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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. Laura Buchanan is a double board-certified physician in family and obesity medicine with a passion for using lifestyle modification as the first-line standard of care. She is a certified metabolic health practitioner (MHP), and a Board and founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She is also a certified Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). Given the improvement she has seen in patient's mental health with low-carb diets, she also completed Dr. Georgia Ede's “Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health Clinician Training”. She completed her family medicine residency at Wake Forest in 2022 and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Laura talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:34) How Dr. Laura first became interested in metabolic health and her research work at Toward Health (06:11) Data and research on quality of life and mental health improvement for people on a keto diet (08:04) How Alzheimer's can improve on low-carb and ketogenic diets (09:19) The prevalence of food addiction among obese and diabetic people (10:43) Harm reduction versus abstinence strategies for dealing with food addiction (14:15) Some harmful ingredients found in many keto and low-carb replacement foods (17:10) Toward Health's upcoming study on the improvement of binge eating and food addiction symptoms on a low carb diet (20:55) Some strategies that can help people recover from binge eating and food addiction (23:30) Night-Eating Syndrome (26:37) The importance of community and engagement with people who can support you through your recovery and health journey (29:16) The incredible findings of Toward Health's employee wellness program study (33:38) The economic/medical pros and cons of GLP-1 medications (39:55) Sneaky sugars that most people are not aware of (46:42) The key take-aways from Toward Health's recent Employee Wellness study (57:24) Outro and plugs   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: DR DAVID UNWIN'S SUGAR INFOGRAPHICS: https://phcuk.org/sugar/ The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners: https://thesmhp.org   Dr. Laura Buchanan:: Toward Health App: https://toward.health/community/ Toward Health Employee Wellness Study: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1548609/full Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraBuchananMD Website: https://www.iheartvitae.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iheartvitae/?hl=en The Food Relationship Fix: https://toward.health/food-addiction-webinar/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. She has created unique, successful solutions for patients and caregivers using clinical, residential, research and educational platforms.Because we are both determined to make dementia rare and optional, I am excited to have her back on the show to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share the results of her successful clinical trial in which dementia patients reversed cognitive decline!Some important points from the interview: 07:11 the results of the clinical trial09:11 Comparing the results of Dr. Sandison's trial with that of Dr. Dale Bredesen11:58 Why it is so important to acknowledge cognitive decline early13:47 How Alzheimer's is impacted by diabetes. (For more information, watch Dr. Beverly Yates' interview on Brain Health Matters. Link:16:11 The first steps toward a healthier brain19:27 Several fun ways to improve brain functionDr. Sandison's Website HEREResults of Dr. Sandison's Clinical trial can be found HERE NOW is the time to start a healthier brain protocol.One way to do that is to join Kate for Tune Up Your Brain. With fun and easy activities that you can incorporate into your everyday life, this program is the fastest way to improve your memory with a beautiful melding of brain science with the healing power of music and sound. Check it out HERE  There are many more episodes of Brain Health Matters along with the latest brain health research on our WEBSITE Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate's books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade" and "The Vegan Brain" Check out the Brain Health Matters BLOG for many more ways to improve your brain and your life!

EP 28  The Art of One Way ConversationThis episode focuses on different ways Alzheimer's can affect our loved ones Communication skills, especially their verbal skills. Over the last 4 years Shanna declined to the point of being non-verbal about 2 years ago.  All along I have learned to adapt and miraculously stay connected to her.Topics covered in this episode :How Alzheimer's affects verbal communicationHow we adjusted over the yearsWhat I have learned in talking with over 50 residents all with varying verbal abilitiesHow I am able to stay connected to Shanna even though she rarely says a word.-------------------------- LINKS -----------------------------Link to post a comment on this episode *** Click Here to REGISTER for the FREE "Coaches Corner " *** Click to Learn more about Ascending Minds LLC

For adult children who do not live close to their aging parents, the holidays can be a good time to visit to make sure things are good as they seem. In addition to staying connected throughout the year by phone or Zoom calls, a personal visit may give you more information that things are ok – or  confirm any suspicions you may have had that there is truly a problem. Many of these suspicions may be around whether or not your parent – or parents – are becoming more forgetful or if they are becoming more frail and unable to keep up with everything independently.  Some parents will ask for help if they recognize they are starting to struggle, but many aging parents will not want anyone to know because it means a potential threat to their independence and/or autonomy. The holidays create a time to get together, and it's an excellent opportunity for adult children to check in and see how their aging parents are really doing. In this episode of This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards An Age-Friendly World, I'll share with you four things to look for during your holiday visits this year that may be warning signs that you need to dig deeper to find out what's going on.  I will list them in order of least invasive to most invasive…and keep in mind that you do want to respect the dignity, privacy, and autonomy of your loved one – and these need to be investigated from a place of concern – not to undermine your parents. It's a thin line, so listen to your intuition if you suspect a problem and engage your loved one in the process as much as possible.  Open communication is always the best approach, and you are looking for differences from the last time you saw them. Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ Tip #1: Give Them a Hug Clues that things are changing aren't always visible from a distance, so a hug may tell you more without setting off any alarms that you're concerned about. ✔️ Tip #2: What's the Kitchen Look Like?  My Mom has always told me that the kitchen is the heart of the home. Think about what the kitchen has always looked like and compare any differences you see.  ✔️ Tip #3: Ask About Their Social Life If your parent - or - parents were always socially active – has that changed? And if it has, ask them why?  ✔️ Tip #4: Look For Any Visible Mail The mail may offer clues about how your parents are managing their bills or if they are being/ have been scammed.  ✔️ How To Catch More Flies With Honey? These four tips are a starting point for a conversation about how things are going at home – how they are really going.  Create a safe space to discuss what's concerning you and listen to the answers. One other thing my Mom taught me is that you catch more flies with honey than vinegar…so be kind, observant and listen. Also talk to other people close to them – friends, neighbors or other families who visit regularly. These signs could indicate a bigger problem, but get others involved to learn more about anything that concerns you before making an assumption that there is a memory or thinking problem.   ✔️ Additional Resources You can check out some of these related episodes: How To Talk To Someone You Think May Have A Memory Problem: https://melissabphd.com/ep-18-six-tips-for-talking-to-someone-you-think-has-a-memory-problem/ 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease: https://melissabphd.com/ep-17-ten-signs-of-alzheimers-disease/ How Alzheimer's is Diagnosed?: https://melissabphd.com/ep-19-how-is-alzheimers-diagnosed/ If you have questions, comments, or need help, please feel free to drop a one-minute audio or video clip and email it to me at melissabphd@gmail.com, and I will get back to you by recording an answer to your question.  About Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN: I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my PhD in Nursing and a post-master's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11). I then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 which led to me joining the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing faculty in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Please find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

