The End of Alzheimer's
The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline
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The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline
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Average rating2.5
The instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller A groundbreaking plan to prevent and reverse Alzheimer’s Disease that fundamentally changes how we understand cognitive decline. Everyone knows someone who has survived cancer, but until now no one knows anyone who has survived Alzheimer's Disease. In this paradigm shifting book, Dale Bredesen, MD, offers real hope to anyone looking to prevent and even reverse Alzheimer's Disease and cognitive decline. Revealing that AD is not one condition, as it is currently treated, but three, The End of Alzheimer’s outlines 36 metabolic factors (micronutrients, hormone levels, sleep) that can trigger "downsizing" in the brain. The protocol shows us how to rebalance these factors using lifestyle modifications like taking B12, eliminating gluten, or improving oral hygiene. The results are impressive. Of the first ten patients on the protocol, nine displayed significant improvement with 3-6 months; since then the protocol has yielded similar results with hundreds more. Now, The End of Alzheimer’s brings new hope to a broad audience of patients, caregivers, physicians, and treatment centers with a fascinating look inside the science and a complete step-by-step plan that fundamentally changes how we treat and even think about AD.
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I chose this book because my sister, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's is following this program. I am not a big fan of the medical industry and was anxious to hear about ways to help a disease for which there is no known cure.
I kept an open mind, but that became more difficult as I went further into this book.
I will say, I started with the audiobook, but needed to get a written version because some of the narration wasn't making sense. I realized there are many side-conversations in the book.
I did not like that the author had to remind the reader that both he and his wife were medical professionals. Several times. It felt like the author has a big ego. Don't believe what doctors tell you, but I'm a doctor. Contradictory?
If all his studies were done so many years ago, and he's “proven” that he can cure Alzheimer's, then why isn't every doctor giving this option to patients?
There is a lot of repetition in this book. The author often speaks in a language which is probably not understood by the target audience, which seems to be non-medical professionals.
Here's my take (this is not actual words from the book, just my overall perception):
1. Eat healthy. Sure, this should be first suggestion to everyone. But he goes to extreme. Not just keto, but gluten-free AND flexitarian too. Yikes!
2. Get exercise. Another thing everyone needs.
3. Get mental exercise. See #2.
4. Take an entire list (lots!) of vitamins, herbs & more several times each day (I think some were 5x).
Note: I am an herbalist, so I don't have a problem with herbal remedies.
But wait. Is this going to cure Alzheimer's? Maybe you were misdiagnosed.
Do you have mold in your house or workplace? Simply get rid of it! \(
Do you have old silver fillings in your teeth? Get them out!\)$$. (oh, this may not work though)
And if you read review by medical library, they even state this book may be giving people false hope.
I'm not going to say don't try these things if you want, because sometimes the placebo effect is a good thing.
But I just dislike that this is stating it will cure a progressive disease. Good luck. I won't be recommending.
