Anti-Aging and Brain Health

As we age, the ability to replicate and regenerate our cells slows down. When vessels express degeneration, the vascular oxygen delivery system is reducing. In the skin it is wrinkling, loosening, and producing sunspots. Muscles atrophy and weaken. Other conditions like Osteoporosis, Erectile Dysfunction, and Cardiac Arrest are all aspects of degeneration.

How the Brain Degenerates

In the Brain, vessels degenerate slowing oxygenation to the cells and less functional usage both slow down the firing rate of neurons. In the frontal lobe it is diagnosed as Dementia, in the basal ganglia it is called Resting or Parkinsonian Tremors, and in the cerebellum it is labeled as balance issues or Disequilibrium.

When it comes to nerves, muscles, and bones or Neuromusculoskeletal degenerative conditions they can be known as nerve numbness, muscle pain from trigger points, and bony Osteoarthritis. So, as we degenerate the slowing down of the nerve conduction speed causes the muscles it innervates to tighten and hurt which then creates the irregular movements of the joints to wear down resulting in Osteoarthritis.

Basically, the brain, spinal cord, and nerves control every system of the body. The faster and more balanced the brain fires, the slower we degenerate or age.

The Three Requirements for Nervous System Health

The Nervous system requires 3 main things:

1. Oxygen (higher the better)
2. Fuel (vitamins, minerals, good fats, glucose, and neurotransmitters)
3. Activation (speeding up neurons by using them through reflexes and brain exercises)

These 3 aspects create “Neuroplasticity.” It is the capacity of the brain to change and rewire itself from the stimulation of learning and reflexes.

Four Ways to Slow Aging and Degeneration

1. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (H.B.O.T.)

Hyperbaric oxygen chambers can increase the pressure inside to 15 psi, which is significantly greater than the soft shell, tent-like versions. So, while you are breathing 100% oxygen through a mask, the pressure can push oxygen molecules across cell membranes into areas of your body that do not normally have that much beneficial oxygen.

For instance, increasing oxygen in areas like the nerves or sinuses can kill viruses like “long haulers” Covid-19, Herpes Simplex “mouth and genital sores,” and Herpes Zoster “Chicken Pox” or “Shingles” later on in life.

Athletes and “weekend warriors” use Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers for soft tissue injuries, reducing their healing time significantly. Muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints heal faster even after recent surgeries.

Not only is it used for divers who get the “bends,” but it can help with Diabetic Neuropathies in the legs and necrotic limbs. This therapy helps in the brain by stimulating stem cells to make new vessels to deliver a permanent increase in oxygen to make new neurons and increase the metabolic output of the cells, reducing or preventing Dementia. In other words, it makes the brain faster and clearer.

H.B.O.T. has been proven to have immediate results with treating the symptoms of Autism and Strokes.

2. Neuropractic and Massage Therapy

Chiropractic Neurology is the activation part of the Nervous System. It essentially balances brain function by stimulating the under-firing regions or turning on the brake to the areas that are over-firing using reflexes, eye movement patterns, balance training, or specific adjustments.

Functional Neurologists treat the “level of the lesion.” These lesions are areas in the nervous system that do not work like they are supposed to function. For example, a brain lesion might not be able to be seen on an M.R.I. but can be measured in an exam.

Most of us have a side of the brain that we are dominant in that makes up our personality and who we are as a person. So, if we are left brain dominant then the right side of our brain is the underused side and it should degenerate the right side of the body faster. One would experience tighter and more painful muscles which can roll the shoulder forward or appear to shorten the right leg.

If not fixed over a period of time, it can pinch nerves in muscles which will give us numbness or create muscle injuries. A muscle does not tighten, become weaker, and more painful all by itself. It is signaled to do so by the brain.

Our Protective Mechanism

We are all built with this protective mechanism to prevent paralysis and dislocations of limbs. It is our safety mechanism. Otherwise, 100% of us would fall down, hit our heads at a young age, and then become paralyzed. Instead, we can be a little sore, rest, and spring back to normal.

As we age, our recoverability slows down or degenerates. This is where Neuropractic comes in. We activate the brain, which speeds up the switches to nerves, which loosens muscles, and stabilizes joints.

BRAIN > SPINAL CORD > NERVES > MUSCLES > BONES

3. qEEG Brain Mapping with Neurofeedback

Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG) with Neurofeedback technology allows for measuring real-time brain function and mapping. This advanced technology provides insights into how your brain is actually functioning and can guide targeted interventions.

4. Neurogym for Strength Training

Neurogym uses brain reflexes to prevent injuries during strength training. Because 90% of people joining a gym either get hurt, are embarrassed, or don’t know what to do so they stop going, proper neurologically-informed training is essential. This approach trains people safely so they can exercise at home, on vacation, or in a gym with all the knowledge to be successful.

The Path Forward

Understanding how the nervous system controls aging and degeneration gives us the power to take control of our health. By focusing on oxygen delivery, proper fuel, and neural activation, we can slow the aging process and maintain optimal brain function well into our later years.

“I Won’t Crack You Up, But I’ll get On Your Nerves.”

-Doc Brock