Dr. Prather opens the show with a COVID-19 update about what the federal government is doing that you need to know about. Then, we wrap up our Anti-Aging series by talking about the growing problem of Alzheimer's Disease, which is the seventh-leading cause of death. In this episode, you'll find out:—How the new COVID-19 vaccine being approved has not gone through any human trials and is based on a prior variant of the virus that no longer exists.—The reason why Dr. Prather calls continuing vaccine mandates "absurd" and don't make any sense according to the CDC's own guidelines.—About the new Department Homeland Security cartoon encouraging children to report their family members who spread COVID "misinformation". And why citizens should be concerned about the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency. —The shocking increase in Alzheimer's Disease in recent years compared to the past. And WHY this increase is happening. —How Alzheimer's is expected to "exponentially increase" as a result of the neurological damage caused by the COVID-19 virus.—Why your fingerprints can be a surprising indicator of Alzheimer's Disease. —The problems with Alzheimer's medications and the recent controversies questioning the research behind them. —The connection between Alzheimer's Disease and heavy metal toxicity, like Aluminum. And why Structure-Function Care needs to be a part of every patient's care.—What role Mushrooms play in helping with Alzheimer's. And the benefits offered by the Stasis Supplements Mushroom Immune Complex and Natrum Naturals Mushroom Elixir Gummy Vitamin products from Holistic Integration. —How Chiropractic and Acupuncture can help reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's. And the diagnostics and annual tests you should have for Alzheimer's Disease. TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Alzheimer's disease is becoming more common in the United States. All ages combined, more than 6 million Americans struggle with Alzheimer's, and according to studies, that number will reach about 13 million by 2050. A diagnosis like Alzheimer's disease often leaves everyone involved at a loss about what to say or how to act when they hear the news. Many people do not understand Alzheimer's disease or how it progresses, so they may not know how to interact with you – most likely worried that they may say or do the wrong thing. Hence, for those with Alzheimer's disease and their families, combating and getting past stigmas and preconceptions can be a big problem. The Alzheimer's Association recognizes that there's a lot of work to do to reduce the stigma around dementia. In response to the challenge, they released information they collected from people living with early-stage dementia—The Six Things People Living with Alzheimer's Disease Want You To Know. Tune in to This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards An Age-Friendly World to learn valuable ways to help—in big and small ways— a person with Alzheimer's or those who care for them. Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️ Six Things People Living with Alzheimer's Disease Want You To Know People with early-stage Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia were recently asked by the Alzheimer's Association what they wanted others to know. The following six things are shared by those with a diagnosis: #1. My Alzheimer's Diagnosis Doesn't Define Me While a diagnosis like Alzheimer's disease at any age is life-changing, the diagnosis itself doesn't change who the person is – just as a diagnosis of diabetes or high blood pressure doesn't change who that person is. Alzheimer's disease may be a progressive disease, but it doesn't happen overnight. It may take years or decades before the person can no longer do all the things they once did. The best thing to do is to take each day as it comes and continue to do all of the things you have always done and enjoyed for as long as possible. #2. If You Want To Know How I'm Doing, Just Ask Me Changing how you communicate with someone recently diagnosed is frustrating to the person living with Alzheimer's. Continue to interact with the person as you always have and be sure that you don't talk around them. If the person is sitting right there or nearby, ask them how they're doing rather than asking their spouse or care partner. Doing so only makes them feel more alone and isolated. #3. Yes! Younger People Can Have Dementia, Too While most people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease are aged 65 or older, people as young as 30, 40, or 50 can be diagnosed. When the person is that young, they may have an even more difficult time getting an accurate diagnosis when the disease-related symptoms are similar to younger- and older-onset forms of the disease. They may also have more challenges in the aftermath with juggling family and work demands and may have to stop working earlier than they planned to. #4. Please Don't Debate My Diagnosis—Don't Tell Me I Don't Look Like I Have Alzheimer's Dismissing an Alzheimer's diagnosis can be offensive. It was already hard enough for them to share the diagnosis with family and friends, don't make them have to defend it, too. Remember that Alzheimer's disease is a diagnosis of exclusion – which means everything else had to be ruled out, and it has been a difficult, frustrating, and anxiety-provoking journey. The person isn't going to look any different on the outside, and you can't see their illness, but they are living it every day. #5. Understand That Sometimes My Words And Actions Are Not Me—It's My Disease As Alzheimer's disease progresses, the person may experience a wide range of disease-related emotions and behaviors, from confusion and anxiety to aggressive or inappropriate behaviors that may change daily and moment-to-moment. Be patient if they say something unexpected or out of character. They will have good days and bad days. #6. Remember That An Alzheimer's Diagnosis Doesn't Mean That My Life Is Over The fact that the person's Alzheimer's disease was detected and diagnosed earlier doesn't mean that they will die tomorrow or be shriveled up and living in a nursing home next year. Those are negative stereotypes and myths perpetuated by a society that doesn't want to think or learn about Alzheimer's disease until it affects them personally. Being diagnosed at an earlier age – and quite frankly, being diagnosed earlier in the disease trajectory – can be a blessing. It gives the person and everyone who loves them the time to prioritize what's most important to them and begin to plan their futures.  ✔️ Ways to Help People Living with Alzheimer's The stigma surrounding Alzheimer's and other dementia is due in a large part to a lack of public awareness and understanding of the disease. If you're looking to support those with Alzheimer's and those who care for them. Here are the things you can do; Learn more about Alzheimer's disease and the challenges faced by those living with the disease. This is the single best way to reduce stigma and correct myths and misperceptions.  Check out the Alzheimer's Association website (alz.org) to learn more about every stage of the disease.  Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Association's Live Well Series—an online resource that gives tips to help those diagnosed with this disease live their best lives.  You can also learn more by checking out This Is Getting Old's Alzheimer's-related episodes, ranging from 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease to How Alzheimer's Disease is Diagnosed.   Other ways you can get involved to help #EndALZ is by volunteering, advocating, being a partner or sponsor, participating in events and/or making a donation to support work. ✔️ A Call For Everyone! The stigma surrounding Alzheimer's and other dementia is due in a large part to a lack of public awareness and understanding of the disease. By shining a light on stigmas and misconceptions surrounding Alzheimer's and other dementia, we can help people be more supportive of individuals and families affected by this devastating disease. If you have questions, comments, or need help, please feel free to drop a one-minute audio or video clip and email it to me at melissabphd@gmail.com, and I will get back to you by recording an answer to your question.  About Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN: I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my PhD in Nursing and a post-master's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11). I then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 which led to me joining the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing faculty in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Please find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

