We know that Fxmed approaches can be very helpful with Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease, especially in the early stages. Glucose dysregulation, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, and stress can all play a significant role in cognitive function and memory.
Here are the results of one pilot trial using “novel” (though not novel to Functional Medicine) interventions:
“In the UCLA protocol, patients made dramatic lifestyle changes. They avoided simple carbs, gluten and processed foods. They increased their fish intake, took yoga and meditated. They were instructed to take melatonin, get adequate sleep, incorporate vitamin B-12, vitamin D-3 and fish oil.”
After six months, nine of the ten participants showed “noticeable improvement.
In our practice, we like to take a similar functional approach, but customize it even further according to each individual’s biochemical, environmental and genetic needs.
Author: Romilly Hodges, MS CNS
https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/ Romilly Hodges, CNS CKNS CDN IFMCP mBANT CNHC, is a clinical nutritionist and Programs Director for Dr. Kara Fitzgerald.
Romilly has written peer-reviewed publications, book contributions and many online articles. She is the author of the book Immune Resilience; The Breakthrough Plan to Protect Your Body and Fight Disease published in 2022 by Avery, a division of Penguin Random House. She has contributed to professional training courses and supervised practice programs for functional medicine and nutrition professionals. Romilly has also worked in clinical research, including designing the study diet for the first-of-its-kind epigenetic diet study run through the National University of Natural Medicine, as well as follow-up clinical research. She currently serves on the Board of the Accreditation Council for Nutrition Professional Education.
We have both the opportunity and responsibility to change the trajectory of chronic disease through targeted, personalized nutrition, lifestyle and environmental interventions.