Best Nate Bergman Podcasts (2024)

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Alzheimer’s Disease - Going Beyond the Hypothesis 11:47

1+ y ago11:47

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What if what we thought to be the primary cause ofAlzheimer'swas not true? Dr. NateBergman delves into a research article published by Dr. Weaver to assess if the primary cause of Alzheimer's can be limited to only the amyloid area. For years it has been believed that the main causes of Alzheimer’s disease are the abnormal build-up of proteins in a…

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Brain Stimulation for Early Alzheimer's Disease 1:14:18

1+ y ago1:14:18

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In This Episode You Will Learn: Where are you in your career right now? Neuroscience research is fascinating. Dr. Ted is most interested in attention, perception, and memory. These three things work together harmoniously because you can’t remember something you ignore, and it’s difficult to notice something if you don’t perceive it in the beginning…

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Strong Heart, Sharp Mind with Marwan Sabbagh MD 30:44

1+ y ago30:44

30:44

6 Effective Ways of Heart Disease Prevention Anyone who wishes to optimize health by protecting the heart and brain must listen to this! Dr. Marwan Sabbagh and Joe Piscatella combine the six most effective principles for heart disease prevention. They unfold valuable heart and brain facts in their new book Strong Heart, Sharp Mind, which are equall…

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Plasma Exchange, Albumin & IVIg for Alzheimer's - AMBAR Trial Results with Merce Boada MD PhD 1:27:44

2y ago1:27:44

1:27:44

The conversation had on this episode is a little complex but is an excellent review in how science is done and "how the sausage is made" in terms of medical evidence in peer review for Alzheimer's treatments. We discuss the results of the AMBAR trial - The Alzheimer Management by Albumin Replacement - where people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's …

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Towards Understanding "Lyme" & Alzheimer's Relationships with Alan MacDonald MD 54:06

2y ago54:06

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In July 2021, the journal Frontiers in Neurology reported on "groundbreaking research" out of Tulane pointing to the relationship between Lyme disease and Alzheimer’s dementia. But since the 1980s our guest on this episode, Dr. Alan MacDonald, was stirring up the scientific debate by publishing and presenting data from his pathology laboratory that…

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Our Sense of Smell - Brainwaves of COVID and Alzheimer's with Thom Cleland PhD 54:39

2+ y ago54:39

54:39

This is a more theoretical episode that gives us some idea about what might be happening with the rhythms of an Alzheimer's or POST-COVID brain. Our guest, Dr Thom Cleland, is a professor of theoretical and systems neuroscience at Cornell University. His research is particularly focused on the mammalian olfactory system and on the emergent dynamica…

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Our Brains Need Meditation - Here's Why with Hemal Patel PhD 58:17

2+ y ago58:17

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In this episode, we go deep into the potential benefits of specialized meditation for our immune systems, brain-related proteins, Alzheimer's, cellular energy, and much more. Our guest, Dr Hemal Patel - is a full professor and serves as the Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of California, San Diego. If yo…

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Lisa's Story - Chap. 2 - Living Well with Alzheimer's 1:02:18

2+ y ago1:02:18

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Earlier this year, podcast episode #65 - we spoke to Lisa and her daughters Stacy and Natalie. They told us about how they were Living Well with Alzheimer's and improving using lifestyle and personalized approach. Her cognitive decline had stabilized and seen small, but significant improvements in brain function. This episode we review some of the …

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Usable Technology for Brain Aging & Dementia with Ben Hampstead PhD 53:20

2+ y ago53:20

53:20

“We’re actually able to change the brain, even in the face of things like Alzheimer’s disease.” This was the statement made by our guest for this show, Dr. Ben Hampstead. Dr. Hampstead is a professor at the Univ of Michigan and leads a lab that is doing several studies using transcranial direct current stimulation for mild cognitive impairment, Alz…

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Your Brain On Sugar 32:01

2+ y ago32:01

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Halloween is here and the other holidays are just around the corner, so we need to discuss sugar. I share about a conversation I had with Dr. Dale Bredesen about the importance of eating right when trying to prevent cognitive impairment. It has been a long time where food and wellness was not included in the treatment plan for patients with Alzheim…

