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Our Unique Approach to Treating Dementia and Alzheimers
Understanding Dementia & Alzheimer’s and How Our Clinic Can Help
Alzheimer’s and dementia are life-altering conditions that impact memory, cognition, and quality of life. From a functional medicine perspective, these conditions are not seen as inevitable or irreversible but rather as the result of multiple interconnected factors. Functional medicine focuses on addressing the root causes of cognitive decline, offering hope for prevention, symptom improvement, and enhanced quality of life.
Signs and Symptoms of Cognitive Decline
The journey of Alzheimer’s and dementia often begins with subtle changes that can be both confusing and distressing for patients and their families. Common signs and symptoms include:
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Early Stages:
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Forgetting names or important dates.
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Difficulty following conversations or multitasking.
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Misplacing items or struggling with organization.
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Progressive Symptoms:
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Increasing confusion and difficulty recognizing loved ones.
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Changes in personality, mood swings, or emotional outbursts.
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Trouble with daily tasks, such as cooking, paying bills, or personal care.
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For patients, these changes can lead to anxiety, frustration, and withdrawal from activities and relationships. Families often experience feelings of helplessness and grief as they navigate these challenges.
How Our Clinic Can Help
Our clinic takes a compassionate, whole-body approach to supporting brain health and addressing cognitive decline. Through functional medicine, we focus on uncovering the underlying factors contributing to Alzheimer’s and dementia and creating personalized care plans to promote brain resilience and overall well-being.
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Identifying Root Causes: We investigate potential contributors to cognitive decline, such as chronic inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, insulin resistance, environmental toxins, and hormonal imbalances, to create a targeted treatment plan.
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Optimizing Nutrition: A nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet, such as the Mediterranean or ketogenic diet, provides essential nutrients like omega-3s, B vitamins, and antioxidants to support brain function and reduce inflammation.
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Balancing Blood Sugar: Stabilizing blood sugar levels is critical, as insulin resistance—often referred to as "Type 3 diabetes"—is a significant risk factor for Alzheimer’s.
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Reducing Toxins: Environmental toxins, such as heavy metals or mold, can damage the brain. We use detoxification strategies, including liver support and binders, to lower the body’s toxic burden.
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Supporting Mitochondrial Function: Enhancing mitochondrial energy production with nutrients like CoQ10 and alpha-lipoic acid improves cellular energy in the brain.
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Healing the Gut-Brain Axis: Addressing gut health with probiotics, gut-healing protocols, and inflammation reduction helps improve cognition, mood, and overall brain health.
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Empowering Patients and Families: We work collaboratively with patients and their families, providing education, lifestyle recommendations, and emotional support to foster a sense of control and connection.
A Pathway to Hope and Healing
Patients often experience improvements in memory, focus, and mood through our functional medicine approach, while families feel supported and empowered. This holistic care doesn’t just treat the symptoms—it addresses the root causes, helping patients regain vitality and rediscover moments of joy.
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If you or a loved one is navigating Alzheimer’s or dementia, contact us today to learn how our personalized approach can make a difference. Together, we’ll work toward improving quality of life and finding hope on this journey.