FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BLOG
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PTSD, inflammation and magnesium
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) may be more likely to occur in the presence of pre-existing inflammation according to a study just published in JAMA Psychiatry. Magnesium is 'nature's SNS calming mineral' that supports PSNS (parasympathetic nervous system) function and has a natural anti-inflammatory effect.
Neuropsychiatric illness, autoimmunity and the role of microbes
Neuropsychiatric illness often involves brain inflammation for which there may be an autoimmune origin. The authors of a paper* recently published in Current Opinion in Rheumatology set out to..."illustrate how microbes might participate in the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric illness by triggering the production of autoantibodies that bind to brain targets."
Depression, aging and brain inflammation: indications for sustainable treatment
Depression and aging, not only diminished cognitive function but the level of physiological competence throughout the body, have brain inflammation in common. This fact is of premiere importance when designing rational treatment plans for both depression and high functioning longevity.
Schizophrenia, brain inflammation and depression
Schizophrenia shares underlying processes of brain inflammation in common with depression that are important for treatment.
More evidence for an immune/inflammatory imbalance in both bipolar disorder and teenage suicide
More evidence for an immune/inflammatory imbalance in both bipolar disorder and teenage suicide
Understanding obesity as an inflammatory condition
Understanding obesity as an inflammatory condition
The role of autoimmunity and brain inflammation in disorders of learning, behavior and autism
The role of autoimmunity and brain inflammation in disorders of learning, behavior and autism
The common danger of delirium and dementia after surgery, and pre-existing neurodegeneration
The common danger of delirium and dementia after surgery, and pre-existing neurodegeneration
Epilepsy, inflammation and the onset of seizures
Epilepsy, inflammation and the onset of seizures