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Introduction The brain sends neuron signals to the body to function for everyday movements like walking, running, or resting. These signals travel from the spinal cord through the numerous nerve roots connected to the muscles, tissue, and ligaments that support the joints and organs from multiple factors. However, these factors do affect the body over time, triggering issues that cause pain and discomfort to the body. When this happens, it disrupts the signals from traveling to and forth in the brain, causing dysfunction in the body and leading to neurological disorders associated with neuroinflammation. Today’s article looks at neuroinflammation, how it affects the body, and what is the link between neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases. We refer patients to certified providers specializing in neurological treatments to help many individuals dealing with neuroinflammation associated with neurodegenerative diseases. We also guide our patients by referring to our associated medical providers based on their examination when it’s appropriate. We find that education is the solution to asking our providers insightful questions. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer What Is Neuroinflammation? Are you experiencing fatigue and losing focus from your brain? Do you constantly feel stressed or overworked? Or how about developing the risk of Alzheimer’s or other neurological diseases? Many of these symptoms are correlated with neuroinflammation in the brain. Neuroinflammation is defined as an inflammatory response that affects either the brain or the spinal cord. The body has an extensive network known as the immune system, which produces cytokines, antibodies, white blood cells, and other chemicals that protect the body from foreign invaders. Producing cytokines triggers inflammation in the body where the alien invaders are eliminated. The brain surprisingly has its immune system, which provides maintenance and plasticity. When traumatic factors begin to affect the brain’s immune system, the nociceptors become hypersensitive and overexcited due to the results of tissue injuries and inflammation in the peripheral nervous system. Studies reveal that inflammation in the peripheral nervous system results from hyperactivity in the nervous system, which implicates either a positive or negative outcome for the brain. How Does Neuroinflammation Affect The Body? Since neuroinflammation has positive or negative outcomes in the nervous system, it can also trigger the body, making it dysfunctional. Studies reveal that neuroinflammation is mediated by the production of cytokines, ROS (reactive oxygen species), and secondary messengers that becomes the consequences of neuroinflammatory responses. This means that the inflammatory effects are taken into account depending on the intensity and duration of the immune signals in the nervous system, which can be either negative or positive. The positive aspects of neuroinflammation include: - Reorganization of host priorities (immune-brain communication)
- Tissue repair (reducing injuries)
- Neuro-protection (pre-conditioning immunity)
- Enhance neuro-plasticity (development, memory function)
While the negative aspects of neuroinflammation include: - Cognitive impairment (aging)
- Collateral damage( traumatic injuries)
- Neuronal damage (neurodegenerative diseases)
- Repeated social defeat stress (anxiety, depression)
General Disclaimer * The information herein is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional, licensed physician, and is not medical advice. We encourage you to make your own health care decisions based on your research and partnership with a qualified health care professional. Our information scope is limited to chiropractic, musculoskeletal, physical medicines, wellness, sensitive health issues, functional medicine articles, topics, and discussions. We provide and present clinical collaboration with specialists from a wide array of disciplines. Each specialist is governed by their professional scope of practice and their jurisdiction of licensure. We use functional health & wellness protocols to treat and support care for the injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Our videos, posts, topics, subjects, and insights cover clinical matters, issues, and topics that relate to and support, directly or indirectly, our clinical scope of practice.* Our office has made a reasonable attempt to provide supportive citations and has identified the relevant research study or studies supporting our posts. We provide copies of supporting research studies available to regulatory boards and the public upon request. We understand that we cover matters that require an additional explanation of how it may assist in a particular care plan or treatment protocol; therefore, to further discuss the subject matter above, please feel free to ask Dr. Alex Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST, IFMCP*, CIFM*, ATN* email: coach@elpasofunctionalmedicine.com Licensed in: Texas & New Mexico*
