6 Root Causes of Memory Loss Most Sarasota Doctors Miss
Are you experiencing memory problems that your doctor dismisses as “normal aging”? What if we told you that memory loss has specific, identifiable causes that can be tested for and treated?
At The Carroll Institute, we’ve helped hundreds of Sarasota families reverse cognitive decline by identifying and eliminating the root causes that traditional medicine overlooks. As the only ReCODE certified functional neurologist in the Sarasota area, Dr. Glenn has discovered that most memory loss stems from six hidden triggers that conventional doctors simply aren’t trained to look for.
Why Traditional Doctors Miss These Root Causes
Traditional medical training focuses on managing symptoms with pharmaceuticals rather than identifying underlying causes. Most doctors run basic blood work, find “normal” results, and conclude nothing is wrong. But standard lab tests miss the subtle imbalances and toxicities that destroy brain cells over time.
The reality is stark: there are no effective drugs for cognitive decline, so traditional medicine has nothing meaningful to offer patients seeking real improvement.
The 6 Hidden Root Causes Destroying Your Memory
ROOT CAUSE #1: Heavy Metal Toxicity
Living in Florida exposes you to arsenic in well water, mercury from seafood, and lead from older buildings. These metals accumulate in brain tissue, causing inflammation and cell death. We use specialized testing to detect toxic levels that standard blood work misses completely.
ROOT CAUSE #2: Mold and Mycotoxin Exposure
Florida’s humid climate creates perfect conditions for toxic mold growth. Mycotoxins from mold exposure cross the blood-brain barrier, causing chronic inflammation and cognitive symptoms that mimic Alzheimer’s disease. Most doctors never test for these neurotoxins.
ROOT CAUSE #3: Chronic Brain Inflammation
Persistent inflammation destroys neural connections and prevents new memory formation. Triggers include food sensitivities, chronic infections, environmental toxins, and stress. We identify your specific inflammatory triggers through advanced testing.
ROOT CAUSE #4: Hormonal Imbalances
Declining thyroid, sex hormones, and insulin resistance accelerate cognitive decline. These imbalances reduce brain protection, decrease neurotransmitter production, and increase inflammation. Proper hormone optimization can dramatically improve cognitive function.
ROOT CAUSE #5: Blood Sugar Dysregulation
Pre-diabetes and diabetes damage brain blood vessels and create inflammation that destroys memory centers. Many people have blood sugar problems years before they’re diagnosed with diabetes. We test for early metabolic dysfunction.
ROOT CAUSE #6: Decreased Energy Production
Brain cells require enormous amounts of energy to function properly. When cellular energy production declines due to mitochondrial dysfunction, toxin exposure, or nutritional deficiencies, memory and cognitive function suffer dramatically. This decreased energy production is often worsened by reduced oxygenation and blood flow to the brain from factors like high blood pressure, vascular disease, and sleep apnea. We assess both cellular energy production and brain circulation to restore optimal brain function.
How The Carroll Institute Identifies Your Specific Root Causes
Unlike traditional doctors who rely on basic blood work, we use comprehensive testing that examines your health at the cellular level:
- Advanced laboratory panels that detect heavy metals, mycotoxins, and inflammatory markers
- Comprehensive metabolic testing revealing blood sugar and insulin problems
- Detailed hormonal assessment including thyroid, adrenals, and sex hormones
- Functional neurology evaluation mapping your specific brain dysfunction patterns
- Nutritional analysis identifying deficiencies that impair brain function
This testing reveals the exact combination of factors causing YOUR memory loss – not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Real Results from Treating Root Causes
When you eliminate the underlying causes of cognitive decline, remarkable recovery is possible:
- 84% of our patients show measurable cognitive improvement
- Hundreds of Sarasota families have avoided nursing home placement
- Memory, focus, and mental clarity return as the brain heals
- Long-term cognitive health is maintained through ongoing support
Don't Accept 'Nothing Can Be Done
If your current doctor isn’t testing for these root causes and instead offers only symptom management, you deserve a different approach. Successful treatment depends upon identifying and treating root causes, and no drug will ever be able to do this.
The Carroll Institute offers hope where traditional medicine offers only decline. As Sarasota’s only ReCODE certified functional neurology practice, we have the specialized training and testing capabilities to identify and eliminate the hidden causes of your memory loss.
Your cognitive decline has specific, treatable causes. Let us help you find and fix them.
Ready to discover what’s really causing your memory loss? Schedule a free discovery call with one of our certified brain health coaches to learn if our root cause approach is right for you.
Dr. Garland Glenn is the only ReCODE certified functional neurologist practicing in the Sarasota area, with over 40 years of experience reversing cognitive decline. He trained directly with Dr. Dale Bredesen at UCLA’s Buck Institute for Aging and has helped hundreds of families restore cognitive function through root cause treatment. Schedule your consultation at The Carroll Institute today.
