though Alzheimer’s is starting in the preclinical stage, a person may look symptom-free, however, the changes are taking place in the brain and causing cognitive disorders. Some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease actually depends on how severe is the progression and they include:
Repeating questions
Memory loss
Shortened attention span
Problems recognizing family and friends
Inability to communicate
Seizures
HCTP Therapy
Stem cells* or HCTP (human cellular tissue products) have been used in both international and nationally affiliated clinics and distribution organizations to help boost the body’s own natural healing process. As a form of regenerative cellular treatment, HCTP can help repair and regenerate damaged cells, tissues, and organs back to their original state and function properly in the body. As more and upcoming research finds more information on the beneficial properties of HCTP and its uses, individuals with chronic pain can begin their wellness journey pain-free.
How Does Alzheimer’s Disease Affect The Brain?
In a normal healthy brain, the brain does shrink naturally while still retaining normal cognitive functions, like memory skills and motor skills. In an Alzheimer’s brain, the brain is shrunk but the cognitive functions are disrupted causing neurodegenerative disorders. Research shows that Alzheimer’s disease causes widespread damage to the brain causing many neurons in the brain to stop functioning, lose connection and eventually die. Not only that but in an Alzheimer’s brain, it will form plaque modules known as amyloid plaque and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain.
Amyloid Plaques & Neurofibrillary Tangles
Studies have found that the correlation of the behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is due to the accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain causing damage and destruction to memory and cognitive function. Surprisingly, there are actually three tauopathies that can cause neuroinflammation to the brain and cause the start of cognitive decline. All three of these induced tauopathies require decades of tangles and neuroinflammation spreading through the brain eventually leading to dementia, which likely begins early in life, e.g. CTE and playing football as a young adult. These three tauopathies are:
Alzheimer’s disease, which is an amyloid-induced tauopathy
Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia (FTLD), which is a direct (often genetic-induced) tauopathy
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, which is a head trauma-induced tauopathy
Other studies have found that the neuropathological alternations in an Alzheimer’s brain can cause lesions to the brain while having an abundance of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles infesting the brain. This will cause neuronal dysfunction and degeneration to the brain causing cognitive disorders to progress further and causing the individual to have neurological problems as research shows.
Conclusion
Overall, the brain’s main function in the central nervous system is to transport neuron signals all throughout the body in a bidirectional connection as the neuron signals help keep the body functional and working properly. When neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease start to affect the brain, it can cause amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles to infest the brain and disrupt the neuron signals in the brain. By treating Alzheimer’s disease from progressing further in the brain with whole nutritious food and exercising regularly (both mentally and physically) can help improve brain function as well as improve memory function in older adults.
References
Bloom, George S. “Amyloid-β and Tau: The Trigger and Bullet in Alzheimer Disease Pathogenesis.” JAMA Neurology, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Apr. 2014, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24493463/.
Kumar, Anil, et al. “Alzheimer Disease.” StatPearls [Internet]., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 11 Aug. 2021, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499922/.
Paulson, Jennifer B, et al. “Amyloid Plaque and Neurofibrillary Tangle Pathology in a Regulatable Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease.” The American Journal of Pathology, American Society for Investigative Pathology, Sept. 2008, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2527075/.
Serrano-Pozo, Alberto, et al. “Neuropathological Alterations in Alzheimer Disease.” Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Sept. 2011, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3234452/.
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Everybody is different in how the body reacts to a chiropractic adjustment. Body misalignment often leads to spinal misalignment or vice versa. Misalignments occur over time; individuals do not notice until soreness and pain begin presenting. Depending on the injury and/or condition, getting the full potential from a chiropractic adjustment means knowing the dos and don’ts following treatment. This involves maintaining a healthy posture, staying hydrated, getting proper rest, and staying active.
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Adjustments
Adjustments are highly effective for the body. Benefits include:
Pain relief.
Restored full range of motion.
Increased strength.
Increased energy.
Improved sleep.
Lowered blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.
It is not recommended to take on intense workouts after an adjustment but to remain active to keep the muscles, tendons, ligaments flexible and strengthen the body during healing.
Activities should be done in moderation and include:
Walking
Jogging
Biking
Swimming
Proper Rest
Getting the proper amount of sleep is essential for the body to heal to the optimal level.
The body getting used to the adjustment can be an exhausting process.
Maintain Healthy Posture
Proper posture is essential to keep the body in healthy alignment and prevent further/new injuries.
A chiropractor and physical therapist will educate and train individuals on maintaining healthy, active postures.
Stretching
Stretching is prescribed as part of the treatment to maintain flexibility and strength.
A chiropractor will recommend and show how to perform specific stretches and exercises between adjustments.
What to Avoid
Recommendations on what to avoid after a chiropractic adjustment.
Explosive Movements
Stay active but limit any explosive movements for a few days after the adjustment.
Avoid Sitting Too Much
Too much sitting, even with a lumbar support chair, can cause the muscles to tighten pulling on the spine.
When sitting, get up and move around every 20 minutes.
Paying attention to the recommended do’s and don’ts will help expedite the healing and create new healthy habits.
