Physicians can use a SPECT scan to measure blood flow through the brain. The location of where blood flow is diminished will determine if it is simply dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy Body Dementia, depression, or obsessive compulsive behavior.
Peggy Sarlin's Awakening from Alzheimer's
The following articles are summaries of the interviews Peggy Sarlin held with leading brain and Alzheimer's experts in the Awakening from Alzheimer's online video conference in September 2017.
The Metabolic Mind: Rethinking the Ketogenic Diet and Neurodegenerative Disease
Ketone bodies derived from fats represent an alternative energy source to restore brain metabolism. Our capacity to use ketones increases with age.
Forever Young: Maintaining a Youthful Brain to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
Many things can impair memory: stress, parasites, urinary tract infections, Parkinson’s, and Lyme disease to mention a few. Dr. Smith talks about testing and therapy.
Feet, Forks, Fingers: Lifestyle as Medicine in the War on Alzheimer's
Dr. Katz believes the key to maintaining a healthy brain seems to be lifestyle – good diet that is mostly plants, no tobacco, plenty of exercise, adequate sleep, low stress, and a good supportive sense of community.
Steve's Story: Dr. Mary Newport's Personal Triumph Over Early Onset Alzheimer's
Dr. Newport became interested in dementia when her husband showed signs of early onset dementia in his 50’s. His response to coconut oil was remarkable. Learn about coconut oil and the magic of MCT (medium chain triglycerides) oil.
How Sleep Affects Memory and Cognition
Sleep quality and quantity play an important role in the prevention and treatment of cognitive issues. Learn about sleep issues that affect brain health, sleep cycles, and how to improve your sleep.
An Army of 100 Trillion: Unleashing Your Body's Natural Defenses Against Alzheimer's and Dementia
We know for the most part, Alzheimer's is preventable – low carb diet, higher good fats, exercise, proper vitamin levels, managing stress and getting sleep. In addition to these, our health and our longevity, our ability to resist disease, including Alzheimer's is absolutely dependent upon the health of our gut bacteria.
Use It or Lose It: Reversing Alzheimer's with the TEAM Protocol
Dr. Fortanasce has developed the DEAR program for the treatment of mild Alzheimer's disease. D stands for changing one’s diet, E for changing one’s exercise, A for accentuating the brain’s reserve and R for rest and recovery. Learn more about Dr. Fortanasce's eight week program.
The Benefits of Rhodiola Rosia
Learn how Rhodiola addresses Alzheimer's and also helps the heart, protects against radiation, enhances the chemo therapy effect for cancer, protects bone marrow and liver, and gives more energy.
The Bredesen Protocol and Metabolic Profiling
Treating Alzheimer's requires a multifaceted approach. Dr. Dale Bredesen has determined three reasons the brain develops amyloid plaque and then tests to find out what are the "drivers." The protocol is developed for each individual patient.