Introduction The central nervous system’s main function is to make sure that the neuron signals are being transmitted all over the entire body. These neuron signals make sure that not only the body is functioning properly but the gut, the immune system, the endocrine system, and even the brain itself are doing their jobs. These neuron signals must have a bidirectional connection with the brain in order to make the body move, feel and sense things throughout a person’s day. When there are unwanted pathogens that enter the body and attach themselves to the neuron signals, they can travel to the brain and cause neurodegenerative diseases to develop over time if they are not treated. Luckily there are some therapeutic options like peptide therapy to help dampen the effects of neurological diseases in the brain. In this article, we will be taking a look at what are peptides, how they affect neurodegenerative diseases, and how they help 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. What Are Peptides? In the body, there are molecules and antibodies that make sure that the body is functioning properly. Research studies have shown that peptides represent a unique class of pharmaceuticals compounds that are the foundation of all cellular processes. Peptides have been on the “fringes” of medicine until recently. In the past, they had a few problems that made them unaffordable due to their high cost, limited availability, and their short half-lives. However, that changed as peptides became more Pharma driven, have improved the bioavailability, and have recombinant technology and genetic engineering. Other studies have shown that peptides have been receiving increased interest since they possess favorable tissue penetration and the capability to engage with endogenous receptors in the body. What this means is that peptides can be versatile tools to help release the active components from food protein sources and provide the body health benefits that it needs. Peptides For Neurological Disorders Since neurological disorders are selective and progressive in the brain, research studies have found that peptides can provide therapeutic mechanisms that may be effective in dampening the symptoms and slowing down the onset progression of neurodegenerative disorders. Other beneficial factors that peptides can provide to the body include: Other research studies have shown that since peptides are small molecules that are composed of amino acids that are linked to peptide bonds, they have the ability to reach different locations in the body that are complicated to access and provide treatment to neurological disorders. General Disclaimer * The information herein is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional, licensed physician, and is not medical advice. We encourage you to make your own health care decisions based on your research and partnership with a qualified health care professional. Our information scope is limited to chiropractic, musculoskeletal, physical medicines, wellness, sensitive health issues, functional medicine articles, topics, and discussions. We provide and present clinical collaboration with specialists from a wide array of disciplines. Each specialist is governed by their professional scope of practice and their jurisdiction of licensure. We use functional health & wellness protocols to treat and support care for the injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Our videos, posts, topics, subjects, and insights cover clinical matters, issues, and topics that relate to and support, directly or indirectly, our clinical scope of practice.* Our office has made a reasonable attempt to provide supportive citations and has identified the relevant research study or studies supporting our posts. We provide copies of supporting research studies available to regulatory boards and the public upon request. We understand that we cover matters that require an additional explanation of how it may assist in a particular care plan or treatment protocol; therefore, to further discuss the subject matter above, please feel free to ask Dr. Alex Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST, IFMCP*, CIFM*, ATN* email: coach@elpasofunctionalmedicine.com Licensed in: Texas & New Mexico*
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Introduction The brain’s primary function in the central nervous system is to transport and transmit neuron signals all throughout the entire body. These neuron signals help the body, gut, immune, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems do their jobs properly and send the information back to the brain. When there are disruptors that enter the body and attach to the neuron signals, they can disrupt the signals while traveling to the brain. When this happens, the brain will develop neurodegenerative disorders over time and cause havoc on the body making it dysfunctional. There are many therapeutic ways to dampen the effects of neurodegenerative disorders and one of them is through regenerative HCTP therapy. In this article, we will be taking a look at what is the pathology of neurodegenerative disorders and how regenerative HCTP therapy can affect neurodegenerative disorders. 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. What Is Neurodegenerative Disease? According to WHO global study, 8 out of 10 disorders in the 3 highest disability classes are neurologic problems. Research studies have found that neurodegenerative diseases occur when the brain’s nerve cells start to lose function and die over time. Neurodegenerative diseases can vary from the symptoms that a person is experiencing and can be numerous risk factors as well. All over the world, there are over 276 million people that are disabled due to neurodegenerative diseases since it is a progressive age disease. Other studies have found that neurodegenerative diseases can be frequently observed due to ischemic, metabolic, toxic, infectious, and traumatic insults of the brain. As many people start to live longer, many neurodegenerative diseases will begin to