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Working with Trauma in Alzheimer's & Dementia 1:08:18

2+ y ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Untreated and unresolved trauma is now considered to be a risk factor and contributor to Alzheimer's dementia. Trauma can be defined as any event that alters how we process, react to, and recall memories, by overwhelming the individual’s central nervous system. Additionally, trauma is defined as any event in which a person feels helpless and unsafe…

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Why I'm excited about Aducanumab (Aduhelm)! 11:58

2+ y ago11:58

11:58

Dr. Nate Bergman quickly summarizes the story up the FDA's recent "accelerated approval" of Biogen's - Aducanumab (brand named, Aduhelm). He ends off with surprise about why he is excited about the approval...and it's probably not what you think! A quick, but useful listen. In this episode we talk about… The terms of the approval of the drug What A…

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Living well with Alzheimer's - Lisa's story of getting back to herself. 1:06:07

3y ago1:06:07

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In this episode, we talk with Lisa, a woman in her early 70s living with Alzheimer's. Lisa is a patient of Dr. Bergman at Kemper Cognitive Wellness. Lisa is joined in this conversation by her daughters, Stacy and Natalie. We discuss the successes and challenges they have had as a family living with Alzheimer's disease. Lisa shares her thoughts abou…

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Does the new Alzheimer's drug Aducanumab mean the end of Alzheimer's? with Marwan Sabbagh, MD. 42:22

3y ago42:22

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In this episode, we hear the argument in favor of the new Alzheimer's drug, Aducanumab (Aduhelm). Dr. Marwan Sabbagh is a clinical and research leader at the Cleveland Clinic's Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. He was a doctor that saw patients in one of the trials that led to the FDA's Accelerated (provisional) Approval. Note: Dr. Sabbagh notes hi…

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People Getting Better- More Trial Results with Drs Ann Hathaway & Deborah Gordon 1:17:32

3y ago1:17:32

1:17:32

This week we will do almost a Part 2 from the last episode with Drs Dale Bredesen and Kat Toups. In that episode, we featured recently released results data on MedArchive from a clinical trial in which 84% of 25 patients with early Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment improved with a Precision Medicine approach. With that in mind, we w…

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New Study Results with Drs Kat Toups & Dale Bredesen 1:03:40

3y ago1:03:40

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Our guests today are Drs Kat Toups & Dale Bredesen. Link to the study results just released online: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.05.10.21256982v1.full.pdf Important to note, this has not yet been peer-reviewed yet. 25 participants in this group, underwent a 9-month trial. 21 people improved, 1 person no real changes and 3 people got…

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Being Patient - The Evolution of Data in Alzheimer's & Dementia with Deborah Kan 42:59

3y ago42:59

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Deborah Kan is a former executive producer with the Wall Street Journal. In 2017 she founded the website BeingPatient.com, a comprehensive website dedicated to Alzheimer's news, stories, and support. This interview covers how Deborah sees the current world of Alzheimer's research and trends in brain health and wellness. 5:42 - Being Patient and how…

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Pushing Back Against Dementia - Chrissy's Journey 1:20:05

3y ago1:20:05

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This is a really unique and important episode. We are witnessing a sea change in dementia. More people are being diagnosed, earlier and younger. And people are figuring out how to actually fight back against the disease and taking ownership of their condition. My guest this week on the Evolving Past Alzheimer's podcast, Chrissy Thelker, was diagnos…

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A Patient Story: The Heart-Brain Connection & Energy 34:53

3y ago34:53

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Some listeners have requested more personal stories of people improving and how they are doing it. In this episode, we want to introduce you to an amazing couple, Betsy and George Muller. George suffered a major brain injury as a result of his heart stopping about 4 years ago. Fortunately, he has successfully recovered from the brain injury and thi…

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Taking Hormones After Menopause - New Data with Felice Gersh MD 57:10

