The chronic activation of the immune system in the brain can lead to progressive damage and dysfunction of neurons and other brain cells, contributing to the development and progression of dis-ease over time.
Brain health should be at the forefront of your mind if you are someone who experiences fatigue. This is part 2 of a 3 part series on understanding and addressing the health of your brain, specifically if you have a brain injury.
Brain injuries and glial cell priming are something that I am frequently seeing in clinical practice as I support clients with Chronic Fatigue. I have previously written on the topic of neuroinflammation but would like to offer an expanded viewpoint where I discuss the microglia in more detail and how they may be susceptible to priming in cases of brain injury.
Chronic pain, low mood and low energy are three things that often go hand in hand. Although these conditions are often not well supported with traditional medicine, they can be unravelled and addressed if you have the patience and commitment to do so.
The common thread that links all three is energy. Or, more specifically, ATP production. Impaired mitochondria increase oxidative stress leading to neuroinflammation and the inability to synthesise neurotransmitters. An inflamed and unhealthy brain can be more sensitive to the perception of pain and struggle to dampen pain signals.
Neurotransmitters can impact energy, mood, sleep and cognitive function but what, if any, if their role in ME/CFS and Chronic Fatigue?
A Functional Medicine Case Study: Lyme, Lupus and Mould Illness. No more methotrexate and 80% symptom improvement! A month by month break down of Jane’s Healing Journey.
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