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Episode #41: Avoid Aluminum to Protect Your Brain from Alzheimer's Disease

Functional Health Radio

Release Date: 11/29/2024

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About the Guest(s):

Dr. Kristin Hieshetter is a prominent figure in the field of functional health and neurology, known for her extensive knowledge and innovative approach to healthcare. As the host of Functional Health Radio, she shares her expertise and insights on various health topics, aiming to inspire and inform her listeners. With a dedication to evidence-based practice, Dr. Kristin Hieshetter is committed to providing well-referenced information to support healthy lifestyle changes. She is also actively involved in educating healthcare providers through the Functional Health University, helping to create more practitioners who can work in the functional health paradigm.

Episode Summary:

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Functional Health Radio, where Dr. Kristin Hieshetter dives deep into critical health issues plaguing modern society, focusing particularly on declining life expectancy rates and the alarming rise in chronic conditions affecting both adults and children. In this episode, Dr. Kristin Hieshetter sheds light on the multifactorial nature of Alzheimer's disease, exploring its potential causes, including chronic inflammation, dietary influences, and environmental factors like aluminum exposure.

Throughout this discussion, Dr. Kristin Hieshetter emphasizes the intricate relationship between modern lifestyle choices and neurodegeneration, strongly advocating for proactive measures such as maintaining a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and avoiding environmental toxins. With references to groundbreaking scientific studies and expert opinions, she challenges the conventional understanding of Alzheimer's etiology, highlighting the potential role of aluminum in cognitive decline. Listeners are encouraged to make individual health adjustments and are presented with a practical roadmap to prevent Alzheimer's through lifestyle optimization and informed choices.

Key Takeaways:

  • Recent studies highlight a decline in US life expectancy, and Dr. Kristin Hieshetter offers insights into addressing this trend by optimizing health and wellness.
  • Alzheimer's disease is referred to as "diabetes of the brain," often associated with factors like glycation, gut-brain axis disruptions, and genetic predispositions.
  • Aluminum exposure is discussed as a significant risk factor for Alzheimer's, prompting a call for reduced use in consumer products and increased public awareness.
  • Dr. Kristin Hieshetter emphasizes simple yet impactful lifestyle adjustments, such as maintaining a whole-food diet, regular exercise, and ensuring adequate sleep, to prevent cognitive decline.
  • The Functional Health University aims to educate healthcare providers on functional approaches, fostering broader efforts to improve health outcomes globally.

Notable Quotes:

  1. "The human body is the most amazing, intelligent, responsive, adapting, and aware system in the world."
  2. "Alzheimer's disease is considered a chronic aluminum intoxication."
  3. "Avoid aluminum in all its forms to protect against Alzheimer's disease."
  4. "We must create more doctors who like to work in this type of setting and in this way help their patients with this type of information."
  5. "Exercise is the number one recommended activity to delay Alzheimer's disease."

Resources:

  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Alzheimer's Study
  • Jeffrey Jackson's investigative journalism on Alzheimer's research
  • Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, June 2017 issue
  • Christopher Exley's work on aluminum exposure and human health
  • Functional Health University: Functional Health Mastery and Functional Neurology Mastery programs
  • Functional Health Mastery

Join Dr. Kristin Hieshetter on Functional Health Radio for this deep dive into Alzheimer's disease and wellness optimization. Tune in to learn how simple lifestyle changes can make a profound difference in your health journey, and stay connected for more innovative health insights.