Nervous System Wellness - Stanislaus County

Nervous System Wellness

Everything your body does is connected to your nerves and nervous system. From controlling complex processes like movement, thought, and memory to ensuring your heart beats and your lungs breathe, your nervous system handles it all, often without you even realizing it.

The nervous system is divided into two parts: the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (the rest of the nerves throughout your body). Using specialized cells called neurons, it sends electrical signals at speeds of over 240 km/hr between your brain, skin, organs, glands, and muscles. At Dynamic Functional Medicine, we focus on maintaining and improving your nervous system health for overall well-being.

5 Easy Ways to Care for Your Nerves and Nervous System

Your nervous system plays a crucial role in everything your body does, so it’s important to keep it healthy as you age. Founder and Nurse Practitioner Tammy Hamon from Dynamic Functional Medicine offers five simple tips to support your nervous system.

  • Adopt a Healthy Diet

    A well-balanced diet is key to a healthy nervous system. The Mediterranean diet, rich in whole grains, vegetables, nuts, fruits, fish, and seeds, is a great choice. Ensure you get adequate Vitamin B12, essential for nerve function, by including eggs, lean red meat, fortified cereals, dairy products, and seafood in your diet. 

  • Control Alcohol Intake and Stop Smoking

    Excess alcohol and smoking can damage nerves and harm other parts of your body. Reducing or eliminating these habits can significantly improve your nervous system health.

  • Exercise Regularly

    Regular exercise promotes nerve regeneration. Aim for 150 minutes of physical activity per week, or try passive exercises where a caregiver moves your limbs to enhance muscle strength and prevent wasting in paralyzed limbs.

  • Manage Your Diabetes

    Diabetes is a leading cause of peripheral neuropathy. Keep your blood sugar levels in check through exercise, diet, and medication to prevent nerve damage. Pay special attention to foot care to avoid complications like ulcers and infections.

  • Review Your Medications

    Certain medications, such as seizure medications and chemotherapy drugs, can cause neuropathy. Regularly review your medications with your doctor to identify and change those that may harm your nerves.

Nervous system health plan at Dynamic Functional Medicine in Modesto, CA 209-443-2590

Start your journey for a healthy nervous system today with Dynamic Functional Medicine. Schedule a telehealth appointment by calling 209-443-2590 today.

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