3y ago57:10

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We get many questions from listeners and people seeking Alzheimer’s prevention and early intervention about the risks and benefits of hormone therapies, such as estrogen and progesterone. Our guest this episode, Felice Gersh MD and co-authors recently published an article entitled: Postmenopausal hormone therapy for cardiovascular health: the evolv…

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Live Well With Dementia 36:56

3y ago36:56

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In this episode, you'll meet the co-founders of Kemper House and Kemper Cognitive Wellness. Betty and Kristin Kemper talk about the ideas that inspired them to start: 1) Kemper House - a dedicated assisted living environment pushing the boundaries of what people thought was possible for Alzheimer's and dementia care 2) Kemper Cognitive Wellness - o…

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Shining Light Into the Brain - New study results! with Dr Marvin Berman 29:53

3y ago29:53

29:53

We have discussed, photobiomodulation in several past podcasts. It’s essentially shining lights on the head in order to positively influence brain function. Growing research supports the use of photobiomodulation for Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In this episode, we review the hot off the press positive results of a recent clinical trial done by…

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Homeopathic Treatments for Alzheimer’s Patients (and their caregivers) with Joette Calabrese 55:28

3y ago55:28

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Joette Calabrese, an international homeopathic consultant, author, educator, and sought-after speaker who teaches around the world. As a physician, I admit that I have some skepticism towards homeopathy, but when it comes to Alzheimer’s and Dementia, I am open to anything that works as long as it’s safe. In this interview, we talk about what homeop…

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Preventing Disease Through Diet with Dr. James O'Keefe 56:35

3+ y ago56:35

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James O’Keefe is the director of preventative cardiology at St Louis Mid-America Heart Institute in Kansas City and a professor of medicine at the University of Missouri. Dr O’Keefe taught me that checking your blood sugar right after you eat is really important. And even healthy people may see a huge spike in their blood sugar right after they eat…

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Methylene Blue & It’s Potential in Alzheimer’s 48:40

3+ y ago48:40

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Part 2 of the conversation with Francisco Gonzalez-Lima. We are talking about Methylene Blue as a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s. This is something that you can access yourself with the proper research needed to obtain a pharmaceutical grade. We talk about its potential as a therapy for early intervention and prevention of Alzheimer’s. Part 1 of…

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Brain Energetics & 2 New Potential Therapies in Alzheimer's 1:28:29

3+ y ago1:28:29

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This is a super technical episode. The guest is a world leader in brain energy and its impact on cognition and cognitive change that leads to Alzheimer’s. We had to break this episode into two parts. The difference between early-onset Alzheimer’s (which is usually genetic) and late-onset Alzheimer’s that usually happens after age 65. Dr. Gonzalez-L…

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The End of Alzheimer’s with Dr. Dale Bredesen 1:17:20

3+ y ago1:17:20

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Dr. Dale Bredesen is a neuroscientist of the first order as well as a truly pioneering doctor in the fields of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research. In 2014, Dr. Bredesen published a widely publicized case series of 10 people who improved from cognitive decline. He has gone on to teach thousands of practitioners his methodology. At the time of reco…

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BrainSee - Early Detection of Alzheimer's 32:26

3+ y ago32:26

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The field of preventive neurology is coming. Detection of early brain damage is critical and our guest this episode, Darmiyan appears to have developed this technology. This interview is with Darmiyan's co-founder, Kaveh Vejdani MD, currently serving as it's chief medical and technology officer. A highly technical, but potentially game-changing epi…

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Cognitive Benefits of Crossfit...Yes even for "older" brains and bodies! 43:03

3+ y ago43:03

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In Feb 2018 Michele Mootz started the CrossFit Wellness Program focused on bringing CrossFit to populations that were not being addressed including those with serious chronic diseases as well as aging adults over 65 including those with cognitive impairment. We discuss the tremendous benefits they have seen to date. We also discuss the impact COVID…

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More on COVID-19 & the Brain 38:59

3+ y ago38:59

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In this episode we talk with neurologist Suzanne Gazda MD. Dr Gazda is an authority on neurodegenerative diseases and offers more insight to balancing the "mental" vs "physical" risks in the age of coronavirus and social distancing. We focus on inflammation, auto-immune disease, Alzheimer's, and isolation.…

