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One
of the “scourges” of the 21st Century promises to be the loss of
brain function that we are seeing at an alarming if not epidemic rate in
our population. “Thinking, just like breathing or perspiring, is a bodily
function. All thoughts and feelings, no matter how lofty or deranged, stem
from chemical and electrical signals in your brain, and how well you behave
and think depends to a great degree on how well your brain works.” (This
latter quote comes from a new book Dyslogic
Syndrome by Dr. Bernard Rimland, one of the world’s foremost
research psychologists. I recommend buying the book if you are at all
concerned with brain dysfunction at any age. While Dr. Rimland has spent
his career in working with children, the principles he espouses apply to
any age.)
Having
had to watch my mother die with Alzheimer’s disease was terribly painful to
me, and now I know that this scourge, along with dementia and other
neurological diseases are not only treatable but also preventable. The
label put on neurological disorders is not important. Whether something is
called dementia or Alzheimer’s is irrelevant. What is important is what is
the biochemical cause of the problem. Invariably, the cause is
chalked up to being “not known.” But, if you don’t look for something,
you
won’t find it! I learned that from my Grandmother!
Just
testing for fatty acid level would be a terrific start, but since almost
everyone in the United States is deficient in these essential nutrients,
you don’t even have to pay for a test. In my opinion (and that of many
other experts), unless proven otherwise, everyone should be given essential
fatt y acids—the so called “Fish
Oils.” (This is a misnomer—while found in fish, they are actually Omega 3,
6, and 9 oils, and they are found in a wide variety of foods if the foods
are organic, free-range, and/or grass fed.) Two of the most important Omega
3 oils are DHA and EPA.
DHA,
the so-called “brain oil” is poisoned by phthalates from plastics, and as
we have detailed in previous Newsletters (see our Web Site for the
archives) every living thing on the planet is toxic with phthalates, and we
should all take part in a professionally guided detoxification at least
twice a year. We also can maintain this detoxification between the
professionally guided sessions with proper nutrition! Detoxification will
allow the DHA to feed the brain.
In
order to repair a damaged brain we must correct the deficiencies of brain
nutrients, unload the toxins, stop putting dangerous toxins into our
bodies, and feed the brain the nutrients it needs. If we do these four
things, we will not have to suffer brain function loss as children, nor as
we age.
So,
how do we feed the brain the nutrients it needs and correct the
deficiencies? Well we start by getting off sugars (especially high fructose
corn syrup) and throwing out poor quality oils (I have a page that I wrote
on good versus bad oils that is available if you e-mail me and request it).
We clean up our living environment by getting rid of all toxins. Two other books I can recommend are Green This! And Growing Up Green,
by Deirdre Imus. Buying these books will not only improve your own life and
that of your family, but it also will help the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids.
We also increase our intake of antioxidants via multi-colored and lightly
prepared vegetables and high quality supplements.
We
get rid of toxic “air purifiers” and substitute non-toxic fragrances like
rosemary (improves memory), orange (boosts happiness and reduces anxiety),
jasmine (calms nerves), sage (eases physical pain), and lavender (calming
and relaxing) oils.
Stop
all the sodas, especially the highly toxic diet sodas—even worse in
aluminum cans. Quit smoking! Exercise in moderation.
You
can improve your sleep quality in many ways, and this helps the brain in
recovery and growth.
Next,
get the toxins that have built up in your body out of your body. This is
harder to do with brain toxins, but a knowledgeable Nutritionist can help
you to do it! Toxins build up in fatty tissue. And fatty tissue is found in
the fat around the body, the linings of the arteries, the linings of the
nerves, the oily fluid in the joints, and in the brain which is 85% fat. We
offer three levels of detoxification. The basic level is a good start. For
those with signs and symptoms of toxicity, including decrease in brain
function, there is a moderate detoxification. For the more advanced
problems there is the most comprehensive detoxification which includes the
use of a Far InfraRed Sauna (FIRS).
The
brain weighs a mere 3 pounds and yet demands at least one-fifth of our
oxygen and blood sugar, even when at rest. To support this intense activity
requires the full spectrum of nutrients. Three nutrients stand out from the
rest for their proven clinical benefits, their safety of use, and their
contributions to brain vitality and renewal. The three are Phosphatidyl
Serene (PS), GlyceroPhosphoCholine (GPC), and AcetylCarnitine (AC). Through
our office we are offering two brain supplements which contain these three
nutrients—please see the “Supplements of the Month” in this Newsletter.
Make
no mistake. As I said earlier, degeneration of brain and neurological
function is totally preventable. Even after an accident or stroke, your
brain can be helped to recover a great deal of its function!! (“Google” Dr.
Paris Kidd and you will see what I mean and that this is supported by a
huge amount of research.)
Be
back next month!!
Tom
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As
always, your questions, comments, and suggestions are welcomed!
All of Dr. Baldwin’s recommendations are based on
solid scientific research. However,
no one Nutritional Plan will work for ever person, nor will any one
Nutritional Plan work for every disease or degenerative condition. Pathways is not a substitute for
proper medical diagnosis of conditions which may require medical or
surgical intervention. Our
Diagnostic System allows us to treat the person with the condition and not
the condition that has the person.
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the client learn how he or she can attain optimal health and
wellness with a healthy immune system.
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