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The Intriguing Connection Between the Gut Microbiome and Parkinson’s Disease
Post • October 9, 2023
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
Post • June 7, 2023
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...
How A Keto Program Helps Parkinson’s Disease
Post • October 13, 2020
These days so much is being written about the health benefits of lifestyle and nutrition strategies that produce ketosis. Indeed, actually treating certain conditions is now a fair-game discussion because of...
Vitamin D and Alzheimer’s Disease: Could Deficiency Increase Your Risk?
Video • March 8, 2019
You know, we've explored, several times now, the relationship between vitamin D levels and risks for severe health complications, including dementia. Notably, my colleague Dr. Dale Bredesen has written and r...
ADHD Drugs Associated with a Dramatic Increased Risk for Parkinson’s
Post • January 1, 2019
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...
Parkinson’s & The Appendix – Does Your Appendix Put Your Brain At Risk?
Video • December 23, 2018
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...
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD, and Dr. Matthew Phillips
Video • December 9, 2018
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...
The Science Behind Why “Low Alcohol” Wine Matters for Your Health
Post • November 6, 2018
By: The Dr. Perlmutter Team
Alcohol is one of the most controversial topics health and wellness practitioners must navigate. Frequently, readers of this blog ask if alcohol consumption can be a part of a he...
You Can Reduce Your Risk for Parkinson’s Disease!
Post • October 9, 2018
As we have explored previously, elevated blood sugar is clearly toxic for the brain. Higher blood sugar is clearly a risk for Alzheimer’s disease, along with coronary artery disease, diabetes, and even cance...
5 Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet – Weight Loss & Beyond
Post • August 14, 2018
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...