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NeuroCOVID & Alzheimer's. What You Can Do To Protect Yourself 33:04

3+ y ago33:04

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This is a review of the neurological symptoms that are associated with COVID-19. We discuss the implications of COVID-19 on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. We discuss what you can do to protect yourself. This is not medical advice, please ask your healthcare provider before taking action to find out what is right for you. Protection: -N95 …

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Telomerase Therapy for Alzheimer's? 42:46

4y ago42:46

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Dr Michael Fossel received his MD and his PhD from Stanford University. He has published numerous articles in both high impact medical journals and popular press. His book The Telomerase Revolution was hailed by the WSJ as one of the five best science books of 2015. In this episode we discuss the promise telomeres and telomerase therapies for Alzhe…

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Light Therapy for Alzheimer's - Part 2 transcranial photobiomodulation 51:14

4y ago51:14

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This is the second part of a rich discussion between Anita Saltmarche and Dr Nate Bergman. It features transcranial photobiomodulation (PBM), or shining LED light energy into the brain. Anita has led numerous clinical trials and has over 17 years of experience with this technology. A good discussion about which devices, how much to use, and more in…

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Light Therapy for Alzheimer's - Part 1 transcranial photobiomodulation 40:36

4y ago40:36

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This is the first part of a rich discussion between Anita Saltmarche and Dr Nate Bergman. It features, transcranial-photobiomodulation (PMB), or shining LED or low level laser light energy into the brain known. Anita has led numerous clinical trials and has over 17 years of experience with a variety of photobiomodulation applications. We talk about…

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Light Helmet - One Case of Improvement of Cognitive Impairment 41:08

4y ago41:08

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The first of a 3-part series on light therapy (AKA: Photobiomodulation). This is an interesting discussion of light therapy helmet used with a 64 year old woman with significant Alzheimer's type cognitive impairment. With Dr Joe Diduro DC from ProNeurolight.By Nate Bergman

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Good News! 3 Cases of Improvement in Alzheimer's and Dementia 15:21

4y ago15:21

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This is, Dr Nate Bergman on a solocast chatting about 3 cases of improvement with Alzheimer's and cognitive impairment. We are excited to be part of the changing conversation within the Alzheimer's and Dementia communities. Increasingly, the question isn't so much IF someone will improve, it's more of a question of how much.…

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Individualized Alzheimer's Prevention is (Just Now) Evidence Based with Richard Isaacson (Part 2) 34:27

4y ago34:27

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In the first episode with Dr Richard Isaacson we discussed his journey towards the recent Oct 2019 publication which was the first forward looking designed paper showing improvements in people at-risk for developing or with early symptoms of Alzheimer's. In this second episode we discuss Richard's idea around how mitochondria might be a root-cause …

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Individualized Alzheimer's Prevention is (just now) Evidence Based with Richard Isaacson 40:45

4+ y ago40:45

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As our listeners know I get particularly excited about having certain guests on this show. This episode is one of those guests! I have been after Dr Richard Isaacson for over a year now and I had to make a special trip to NYC to go bang on his door to get his attention here...but the reason I am so excited is because the kind of work that Richard i…

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Using Electricity to Improve Cognition with Adam Woods 40:45

4+ y ago40:45

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In this episode we explain non-invasive electrical stimulation, specifically transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). These techniques are used to alter brain function for the better. They harness and modulate the neuroplastic responses in the brain. Our guest, Dr. Adam Woods, is cognitive neuroscientist and Assistant Director of the Center …

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Introducing the Brain Health Coach with Ryan Glatt 58:09

4+ y ago58:09

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Deep Conversation on Brain Health Coaching and finding your edge, with brain health coach extraordinaire. To contact Ryan Glatt or to find out more about the services he offers go to Somatiq.com or Ryanglatt.com. You can follow him on Instagram @glatt.somatiqBy Nate Bergman

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1+1=3...Stacking Brain & Body Exercises. What's The Evidence? 46:56

