We all know that air pollution increases the risk of respiratory, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular disease. Now there is a growing body of research that has shown that indoor and outdoor air pollution decreases cognitive function. While it is well known that air pollutants such as PM2.5 (fine inhalable particulate matter, with diameters of 2.5 micrometers or smaller) can penetrate indoor environments. Only a few studies have focused on how indoor exposures to PM2.5 and outdoor air ventilation rates affect cognition.

It is important to understand that about half of “later in life” cognitive decline is not associated with typical Alzheimer pathology, and that there are likely to be important environmental causes of dementia.

Pollution exposure in utero has been associated with increased risk of neurodevelopmental delay. Exposure in childhood has been inversely associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes in younger children, and with academic achievement, and neurocognitive performance in older children. In…

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), is now known as type 3 diabetes or “diabetes in your brain.” This claim has science behind it, but it is a bit of an oversimplification. Type 3 diabetes occurs when blood sugar becomes elevated, the neurons in the brain become unable to respond to insulin, which is essential for basic tasks, including memory and learning. Some researchers believe insulin deficiency is central to the cognitive decline of AD, and other theories blame elevated levels of insulin.

Insulin-degrading enzyme (IDE) is a zinc based, protein that breaks down insulin and amyloid β-peptide in the brain. Low levels of IDE may contribute to the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain with hyperinsulinemia, which can lead to Alzheimer's disease

Over time, untreated diabetes can cause damage to your blood vessels, including vessels in your brain. Many people with type 2 diabetes/insulin resistance are unaware they have this condition…

Helicobacter pylori, also known as H. pylori, is a bacterium that is commonly found in the stomach. It is present in approximately one-half of the world's population, yet most people infected with it have no symptoms. Others may develop problems, such as gastritis or stomach ulcers. It is not clear why some people with H. pylori get these conditions and others do not. I would think one’s DNA might show if they are at risk.

H. pylori is commonly transmitted person-to-person by saliva. The bacteria can also be spread by fecal contamination of food or water. In developing countries, a combination of untreated water, crowded conditions, and poor hygiene contributes to higher prevalence of H. pylori

This bacteria weakens the protective mucous coating of the stomach and duodenum (small intestine), which allows stomach acid to get through to the sensitive lining beneath. Both the acid and the bacteria irritate the…

Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that is typically used to treat drug and alcohol addiction, at oral doses of 50 or 100 mg. Low-dose naltrexone (LDN), at doses of 5 mg and lower, can be used in the treatment of chronic pain syndromes, neuropathies, PCOS, depression, hormonal or neurotransmitter imbalances, cancer, type II diabetes, and autoimmune conditions, just to name a few. LDN has been demonstrated to reduce pain, and depression, improve physical and mental function and increase the quality of life in patients with chronic conditions.

It acts as an antagonist on toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4) and it modulates glial cells, which downregulate cytokines, thereby reducing inflammation and associated pain. Right, did any of that make sense? All you need to know is that downregulates inflammation in the body, and inflammation is the root of most chronic conditions. It acts as an immune modulator, balancing out the immune syste…