AGING, COGNITION, CHIROPRACTIC
“Growing old isn’t
for wimps!”
Aging presents its
challenges from physical and functional issues like balance, motor control,
coordination of sensory input, to cognitive function. A study performed in India found
that balance tests (like a tandem test) could forecast the
risk of cognitive impairment. (1) Chiropractic Cox® Flexion Distraction has
been demonstrated to improve balance! (11)
Cognition, taken for granted by most of us, is prized
and notably missed when it deteriorates as we age. Males experiencing both neck and back pain had
poorer cognitive scores leading researchers to suggest
a possible association between spinal pain and
later-in-life neurodegeneration. (2) Four chronic health conditions were described
to significantly increase the risk of spinal pain:
cardiovascular 58%, hypertension 40%, diabetes 25%, obesity 34%. (3) Neck and
back pain were listed together as the leading reason
of disability around the world. Spine and treatment of its
issues like neck and back pain are the focus of the
chiropractic healthcare profession which utilizes spinal
manipulation shown to stall back and neck pain via spinal
mechanisms and potentially via peripheral mechanisms that regulate
inflammatory responses. (4) Spinal manipulation may influence
not only inflammatory but also cortisol levels after treatment. (5) Your
chiropractor urges
patients to prevent chronic health conditions and offers spinal
manipulation to lessen spine-related pain.
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about use of The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management treatment protocols to address pain and inflammation.
Murfreesboro CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Ginseng for Cortisol, Aging, And
Inflammation
Ginseng, a well-liked herbal supplement of several
types, contains ginsenosides recognized
for being anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fatigue,
anti-obesity, anti-cancer, even anti-aging. (6, 7, 8) Aging is cellular, a slowing
of cell division and an avoidance of apoptosis (cell death)
which involves DNA damage. The anti-aging influence of ginseng via
its components - saponins, polysaccharides, and active peptides – tied to its ability to reduce DNA damage and delay aging and its related
diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, type 2 diabetes, and chronic
inflammation. (8) Red Korean Ginseng (KRG) offers anti-stress treatment, reducing
the stress response in neurotransmitters. (9) Korean Red Ginseng deals with
metabolic syndrome issues (high blood pressure, triglycerides, hyperglycemia,
LDL, obesity, diabetes, etc.). (6) KRG stifles
inflammation-related genes in kidney, lung, liver, stomach, and colon and assists in autophagy (a natural process that cleans out unwanted
or injured components of cell) recovery. (10) We welcome a chat about how the aging process and other
inflammatory issues may be involving you and if ginseng may be beneficial
for you and your nutrition plan.
Most Chiropractic Clinic is pleased to be your
Murfreesboro chiropractor and appreciates your sharing your
chiropractic experience with family and friends. See you soon!
Schedule your Murfreesboro chiropractic
appointment now!