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Summary of Transcript:
Dr. Jay Lombard discusses the connection between infectious diseases and neurological disorders such as ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease. He explains that the pathogenic mechanisms of these diseases may be caused by chronic infectious diseases, including bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases, which lead to inflammatory conditions and vascular-based neurological injury. Lombard suggests that misfolded proteins are also a major factor in these diseases and need to be addressed to prevent their development. He believes that disruption in small blood vessels that perfuse the brain is the key to preventing these diseases, and it is essential to establish a connection between infectious diseases and neurological injury to develop effective treatments.
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Summary of Description:
Dr. Jay Lombard discusses the importance of taking care of your brain health now, rather than waiting until later in life. He explains the impact of diet and lifestyle on brain health, and breaks down the processes of neurodegenerative diseases. Lombard also reveals ways to support the immune system on a cellular level and discusses the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life. Additionally, he highlights the connection between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s and recommends assessing periodontal disease as a point of prevention for neurological conditions.
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Understanding Neurodegenerative Diseases with Dr. Jay Lombard
Youthful exuberance and invincibility may make us neglectful of the long-standing impacts of wrong lifestyle choices on our health. This disregard becomes especially glaring when we consider neurodegenerative diseases, and how early interventions can positively impact our lives. Dr. Jay Lombard is a leading brain health expert, and he discusses how to diagnose, prevent, and treat neurological conditions. In this podcast episode, he breaks down complex issues using simple language, thereby demystifying brain health and opening doors to new interventions.
Linking Infection & Neurological Injuries
Dr. Lombard reveals how immune systems’ processes and infection lead to neurodegenerative diseases. He then shares how a leaky brain and neurodegeneration begin to happen, and looks at ways we can support the immune system on a cellular level.
Managing Misfolded Proteins
Abnormal and misfolded protein accumulation results in several neurological conditions. Dr. Lombard explains how managing these proteins is key to preventing and managing neurodegeneration.
Heat Shock Proteins
Dr. Lombard emphasizes the role of heat shock proteins in our immune systems. He explains how frequent sauna use and cold therapy improves our immune system.
Periodontal Disease Role in Alzheimer’s
Periodontal diseases and Alzheimer’s disease are strongly associated, with periodontal problems causing infection which then leads to Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lombard recommends focusing on oral hygiene as an effective prevention strategy for Alzheimer’s.
Ultimate Diet for Prevention
Dr. Lombard advocates for a healthy diet and lifestyle to prevent neurological diseases. He emphasizes the importance of foods that improve mental agility, such as leafy greens, nuts, and berries.
Hopeless ALS Cases and The Biology of Meaning & Purpose
Dr. Lombard emphasizes the importance of hope, purpose, and love in defeating the psychological challenges brought on by this disease. When we find meaning in our lives, we become resilient to the challenges that life throws our way.
The podcast concludes with Dr. Lombard’s recommendations on how people can take steps to manage and prevent neurological diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases may be unsettling to think about, but with early prevention and intervention, we can age well and prevent these conditions.
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Source Description
Youth has a way of making you feel near invincible. Your body handles long nights, limited sleep, and poor diets much easier. The problem is those choices have a cumulative effect. What you eat, how often you eat also impacts the health of your brain. There is a Chinese proverb that says, “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is now.” It is easy to disregard neurodegenerative diseases as something for older people, but understanding how leaky brain and neurodegeneration begins to happen is better learned now, than waiting till later if you plan to age gracefully.
Dr. Jay Lombard may be incognito but his depth of knowledge and expertise in degenerative neurological diseases is astonishing. He breaks down what misfolded proteins are, the relation of infection and immune system processes to neurodegenerative disease and reveals simple ways you can support your immune system on a cellular level. Get ready to break out the ice baths and discover a new reason to relax in the sauna.
Mentioned In this Episode: Everything ALS, https://www.everythingals.org/
Also, check out Dr. Jay Lombard’s book, The Mind of God: https://amzn.to/3iSyPFJ
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 | Introduction
3:39 | Linking Infection & Neurological Injuries
6:12 | Blood Vessel Problems
9:21 | Managing Misfolded Proteins
12:36 | Breaking Down Pathological Proteins
16:56 | Immune System, Heat Shock Proteins
18:38 | Periodontal Disease Role in Alzheimer’s
22:01 | Risk Factors & Prevention
24:43 | Regulating Epigenetics
28:56 | Benefit of Fasting for Prevention
32:38 | Ultimate Diet for Prevention
37:32 | Meaning in Hopeless ALS Cases
41:38 | Biology of Meaning & Purpose
QUOTES:
“Without perfusion of the brain, you can take any supplement you want. But if you don’t have adequate perfusion, you’re not going to have a healthy brain” [9:03]
“My goal as a clinician is to help you live with ALS, not die from the condition.” [11:54]
“The closest proximity of infectious diseases to the blood brain barrier, is in periodontal diseases, and that’s been strongly associated with Alzheimer’s disease.” [18:59]
“Leaky gut is a very important aspect of a functional medicine approach to any condition, but I think the first and foremost point of assessment would be assessing periodontal disease in those patients.” [20:15]
“The same recommendations that we have for cardiovascular disease or equally warranted for prevention of neurological conditions.” [22:40]
“The common thread of long term survivors has been a sense of purpose and faith in the ineffable” [39:20]
“Whatever problems that we have, are to learn from those problems to grow as individuals and
to deal with them without running away from the problem itself.” [40:08]
“When we love, we increase our endorphins, which helps us to bear whatever pain that we’re experiencing with whatever condition” [41:49]
“The idea that we can infuse medicine with a sense of purpose is, I think, of extraordinary value for everybody to appreciate.” [42:57]
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