TOUCHING A NERVE

Have you ever had a senior moment and completely forgotten something that should be easy to remember? Why does this happen? If we understand the concept of neuroplasticity, we can better understand this.

Neuroplasticity refers to changes in neural pathways and synapses due to changes in behavior, environment, neural processes, thinking, and emotions, as well as changes resulting from bodily injury. Your brain and nervous system control every function and every organ in your body. Your attention, balance, posture, breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, sexual function, hormone production, and immune response are controlled by your nervous system. When the brain and nerve system function well, your body functions well. As we age, we experience negative neuroplasticity and brain functions tend to decline. This, in turn, negatively affects other functions throughout the body. You begin to experience memory loss, hearing loss, vision loss, altered taste and smell, and moods that are more depressed. Increased susceptibility to infection happens due to declining immune function, which means you are more susceptible to colds and flus.

Doesn’t sound too exciting, does it?

What can we do to combat this and bring about positive neuroplasticity? That is what chiropractic adjustments help bring about. Chiropractic adjustments specifically remove interference to normal health and healing. They reduce and, over time, may eliminate the negative effects of stress that result in declining mental states.

Omega 3 supplements (EPA and DHA) are critical for normal nerve signal transmission. For more information, visit your chiropractor and discover what dosage levels are appropriate for you.