Finally, You Can Prevent Alzheimer's,
Parkinson's, and
Memory Loss"
A Renowned
Neurosurgeon's Simple Tips to Protect Your Brain . . .
Excerpt taken from:
neurosurgeon and nutritionist Dr. Russell Blaylock publicizing his Brain Protection Kit . .
Source:
http://w3.newsmax.com/blaylock/video_brain_alz.cfm?
I'll share some of the most important information in it just ahead, but first .
. . .
You need to understand why conventional medicine has failed us. Here's part
of the reason . . .
Conventional medicine is NOT concerned about the underlying causes of
diseases, nor about cures.
You may find that shocking and even cold-hearted. But there are two reasons
for this . . .
First, our medical system is based on drug therapy. Pharmaceutical companies
have been the controlling influence in our medical system from the earliest days
of so-called "modern" medicine.
In American medical schools, doctors are taught to diagnose diseases, and
then which drugs to prescribe to treat the symptoms of those diseases.
Let me be clear on this —
the emphasis is on drug therapy to treat
the symptoms of diseases, not on prevention or cures.
The second reason for the failure of conventional medicine is closely related
to the first, and that's because
there is little money in cures, while
there is a
lot of money in drug treatments.
Think about it . . . If doctors taught their patients how to avoid diseases
and stay healthy, a $100 billion-per-year medical industry would be drastically
reduced to treating rare disorders and accidents.
Most people never consider that medicine is a profit-driven business . . .
And the greatest profits
lie in ongoing treatments, which are primarily drugs administered for months,
for years, and best of all from a profit perspective, for life.
Wouldn't it be smarter to just find the causes of these diseases — and then
avoid them? And wouldn't it also be better to stop, reverse and repair the
damage, rather than try to manage it with drugs?
The first thing to know is that . . .
Memory Loss,
Parkinson's, and
Alzheimer's/Dementia Are Primarily
Caused By Two Things .
. .
- Inflammation
- Free Radical Damage
And these two are closely related, because brain inflammation generates more
free radical activity. But if you can get these culprits under control, you'll
drastically reduce your risk for memory loss, Alzheimer's, and
Parkinson's.
The medical establishment says it doesn't know what causes these disorders.
They also say there are no cures for them. But that's only because they ignore
the research in favor of drug treatments. As you'll see in a moment . . .
There are specific triggers for inflammation and free radical
generation. Once you know what they are, you can easily avoid or
neutralize them. Let me show you . . .
What's Really
Going on Inside Your Brain . . .
Each brain cell is a little factory that performs dozens of vital functions,
including generating energy, making enzymes and proteins, storing information
including DNA, and performing numerous mental tasks.
Ideally, we want our brain cells to do everything God intended them to do, so
we can retain our memory, stay mentally sharp, and be capable of dealing with
whatever life throws at us.
The problem is that free radicals damage our cellular factories, so that,
over time, they don't work as well and eventually fail and die.
No doubt you've heard about free radicals but may be unclear on what they
are. Simply put . . .
Free radicals are highly reactive, submicroscopic particles that
bounce around inside your cells like red-hot BBs, burning everything they touch.
In the beginning, the damage they do is small and insignificant. But over
time, if free radical activity goes unchecked, the cells' function becomes
impaired. It's a lot like water dripping on a stone, slowly and continually
chipping away at it.
Fortunately, your body has antioxidant defenses that, at least when you're
young, neutralize the free radicals.
But your antioxidant defenses decline with age. Plus, if you're exposed to
any of the triggers that cause inflammation or create more free radicals, your
antioxidant defenses can be overwhelmed.
Now, hold that thought, because . . .
Neurodegenerative diseases begin to appear when the free radical
damage reaches a certain level.
And depending on your exposure to the triggers, this can occur at age 50, 60,
70, or 80.
What's alarming is that we're seeing an escalation in free radical damage, so
what used to be common in the 70s and 80s age group is now showing up in the 50s
and 60s, and sometimes as early as the 30s and 40s!
In fact, the average age of onset of Parkinson's has dropped to 57.
