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Chapter 2 - The Central Nervous System

It should be a well known fact that our central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, which are located in our skull and spine respectively. With its estimated 80 to 85 billion cells, the brain controls all metabolic processes of the human body, be it joint metabolism, heartbeat, digestion, hormone secretion, etc. The entire process is so incredibly complex that it is questionable whether we will ever understand the details in their entirety. However, it is sufficient in this case to know that the brain is our central computer that has control over our organs, joints, muscles, hormonal glands, posture, and the processing of our emotions. It communicates with the respective end organ via the spinal cord and the nerve roots branching from it between the vertebrae. This communication goes in both directions, so that the brain is also constantly informed about the metabolic state of every area. This connection is essential for health, which seems logical, but plays practically no role in the treatment of diseases. But more about that later.