4+ y ago46:56

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Dr McEwen explains her study of older adults with cognitive decline and begins by explaining what are the subjective assessment she used in her studies to label cognitive decline. The effects on cognitive functioning social experience and physical challenge of a group exercise class was the focus of the study. Discussion of what is similar and diff…

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Neuropsychology is Important in Alzheimer's and Cognitive Function - Here's Why 49:21

4+ y ago49:21

49:21

We're back on track...here's a really helpful discussion covering why neuropsychological testing is important if you are dealing with memory loss, cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's, Traumatic Brain Injury, and even problems with mood (such as anxiety and depression). Kristine Lokken PhD is a functional neuropsychologist with a passion for helping p…

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Welcome to Season 2. We're back and talking Alzheimer's, longevity and more! 7:49

5y ago7:49

7:49

Dr Nate Bergman welcomes you back for season 2 of the Evolving Past Alzheimer's Podcast. This season we're talking Neuropsychology, new approaches that incorporate both the brain and body for better results, begin talking about transcranial electric stimulation approaches to Alzheimer's and issues of cognition. We will also continue to discuss ways…

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Dr Sara Gottfried - Women, Perimenopause, and Alzheimer's Disease 56:44

5+ y ago56:44

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Sara Gottfried M.D. is a mother, wife, Harvard-educated physician, keynote speaker, and author of three New York Times bestselling books, The Hormone Cure (2012), The Hormone Reset Diet (2015), and her latest book Younger: A Breakthrough Program to Reset Your Genes, Reverse Aging, and Turn Back the Clock 10 Years (2017). For the past 25+ years, Dr.…

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The Alzheimer's Solution with Dr Dean and Dr Ayesha Sherzai 1:04:46

6y ago1:04:46

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As Co-Directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Dr. Ayesha and Dr. Dean Sherzai, through research and their extensive collective medical backgrounds, work to demystify the steps to achieving long-term brain health and the prevention of devastating diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. They are als…

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Inhalational Alzheimer's - Is mold illness real? with Mary Ackerley Part 2 - Treatments 38:54

6y ago38:54

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We are going to pick up where we left off last week talking to Dr Mary Ackerley about mold and the phenomenon called Inhalational Alzheimer's. Last week we spoke about the diagnosis side of mold related cognitive impairment. this week we speak about treatments. For the second part of the show we pick up where we left off talk about a program that i…

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Inhalational Alzheimer's - Is mold illness real? with Mary Ackerley Part 1 - Assessments 34:00

6y ago34:00

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Our guest today is Dr Mary Ackerley MD, Dr Ackerly is a Harvard and Johns Hopkins trained board certified psychiatrist. She holds active medical licenses in Arizona and Florida. Mary also is a co-founder of ISEAI, the International Society of Environmentally Acquired Illness. Society members are dedicated to researching and quantifying symptoms and…

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Regenerating a brain...is that really possible? - Ira Pastor with Bioquark Inc 21:36

6y ago21:36

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We are going to take a little different turn this week and perhaps take a look into the future a little bit. We glad to have with us, Ira Pastor, Chief Executive Officer – Bioquark Inc. Ira has over 30 years of experience across multiple sectors of the pharmaceutical industry. Currently, he is also a Board Member of RegenerAge a clinical company fo…

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Gaining Muscle (& Brain) While Losing Weight with Age - Sarcopenic Obesity & Optimal Body Composition 55:11

6y ago55:11

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According to Dr Gabrielle Lyon losing muscle is tantamount to losing brain tissue which is one of the core processes that occurs in Alzheimer's. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a Functional medicine physician focusing on Muscle-Centric Medicine. She leverages evidence-based medicine with emerging cutting-edge science to restore metabolism, balance hormones a…

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Does all stress hurt my memory? What's how's and why's- with Grant Shields 51:39

6y ago51:39

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We have spoken about the effects of stress and memory. This week we will talk about how stress effects memory. FAIR WARNING: This episode is super technical. This will be great for the geeks, nerds, and mechanism seekers among us. BUT HAVE NO FEAR, because practical information does emerge from this episode thanks to our guest's mastery of this sub…

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