Effective Prevention & Treatment of Alzheimer's

This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

In this newsletter and podcast episode, I focus on the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s. Because this condition starts prior to the onset of symptoms, and because having almost any psychiatric condition appears to raise our vulnerability, many of the tools mentioned relate to other brain symptoms and conditions as well.

“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.” - Dale Bredesen, MD (The End of Alzheimer’s Program: The First Protocol to Enhance Cognition and Reverse Decline at Any Age)

In this newsletter, I’ll discuss:

- Medications used in mainstream medicine

- Lifestyle and functional medicine approaches to preventing and treating Alzheimer’s

- Feeding the brain - The ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting

- Exercising the body and brain

- Sleep and sleep apnea

- Hormonal deficiencies and dysregulation

- Oral health

- Toxicity, depletion of antioxidants and oxidative stress

- Brain inflammation

To learn more about this and other factors contributing to brain symptoms or to receive these newsletters in your mailbox each week, visit
www.CourtneySnyderMD.com

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🎯 Key points for quick navigation:

00:00:27 *🧠 Episode discusses prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's, which starts before symptom onset*
00:00:55 *🔬 Alzheimer's is a protective response to various brain insults, including inflammation and toxins*
00:01:38 *🥗 Effective Alzheimer's treatment involves lifestyle and functional medicine approaches*
00:02:17 *💊 Mainstream medications for Alzheimer's target acetylcholine and glutamate neurotransmitters*
00:03:41 *⚖️ Monoclonal antibodies approved for Alzheimer's have limited benefits and significant risks*
00:04:35 *📊 Study shows personalized precision medicine approach improved cognitive outcomes in dementia patients*
00:06:38 *🍽️ Ketogenic diet is a key intervention for Alzheimer's, addressing brain insulin resistance*
00:09:34 *💪 Regular exercise, including aerobic and strength training, is crucial for brain health*
00:10:54 *🎨 Brain exercises like learning new skills, playing instruments, and socializing are important*
00:12:17 *💤 Good sleep and addressing sleep apnea are vital for brain repair and memory consolidation*
00:12:46 *🧪 Hormonal support, particularly bioidentical hormones, can benefit cognitive health*
00:14:21 *🦷 Oral health is surprisingly important for brain health, with gum disease linked to Alzheimer's*
00:15:42 *🛡️ Addressing oxidative stress and inflammation is crucial in Alzheimer's prevention and treatment*

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