Your brain is a powerful force that regulates so many functions and processes in your body. Everything from memory and emotion to temperature and metabolism are controlled by this complex and dynamic organ. Because of the expansive nature of the human brain, the field of neuroscience is vast and ever-evolving.  Dr. Lisa Mosconi is a world-renowned neuroscientist who is ranked amongst the top 1% of scientists in the past 20 years. Dr. Mosconi studies the fascinating and growing intersection of neuroscience and nutrition, including how what we eat impacts our brain health and can ultimately determine our susceptibility to neurodegenerative diseases. She is the director of the Women's Brain Initiative and the associate director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, an adjunct faculty member at the NYU Department of Psychiatry, and the author of two incredible bestselling books, Brain Food and The XX Brain.  On today's show, you're going to hear two powerful excerpts from previous interviews with Dr. Lisa Mosconi. She's sharing the science on a wide variety of topics under the umbrella of brain health—including how Alzheimer's disease develops over time, what your brain is made of and what nutrients it needs to survive, how men and women's brains differ, and so much more. We can all learn more about how to nourish and protect our brain health, and I hope this episode empowers you to do just that. Enjoy!  In this episode you'll discover: What the HPA axis is, and how it works. The relationship between your hypothalamus and your metabolic rate. What nuclear medicine is.  The surprising connection between Alzheimer's disease and genetics. What neuronutrition is, and how the blood-brain barrier works.  A major differentiating factor between brain cells and other cells in the body.  How many nutrients the brain has access to.  Why your brain itself cannot feel pain.  What a brain reserve is.  An important distinction between dietary cholesterol and cholesterol in the brain.  What compounds your brain is made of.  Specific nutrients your brain needs for optimal health.  Why long-chain polyunsaturated fats are critical for brain function.  The link between menopause and Alzheimer's disease.  Why you should avoid xenoestrogens. How women have been systematically excluded from research. Why the XX chromosomes are related to brain function.  What estradiol is.  How Alzheimer's disease develops over time.  The role estrogen has in the brain.  What the number one cause of early menopause is.  Why hormone replacement therapy needs to be individualized.  The power of protecting your brain with antioxidants.  Which vitamins are most important for combating oxidative stress. Why your brain needs carbohydrates.  Items mentioned in this episode include: PiqueLife.com/model -- Use code MODEL at checkout for 10% off! Organifi.com/Model -- Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off! Eating for Cognitive Power with Dr. Lisa Mosconi – Episode 319 Secrets of the Female Brain with Dr. Lisa Mosconi – Episode 402 Natural Treatments for Fibroid Tumors – Episode 148  The XX Brain by Dr. Lisa Mosconi  Brain Food by Dr. Lisa Mosconi Skittles Highway Spill – Huff Post Connect with Dr. Lisa Mosconi Website / Instagram   Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud *Download Transcript  