Body Composition
Dairy Products
Conventional vs. Organic and Grass-fed Dairy
Studies have found that dairy cows consuming a diet of grass and hay significantly improved nutrient profiles of produced milk.
Milk from grass-fed cows has a higher omega-3 content when compared to organic and conventional grain-fed cows.
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With trillions of nerves that are inhibiting the body, the nervous system is consist of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, and its job is to make sure that the neuron signals are traveling to and fro from the brain to the entire body. When there is an unwanted pathogen that enters the body and starts to disrupt the neuron signals, it can cause a variety of neurodegenerative disorders and neuropathic problems to affect the body over time. In this 2 part series, we will be taking a look at what is neuropathic pain and its symptoms. In Part 1, we discussed and understand what is polyneuropathy and how different polyneuropathies can affect the body. By referring patients to qualified and skilled providers who specialized in neurological services. To that end, and when appropriate, we advise our patients to refer to our associated medical providers based on their examination. We find that education is the key to asking valuable questions to our providers. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
Can my insurance cover it? Yes, in case you are uncertain here is the link to all the insurance providers we cover. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.
When there is pain that is radiating from the nerves, the spinal cord, or the brain, it is known as neuropathic pain. This type of pain doesn’t originate in the bones, muscles, or organs but is a direct consequence of diseases that is affecting the somatosensory system. Research studies have shown that neuropathic pain is caused by various central and peripheral nerve disorders that cause lesions in the nervous system. This can be problematic for individuals who have neuropathic pain because it can cause the body to appear normal but can be experienced in other parts of the body. Other research studies have found that neuropathic pain can cause mild to severe pain symptoms that can distort existing neuron signals, create new ones, or even prevent the neuron signals from transferring throughout the entire body.
The Symptoms
Since neuropathic pain in the body is chronic and is due to damaged nerves, research shows that even though neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disorder that can occur from injuries or infections that affect the body, it can send unprompted signals to the brain causing it to be dysfunctional. Other symptoms that neuropathic pain can cause to the body include:
As a form of regenerative treatment, stem cells* or HCTP (human cellular tissue products) can help boost the body’s own natural healing process by repairing and regenerating cells, damaged tissues, and diseased organs. HCTP is used in both international and nationally affiliated clinics and distribution organizations to help individuals that are in chronic pain and need relief. With more and upcoming research discovering beneficial properties of HCTP, many individuals can start living life to the fullest pain-free.
Small Fiber Polyneuropathy
Small fiber neuropathies (SFN) are a result of damage to the peripheral nerves affecting small myelinated A-delta and unmyelinated C fibers in the body. The fibers affected include both small somatic as well as autonomic fibers as they can be subserved through thermal perception and nociception by small fibers. With the enteric function is also subserved by small fibers, research shows that SFN is affected by the damaged peripheral nervous system causing the small fibers to cause burning pain or a tingle sensation on the feet and progress through the leg and throughout the entire body.
The pathogenesis of injury to small fibers is not well understood but when SFN starts to progress, it can involve the large fibers in the body. The large fibers are heavily myelinated and involved in muscle control, as well as touch, vibration, and position sense. So when SFN starts to affect the large fibers, it can cause muscle cramps on the body causing a person to be in pain unless it is treated. Other less common symptoms that SFN can be a result on the body involved the face, trunk, proximal limbs, or other more localized areas.
Small Fiber Polyneuropathy Symptoms
Some of the symptoms vary widely in severity when an individual is dealing with small fiber polyneuropathy as it is often affected to individuals that describes it as a gradual onset of vague distal sensory disturbances. Some of the examples include feeling like there is sand in the person’s shoe, a sock feeling as if it has pebbles in it, pins and needle sensations, cold painful sensations, or tingling. Other symptoms from SFN can include burning pain in the extremities and sometimes can be severe. Studies have found that some of the known causes of SFN can include diabetes Mellitus, amyloidosis, toxins, and inherited neuropathies. Other symptoms that are caused by SFN include:
GI symptoms (nausea and emesis, constipation, diarrhea, changes in urinary frequency including nocturia)
Conclusion
All in all, the nervous system’s primary function is to make sure that all the neuron signals are coming from the brain and traveling throughout the entire body while keeping a bidirectional communication with the brain. When unwanted pathogens like neuropathic pain and SFN are causing a disruption to the neuron signals, it can cause the body to be dysfunctional while causing pain to the individual. The individual will feel a tingling sensation or burning pain depending on how severe the neuropathic pain is. By making small changes that can help minimize chronic pain flare-ups like acupuncture or eating anti-inflammatory foods, individuals can get their lives back together pain-free.
Gilron, Ian, et al. “Neuropathic Pain: A Practical Guide for the Clinician.” CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L’Association Medicale Canadienne, Canadian Medical Association, 1 Aug. 2006, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1513412/.
