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Jul
11

Can Dementia and Alzheimer’s Be Reversed?

Posted by Dr. Lori Arnold

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A very informative video was posted of an interview Dr. Mark Hyman did at the Cleveland Clinic.  This was such an incredible interview, I wanted to take notes and supply you with the “Cliff Notes” version of this interview, plus a few of my own thoughts sprinkled in.
‪Dementia‬ and ‪Alzheimers‬, could these conditions be REVERSED? How interesting is this concept? THIS is why I have studied ‪FunctionalMedicine‬ for 6 years and have left my “traditional” thinking that there is a medicine for everything. WHAT IF the medicine is the CAUSE of the condition? Dementia and Alzheimers could have several root causes. What should we consider?
1. Are you on a STATIN drug for cholesterol? These meds suppress cholesterol and block the ability of your body to making this critical hormone that is the precursor to ALL of your sex hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. Your BRAIN is 60% FAT, therefore, requires good quality fats to work more effectively. Many studies have shown STATIN drugs are directly linked to dementia.
2. Do you have Leaky Gut and Digestive Issues? A malfunctioning gut will deny your brain of critical nutrients, including Vitamin D, and other fat soluble vitamins like Vitamins A, E, and K, as well as water soluble vitamins like Vitamin B12 and all the B Complex Vitamins. All of these nutrients are needed for brain functioning.
3. Do you, or have you, taken a PPI drug like Nexium, Prilosec, Aciphex, etc? These meds stop the production of stomach acid causing a myriad of health issues from bad bacterial overgrowth to the inability to digest dietary proteins and extreme constipation causing you to reabsorb toxins from your food.
4. Have you been exposed to MOLD or mycotoxins? Mold poisoning (which I know firsthand since I had this and reversed it in myself) can cause many symptoms in your body, one major side effect is BRAIN FOG which can look like Dementia!
5. Do you have MERCURY AMALGAMS in your mouth? It has been found in several studies that mercury can leach into your system from amalgams that have been in your mouth for 20-30 years! NEVER let a dentist put these in your mouth… as they are still putting this very toxic heavy metal in fillings today because they are cheap!!!
6. Do you eat a lot of sugar? Dietary factors such as pre diabetes and diabetes can cause dementia, and the medications for diabetes are directly linked to dementia. Adopting a ketogenic diet and eliminating all sources of refined sugar are key to helping with control of erratic blood sugar levels and insulin and leptin resistance.
These are just a few of the top level discussions that are heard during this video. THIS is the approach I take when interviewing my clients in consultations. Epigenetic Hair Testing can help identify heavy metal toxicity, and even point to nutrient deficiencies and potential leaky gut issues. A thorough medication history and medication review by an Integrative Pharmacist is recommended to pinpoint YOUR root cause.

 

Contact me today at DrLori@HealYourselfBeautiful.com to schedule your appointment in person, on the phone or via Skype.

 

YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR GREATEST WEALTH!!!


Jul
08

Is My Medication Gluten-Free? Gluten May Be Hiding In Your Drugs…

Posted by Dr. Lori Arnold

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Is my prescription or over the counter medication ‪gluten-free‬? This is an excellent question that is often overlooked! The gluten content in our pills may be very small, but even the smallest amount could prove dangerous to the 1 in 133 Americans who suffer from Celiac Disease. In addition, depending how sensitive you are to gluten, another 18 million or more Americans have gluten sensitivities.

 
Were you even aware that your medication contained gluten as one of the “fillers”… probably NOT! Even in very, very small amounts, for someone with celiac disease, a little amount of gluten can cause
gastrointestinal upset, headache, weight loss, osteoporosis, depression, and infertility. This has been shown to have adverse effects at even 30 mg to 50 mg of gluten (about the amount in a lip balm)!

 
In 2013, Ohio State Representative Tim Ryan introduced a bill in that would require companies to disclose gluten as an ingredient in medication labels. It was reintroduced again by Rep. Ryan and New York Congressman Nita Lowey in 2015, but GovTrack.us stated that it had a 0% chance of being enacted!!! A 0% chance of being enacted, folks! Because the government does not mandate that pharmaceutical companies list gluten content on the medication label, it is left up to each individual to contact the manufacturer to find out if the product is SAFE for them.

 
It gets more complicated as the ingredient list does not list “gluten” as the ingredient, but could instead list the content under ingredients like starch…. In fact, the FDA doesn’t require products to list gluten as an allergen if the protein is found in inactive ingredients like starches or starch derivatives, or if it’s transferred in the manufacturing process. AND, the ingredients ARE NOT the same in name brand vs. generic products, therefore, you need to check on each and every pill you are on, regardless if the branded product does not contain gluten. For instance, Protonix name brand is gluten-free, however, the generic Pantoprazole manufactured by Teva is NOT gluten-free. You may need to call your health insurer to find out how to get access to a brand-name drug if the generic contains gluten.

 
Find a detailed list of gluten-free drugs found in the Top 200 drugs of 2015 at: Gluten-Free Medication List