Did you know that according to English scientist and professor of neuroscience and psychology, Mathew Walker, the author of Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams that current research shows “that there appears to be a causal affect between sleep and our risk for Alzheimer's Disease?”  For this week's Brain Fact Friday and Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #223 we are going to take some of the most noticeable lessons learned from our recent podcast with Dr. John Denboer, on “This is Dementia: Disrupting the Decline”[i] and see what we can learn from Mathew Walker's most current research. This way, we can take a proactive approach to our sleep, optimizing our potential for learning, memory and retention, and see what we can learn about this devastating disease that affects “6.5M Americans, and is expected to double by 2050.” This topic goes hand in hand with our theme of Season 8 of our podcast: where our focus is  on Brain Health and Learning with a look at How an Understanding of Our Brain Can Improve Learning in Ourselves (adults, teachers, workers) as well as our future generations of learners. On this episode we will cover: ✔︎What is the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia ✔︎What the most current research says about the connection between Alzheimer's Disease and sleep. ✔︎11 risk factors that we can learn more about to mitigate Alzheimer's Disease. ✔︎A look at the 2 proteins that damage and change the brain. ✔︎What we can do right now to mitigate Alzheimer's Disease by understanding sleep and our brain.   What is Alzheimer's and What is Dementia? On our interview with Dr. Denboer, who has spent most of his career working with patients on disrupting dementia, we began our interview defining each of these terms, since many of us aren't sure exactly what they are, and if we don't know what they are, how can we be sure we are being proactive with preventing them? Dementia: is a general term for “decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life”[ii] and there's not just one form of dementia. There's Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Mixed Dementia. Alzheimer's is “a degenerative brain disease that leads to dementia symptoms and gradually worsens over time.”[iii] We opened up our interview with Dr. Denboer with a quote from Dr. Babak Nayeri, a clinical associate professor from the University of Arizona who said “Dementia is not an aging disease; however, it is the most common disease of the aging population.” (from the Netflix documentary, This is Dementia).  “Though the greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer's is increasing age, the disease is not a normal part of aging.”[iv] 11 Risk Facts of Alzheimer's Disease One of America's leading psychiatrists and brain health experts, Dr. Daniel Amen, who we've spoken often about on this podcast, believes that Alzheimer's (that damages the hippocampus or memory center of our brain) and is responsible for “the disease-memory impairment”[v] is “a lifestyle disease similar to heart disease and type 2 diabetes and that our everyday habits contribute to our everyday risk.”[vi] Dr. Amen lists 11 risk factors that increase our probability for Alzheimer's (with the acronym Bright Minds) and sleep is the S in this acronym. You can read the rest of the risk factors here[vii] but to review them quickly, they are: B: For blood flow problems R: For retirement and aging I: For inflammation G: For genetics H: For head trauma T: For toxins M: For mental health problems I: For immune system problems N: For neurohormone problems D: For diabesity (that seriously impacts brain health and memory) S: For sleep that we will dive deeper into today. Which leads us to this week's Brain Fact Friday, that we opened up this episode with. Did you know that according to English scientist and professor of neuroscience and psychology, Mathew Walker, that current research shows “that there appears to be a causal affect between sleep and our risk for Alzheimer's Disease?” I recently watched Mathew Walker's The Science of Better Sleep Masterclass[viii] and he explained that a recent study took a person who was sleep deprived (of non-rem sleep) for just one night, the next day “they saw an immediate increase in their blood of that toxic protein beta-amyloid”[ix] which shows “that there appears to be a causal affect between sleep and our risk for Alzheimer's Disease.” (Mathew Walker). What are Beta-Amyloids and Tau? These two proteins are NOT the only factors in Alzheimer's but since we now know from Mathew Walker that lack of sleep causes amyloid to increase in our blood, I think it's important to understand what this could do to our brain over time. To see a full presentation of How Alzheimer's Affects the Brain[x], I will put a link to a page to review in the show notes. In this article, with a very clear video, you will learn how these two proteins, beta amyloid and tau, become toxic in the brain. You will see how the abnormal tau protein accumulate and eventually form tangles inside neurons, and beta amyloid clumps into plaques, which slowly build up between neurons. This is how Alzheimer's begins to change the brain, and along with other changes, and inflammation, neurons begin to die, causing the brain to shrink, beginning in the hippocampus, our memory center, which is important for us all for learning. To conclude this week's Brain Fact Friday, where we looked at Mathew Walker's research that shows a causal affect between sleep and our risk for Alzheimer's Disease, I think a good action step for all of us would be to take a serious look at our sleep to be sure we are getting more than 6 hours each night. Or to at least understand what happens when we do go below 6 hours of sleep/night. I'm sure this will lead you to wonder just how much sleep we should be getting each night? Mathew Walker did cover the importance of sleep with elite athletes saying “sleep may be the greatest legal performance enhancing drug that too few athletes are abusing enough in this modern day and age” and that elite athletes like Lebron James gets 11 hours of sleep each night (a long sleep at night with 1-2 naps in the day) and tennis play Roger Federer gets in between 10-12 hours sleep/day and I'm sure if you ask a sports star with a proven track record how much sleep they get each night, they will talk of the importance of prioritizing sleep. If you are not an elite athlete, looking to improve performance, Walker recommends 7-9 hours of sleep each night. There's a lot more that we can do, but we will cover that on another episode. Until then, I hope this episode shocked you enough (like it did me) to work as hard as I can to make sure we strive for improving our sleep each night, since we know this will affect our future health as a strong Alzheimer's prevention strategy. I hope everyone sleeps well this weekend, as we prepare for our much-awaited interview with sleep and dream expert Dr. Baland Jalal[xi], from Harvard. REFERENCES: [i]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #221 with Dr. John Denboer on “This is Dementia: Disrupting the Decline” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-john-denboer-on-this-is-dementia-disrupting-the-decline/ [ii] Dementia and Alzheimer's disease: What's the Difference?  https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/difference-between-dementia-and-alzheimer-s [iii] ibid [iv] ibid [v] Why looking at the whole hippocampus is not enough by Aleksandra Maruszak March 31, 2014 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fncel.2014.00095/full#:~:text=The%20hippocampus%20is%20one%20of,of%20the%20disease%2Dmemory%20impairment. [vi] Alzheimer's is a lifestyle disease by Dr. Daniel Amen Published Nov. 3, 2021 https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/alzheimers-is-a-lifestyle-disease/ [vii] Alzheimer's is a lifestyle disease by Dr. Daniel Amen Published Nov. 3, 2021 https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/alzheimers-is-a-lifestyle-disease/ [viii] https://www.masterclass.com/classes/matthew-walker-teaches-the-science-of-better-sleep [ix] ibid [x] What Happens to the Brain in Alzheimer's Disease https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-happens-brain-alzheimers-disease [xi] Dr. Baland Jalal https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/baland-jalal

The Root Cause Of Autism & Autoimmunity | Improvement Warrior Podcast 15 Episode 15 is a deep dive into the main drivers of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autoimmunity. This podcast was stemmed from a comment who thought that his autism could not be cured. Most diseases are curable but not every person can be cured. Mindset matters! Today in the Improvement Warrior podcast Episode 15 we will discuss: Today in the Improvement Warrior podcast Episode 15: The Root Cause of Autism & Autoimmunity we will discuss: How Autism Spectrum Disorder is caused and when and why What are transition metals and how do they affect autism An in-depth breakdown of two transition metals-Iron and Copper and they're role in all disease How the mitochondria is passed down and what is the issue with kids' mitochondria when they are born What causes Autoimmune diseases? Why the DC Electric Current is Vital to our health and what the heck is it? Why carbs help kids get sicker, especially with autism Why nnEMF is the worst thing for a human's health Exactly how 'switches' in us get turned on or kept off-- epigenetics 101 Why Autism is an epi-genetic disease and not genetic! How osteoporosis is caused How Alzheimer's Disease is related to Autism The Book and Newsletter everybody should get The 4 points of Dr. Jack Kruse on how to go from an optimal fetus to an optimal adult How Neuroimmune diseases are caused What is Calcium Efflux and when its really bad The most important factor for reversing autism, autoimmunity or any disease The dangers of EMFs acting like a particle vs. a wave and ramifications on our health Why women suffer from nnEMF more and get more autoimmune diseases Why Tylenol is really bad overall and really bad for Autism Exactly how a fellow mitochondriac reversed her child's autism What is Vitamin D's role in Autism My original Jabbseen research I conducted in 2014 with regards to my own daughter. What is my biggest regret to date as a parent What is Mercury and ALuminum's role in Autism and neuroimmune diseases. To support the podcast please either leave a 5-star review on Itunes here, visit the links and sponsors of the show, or support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/improvementwarrior?fan_landing=true All resources and references mentioned in the podcast will be located at the show notes at http://www.improvementwarriorfitness.com/autism --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/improvementwarriorpodcast/support