In the body, there are trillions of nerves that inhabit the body and are connected to the central nervous system. The nervous system is split off into two parts which are the central nervous system which consists of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system which consists of the nerves that are branched out throughout the body from the spinal cord. The nervous system’s function to the body is to send out neuron signals all over the body to and from. When there are unwanted factors that start to affect the nerves in the body, it can disrupt the signals from transporting throughout the body and affect a person’s ability to function. In this 2 part series, we will be taking a look at understanding what is polyneuropathy and looking at the different types of polyneuropathies that can affect the body. In Part 2, we will look at what is neuropathy pain and its symptoms. By referring patients to qualified and skilled providers who specialized in neurological services. To that end, and when appropriate, we advise our patients to refer to our associated medical providers based on their examination. We find that education is the key to asking valuable questions to our providers. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
Can my insurance cover it? Yes, in case you are uncertain here is the link to all the insurance providers we cover. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.
Polyneuropathy or peripheral neuropathy is experienced by approximately 40 million people in the US, as research shows that it is a result of nerve damage that is located outside of the brain and the spinal cord. Many peripheral neuropathies are mixed neuropathies with both large fiber and small-fiber involvement and are increasingly recognized in the demonstration of specific involvement of small myelinated or unmyelinated fibers, e.g. small fiber neuropathies. This refers to a disorder of numerous peripheral nerves at a given time and is often characterized by a distal, symmetric sensory deficit (“glove and stocking” distribution). Since the peripheral nervous system sends out sensory information to and fro to the brain and spinal cord, polyneuropathy can occur through many factors like exposure to toxins, metabolic problems, and traumatic injuries that can affect the body. Polyneuropathies can also be further subclassified as primarily axonal or demyelinating in nature.
HCTP Therapy
Stem cells* or HCTP (human cellular tissue products) are a form of regenerative medicine that is used by both international and nationally affiliated clinics and distribution organizations used for help individuals that are dealing with chronic pain. HCTP’s function is to help boost the body’s own natural healing process by regenerating damaged cells, repairing diseased tissues, and organs back to their original state and function in the body. As more and upcoming research begins to talk about the beneficial properties of HCTP, many individuals begin their wellness journey without dealing with chronic pain.
The Types of Polyneuropathies
Since polyneuropathy is a multitude of damaged peripheral nerves that can affect the sensory signals in the body, research has found that there are multiple types of neuropathies that can take from hours to days or even years to develop and cause havoc to the nerves in the body. Polyneuropathy can also affect the nerves that are responsible for controlling the body’s primary functions like movement, feeling, digestion, and heart rate.
Mononeuropathies
Research has shown that mononeuropathies are single nerve damage that is close to the skin and near the bone causing isolated nerve lesions with deficits restricted to the nerve in question. Mononeuropathies are commonly related to entrapment and trauma that has been affecting the nerves in the wrist. Some of the frequently encountered mononeuropathies in clinical practice include:
Median
Ulnar
Radial
Peroneal
Lateral femoral cutaneous
Since there are several individual nerves that are affected by mononeuropathies, it can come in usually at random and non-contiguously and is often related to vasculitis or other inflammatory/autoimmune conditions like diabetes. Some of the examinations reveal deficits attributable to the involvement of one or more isolated peripheral nerves that can cause mononeuropathy to progress into chronic disorders if it is not treated.
Entrapment Neuropathy
Entrapment Neuropathy is nerves that are at risk and are passing through tight fibrous or
fibro-osseous channels. Research has found that entrapment neuropathies are usually caused by compressed or irritated peripheral nerves that are traveling through narrow anatomical spaces in the body. Entrapment neuropathy can cause the body to have mechanical distortion that leads to focal
demyelination and possibly axonal injury to the nerves in the body. Some of the most common factors and symptoms that are caused by entrapment neuropathy include:
Also known as Diabetic Neuropathy, axonal polyneuropathies are most often distal symmetric polyneuropathy that is consist of large or small fibers that cause autonomic neuropathy to coexist. Studies have found that axonal polyneuropathies are a paralytic disorder that causes motor nerve fiber degeneration and are considered asymmetric neuropathy that may involve cranial nerves, thoracic or limb nerves in the body. Axonal polyneuropathies have resulted from ischemia (vasa Nervosa) and entrapments while also being a result of immune-mediated epineural microvasculitis causing proximal motor neuropathy (diabetic amyotrophy) that causes severe proximal limb pain and weakness to the body. Some of the factors that can cause axonal polyneuropathies can be inherited like demyelinating polyneuropathies and are due to metabolic disorders, vasculitis, and nutritional habits.
