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Parkinson's Disease

The Intriguing Connection Between the Gut Microbiome and Parkinson’s Disease

The Intriguing Connection Between the Gut Microbiome and Parkinson’s Disease

For years, the medical community has viewed Parkinson's Disease (PD) primarily as a neurological disorder, defined by its hallmark motor symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and postural instability. However,...
Parkinson’s Increasing Dramatically – Not a Mystery

Parkinson’s Increasing Dramatically – Not a Mystery

We are witnessing a staggering increase in the number of new Parkinson’s disease patients. Yes, Alzheimer’s incidence is on the rise, but what we are seeing as it relates to Parkinson’s disease is truly unpr...
5 Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet – Weight Loss & Beyond

5 Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet – Weight Loss & Beyond

By: The Dr. Perlmutter Team The ketogenic diet has taken health circles by storm. Everyone seems to know somebody who has “gone keto” or is at least thinking about it. Keto labels are popping up on restaura...
Metabolic Syndrome & Parkinson’s: Affect on Symptom Progression

Metabolic Syndrome & Parkinson’s: Affect on Symptom Progression

What is metabolic syndrome? In my past videos, I've discussed the topic extensively. But at its core, it's a constellation of health issues, including elevated blood pressure, lipid malfunction, carrying aro...
ADHD Drugs Associated with a Dramatic Increased Risk for Parkinson’s

ADHD Drugs Associated with a Dramatic Increased Risk for Parkinson’s

Estimates indicate that approximately 11% of school-aged children in United States have attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Further, approximately 2/3 of these children are currently being medi...
Green Tea Offsets Worsening Human Diet

Green Tea Offsets Worsening Human Diet

So much has been written over the years extolling the health benefits of green tea. Green tea has been reported to be effective for weight loss, antioxidant effects, reducing risk of cancer, protecting the b...
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. George Tetz

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. George Tetz

Without a doubt, we spend a lot of time in this forum discussing the influence of bacteria on the health of the gut, and how that translates into risk for disease elsewhere in the body. As it turns out, th...
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD, and Dr. Matthew Phillips

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD, and Dr. Matthew Phillips

While there certainly are various medications that prove somewhat helpful in the treatment of symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease, it's important to recognize that these medications are not actually...
Parkinson’s & The Appendix – Does Your Appendix Put Your Brain At Risk?

Parkinson’s & The Appendix – Does Your Appendix Put Your Brain At Risk?

As I'm sure you're aware, we spend a lot of time in this forum discussing how the health of the brain is impacted by the health of the gut, the gut-brain connection. Made clear by the latest science, this is...
Ketosis Increases Antioxidant Activity

Ketosis Increases Antioxidant Activity

The science surrounding the ketogenic diet expands day by day. In today's video I will explore some of the science that shows a relationship between the ketogenic diet and increased brain glutathione levels,...