Do you believe disease can be reversed? This week's guest on "Happiness through Hardship" - The Podcast does. I'n excited to introduce you to Amylee Amos, founder of the Amos Institute, a company that helps people prevent and reverse cognitive decline using a functional medicine approach. She's been trained by some of the world's highly acclaimed leaders, doctors and Alzheimer's researchers…and is one of the only dietitians in the US certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine. On today's episode Amylee shares her family's story with Alzheimer's disease and how early interventions can help prevent it. Amylee's Nana battled Alzheimer's disease for over a decade. Not only did this disease take her life it also took a large emotional and financial toll on her entire family. Amylee understands what families experience. She is fully committed to helping reverse this disease. At the Amos Institute, she incorporates cutting edge, evidenced based scientific research, with many holistic approaches which have been used for centuries. She's thrilled to share on this episode that there are options now beyond medication that focus on the root causes of the disease. SHOW NOTES 3:58 - Amylee's story and why she decided to study Alzheimer's Disease 6:58 - The astounding prevalence of Alzheimer's 8:16 - Targeting the root cause and exploring treatment options 10:34 - How Alzheimer's is a RESPONSE in the brain and how to prevent it 15:33 - When people don't believe the Functional Medicine approach: just present the research 16:58 - Why revamping your lifestyle gives you some of your power back 1945 - Information on the Amos Institute 22:32 - Amylee's nutrition tips for optimal brain health - Ketoflex 28:17 - Amylee's top tip: eat more veggies 30:29 - Amylee's books recommendations 34:01 - Caryn and Amylee play The Grateful Game BOOKS that Amylee Recommends "Food Rules" by Michael Pollan: https://amzn.to/3wnXuqm "The End of Alzheimer's - The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline" by Dale Bredesen: https://amzn.to/3qSo0XL CONNECT with Amylee Amos Institute: https://amosinstitute.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amosinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theamosinstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosinstitute If you like this episode - check out Episode 50 - "Brain Inflamed and Integrative Medicine " with Dr. Bock: https://prettywellness.com/brain-inflamed/ CONNECT with us: www.PrettyWellness.com/podcast - for more information on the podcast episodes 
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How Alzheimer's affects so many lives around the globe. Worldwide, there are approximately 46.8 people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. This episode also talks about Epidemic and Pandemic.

Dr. Prather opens the show with a bombshell COVID-19 update about the evidence showing the true origins of the virus.  Then, he talks about how there is hope for Dementia, which affects about 10% of those over the age of 65 and at least 50% of those over the age of 85.  In this episode, you'll learn: --The difference between dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. --How Alzheimer's Disease is increasing and is now the sixth-leading cause of death in America. --The risk factors for dementia, such as: family history, drugs use (both pharmaceutical and recreational), alcohol use, smoking, diabetes, poor nutrition, and cardiovascular disease. --Why medications are often a cause of dementia symptoms, especially cholesterol medications. --How the Structure-Function approach to Health Care focuses on getting the body into homeostasis and should be 80% of our health care. Plus, how Structure-Function Care is more reliant on diagnostics than Disease Care. --Why Dr. Prather says dementia symptoms are usually a multi-faceted process and not just a singular cause. --The importance of Hair Analysis to discover heavy metal toxicities in dementia patients. --The connection between hormones and dementia. And the relationship between inflammation in the body and dementia symptoms. --Why Chiropractic can produce "great results" for dementia patients and can make a person's thinking clearer. --How Acupuncture has been found by the World Health Organization to help with Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. And the connection between depression and dementia. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

How does the aging process lead to neurodegenerative diseases? Research shows that neuroinflammation may play a key role. Press play to learn: What a Tau protein is and how it plays a role in Alzheimer's disease How Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed How amyloid plaques alter your brain Professor of neuroscience and anatomy Goran Šimić joins the conversation to discuss Alzheimer's disease and Dementia. Research shows that amyloid present in the brain for a short time can be beneficial, but if present for too long, can cause neurodegeneration. This has been discovered through a shift in the understanding of Dementia and has re-worked the criteria for diagnosis. Since Alzheimer's disease cannot be solved by evolution or natural selection, lifestyle can play a role until a certain age. However, past a certain point, genetic factors are the key in determining the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. To learn more, visit http://dementia.hiim.hr.