Demyelinating Polyneuropathies
Demyelinating polyneuropathies is an immune-mediated/inflammatory autoimmune disorder in the body. This disorder is usually inherited and can be caused by nutritional and toxin factors that are affecting the body. Research studies have shown that demyelinating polyneuropathies can become chronic over time and occur when the body’s own immune system starts to attack the myelin sheath that is around the nerve cells. One of the most common forms of demyelinating polyneuropathies is Acute Inflammatory Polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP) or Guillain-Barre syndrome. AIDP is an autoimmune segmental demyelination of motor skills that is greater than sensory nerves. Some of the symptoms of demyelinating polyneuropathies can include:
Facial weakness
Molecular mimicry (i.e. Campylobacter jejuni)
Ascending weakness and respiratory compromise
Areflexia
Another common form of demyelinating polyneuropathies is Charcot-Marie-Tooth. This is a hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy that causes musculoskeletal deformities like pes cavus, hammertoes, and “inverted champagne bottle” legs while causing distal weakness and atrophy to the body.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Also known as “Lou Gehrig Disease,” Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ASL) is a disorder of upper and lower motor nerves affecting the nerve cells that are in the brain and spinal cord that causes a loss of muscle control, as research studies show. ALS affects motor nerves with minimal sensory involvement and causes widespread denervation of muscle in the body by causing respiratory failure, dysphagia, and a loss of independence. This may become non-ambulatory since the 2 most common forms of presentation are limb onset & bulbar onset. Studies have shown that since ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease of the motor neurons, it will cause paralysis over time and inevitably death 2-6 years after diagnosis.
Other studies have found that when ALS is progressing in the body and affect the primary motor nerves, it can cause extra-motor manifestations like a change in a person’s behavior, executive dysfunction, and cause language problems. When the lower motor nerves are affected it can cause atrophy, weakness, and fasciculations; while the upper motor nerve is being affected as well, causing “long tract signs”, brisk deep tendon reflexes, and pathologic reflexes (eg Babinski).
Conclusion
All in all, polyneuropathy is a multitude of peripheral nerves that are damaged and cause problems to the nervous system in the body. If left untreated over time, it can develop into chronic disorders that will affect the nerves and cause the body pain and be dysfunctional. By making small changes to a certain lifestyle, eating anti-inflammatory foods, or exercising regularly, individuals can dampen the effects of inflammation in the nerves and begin their wellness journey.
References
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Volleyball is a dynamic game that requires players to be fast on their feet. Players have to be able to quickly shift into various position/s, make quick movements in any direction quickly and reach the ball. Volleyball strength workouts focus on power development and maintaining safe positions when exploding through the plays. Many players include resistance training exercises in their training programs to maximize power and set a solid foundation.
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Volleyball Strength Workout
A well-rounded volleyball workout will help players strengthen and maintain optimal body health.
A recommended exercise that can be done with a resistance band.
The exercise does not require a lot of space, so it can be done almost anywhere.
It is recommended to do two-three sets of 10-15 reps.
It is recommended to consult a professional trainer that can create a diverse fitness program to make exercising/training/working out much more enjoyable.
Body Composition
How Aerobic and Resistance Training Interact
The body adjusts differently to various types of exercise. Aerobic and resistance training each tells the body to adapt in different ways. Both are important for healthy body composition, and when done in combination, it is known as concurrent training. Aerobic is best for losing fat, resistance training builds muscle that keeps the body functioning throughout the day. However, molecular mechanisms involved in aerobic and resistance adaptations can interfere with each other if not appropriately planned. Two steps to minimize any possible interference and maximize aerobic/resistance benefits:
Nutrition
Adequate protein intake is vital for muscular adaptation from resistance training.
It stimulates muscle protein synthesis after concurrent training.
After workout sessions, consume at least 25g of high-quality protein to achieve strength and hypertrophy improvements.
Recovery
When doing both aerobic and resistance training on the same day, maximize recovery time between the sessions.
Strength and aerobic fitness gains are low when the two are separated by 6 hours or less.
Twenty-four hours between sessions is the recommended time, especially if the priority is on endurance.
References
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The brain’s primary function is to send out neuron signals from the brain to the entire body. These neuron signals travel to the gut system, the cardiovascular system, the endocrine system, and the musculoskeletal system to make sure each of these systems is doing its jobs properly. Each of the systems has a bidirectional connection to the brain and vice versa. When there are unwanted pathogens that start to attach and disrupt the neuron signals, it can cause the body to not only be dysfunctional but also cause the brain to develop neurological disorders that will cause a person to be in pain. In this article, we will be taking a look at how migraines and headaches affect the brain, their symptoms as well as ways to treat them naturally. By referring patients to qualified and skilled providers who specialized in neurological services. To that end, and when appropriate, we advise our patients to refer to our associated medical providers based on their examination. We find that education is the key to asking valuable questions to our providers. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
Can my insurance cover it? Yes, in case you are uncertain here is the link to all the insurance providers we cover. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.
So migraines are a chronic disorder with episodic attacks that can cause severe throbbing pain on one side of the head. Research shows that migraines are genetically influenced complex disorders that are often characterized by moderate-to-severe headache episodes that are accompanied by nausea and an increased sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines are considered as integrated mechanisms and complex pathophysiology that when someone is having a migraine attack they are functionally disabled and it can last from a few hours to days depending on how severe it is.
Other studies have shown that migraines are the commonest causes of recurring, severe headaches that may be triggered by internal or external influences that affect the individual or it can even come by itself for no reason. When a person is suffering from migraines and is enduring in-between attacks, many individuals have to deal with the predisposition to future attacks, anticipate anxiety, and the changes in their brain function.
Migraine Symptoms
When a person is dealing with a migraine, it can progress into four stages depending on how severe the symptoms are as research shows. They are:
Aura: Occurs before or during a migraine attack and lasts up to 60 minutes. Symptoms include vision loss, seeing flashes of light, numbness on the face, and tingle sensation on the arm or leg.