increase over time due to age. General Disclaimer * The information herein is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional, licensed physician, and is not medical advice. We encourage you to make your own health care decisions based on your research and partnership with a qualified health care professional. Our information scope is limited to chiropractic, musculoskeletal, physical medicines, wellness, sensitive health issues, functional medicine articles, topics, and discussions. We provide and present clinical collaboration with specialists from a wide array of disciplines. Each specialist is governed by their professional scope of practice and their jurisdiction of licensure. We use functional health & wellness protocols to treat and support care for the injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Our videos, posts, topics, subjects, and insights cover clinical matters, issues, and topics that relate to and support, directly or indirectly, our clinical scope of practice.* Our office has made a reasonable attempt to provide supportive citations and has identified the relevant research study or studies supporting our posts. We provide copies of supporting research studies available to regulatory boards and the public upon request. We understand that we cover matters that require an additional explanation of how it may assist in a particular care plan or treatment protocol; therefore, to further discuss the subject matter above, please feel free to ask Dr. Alex Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST, IFMCP*, CIFM*, ATN* email: coach@elpasofunctionalmedicine.com Licensed in: Texas & New Mexico*
Introduction The brain is part of the central nervous system and its primary function is to transmit neuron signals all throughout the entire body. The neuron signals make sure that not only the body is functioning, but that the heart is beating regularly, the gut is digesting the food, blood pressure and the feeling sensations are normal. When there are unwanted pathogens that attach themselves to the neuron signals and travel to the brain, can develop into neurodegenerative diseases over time. Luckily there are therapeutic ways to dampen the effects of neurodegenerative diseases and one of them is low laser light therapy. In this 2 part series, we will be taking a look at how light therapy can be beneficial for individuals that are suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. Part 1 took a look at how different microbial infections are involved in neurodegeneration to 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. Low-Laser Therapy For The Brain Seeing how neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases are degenerative in nature that are characterized by protein aggregation, there are novel methods to treat protein aggregation and downstream issues since the human body utilizes light energy to catalyze chemical reactions and help dampen the effects of protein aggregation. This is referred to as “photobiomodulation” or low laser therapy. Low laser therapy has endogenous molecules that have different absorption peaks throughout the electromagnetic spectrum, thus resulting in different physiological effects: - Melanin (~340nm)
- Unbound hemoglobin (~430nm)
- Water (~1900nm)
- Reduced mitochondrial Cytochrome C (~605nm)
Studies have found that low laser therapy when applied to the forehead and scalp areas of an individual with traumatic brain injury has helped improve cognitive function in the brain. By altering human physiology with light is a potent therapeutic for numerous conditions as the common “therapeutic range” of laser wavelengths for treating disease is from ~600nm to 1000nm. These wavelengths readily penetrate tissues while hitting disease-relevant biological targets. General Disclaimer * The information herein is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional, licensed physician, and is not medical advice. We encourage you to make your own health care decisions based on your research and partnership with a qualified health care professional. Our information scope is limited to chiropractic, musculoskeletal, physical medicines, wellness, sensitive health issues, functional medicine articles, topics, and discussions. We provide and present clinical collaboration with specialists from a wide array of disciplines. Each specialist is governed by their professional scope of practice and their jurisdiction of licensure. We use functional health & wellness protocols to treat and support care for the injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Our videos, posts, topics, subjects, and insights cover clinical matters, issues, and topics that relate to and support, directly or indirectly, our clinical scope of practice.* Our office has made a reasonable attempt to provide supportive citations and has identified the relevant research study or studies supporting our posts. We provide copies of supporting research studies available to regulatory boards and the public upon request. We understand that we cover matters that require an additional explanation of how it may assist in a particular care plan or treatment protocol; therefore, to further discuss the subject matter above, please feel free to ask Dr. Alex Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST, IFMCP*, CIFM*, ATN* email: coach@elpasofunctionalmedicine.com Licensed in: Texas & New Mexico*
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Dr. Alex Jimenez gives an insightful overview of the link between neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.