Why is it that physicians have failed in neurodegenerative disease treatment? That's what Dr. Dale Bredesen wants to understand and his research into brain fitness is showing signs of success. He's spent 30 years studying neurodegeneration at the molecular level and brings his findings to listeners. He discusses How he's just completed a successful trial with a fundamentally different approach to treatment, Why understanding Alzheimer's disease means understanding insufficiencies in four general areas that affect plasticity, How Alzheimer's is a cytokine drizzle that goes on for years, and How Dr. Bredesen has put together an assessment of 150 factors to help prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease symptoms through his protocol.  Dr. Dale Bredesen started Apollo Health to bring new vigor into the research and treatment of Alzheimer's. He works with a holistic approach to bring precision medicine to patients in line with the complex mix of causes that can affect the health of brain cells. He's implemented findings of his research into his preCODE and reCODE programs, which he explains for listeners. He found that four areas of physiology showed insufficiencies that lead to neurodegeneration: energetic support, trophic support, pathogens, and toxins. He explains how these areas experience debilitation and how that affects brain health. But he also has divided Alzheimer's disease into five different types that result from different degrees and types of insufficiency. How did he come up with these distinctions? He takes listeners back to 2011, when he and his team proposed "the first trial in history in which, instead of trying one thing, you would look at a multivariable solution." This approach, he felt, was appropriate for a multivariable disease. But because it was different than the norm, he's spent years accumulating anecdotal studies and proof of concept work. Eventually a small trial lead to such success that he's moving on to a larger study. He discusses his protocol and how to access it as well as some of the most common indicators of neurodegeneration.  Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Can the lifespan or health span of humans be extended? Many new findings from researchers and even Google suggest so. Press play to find out: What part proteins play in the aging process What causes memory deficits How Alzheimer's treatment may differ in the future PH.D. Student in chemistry, Steven Robert Shuken, discusses his insights into aging and Alzheimer's, drawing from his chemistry background. Aging is a complicated process to study because so many factors play simultaneous roles throughout one's lifespan. Each organ in the body also ages differently based upon the respective tissue, making the challenge even more significant. To understand Alzheimer's disease, Steven Shuken shares his process of understanding neurodegeneration and how it affects individual brain cells. More research is needed, but early results in blood plasma benefits in Alzheimer's patients are promising.  For more information, visit stevenshuken.com.

Struggling with brain fog & lack of concentration to the point where making decisions is tough? Can't seem to leave the sugar sweetened treats alone? Dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD or just not feeling yourself mentally? It could be all the sugar that's in your diet or what's hidden in your diet. Michael Collins is a former sugar addict from a long line of sugar addicts and these days he's known as the "anti-candy man". He is a man on a mission to help people detox from sugar and quit their sugar addictions for good with his online sugar detox and support program. In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause & Michael Collins talk all about how sugar is a drug is hijacking the mental & physical health of many worldwide. What you'll learn in this episode: - How Alzheimer's is the 3rd Diabetes Condition - Why fake & natural sugars all trigger sugar cravings - How sugar's dopamine boost is an emotional fix - How the body responds as you go sugar free for 30+ days - Why your fruit addiction isn't helping your brain & emotions    

What we call Alzheimer’s disease is actually a protective response to a wide variety of insults to the brain: inflammation, insulin resistance, toxins, infections, and inadequate levels of nutrients, hormones, and growth factors.On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks to Dr. Dale Bredesen, an internationally recognized expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. He has held faculty positions at UCSF, UCLA, and the University of California, San Diego, and directed the Program on Aging at the Burnham Institute before coming to the Buck Institute in 1998 as its founding president and CEO. He is currently a professor at UCLA and the Chief Science Officer at Apollo Health. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The End of Alzheimer's, and his newly released book, The End of Alzheimer’s Program, which goes into greater detail on the protocol he uses with his patients and how it can be tailored to anyone’s needs, at any age.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Bredesen talk about his groundbreaking protocol to prevent and reverse Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Bredesen shares inspiring stories from patients who have reversed cognitive decline and are now thriving. They discuss the contributing factors that lead to cognitive decline. They also talk about the importance of restorative sleep, targeted supplementation, exercise, and brain training for the prevention of cognitive decline. In this episode, we dive into: -How Alzheimer’s disease in the years to come will be a rare disease (3:09)-Why we need to change the way we think about medicine and health (10:15)-Why amyloid plaque is not the cause of Alzheimer's (13:37)-Cognitive decline and nocturnal oxygen desaturation (16:59) -The global statistics on Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline (18:39) -How brain changes can be detected 20 years before Alzheimer’s symptoms are evident (22:38)-How toxic exposure can lead to cognitive decline (44:26) -What you can do today to prevent cognitive decline (54:43)-How to assess your risk for neurodegenerative diseases (1:05:52)-The backlash Dr. Bredesen has faced for his work (1:13:48)-Where to learn more about Dr. Bredesen (1:22:17)For more on Dr. Bredesen you can follow him on Instagram @drdalebredesen, on Facebook @drdalebredesen, on Twitter @drdalebredesen, and through his website https://www.apollohealthco.com. You can find his book, The End of Alzheimer’s Program: The First Protocol to Enhance Cognition and Reverse Decline At Any Age, right here. Also mentioned in this episode:-Cognoscopy - https://www.apollohealthco.com/solutions/-https://www.apoe4.infoFor more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/.This episode of Broken Brain is brought to you by Thrive Market.Right now, Thrive is offering all my listeners an amazing deal - When you sign up for a new membership, you will receive a free gift. And, any time you spend more than $49 you’ll get free carbon-neutral shipping from one of their zero-waste warehouses.Thrive Market makes it so easy to stay stocked with healthy ingredients so you can make the best salads in your own kitchen. Just go to thrivemarket.com/brokenbrain, sign up, and start filling up your cart - you’ll see the credit automatically deducted at checkout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The caregiving landscape is complex and rapidly changing. As we live longer, we're facing a multitude of challenges that come with longevity, and yet we still seem to be caught by surprise when they occur. In this episode, founder and CEO of Caregiving Club, Sherri Snelling, joins host Bill Coppel, Managing Director and Chief Client Growth Officer at First Clearing, to discuss how we can better prepare for what's next In this episode, you'll hear: A snapshot of caregiving in America today How Alzheimer's is affecting a huge portion of the aging population How caregiving is impacting the workplace The lack of preparedness for retirement and greater longevity Sherri Snelling is the founder and CEO of Caregiving Club, a strategic consulting firm focused on the $20 billion caregiver health and wellness industry and the $7 trillion longevity economy. She is also the chief strategy and gerontology advisor for the VR immersive training platforms, Embodied Labs and author of A Cast of Caregivers: Celebrity Stories to Help You Prepare to Care. As a gerontologist and national care-giving expert, Sherri has been featured on many news networks and is a contributing columnist in a variety of publications. Sherri holds a master's degree in gerontology from the University of Southern California, the number one gerontology school in the nation, and a BA in journalism and political science from USC. Ways to Connect with Sherri: Personal Website: https://www.caregiving.com Whitepapers: Helping Clients Navigate Longevity, Meet Gen C: Generation Caregiver Previous Episodes: 40: Helping Clients Navigate Longevity, Ep. 5: Care for the Caregiver