Attack: Migraines that last about 4 to 72 hours if it is left untreated. Some of the symptoms include pulsing pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and feeling nauseated.
Post-drome: An individual will feel drained and confused after a migraine attack and feel wiped out throughout the entire day.
Other research studies have found that some risk factors are associated with migraines can include genetics, gender, and chronic stress. By figuring out what are the risk factors that can cause the development of a migraine is beneficial for individuals to make small changes in their lifestyle to prevent migraines from forming.
HCTP Therapy
Stem cells* or HCTP (human cellular tissue products) are a form of regenerative medicine that both international and nationally affiliated clinics and distribution organizations use to help boost the body’s own natural healing process. HCTP has been used to help regenerate and repair damaged cells, diseased tissues, and organs back to their original state and function. With more and upcoming research talking about the beneficial properties of HCTP, individuals that are dealing with chronic pain can start feeling better and begin their wellness journey.
How Headaches Affect The Brain
Throughout the entire world, everyone has dealt with some form of headache from any situation that a person is dealing with. Headaches are throbbing pain that is in the head and it is due to that can impact a person’s life. Research studies have found that headaches affect most people due to a wide variety of factors that impact their lives. Some of these factors can be both personal and social burdens that a person is dealing with. Whether it is due to being in pain, having a disability, damaged quality of life, or financial situation, can cause a person to feel stress and developed a headache from these factors.
When individuals are dealing with a headache for a few hours are considered acute headaches. Studies have found that acute headaches are broadly classified as primary headaches due to them having no underlying cause. However, if the headache becomes a constant nuisance it can become chronic. Research shows that chronic headaches are due to causes like metabolic abnormalities, central nervous system infections, and intracranial tumors.
Headache Symptoms
Some of the causes and symptoms of headaches, as research shows, can be triggered by a variety of things that can affect a person. Sometimes it can be hereditary or can be triggered by environmental factors that a person is dealing with. Some of the symptoms that are caused by headaches include:
There are ways to actually treat headaches and migraines without the usage of medication and are beneficial for individuals that are suffering from it. Research has shown that going to massage therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acupuncture can relieve headaches and migraines from coming back. Other ways to relieve headaches and migraines include:
All in all, everyone deals with headaches and migraines due to stressful factors that can impact the body and the brain’s health. Finding ways to dampen the effects of migraines and headaches from processing further will provide the individual relief from these throbbing pains that are pounding on the head. Eating the right foods, exercising daily, meditating for about 30 minutes to an hour can help lower the stress that a person is dealing and they can continue to be on their wellness journey.
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Ruschel, Marco A. Pescador, and Orlando De Jesus. “Migraine Headache.” StatPearls [Internet]., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 30 Aug. 2021, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560787/.
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A pinched nerve may not feel like it is healing. This is because of the soreness, aches, discomfort, and tingling feelings/sensations around the affected area. This could be the neck, shoulder, arm, hands, back, legs, and feet. However, when the achiness and tingling move around and shift, it is a sign of the pinched nerve healing.
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Amount of Time For Pinched Nerve Healing
Waiting for the nerve to heal is not a recommended treatment option, as most pinched nerves do not fully recover on their own. A pinched nerve usually takes around six weeks to heal with proper treatment. The longer the nerve stays pinched, the more likely there will be permanent damage. To keep the pinched nerve from returning and getting worse, individuals are recommended to incorporate a pre-habilitation plan that involves continuing rehabilitation exercises to strengthen and keep the muscles, ligaments, and nerves loose, and adjusting posture, work, exercise, and diet habits to prevent re-injuring the nerve or cause new injury/s.
Common Nerve Sites
Nerves run throughout the body, so it’s possible to experience a pinched nerve anywhere. The most common pinched nerve sites occur at joints where there is constant movement. These areas include:
Neck
Shoulders
Lower Back
Arms
Hands
Feet
Healing Signs
Individuals often believe that their pinched nerve is getting worse because of soreness, aches and pains, and weird sensations. When the pain stays in one area, that could be a sign that the nerve has not been fully stretched/released and/or that there is still compression taking place. Treatment and healing include feeling the symptoms but in a different way. The symptoms will move up, down, or around depending on where the pinched nerve is. Treatment takes the nerve/s and stretches/elongates them, but the pinch created a nerve crimp, crease, fold that wants to return to the pinched position. This is why continued treatment and stretching are recommended, as a spasm, trauma, or some awkward movement can cause the nerve to re-fold to the pinched position or cause a whole new pinch.
Chiropractic Release
Chiropractic treats pinched/compressed nerves with several therapeutic modalities. These include:
Body Adjustments
Flexion-distraction
Therapeutic massage
Traction
Inversion
Laser therapy
Ultrasound
Combined, these methods can help heal pinched nerves and keep them from recurring.
Body Composition
Skeletal Muscle
Skeletal muscle is a major muscle group. These muscles are attached to the bone by the tendons. Skeletal muscles incorporate nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue to operate as a unit. Each skeletal muscle consists of cells that come together that form bundles of skeletal muscle fibers.
