As Alzheimer’s continues to rise sharply across the globe, experts have started calling it a looming “healthcare meteor” set to impact aging populations—especially here in the U.S.—by 2025. But there’s encouraging news. More evidence is pointing toward natural, preventative strategies that may reduce your risk of cognitive decline. At Green Mountain Chiropractic and Massage in Lakewood CO, we believe that proactive care is key—and it starts long before memory loss sets in.
Understanding the Brain Shrinkage Connection
One of the most striking markers of Alzheimer’s disease is brain atrophy—shrinkage of brain volume. But did you know that not everyone with the physical markers of Alzheimer’s develops symptoms? The difference may lie in how well their brains are preserved through lifestyle, nutrition, and nervous system support.
- “Small Brain Syndrome”: Individuals with Alzheimer’s often show significantly reduced brain volumes, associated with cognitive decline.
- “Large Brain Resilience”: Others—despite showing Alzheimer’s pathology—remain cognitively sharp, often due to healthier lifestyle choices that preserve brain size and function.
Natural Ways to Protect Your Brain
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Studies show that individuals with higher blood levels of omega-3s—found in fish oil—maintain larger brain volumes. This may help defend against the shrinkage linked to Alzheimer’s.
- Exercise: Regular physical activity promotes neuroplasticity, strengthens neural connections, and reduces inflammation—protecting your brain as you age.
- Chiropractic and Spinal Alignment: When your head is positioned correctly over your shoulders and your spinal curves are well-supported, the flow of cerebrospinal fluid improves. This enhances communication between the brain and body and may even influence long-term brain health.
In short: what’s good for the body is also good for the brain. And when your nervous system is optimized, your brain can function at its highest potential.
How Chiropractic Care in Lakewood CO Can Help
At Green Mountain Chiropractic and Massage, our approach goes beyond spinal adjustments. We help our patients make informed, proactive decisions that protect not just their posture and mobility—but their cognitive vitality. Whether it’s improving nervous system function, encouraging brain-healthy habits, or helping you stay active into your later years, we’re here to support your long-term wellness journey.
Want to stay sharp well into your senior years? Don’t wait. Call 303-986-5122 today to schedule a consultation and learn how chiropractic care can help you maintain a healthy mind and body for life.
For Your Health,
Dr. Mark Wolff