A Roadmap to Reversal - Sharp Again Naturally! with Lisa Feiner
Release Date: 11/05/2017
Light Therapy for Alzheimer's - Part 2 transcranial photobiomodulation
Evolving Past Alzheimer's
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 information about the VieLight product.
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Light Therapy for Alzheimer's - Part 1 transcranial photobiomodulation
Evolving Past Alzheimer's
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 near-infrared and red light, the important wavelengths and intensities of over the counter and prescriber only devices. We specifically look at the research around the VieLight product.
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Light Helmet - One Case of Improvement of Cognitive Impairment
Evolving Past Alzheimer's
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.
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Good News! 3 Cases of Improvement in Alzheimer's and Dementia
Evolving Past Alzheimer's
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)
Evolving Past Alzheimer's
In this episode we discuss Richard's idea around how mitochondria might be a root-cause for Alzheimer's disease. We talk about different "personalities" of early Alzheimer's.
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Individualized Alzheimer's Prevention is (just now) Evidence Based with Richard Isaacson
Evolving Past Alzheimer's
This is a great episode where we discuss a first-of-its-kind (prospective design) paper showing that early interventions work to prevent Alzheimer's and treat early symptoms. An episode not to be missed. A deep discussion of the research and some of the controversies surrounding Alzheimer's research.
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Using Electricity to Improve Cognition with Adam Woods
Evolving Past Alzheimer's
In this episode we explain non-invasive electrical stimulation.
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Episode 38
Evolving Past Alzheimer's
Deep conversation on brain health coaching and finding your edge.
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1+1=3...Stacking Brain & Body Exercises. What's The Evidence?
Evolving Past Alzheimer's
Dr McEwen explains her study of exercising older adults with cognitive decline. The discussion to turns to how Dr McEwen ties together all the various indicators she is researching into her CogFit exercise program. Fascinating listen!
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Neuropsychology is Important in Alzheimer's and Cognitive Function - Here's Why
Evolving Past Alzheimer's
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).
info_outlineLisa Feiner is a co-founder of the grassroots, not-for-profit organization - Sharp Again Naturally - focused on preserving memory and restoring minds.
SharpAgain's "roadmap" to reversible causes of memory loss is really quite impressive. They advocate working on your own and in partnership with your healthcare practitioner to look for reversible causes of Alzheimer's, dementia, and memory loss. Here is the list and you can find this on www.sharpagain.org - check out the "roadmap."
10 REVERSIBLE CAUSES OF MEMORY LOSS (PER SHARP AGAIN NATURALLY)
- Nutritional imbalances and deficiencies
- Toxins in food, water, air, work/home environments
- Effects of prescription medications
- Mercury and other heavy metal toxicity
- Hormonal imbalances (thyroid, estrogen, testosterone and others)
- Inflammation from low-level infections, mold, food allergies, and Lyme Disease
- Inadequate physical activity, mental stimulation, and social interaction
- Stress, especially from life changes and how we process information
- Sleep and breathing problems related to oxygen deficiency
- Traumatic Brain Injury
We also touch on the roles of meaning and spirituality and prevention (min 22:43).
We discuss the importance of oxygen and the airway on brain health (Min 30:24). Interestingly, there is a role for proper nutrition (including MCT oil) in terms of airway development.
Listen to stories of people that have improved using the the concepts advocated by Lisa's organization (Min 33). Treatment may take several months or longer to really see the powerful impacts.
Show Resources:
Lisa's organization's website: Sharp Again Naturally
LA TIMES Article linking pollution and Alzheimer's
"The Polluted Brain - Evidence builds that dirty air causes Alzheimer's dementia"
"GASP - The Hidden Path to Wellness" by Michael Gelb DDS and Howard Hindin DDS. This is a book that explains many of the complexities around sleep disorders, airway problems and how to assess and treat them. It connects the concept of airway and sleep to problems with cognition.
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