Sep
09
Important Facts, Concepts, and Data to know about CVD, Cognitive Impairment, and Corruption in AD Research
Important Facts, Concepts, and Data to know about CVD, Cognitive Impairment, and Corruption in AD Research by Neal Rouzier, MD There is not a day that goes by that I don’t read more about the disappointing and unimaginable fraudulent research papers published years ago regarding Alzheimer’s disease. Sadly, it appears that this fraud continued in
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Sep
02
Treating T3 Deficiency (Part 6) Why T4 Thyroxine Therapy does not Improve Symptoms and Why TSH Suppression does NOT Result in Harm
Why T4 Thyroxine Therapy does not Improve Symptoms and Why TSH Suppression does NOT Result in Harm by Neal Rouzier, MD On Day 1 of the Part I BHRT Workshop Series, I introduced the concept that “Association Does Not Prove Causation (ADNPC).” Every course subsequent to Part I, I have to reintroduce the concept as
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Jul
29
Testing for Dementia and Successful Therapies After Diagnosis
Testing for Dementia and Successful Therapies After Diagnosis by Neal Rouzier, MD Alzheimer's Dementia Case Study Recently, I was asked to consult on a 70 y/o man who was diagnosed with AD. Ten years ago he was gainfully employed as an accountant but had rapidly progressive dementia thereby making work impossible, thus mandating retirement. After undergoing
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Jul
29
Hormones and Alzheimer’s: Prevention & Treatment
Hormones and Alzheimer's: Prevention & Treatment by Neal Rouzier, MD In keeping with my intent to provide a literature update/review that goes beyond that which is taught in the Hormone Optimization series, I wish to address another organ and system that is of utmost importance, but that is not well addressed by mainstream medicine at
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Jul
28
Insulin Resistance and Alzheimer’s Dementia
Insulin Resistance and Alzheimer's Dementia by: Neal Rouzier, MD At Hormones and Beyond 2020, I addressed the effect that Insulin Resistance had on the risk and progression of cancer. Last year, at Hormones and Beyond Jason Fung presented his latest book on cancer with a focus on preventing and treating IR via fasting. Although 90%
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Jul
26
Protecting The Aging Brain
Protecting The Aging Brain by Krista Russ Reviewed by: Ken Sharlin, MD Although we discussed, some of the many observable features of Alzheimer’s dementia and clues as to its development, such as changes in brain glucose utilization and conversion of tau to the incorrect isomeric form due to proteins sitting in the brain for too
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Jul
22
Alzheimer’s Disease: Potential Causes & Treatments
Alzheimer's Disease: Potential Causes & Treatments by Krista Russ Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD) is a disease of multifactorial origin. It does not have one specific cause; rather, there are multiple pathways that contribute to its development and progression. We know that Alzheimer's Disease is multifactorial because it features a multitude of biochemical changes such as the
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Jul
22
Hormones and Long-Term Brain Health
Hormones and Long-Term Brain Health by Krista Russ We have now discussed several etiologies behind Alzheimer’s Dementia. We know that a healthful lifestyle, including maintaining a healthy weight, are important factors correlated with lower AD risk. Many of the pathways that contribute to AD are unique from each other, but what all of them share
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Jul
22
LDL Cholesterol: Is It Responsible for CVD and are Statins the Solution?
LDL Cholesterol: Is It Responsible for CVD and are Statins the Solution? by Krista Russ Statins have long been the gold standard for treating high cholesterol since 1987, over thirty years ago, when the first ever statin, lovastatin, was introduced for commercial use in the United States (1). One would think with the introduction of
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Jul
21
Prevention and Reversal of Dementia: What Role Does Insulin Play?
As many providers can attest, Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD) is a complex brain disease that slowly destroys a person’s memory and thinking abilities until sufferers become so debilitated that they cannot carry out the simplest of tasks (1). Over six million Americans over the age of 65 suffer from dementia (1). Even grimmer, as the condition progresses, it can become fatal within as little as 3-10 years (1). Few providers would disagree with these statements. Where the tables turn is the consensus on the causes of dementia, who will get it, and whether or not dementia is a destined part of aging. Dementia is debilitating, life-altering, and ultimately, life-ending. The question is, does it have to be? Can dementia be prevented or even reversed?