Strength training stimulates the muscle fibers. When combined with proper nutrition causes hypertrophy/muscle growth.
Muscles contract and shorten to pull bones and joints, allowing body movement.
The nervous system signals the nerves in the muscle/s and triggers these contractions.
Skeletal muscle helps the body:
Maintain posture
Generate body heat
Stability to the bones and joints
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The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal that makes sure to send neuron signals all throughout the entire body and makes sure that each organ system is doing its job properly. From the gut to the immune system and even the musculoskeletal system have a bidirectional connection to the central nervous system. When there are unwanted pathogens that start to enter the body and disrupt the signals in the brain microbiome, it’s known as a neurological disorder. In this 2 part series, we will be discussing what kind of therapeutic treatments can dampen the effects of inflammation and neurological disorders on the brain. Part 1 took a look at how neurological disorders affect the brain. By referring patients to qualified and skilled providers who specialized in neurological services. To that end, and when appropriate, we advise our patients to refer to our associated medical providers based on their examination. We find that education is the key to asking valuable questions to our providers. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
Can my insurance cover it? Yes, in case you are uncertain here is the link to all the insurance providers we cover. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.
How Does Inflammation Affect Neurological Disorders?
As many articles have stated, inflammation is a 2-way component where the body’s own immune system will send out inflammatory cytokines to the intruder that is attacking the body and distinguish it out. This is beneficial when there is acute inflammation on an injury and the affected area is red, swelling, and hot to the touch. However, when there is chronic inflammation and there are no unwanted pathogens in the body, the inflammatory cytokines will attack the body causing joint pain and other chronic conditions in the body. Research studies have shown that when there is chronic inflammation in the body, it can lead to tissue damage, and when the central nervous system is being targeted due to inflammation, it’s known as neuroinflammation.
Other studies have shown that the activation of the glial cells and the synthesis of inflammation mediators are key elements of second chronic inflammation to neurological disorders in a wide spectrum. This is due to neuroinflammation in the brain and can disrupt the neuron signals that are traveling back and forth from the brain. Research has found that when there is highly destructive neuroinflammation that has been associated with the central nervous system glia can cause the blood-brain barrier permeability to break down and cause damage to the brain.
Inflammation In ADHD
In part 1, it discussed how ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has a wide variety of symptoms that can impair cognitive function in the brain for both adults and children. Research studies have found that inflammation’s role in ADHD shows neuronal damage and degeneration, increased oxidative stress, and blood-brain barrier disruption. This is due to the above-chance comorbidity of ADHD with inflammatory and autoimmune disorders in the body. Studies also have found that early-life exposure to environmental factors may raise the risk for ADHD via an inflammatory mechanism due to prenatal exposure to inflammation and reducing the cortical gray matter volume in the brain. Even the polymorphisms in genes are associated with inflammation that has been seen in ADHD.
HCTP Therapy
HCTP (human cellular tissue products) or stem cells* have been used in regenerative cellular treatment in both international and nationally affiliated clinics and distribution organizations used to help boost the body’s natural healing process to rejuvenate organs, repair diseased tissues, and regenerate cellular structures back to their original state. HCTP has beneficial properties for individuals who are in chronic pain and as more upcoming research is discovering what HCTP can do, individuals can get their lives back pain-free.
Neurological Treatments For The Brain
As stated previously, the brain’s main function is to send out neuron signals throughout the body. Eating nutritional foods or taking supplements that promote brain health is important for the central nervous system because it needs these nutrients to function properly. By incorporating brain food and supplements as a part of therapeutic treatments for the central nervous system can dampen the effects of chronic inflammation and lower the risk of neurological disorders to rise up. Plus as an added bonus, taking supplements can even reduce other chronic issues that the individual didn’t know that they had in their bodies.
Omega-3
Research has shown that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids can exhibit neuroprotective properties against inflammation while also being a potential treatment for a variety of neurodegenerative and neurological disorders like ADHD. Since ADHD has a wide spectrum of symptoms that occurs due to it being a neurodevelopmental disorder that is common in children and adults, studies have shown that omega-3s are key regulators for brain neurotransmission, neurogenesis, and neuroinflammation. With their anti-inflammatory properties, omega-3s play an important role in preventing and treating psychological and behavioral dysfunction disorders from the brain. Not only that but, omega-3s can also exhibit antioxidative effects to oxidative stress in the body.
Conclusion
All in all, incorporating ways to promote brain health is essential for a functional body. By finding ways to make small changes in the body can help it in the long run. The brain’s main job is to send neuron signals all throughout the body and vice versa. When there are unwanted pathogens that start to attach themselves to these neuron signals and travel with them to the brain, can cause neurodegenerative disorders that will affect the brain’s health. Utilizing therapeutic ways to dampen the effects of neurodegenerative disorders will give an individual a chance to get their life back and not be worried about the aftereffects of suffering from neurodegeneration.
