ALZHEIMER'S & COGNITIVE DECLINE THE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TRUTH
Brain function not what it was?
Are you losing your memory? Can’t focus or concentrate? Shrouded in brain fog? Do you fatigue easily? Have you lost your motivation or zest for life?
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, your brain may be aging too fast or degenerating. The good news?
Cognitive decline isn’t inevitable – it’s treatable when you understand the real causes.
THE REAL CAUSE OF ALL DEMENTIA
It's Not About the Diagnosis - It's About the Root Causes
Here’s what traditional medicine won’t tell you:
All forms of cognitive decline and dementia – whether Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, Lewy body, or Parkinson’s dementia – are caused by just two fundamental problems:
1. Chronic inflammation in the brain
2. Decreased energy production in brain cells
The type of dementia you’re diagnosed with simply depends on where in the brain these problems occur and which mechanisms are affected. But the underlying causes are the same – and they can be identified and treated through functional medicine.
Want to know more? Keep Reading!
THE PROGRESSION NOBODY TALKS ABOUT
Understanding the Timeline of Cognitive Decline
SCI (Subjective Cognitive Impairment)
You begin to realize you’re forgetting things but you’re able to “hide” it from those around you. It could be a name. Or you reach for a word and can’t find it. It could be you walk into a room and for a moment you forget why you’re there.
New research shows that memory loss as we age is NOT normal. These are early signs of cognitive decline.
MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment)
SCI progresses into MCI. MCI is when those who know you best can tell you’re starting to forget things and have difficulties. By the time you reach MCI, the condition has often been developing for up to twenty years. It is slow moving but relentless. At this stage, the saying goes “Time Is Tissue” and there’s no time to lose. The longer you wait, the worse it becomes.
MCI develops into Alzheimer’s when the symptoms are obvious enough for traditional diagnostic criteria for diagnosing Alzheimer’s to be applied. By this time the disease has been progressing for years.
Alzheimer's Diagnosis
MCI progresses to meet traditional diagnostic criteria. By this time, the disease has been progressing for years – but it’s still not too late for functional medicine intervention.
“The time to identify this progression is as early as possible. Fortunately, using new tests, we can pick up cognitive decline years before the symptoms ever begin. Sometimes 20 years before they begin.”
Dr. Garland Glenn
Why Your Neurologist Can’t Do This
Traditional neurologists receive extensive training in diagnosis and pharmaceutical management, but minimal training in brain rehabilitation and root cause analysis. Functional neurology requires years of additional specialized study in brain function, neuroplasticity, and rehabilitation techniques that simply aren’t taught in traditional medical schools.
WARNING SIGNS YOUR BRAIN NEEDS HELP
Recognizing Brain Degeneration Before It’s Too Late
- Memory Loss
- Lack of motivation, drive or passion
- Brain Fog
- Tire easily working, reading, driving, etc.
- Depression and/or Anxiety
- Poor focus and concentration
- Difficulty learning
- Losing sense of smell
- Constipation
- Fatigue in response to certain foods or chemicals
If these sound familiar, keep reading – there’s hope.
WHY FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE IS THE ONLY SOLUTION
You Can't Fix Brain Inflammation and Energy Problems with Drugs
Traditional medicine focuses on managing symptoms with pharmaceuticals that don’t address the underlying inflammation and energy dysfunction destroying your brain cells.
Functional medicine identifies and systematically addresses the root causes.
- Heavy metal toxicity poisoning brain cells
- Mold and mycotoxins creating chronic inflammation
- Blood sugar imbalances starving the brain of energy
- Hormonal deficiencies reducing brain protection
- Chronic infections triggering immune responses
- Nutrient deficiencies preventing proper brain function
- Vascular problems reducing oxygen delivery
The only way to reverse cognitive decline is to identify YOUR specific root causes and fix them systematically, one by one.
THE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE & FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGY DIFFERENCE
Treating Causes, Not Just Symptoms
While traditional neurologists prescribe the same medications for everyone with memory problems, functional neurology combined with functional medicine recognizes that every person’s combination of root causes is unique.
Why Functional Neurology is Superior
Functional neurologists are trained to understand how the brain actually works – which pathways are damaged, which areas aren’t functioning properly, and most importantly, how to restore proper brain function through targeted rehabilitation.
- Functional neurology assessment - Mapping your specific brain dysfunction patterns
- Comprehensive root cause testing - Identifying inflammatory triggers and energy blockers
- Neurological rehabilitation - Custom exercises to rebuild damaged brain pathways
- Personalized protocols - Targeting your unique combination of problems
- Systematic treatment - Addressing root causes in the proper neurological sequence
- Measurable results - Objective cognitive testing and neurological improvements
The difference is profound: Traditional neurology can tell you what’s wrong. Functional neurology can tell you what’s wrong AND how to fix it.
THERE IS HOPE
Your Brain Can Heal When Given the Right Support
Modern diets, stressful lifestyles, and environmental toxins all take their toll on the brain – but the damage isn’t permanent when you address the underlying causes.
The brain has remarkable healing capacity when:
- Inflammation is reduced through targeted interventions
- Energy production is restored at the cellular level
- Toxic burdens are safely removed
- Nutritional deficiencies are corrected
- Hormonal balance is optimized
Next Steps
To learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and Cognitive Decline, check out our page: Alzheimer’s FAQ. Or, to see how we treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline, learn more about the ReCODE Program here. If you’re ready to take action and see if we’re the right fit for you, schedule your FREE discovery call today.
Alzheimer’s is no longer a life sentence.
Don’t accept “it’s just aging” or “nothing can be done.” Your cognitive decline has specific, treatable causes.
The Carroll Institute
DEDICATED TO RESTORING YOUR BRAIN HEALTH
At The Carroll Institute we focus on uncovering the root causes of Cognitive Decline, including Alzheimer’s disease, and then creating personalized treatment plans for each individual. Utilizing specially designed laboratory testing, Imaging and DNA testing, we can now do what was thought to be impossible just a few years ago.
We’ve been practicing brain-based health care for over 25 years and offer our patients a level of service that is unparalleled. Our goal is to replace the fear of cognitive decline with a future of hope and cognitive clarity.
If you or someone you love is suffering cognitive decline, call us today. Let’s find out if we’re the right place for you.
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