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BALANCE

“It’s all about Balance” “Balance is the Key to Perfect Health”

• -- Maharishi Ayurveda

• Dr. Bredesen…….

“No one loses memory for no reason.”

• Dr. Bredesen…….

50 yo is >me for your colonoscopy. “40 yo is >me for your cognoscopy. ”

3 SUB-TYPES OF ALZHEIMER’S

u Type 1- Inflammation u Type 1.5 – Sugar u Types 2 – Trophic u Type 3 – Toxic u Other – Vascular dementia u Other – Traumatic dementia

CRITICAL TESTS AND COMMON RX’S

u For Educational Purposes only u Consult your doctor before taking supplements

if you have a medical condition or take prescription medications

TYPE 1- INFLAMMATION

u Apo E alleles – Medicare may pay

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u hs CRP < 0.9

(high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)

u omega 6: omega 3 u oxy LDL < 60

(oxidized LDL) Rx: primarily diet; fish oil (DHA); “SPM Active” (1 mo.) curcumin, spices

TYPE 1.5- “SWEET”

u Fasting glucose (< 90) u Fasting insulin ( < or = 4.5 ) u HgA1c (< 5.6)

• Rx: Low-sugar, whole-food Diet, Intermittent fasting “12/3” and gluco-

keto meter, MTC oil as needed to promote ketosis, increase healthy oils (organic olive oil)

TYPE 2- ATROPHIC: NUTRIENTS

u B12 (500-1500) – methylcobalamin

usual dose: 500-5000 mcg/d

u Homocysteine (8 or less)

usual: methyl-folate, P-5-P, methyl-B12

u Vitamin D (50-80),

usual: 2000-5000 IU/day– take with Vitamin K2 (MK7 100 mcg)

TYPE 2- ATROPHIC: NUTRIENTS

u Zinc (90-110) usual 25-50 mcg/day u RBC Magnesium (5.2-6.5)

usual dose 400-600 mg/day mineral chelate OR magnesium threonate (for brain)– usual is 1000-2000 mg/day

TYPE 2- ATROPHIC: HORMONES 1

u DHEAS –

Rx: Women 5-10 mg; Men 5-20 mg

u Pregnenolone

Rx: 5-10 mg, then retest

u AM Cortisol (10-18)

Rx: ashwagandha, eleuthero, rehmannia, licorice root (if no HBP,) sleep, protein, gut

TYPE 2- ATROPHIC: HORMONES 2

u TSH – < 2.0

Rx: often, address adrenals, lifestyle

u Reverse T3 - < 20

Rx: usually address adrenals, lifestyle

TYPE 2- ATROPHIC: HORMONES 3

u Estradiol (30-80)

Rx: Consult dr.

u Progesterone (1-20)

Rx: Consult dr. (may help sleep)

u Testosterone (6.5-15 men free; 500-1000 Total)

TYPE 3- TOXIC

u TGF-Beta 1 – “hidden” inflammation u Lyme ab; Possibly: EBV, HSV 1,2,6; Parvo Virus u Heavy metals – mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic u Mold “ERMI” cloth test www.momsaware.com u Nasal Culture- “MicrobiologyDX” lab for

“MARCONS” bacteria

KEYS STEPS FOR HEALTHY BRAIN

u “Patch the Holes”- test and correct u Diet– anti-inflammatory, whole, low-glycemic u Sleep u Exercise- interval is best; don’t sit u Brain exercise u Stress – meditate, yoga, balanced routine u Social interaction, purpose, emotional well-being

BDNF- “MIRACLE GRO”

• Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
• Attracts new dendrites to connect to other cells
• Firing and wiring together; a memory is neural

network

• Anti-depressant effects
• Supports existing neurons
• Increased growth of new neurons
• Helps memory, learning and thinking

BDNF- GROW YOUR BRAIN

u Low sugar (sugar decreases BDNF) u Intermittent 12/3 fasting

Decrease insulin and increase BDNF, GH Decreases oxidative stress, inflammation, balances parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems

u Sprints– 3 min on, 2 min off u Resistance training u Social environment– be with others u Avoid anxiety and depression u Vitamin D; krill oil (DHA); curcumin; resveratrol; green tea extract

• Dr. Bredesen…….

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