Video Series Explores Metabolic Enhancement for Neurodegenerative Disorders
By Karen Hales, Neurology Solutions Contributing Writer
Neurology Solutions Movement Disorders Center Medical Director Dr. Robert Izor elaborates on the positive outcome of lifestyle and metabolic enhancement for those seeking Parkinson’s disease treatments. Metabolic enhancements for neurodegenerative disorders, also known as MEND, is a medical protocol that incorporates optimizing diet, exercise, stress reduction, supplements, brain stimulation therapy, and interventions to address sleep, changes in hormone levels, and a variety of other factors. This video is the first of a series on MEND by Neurology Solutions, a comprehensive movement disorders clinic located in Austin, Texas, that specializes in PD treatments, essential tremor treatments, and dystonia treatments.
Dr. Izor, a fellowship-trained movement disorder specialist, calls PD “a complex multi-system disorder.” Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and PD are caused by pathological changes in metabolism. PD, like a number of neurodegenerative diseases associated with aging, is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of protein in a specific subset of neurons. Some proteins are so toxic to the cells that they not only inhibit growth but also cause them to die off when abnormal proteins are produced. Parkinson’s symptoms develop when alpha-synuclein (a protein) accumulates and forms a major buildup, which results in the loss of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that normally sends signals in the brain to control body movement. Alzheimer’s involves the collection of two other proteins called tau and beta-amyloid that also become toxic.
MEND Protocol Shown to Reverse Cognitive Decline
MEND was developed by Dr. Dale Bredesen of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in an effort to enhance metabolism and prevent negative outcomes in those seeking Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease treatments. MEND, which is based on an assessment of 36 different factors impacting health, was shown in a small study trial to reverse memory loss and cognitive decline in patients with early Alzheimer’s.
MEND improves metabolic function through complex, wide-ranging efforts to address various functions at once. Optimizing overall lifestyle and nutrition, maximizing sleep, and using supplements are just some of the ways to create a healthier lifestyle.
Metabolic Enhancement for Parkinson’s Video Series
With this video series, Neurology Solutions intends to educate our patients and the community on optimizing various areas of metabolism in order to improve quality of life for individuals with a movement disorder. It’s our mission to prevent and slow these disabilities caused by the neurodegenerative diseases for a healthier life and a reduction in symptoms.
Follow our video series in the coming weeks to learn more about lifestyle and metabolic enhancements for Parkinson’s treatments and other approaches to address movement disorders and improve outcomes.
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