And for every full blown case of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's/dementia, there
are dozens of lesser cases, beginning with memory loss, that are incorrectly
dismissed as "normal aging."
That's why it's so important that you get Dr. Blaylock's Brain Protection
Kit,
How to Prevent Memory Loss, Alzheimer's/Dementia and Parkinson's
Disease, and put a stop to inflammation and free radical damage NOW!
The Triggers for
Brain Inflammation and
Free Radical Generation Include . . .
- Pesticides and herbicides
- Harmful ingredients in foods and beverages
- Toxic metals in the air, water, and consumer
products
- Various sugars and sugar substitutes
- Omega-6 fats
- Vaccines (including flu shots)
- Excitotoxins (which I'll explain just ahead)
Additional problems include nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, a
lack of exercise, and, surprisingly,
too much aerobic exercise! Let's look at some of these triggers and see how to avoid or neutralize them.
And please put this preventive advice to use right away.
Parkinson's Disease: You Can Prevent It!
Parkinson's disease is caused by brain inflammation, specifically by an
intense activation of the brain's immune cells, the "microglia."
When over-activated, the microglia actually destroy parts of the mid-section
of the brain, and the result is what we know as Parkinson's.
What causes an over-activation of the microglia?
Mostly infections, trauma, obesity, ingestion of certain harmful ingredients
in processed foods, and exposure to toxic metals, pesticides and herbicides.
Unfortunately, it's difficult to avoid exposure to pesticides. You can avoid
spraying your home, but it's harder to avoid this at work, in public buildings,
golf courses and public parks — or the pesticide residue on the produce you
consume.
Some people are more sensitive to these toxins then others, but repeated
exposures, even to very small subtoxic doses, can create a "toxic synergism"
that activates the microglia and sets the brain cell destruction in motion.
For example, farmers who routinely spray their crops have a much higher
incidence of Parkinson's disease than the general population.
But since some exposure to pesticides is almost impossible to avoid, what can
you do about it?
First, be sure to buy certified organic produce. Or, if
buying regular produce, wash it thoroughly before eating. Also,
just ahead, I'll tell you about some natural supplements you can use to cleanse
your body of these toxins, as well as antioxidants to neutralize the free
radicals.
A very important one is glutathione . . .
Why You Need
Glutathione for Protection Against
Memory Loss, Alzheimer's/Dementia, and
Parkinson's
It's a known fact that Parkinson's and Alzheimer's patients have very low
brain levels of the antioxidant glutathione.
Glutathione is a miracle molecule that plays a major role in protecting your
brain cells. Its highest concentration is in the mitochondria of the neuron,
which is where 95% of free radicals are produced.
If you're low on glutathione, you won't get the brain cell protection you
need, nor the moderating effect that glutathione has on your brain's immune
function.
The result is inflammation and free radical production — the two
brain-destroying culprits you must control to avoid the neurodegenerative
diseases.
What causes low glutathione?
Infections, brain injury, strokes, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, harmful
foods, environmental toxins such as mercury, lead, and aluminum, and also high
levels of glutamate, which deplete your body's store of glutathione.
An easy start here is to avoid the flavor enhancer monosodium
glutamate (MSG), which is used at some restaurants and in many
processed foods.
Your safest route is to eat fresh, natural foods, rather than processed
packaged foods.
But always read food labels and avoid MSG. Also be aware that, after MSG got
a bad rap (it causes migraine headaches, for one), food manufacturers sneakily
gave MSG several new names and kept using it.
In your Brain Protection Kit, How to Prevent Memory Loss,
Alzheimer's/Dementia, and Parkinson's Disease, you'll find all of the
new names for MSG that are used on food labels today, so you'll have a fighting
chance.
But Dr. Blaylock would tell you, from his experience as a neurosurgeon, that
most people have low brain levels of glutathione, especially as they age. The
good news is that you can increase these levels.
If you have access to a doctor who practices holistic or integrative
medicine, you can get an IV drip of immune-supporting nutrients that includes
glutathione.
Another way to get your glutathione levels up is to simply take a specific
supplement that promotes your own body's production of this important
antioxidant.
