05/28/2024
"If nothing changes, 1 in 2 of us will see our lives devastated by dementia." This stark reality underscores the urgent need for action and awareness.
🌟 Seeking Event Coordinators and Hosts 🌟
June is "Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month," and Dr. Brian Shannon, DC, is offering to speak for FREE at your event. Whether you are part of a church, group, association, Rotary club, or real estate firm, this is an excellent opportunity to educate your members, clients, or community on Alzheimer's and brain health.
About Dr. Brian Shannon, DC:
Graduate of Chiropractic School
Graduate of the Carrick Institute of Functional Neurology
Graduate of Barlow Brain & Body Institute in Functional Neurology
Distinguished Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist
If you're interested in hosting or know a group that might be, please reach out!
🧠 Hope for Early-Stage Alzheimer's and Dementia 🧠
Recent research offers new hope for those in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Scientists are uncovering groundbreaking ways to slow down or even reverse cognitive decline through the gut-brain axis. Here's what you need to know:
Gut Health Matters: Studies show that a healthy gut microbiome can significantly impact brain health. Diets rich in fiber, prebiotics, and probiotics help maintain a diverse and beneficial gut microbiota, reducing inflammation and supporting cognitive functions (National Institute on Aging) (MDPI).
Promising Therapies: Innovative research using AI has identified specific gut metabolites, like agmatine, that can reduce inflammation and harmful protein buildup in the brain, potentially reversing early cognitive decline.
Dietary Adjustments: Adopting a Mediterranean diet, known for its brain-boosting benefits, can help improve gut health and reduce the risk of dementia (Nature) (MDPI).
While these interventions are not yet cures, they represent significant steps forward in the fight against dementia. Maintaining a healthy gut could be key to preserving brain health.