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Introduction
In the central nervous system, the brain’s primary function is to make sure that the neuron signals it’s producing are being transmitted all throughout the body. These neuron signals help with motor function, digestion function, and immune function by making sure that the entire systems inside the body are working properly. When there are neurodegenerative factors that enter the body and attach to the neuron signals, they can be disruptive and cause the brain to develop chronic issues that can make the body be dysfunctional. This is known as cognitive decline and it can range from being mild to severe over time. In this article, we will be taking a look at what is cognitive decline, its symptoms, and ways to reverse cognitive decline 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
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What Is Cognitive Decline?
In a normal functioning brain, it does naturally decline with age while still retaining all of its functions that make the body move, see, digest, and remember events that it went through. However, when there are disruptors that attach themselves to the neuron signals and travel through the brain, it can cause a person to momentarily forget or not retain new information. This is known as cognitive decline and research studies have found that cognitive decline can make a person frequently forget important information or conversations. This will also lead to symptoms of dementia or even Alzheimer’s disease if the cognitive decline continues to progress over time.
The Symptoms
Research shows that the many symptoms and risk factors of cognitive decline if it is not treated, can further progress cognitive degeneration until it turns chronic. As stated, the brain ages naturally causing shrinkage while maintaining information, but for a mild cognitive impairment, the brain will shrink as well but will not retain the information. Some of the symptoms and risk factors that cognitive decline cause to the brain are:
- High blood pressure
- Physical inactivity
- Depression
- Lose train of thought
- Forget things more often
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Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST, IFMCP*, CIFM*, ATN*
email: coach@elpasofunctionalmedicine.com
Licensed in: Texas & New Mexico*
Dr.Jimenez gives an insightful look at the reversal of the cognitive decline in the brain and how to prevent it from progressing. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.