In your Brain Protection Kit, you'll discover the name and dosage of this
supplement. You can readily find it at vitamin stores and online, and you'll
also find a good source for it.
What else can you do to protect your brain? Stop the excitotoxins.
The Problem With
Brain Excitotoxins
Earlier I mentioned excitotoxins as one of the triggers. These are substances
that excite the microglia and cause a storm of inflammation and free radical
production.
They're called excitotoxins because they can literally "excite" a brain cell
to death.
Brain cell excitotoxins are often the ingredients used in processed
foods to enhance their flavors. MSG is one, of course, and another is
the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is called "safe for diabetics" but in
fact is not safe for anyone!
Excitotoxins can also be produced by your own body.
For instance, elevated levels of homocysteine, a condition typically caused
by a poor diet (also implicated in heart disease), cause accumulation of two
types of excitotoxins that can do brain damage.
Mercury is another excitotoxin. The same is true of lead, cadmium, and
aluminum.
If you're
wondering how these toxic metals get into your body, they're in certain fish,
such as tuna, shark, and swordfish; they're in the water you drink, in the air
you breathe, and also in household products, such as antiperspirants and
aluminum cookware.
If you use fluoridated water or toothpaste, even in small amounts, it will
increase your aluminum absorption and trigger a dramatic destruction of the same
brain cells we see destroyed in Alzheimer's patients.
Mercury is also highly toxic to your brain and immune system, and it's the
main ingredient in amalgam dental fillings. If you still have this type of
filling, see a qualified dentist for their proper removal and replacement.
And stop getting vaccines, especially flu shots, which contain mercury.
One of the world's leading immunologists, Dr. Hugh Fudenberg, has conducted
studies showing that those who receive the flu vaccine yearly for 3 to 5
years increase their risk of Alzheimer's ten-fold.
Perhaps you've been getting the flu shot regularly for years, and you're now
at much higher risk for Alzheimer's. So, what can you do?
First, immediately stop getting vaccines.
The drug industry has done a great job convincing the public, especially
seniors, that they need flu shots.
Doctors go along with this propaganda because
this is what they learn in medical schools, which are supported by drug
companies.
But this idea that you need flu shots is purely marketing hype. Annual flu
shots provide hundreds of millions of dollars in profits every year, which is
why you see them so aggressively promoted.
Find a doctor practicing holistic or integrative medicine who can administer
heavy metal detox through IV chelation therapy, and while you're at it, get a
glutathione IV drip. This one-two punch will give your brain a big boost of
protection.
Omega-6 Oils
Linked to
Parkinson's and Alzheimer's . . .
Here's something that will probably surprise you. Omega-6 oils beyond the
smallest amounts will cause brain inflammation — and that inflammation will
excite the microglia into destroying your brain cells.
What's more, the inflammation will generate even more free radical activity
that can overwhelm your antioxidant defenses and cause a steady deterioration of
brain-cell function.
Omega-6 oils line your
supermarket's shelves and are widely used in cooking, baking, and salad
dressings. Here are the ones to avoid:
Soybean Oil
Sunflower Oil
Canola Oil
Safflower Oil
Corn Oil
Peanut Oil
If you still want to use the omega-6 oils, do so sparingly, and at the same
time significantly increase your intake of the omega-3 oils, which can be found
in some fish (although fish can be polluted), as well as cod liver oil.
Omega-3s are also found in flaxseed oil (often in capsules), but it contains
ALA, which can be a problem for men because it has the potential to increase the
risk of prostate cancer.
The safest way to get your omega-3s is to use the modern cod liver
oils, which have been vastly improved in recent years to get any fish flavor
out, so today they typically have a mild lemon-lime flavor and are very easy to
take.
Just one tablespoon of high quality cod liver oil a day, especially one high
in DHA, will give you a big boost in brain protection by neutralizing the
excitotoxins and reducing inflammation (see your kit for details).
Cod liver oil is also a good prevention against arthritis and heart disease
(also caused by inflammation), as well as a good general health tonic. But
specifically regarding Alzheimer's . . .
One study found that ingesting omega-3s once or more per week reduced
the risk of Alzheimer's by 60%. And this research shows that if you do it daily,
your risk goes down even more.