Alzheimer's and how the disease progresses A lot of older people forget someone’s name or misplace things from time to time. This kind of forgetfulness is normal. But, signs of a more serious problem are things such as forgetting how to get home or getting confused in places a person knows well or asking questions over and over. These are initial signs of Alzheimer's. Janet Rich Pittman and I are talking about an article on Alzheimer's and how the disease progresses.  Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. The disease progresses slowly and gradually and worsens over time. Eventually, it will affect most areas of your brain. Memory, thinking, judgment, language, problem-solving, personality and movement can all be affected by the disease. Types of Dementia Dementia is when a vast amount of brain cells die in a certain section of your brain and this causes your brain to misfunction. To clarify Alzheimer's is a disease and a type of dementia. Every Alzheimer's is different. Therefore, no two types of Alzheimer's are exactly the same. There are a number of types of dementia, and Alzheimer's is one of them. Majority of the dementias in our world is Alzheimer's, about 87%. Other dementias that people are familiar with are vascular dementia (stroke). Also, there's Lewy Body, Parkinson's, Pick's, Creutzfeldt-Jakob, Huntington's, Multiple Sclerosis, Lou-Gehrig disease, and HIV Aids. How Alzheimer's Disease Progresses Although every person with Alzheimer's disease progresses differently, it is possible to divide its typical progression into a series of stages. The beginning, the middle and the end. However, it is essential to make sure that a person with dementia has a good quality of life with the condition and that their needs are met, rather than focusing on what stage they might have reached. Mild Alzheimer's Mild is the beginning stages and it lasts a few years. Alzheimer's disease is often diagnosed at this stage. Dementia/Alzheimer's is officially diagnosed when you have 2 or more cognitive impairments in your brain. Cognitive impairments are those are your ability to focus and pay attention, reasoning and judgment, senses, and visual perception. The very first one that goes is brain endurance, which is your brain energy. The second cognitive thing that you lose is your gait. Other symptoms include having less energy and drive to do things, trouble with driving, language problems, loss of recent memories, and mild coordination problems. Also, depression is a precursor and that is why you gotta beat that depression. Moderate Alzheimer's During this stage of Alzheimer's disease, people grow more confused and forgetful and begin to need more help with daily activities and self-care. And it can last 2 – 10 years. Symptoms include rambling speech, trouble coming up with the right words, using the wrong words, and hard time planning and solving problems. Getting angry or upset easily, and sometimes lashing out at family or caregivers. Sleeping is also another problem at this stage. Another symptom of moderate Alzheimer is that your senses dilapidate. You're not able to smell very well. In addition, your ability to taste especially salt and sugar is weakened. That is why It makes you wanna eat more and more. Severe Alzheimer's In the late stage of the disease, the mental function continues to decline, and the disease has a growing impact on movement and physical capabilities. It lasts 1 – 10 years. Now you have a major confusion of what's in the past and what's happening now. And that's the beginning of the end. It goes further to the fact where they quit talking. They may know your face but not know your name. Many people at this stage are physically impaired that is why caregivers are important.

In this episode, Richard Isaacson, a neurologist and director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, discusses strategies for staving off Alzheimer’s disease. Richard shares a wealth of insight for people who want to know more about Alzheimer’s and what you can do to help yourself and your loved ones – starting today and continuing throughout the entire lifespan.   We discuss: Richard’s fun-facts (and alter egos): “bling” phones, Doogie Howser, and DJ Rush [8:00]; Richard’s impetus to focus on Alzheimer’s disease: Uncle Bob [18:20]; Starting an Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic [27:00]; How Alzheimer’s is diagnosed [30:00]; Short-term memory, processing speed, executive function and how they’re tested [35:45]; Prevention vs reduction of Alzheimer’s [44:00]; What is the prevalence of Alzheimer’s in America? [49:30]; How do people actually die from Alzheimer’s or dementia? [51:30]; How can people do everything right and still get Alzheimer’s? It’s all about AGE [55:15]; The APOE gene [58:15]; Why is the risk of Alzheimer’s higher for women? [1:13:00]; How many different paths lead to Alzheimer’s? [1:15:45]; What role does MTHFR play in Alzheimer’s? [1:19:45]; What are the “ABCs” of Alzheimer’s prevention? [1:26:45]; Baptists, Tauists, Syners, and Apostates [1:36:30]; Concerns with statin use for high-risk patients [1:45:00]; The use of Theracurmin [1:48:45]; What are the five actionable things one can do to reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s today? [1:54:30]; The cognitive reserve [2:14:15]; and More. Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

About 10% of those over the age of 65 and at least 50% of those over the age of 85 show signs of dementia. In this episode, discover: --The difference between dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. --How Alzheimer's Disease is increasing and is now the sixth-leading cause of death in America. --The risk factors for dementia, such as: family history, drugs use (both pharmaceutical and recreational), alcohol use, smoking, diabetes, poor nutrition, and cardiovascular disease. --Why medications are often a cause of dementia symptoms, especially cholesterol medications. --How the Structure-Function approach to Health Care focuses on getting the body into homeostasis and should be 80% of our health care. Plus, how Structure-Function Care is more reliant on diagnostics than Disease Care. --Why Dr. Prather says dementia symptoms are usually a multi-faceted process and not just a singular cause. --The importance of Hair Analysis to discover heavy metal toxicities in dementia patients. --The connection between hormones and dementia. And the relationship between inflammation in the body and dementia symptoms. --Why Chiropractic can produce "great results" for dementia patients and can make a person's thinking clearer. --How Acupuncture has been found by the World Health Organization to help with Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. And the connection between depression and dementia. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