References
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In the central nervous system, the brain’s job is to send out neuron signals throughout the entire and make sure that it’s functioning properly. These neuron signals travel to the gut, the immune system, endocrine system, and the musculoskeletal system to name a few as well as make sure that each of the systems is doing its jobs correctly. When there are unwanted pathogens that begin to disrupt the neuron signals from transmitting to the brain and the body, can develop into neurological disorders that can affect the brain. In this 2 part series, we will be taking a look at how neurological disorders affect the brain. In part 2, we will be discussing what kind of therapeutic treatments dampen the effects of neurological disorders on the brain. By referring patients to qualified and skilled providers who specialized in neurological services. To that end, and when appropriate, we advise our patients to refer to our associated medical providers based on their examination. We find that education is the key to asking valuable questions to our providers. Dr. Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
Can my insurance cover it? Yes, in case you are uncertain here is the link to all the insurance providers we cover. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.
Since the brain’s main function in the central nervous system is to provide neuron signals to be transmitted in a bidirectional connection with the body, research shows that even though the brain can provide a cognitive function to the body, at any given time neurological diseases may disrupt the brain function and affect a person’s health. Now some of these neurological disorders can be categorized into 3 groups, they are:
Other studies have found that throughout the entire world that the magnitude and even the burden of more than 450 million individuals have been affected by some sort of mental, neurological, and behavioral disorders. That number is devastating as many individuals are suffering from neurological disorders that are affecting their brains.
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD can be a variety of symptoms that can affect adults and even children at a young age. Research studies have found that ADHD in the brain are consist of functional abnormalities that can express a delay in functional brain maturation of the individual. What this means is that individuals with ADHD will have a smaller brain size than normal and will process information a bit differently. Other studies have also found that individuals that have ADHD will present difficulty in a couple of attentional and cognitive functions as well as other domains that takes a while for individuals to process information or sustain attention on the task at hand.
Autism
Just like ADHD, autism can also be a wide variety of symptoms that can affect many individuals, both young and old. Research studies show that autism is considered a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disordered that is often characterized by impaired social communication and restrictive repetitive behaviors that often show abnormal connectivity to the brain. This means that when individuals developed autism at the earliest of infancy, their entire way of thinking and performing is different from how a normal person thinks and performs simple tasks. Other studies have found that some of the major symptoms and features of autism are comprised of a multitude of abnormalities that affects the brain, these can include:
Sensory skills
Motor skills
Cognitive function
Emotional behaviors
Repetitive behaviors
Schizophrenia
Research studies show that schizophrenia is associated with the structural changes in the brain’s cortex as well as reducing the grey matter volumes in the different cortical brain regions. Individuals who are associated with schizophrenia will have structural abnormalities complex patterns that are partially hereditary. Other studies show that the morphological background from schizophrenia actually changes the nerve cell’s process while also increasing the thickening of the brain tissue. This could be due to a variety of factors that causes the structural abnormalities of the brain that are being observed over time due to schizophrenia and if it is not treated can lead to neuronal degeneration over time.
HCTP Therapy
Stem cells* or HCTP (human cellular tissue products) are considered as a form of regenerative treatment that both international and nationally affiliated clinics and distribution organizations use for individuals who are suffering from chronic illnesses that affect their bodies. HCTP has beneficial properties as it helps boost the body’s natural healing process by regenerating damaged cells, repairing organs, and tissue structure back to their original function. As more and upcoming research on HCTP continues to flourish, individuals can get their lives back pain-free from chronic illnesses.
How Neurological Disorders Affect The Brain?
Since the brain’s main job is to make sure that the neuron signals are being transported throughout the entire body, neurological disorders can affect the brain, nerves, and spinal cord that causing abnormalities within the central nervous system as research shows. Since neurological disorders are a cluster of illnesses that affect the central nervous system, it all depends on what part of the nervous system is being affected by the neurological disorders. Some of the symptoms that individuals may experience include:
Speech
Memory
Learning
Movement
Mood
Since the central nervous system is responsible for the multitude of bodily processes that the body has to use to function, neurological disorders can actually attach themselves to the neuron signals and travel throughout the body and disrupt the brain microbiome causing issues to the individual.
Conclusion
All in all, the brain’s main function is to make sure that the body is working properly by sending out neuron signals all throughout the body and organs to do their job. When unwanted pathogens begin to enter the body and attached themselves to the neuron signals, they can travel all throughout the body and enter the brain’s microbiome causing the development of neurological disorders to affect the brain over time. By understanding what kind of neurological disorders are affecting a person’s brain, healthcare professionals can come up with therapeutic treatments to dampen the effects of neurological disorders.
References
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When a person is tired after a long day from doing either daily activities or having a long day at work, sleep is on their mind as their body starts to get into bed and their head is on their pillow. Sometimes a person can get an adequate amount of sleep and feel well-rested or sometimes they cannot get an adequate amount of sleep due to either pain that is radiating from their bodies or their minds are wired that they can’t relax and fall asleep. In this article, we will be discussing how sleep disorders can affect the brain as well as different techniques that can optimize sleep for brain health. By referring patients to qualified and skilled providers who specialized in neurological services. To that end, and when appropriate, we advise our patients to refer to our associated medical providers based on their examination. We find that education is the key to asking valuable questions to our providers. Dr. Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
Can my insurance cover it? Yes, in case you are uncertain here is the link to all the insurance providers we cover. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.
