Hey there, Community! Thanks for joining us!
At the time of this recording, we are in the throes of the Holiday Season, which we can also call The Season Focused on Food.
In the midst of this food frenzy, we begin this episode by asking, “which Camp are you signing up for and what is your why?”
#1: The “There Are No Limits” Camp
#2: The “Everything in Moderation” Camp
#3: The “I’m Sticking to the Food is Medicine” Camp
We also discuss how our lifestyle choices are directly linked to not only chronic disease, but to Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. We review the key pillars of health: movement/exercise, what we eat/diet, sleep quality, stress management, environmental toxins, and community (relationships).
The information we share today regarding Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline is based on the work of Dr. Majid Fotuhi, a renowned neurologist, professor, and expert in brain fitness. Dr. Fotuhi has developed a twelve week program which has proved to improve or reverse cognitive decline in over 80% of his patients. To learn more, check out his website @ drfotuhi.com. We also recommend listening to an interview with Dr. Fotuhi on Dr. Hyman’s podcast, The Doctor’s Farmacy, episode # 817.
Additionally, we discuss:
1. The staggering increase of dementia and Alzheimer’s in the US over the last few decades. 6 million people to date.
2. A projected 14 million cases will be diagnosed by 2050.
3. The fact that Alzheimer’s is a symptom of multiple ongoing and unhealthy conditions in the body (metabolic syndrome). It is not the cause.
4. What does belly fat (visceral fat) tell us about our brain health?
5. There are steps we must take now to turn this around, especially for our children.
The evidence is in, folks. Poor lifestyle choices, the desire for quick and easy, and a conventional health care paradigm that focuses on treating not preventing, are a few of the factors leading us straight down the path to Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline.
The good news is, we can turn this around. The proof is undeniable. It is now time to ask ourselves how much longer are we willing to play victim? How much longer are we going to deny the correlation between lifestyle choices and quality of health? How will we explain to our children that we knew, but we chose to ignore.
We encourage each person listening to this to take a stand. Take back your health. Make the hard, uncomfortable choices now that will offer you better health and quality of life. For you and for the children.
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Disclaimer: Any discussions on this podcast are not intended to be medical advice. Our goal is to share information and resources we have found helpful in our quest to reach optimal health and wellness. Always check with your healthcare provider regarding any concerns you may have.
