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Central Nervous System Modulation

Meaning

Central Nervous System Modulation refers to the intentional or endogenous regulation of the brain and spinal cord activity, influencing everything from mood, cognition, and sleep to autonomic functions and endocrine signaling. This process is intimately linked to hormonal health, as many hormones, including thyroid hormones, cortisol, and sex steroids, exert significant effects on neurotransmitter synthesis and receptor sensitivity within the CNS. Clinical strategies often target this modulation to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, or fatigue that frequently accompany hormonal imbalances. A well-modulated CNS is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) and hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axes.