When the brain is overworked and has a problem of not falling asleep, it can cause a variety of issues to an individual and can develop into sleeping disorders over time. Studies have found that when an individual starts to develop sleep deprivation, its effects can cause changes to the brain. Depending on the situation where a person can’t fall asleep, the brain would be severely vulnerable through a variety of factors. Studies have found that sleep deprivation can cause several negative effects on cognitive performance. Without getting the proper amount of sleep, the brain can develop chronic conditions that will affect the brain’s health if it is not treated in time. These can include depression, insomnia, and inflammation.
Depression
So depression can lead to an increase in morbidity including cardiovascular disease and dementia while being associated with the increased rate of mortality. Research studies have shown that depression is characterized by the prolonged presence of specific somatic and cognitive abnormalities affecting a person’s general mood. Depression can come in many forms in many individuals as a person can experience a variety of emotions that will affect not only the brain but the entire body. Other studies have found that major depressive disorder (MDD) is often accompanied by cognitive dysfunction, physical symptoms, and impaired social function due to persistent low moods from the brain.
Insomnia
Insomnia is co-morbid with depression as it is among the most frequent sleep disturbance in depressed patients. Research shows that insomnia is where there is a chronic dissatisfaction with the sleep quantity or quality that makes a person unable to fall back asleep or wakes them up earlier in the morning when it is still dark outside. Sleep disturbance often lingers and its persistence can represent
a residual phase of major mood disorder as studies show that insomnia can increase the levels of fatigue, anxiety, or mood disturbances in the body. When a person has insomnia, their brain function is slower than normal and if the effects of insomnia are not dampened can develop a higher risk of dementia later in their life.
Inflammation
Research has found that even though inflammation is considered a protective response to the body’s healing process when there is prolonged inflammation can cause tissue damage to the brain and cause cognitive impairment. Sadly though, inflammation is considered a risk factor for depression and if individuals have an inflammatory disorder will show an over 3‐fold greater prevalence of insomnia and a 2‐4 fold greater prevalence of depression. Other studies have shown that when inflammatory markers are being circulated throughout the body and entering the brain, it can cause a decline in cognitive function and worsen the brain’s structural and metabolic characteristics.
HCTP Therapy
HCTP (human cellular tissue products) or stem cells* are a form of regenerative medicine that helps boost the body’s own natural healing process by repairing and regenerating damaged cells, tissues, and organs back to their original state. As a part of regenerative treatments in both international and nationally affiliated clinics and distribution organizations, HCTP therapy has beneficial properties that can help individuals that are dealing with chronic pain. With more upcoming research on HCTP and its beneficial properties, individuals can be pain-free and live life to the fullest.
Ways To Optimize Sleep For Brain Health
Surprisingly there are many ways to optimize a better quality of sleep. Some individuals do a nighttime routine to get the full 8 to 10 hours of sleep while others take melatonin to stay asleep and feel recharged. Some of the techniques that a person can do before they can go to bed and get the proper amount of sleep are:
Have the phone turned off 30 minutes before bed
Limit the intake of caffeine
Have the room be cool and dark
While these are ways to provide a better quality of sleep, it is important to make sure that the brain is also being taken care of. One of the ways to help the brain stay healthy and optimize sleep is incorporating Tai Chi and meditation practices in a daily lifestyle.
Meditation
One of the greatest ways to ease a troubled mind is through the practice of meditation. Studies have found that the practice of meditation can reduce age-related brain degeneration while also improving cognitive function. By meditating in a quiet dark place, can help calm down intrusive thoughts and limit the outdoor noise that can break the concentration of a person. Research studies have found that mindful meditation practices can reduce the symptoms of cognitive disorders like anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. Meditation practices can also ease troubled minds that a person is having by being in the moment and feeling their emotions being sorted out as they are being mindful of their surroundings.
Tai Chi
Another way to optimize a better way to get enough sleep to improve brain health is by Tai Chi. Research studies have found that Tai Chi is a cognitive-motor exercise that consists of slow fluid movements while performing coordinated deep breathing, relaxation, and mental focus on the brain. With these slow movements from Tai Chi can show improved brain function in older adults as other studies have found that the health benefits from Tai Chi not only increase muscle strength and flexibility but also provide a positive effect on a person’s mood. Utilizing Tai Chi in a daily routine can also provide the individual to even sleep better knowing that their minds are at ease.
Conclusion
All in all, finding therapeutic ways to ease the mind and improve brain health are beneficial for adequate amounts of restful sleep. Through practices of meditation or through Tai Chi can help improve cognitive function and dampen the effects of neurodegenerative disorders from rising and harming the central nervous system. When chronic disorders like depression, insomnia, and inflammations start to not only attack the body but also the brain, they can develop into chronic issues over time if it is not treated right away. With these therapeutic techniques, not only does the body begins to feel better but so does the brain and the individual will begin to have a better chance of sleeping peacefully.
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