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Introduction
The central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord that makes sure that neuron signals are being transmitted all over the body and making sure that it’s working properly. These neuron signals make sure that the gut system, the cardiovascular system, the immune system, and even the endocrine system are working properly and that the neuron signals are being transferred back to the brain with the information. When there are unwanted pathogens that start to attach themselves to the neuron signal, it can cause a disruption to the brain causing neurological disorders to develop over time and wreak havoc on the brain. In this 2 part series, we will be taking a look at what ALS is and how functional neurology diagnoses ALS. Part 1 took a look at what is functional neurology, its relationship with functional medicine, and how functional neurology can help dampen the effects of neurological 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. Alex Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
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What Is ALS?
ALS(Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) or as it is commonly known as “Lou Gehrig’s” disease is a progressive nervous system disease that affects the nerve cells in both the brain and spinal cord, as research shows. Since amyotrophic come from Greece, it means that there is “no muscle nourishment” while lateral identifies the area of the spinal cord where portions of the nerve cells that signal and control muscles, called motor neurons are located and sclerosis refers to scarring or hardening in the region of the lateral spinal cord.
By putting the entire words together, ALS means that there is no nourishment to the motor neurons that are located in the spinal cord. Research also shows that ALS actually belongs to a wide group known as motor neuron diseases that causes gradual degeneration and eventually death to the motor neuron signals and over time cause the brain to lose the ability to control voluntary movements to the body.
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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 how functional neurology diagnoses ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in the body, in this 2 part series. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.