I
want to give you a few more tips on how to prevent memory loss,
Alzheimer's/dementia, and Parkinson's . . .
The Health
Threat of Sugar — and
Chemical Sugar Substitutes
An excellent way to reduce inflammation, avoid excitotoxins, and neutralize
free radicals, not to mention improve your overall health, is to . . .
Cut way back on sugars and fats, and high-glycemic carbohydrates, such as
white bread, white rice, white potatoes, pasta, cakes, cookies, and chips.
Sadly, you probably remember that President Ronald Reagan was afflicted by
Alzheimer's, and you may also remember that he was addicted to jelly beans. Dr.
Blaylock suspects Reagan's high daily intake of sugar may have contributed to
his Alzheimer's.
One study showed that a high-calorie diet (boosted by sugars) caused a 50%
increase in the risk for Alzheimer's/dementia, and if combined with a high-fat
diet, the risk went up 230%!
And remember, you can have high fats in your blood without being
significantly overweight. Such a condition is caused by getting too many of your
calories from sugar and high-glycemic carbohydrates.
But don't switch out the sugar for the chemical sweetener aspartame, which is
in diet sodas and many foods called "safe for diabetics."
Aspartame is a potent excitotoxin that can literally excite brain cells to
death. Instead, use natural sugar substitutes, such as stevia, which are safe
and won't cause inflammation or generate free radicals.
Already, you've learned that inflammation and free radicals are the two main
culprits that cause memory loss, Alzheimer's/dementia, and Parkinson's. And
you've discovered the primary triggers for them, too.
But in your Brain Protection Kit, you'll also hear about several vitamins,
minerals and antioxidants that reduce inflammation, boost glutathione, detoxify
your brain of heavy metals, and protect you from excitotoxins and free radicals.
Just a few of these include:
N-Acetylcysteine
(NAC)
Blueberry
Extract
Melatonin
Curcumin
and Quercetin
Vitamin
D
Vitamin
B-12
Most people are getting only one-tenth of the Vitamin D they need on a daily basis. So "upping" you Vitamin D levels is critically important, not just for brain health, but also to prevent cancer.
Don't Over-Exercise: It Can Harm Your Brain
And by the way, if you've heard or read reports in the media that Vitamin D
can be toxic (and even cause cancer), you should know that is just propaganda
from the pharmaceutical industry.
Rest assured, Big Pharma doesn't want you to
know that an inexpensive vitamin can do far more for your health than its drugs.If everybody got enough Vitamin D, took their cod liver oil, and added a few
antioxidants, the rates for cancer, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's would plummet!
When I first mentioned this earlier, I'm sure it surprised you. But while a
complete lack of exercise can cause numerous health problems, Dr. Blaylock has
found that
too much aerobic exercise is actually harmful to your
brain.
The reason is that aerobic exercise dramatically increases free radical
generation, which leads to brain cell deterioration and the neurodegenerative
disorders.
Numerous studies have shown that moderate exercise, such as a brisk
30-to-40-minute walk every other day, is protective against Alzheimer's/dementia
and other neurodegenerative diseases.
What's also protective is to exercise your
brain by reading, writing, memorizing facts, and participating in mental-skill
games such as bridge, chess, or crossword puzzles.
Well, I'm just about out of time. There is so much more I want to tell you. I
feel I've barely scratched the surface, but we've made a good start. Please use
what you've learned today . . .
And most important, get your copy of
How to Prevent Memory Loss,
Alzheimer's/Dementia and Parkinson's Disease — FREE with your
Blaylock Wellness Report subscription — and start reversing
inflammation and free-radical damage NOW!
You can easily follow Dr. Blaylock's guidelines, make adjustments to your
diet, add some vitamins and antioxidants, and detoxify your brain. All of this
will give you significant protection against memory loss, Alzheimer's/dementia,
and Parkinson's.
And you'll love the side benefits, too . . .
You'll gain energy, lose weight, become mentally sharper, sleep better, and feel
younger.
You'll also have peace of mind, knowing that you're stopping and reversing
the brain damage that's been going on — probably for too long — without you even
knowing about it.