We’ve got Amy Berger here to tell us about your noggin and how to keep it working well. She’s got a masters in human nutrition, she’s a certified nutrition specialist and a nutritional therapy practitioner, and an expert on Alzheimer’s disease. What’s great about her is she’s taken the info from the cutting edge research being done in brain chemistry, metabolic disease, dementia, alzheimer’s, cognitive decline, and a ton more and done all the dirty work to figure it out and package it up so anyone can understand it. It may get detailed at times, but just listen on. I let her do the talking so sit back and be ready to soak up some info. I’m not going to mention the Food Lies film crowdfunding on Indiegogo this time so let’s just hear from Amy. Pre-order the film and watch the trailer: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post   Show Notes Her book “The Alzheimer’s Antidote” https://www.amazon.com/Alzheimers-Antidote-Low-Carb-High-Fat-Cognitive/dp/1603587 We have a lot of control over our cognitive density How Alzheimer’s works We know what’s going on in the brain, we just don’t know why It’s about glucose Modern lifestyle and its effects on the brain including the most important - what we eat Insulin and low carb diets Alzheimer’s is being called Type 3 diabetes Current status of the (lack of) progress on research What’s the root cause? Amyloid plaque Decline starts early - even in 30s and 40 but it’s not detected Processed and sugary foods are almost certainly causing gene expression Treating and/or preventing with a ketogenic or low carb diet Food is the answer. She doesn't support a vegan diet Intermittent fasting Sleep affects insulin sensitivity and is hugely important for your brain and preventing cognitive disease Exercise and BDNF Doctors aren't checking for insulin resistance or catching stuff early Triglycerides, HDL, blood pressure and salt My family and Alzheimer’s and insane doctors How to have the best chances of not developing Alzheimer’s disease Normal people don’t need to go crazy tracking and measuring food and ketones Her book “The Alzheimer’s Antidote” https://www.amazon.com/Alzheimers-Antidote-Low-Carb-High-Fat-Cognitive/dp/160358 Bonus article: Is the Leading Theory ABout Alzheimer’s Wrong? https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/02/alzheimers-amyloid-hypothesis/517185/   Preorder the film here:http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post   Film site: http://FoodLies.org Podcast site: http://peak-human.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg   Theme music by https://kylewardmusic.com/

Today I’m really excited to have Max Lugavere on the podcast. Max is a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and brain food expert. He is also the director of the upcoming film Bread Head, the first-ever documentary about dementia prevention through diet and lifestyle, and he is co-author, with Dr. Paul Grewal, of the just released book, Genius Foods. In this episode, we discuss the following: How he got into his line of work How Alzheimer’s may be prevented through diet The biomarkers of aging Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats How to understand research on diet and medicine Genius foods you can add to your diet right now His supplement regime The importance of gut health The Hygiene Hypothesis on the rise of autoimmune diseases The only fruits he recommends for a healthy diet Cholesterol—not bad after all?  The emerging research on “psychobiotics” (treating psychological disorders with probiotics) Stress, sleep and exercise Metabolic health and the brain Links Follow Max on Twitter Get his book Genius Foods, which is out now For everything else Max does     

This week, Tony and I are back with another exciting segment in their Enzyme Series! We discuss the many different types of enzymes and what each type does best: from weight loss to candida and beyond. You'll also learn which best support those on a Beauty Detox diet. Definitely a must listen! Next, we have my very special guest Maria Shriver who is a mother of four, a Peabody and Emmy-winning journalist and producer, a six-time New York Times best-selling author, and NBC News Special Anchor.  Maria shares her purpose in bringing the community together with Architects For Change. We discuss the good fortune of balance and how we can approach each day in the best way for your family and your life. Listen in as Maria shares her mission to keep you functioning so that you can be the best you can be. [BULLETS] Tony and I delve into the importance of our health, vitality, energy, and beauty... Tony sums up what we discussed in our first segment of our Enzyme topic and the important things they do for our body... How our body produces natural enzymes and ways to make digestion as seamless as possible... Ways we can benefit by accelerating our digestion through enzymes... What some of the specific enzymes are and what they do... We break down what lipase is and how it has an impact on whether we digest our foods or burn fat... We talk about protease and how it helps to break down protein... What chitinase is and how it breaks down yeast and relieves Candida symptoms... Maria shares her approach on being balanced and how she's managed in her own household... We discuss the negative impact that guilt plays when we allow it to train us... How women can pull together to honor each other and support each other to our fullest potential... Maria shares what it means to be an architect of change and how to make a difference in the world and moving humanity forward... How Alzheimer's disproportionately impacts women and why... We discuss how to make friends with your mind and to be aware of what food choices you make to really benefit your brain and your body... [FEATURED GUESTS] About Maria Shriver Maria Shriver is the mother of four, a Peabody and Emmy-winning journalist and producer, a six-time New York Times best-selling author, an NBC News Special Anchor reporting on the shifting roles, emerging power and evolving needs of women in modern life. She creates socially conscious television, books, films and digital media with the purpose of informing, inspiring and igniting hearts and minds in a discussion that produce positive impact in the world. Shriver's work is driven by her belief that all of us have the ability to be what she calls Architects of Change — people who see a problem in their own life or the community around them, then step out of their comfort zone and do what it takes to create the solution. Shriver has long championed for women's empowerment, economic entrepreneurship and social justice. To that end, she has created programs, issued reports and produced films all with the singular goal of advancing women both personally and professionally. About Anthony Flores, or "T" as Kimberly affectionately refers to him: He is a long-time friend of hers who, after graduating from Stanford University, began researching and writing professionally in the health space full-time. He has a passion for natural health, especially Beauty Detox, and loves to share exciting new studies and insights he learns with Kimberly and the community! He can be found writing spiritual/inspirational words on Instagram @poetrybyanthony. [RESOURCES / INFORMATION] Good overview on types: http://www.enzymestuff.com/enzymefunction.htm For Candida: https://bodyecology.com/articles/one-enzyme-that-destroys-candida Lipase and weight loss: http://www.livestrong.com/article/416724-lipase-weight-loss/ The Top 5 Reasons to Fuel Your Brain with Omega-3 Fatty Acids:http://kimberlysnyder.com/blog/2015/08/05/the-top-5-reasons-to-fuel-your-brain-with-omega-3-fatty-acids/...

How Alzheimer's disease prevalence could be associated with modifiable risk factors.