Notes on Alzheimer’s, dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases: Related diseases & disorders

The bulk of the information on this page is from Lee Euler of Awakening From Alzheimer’s, via email. If the item doesn’t list a different source, it is from Lee.

I’ve reorganized this list into categories; this posting is: 1. Related Diseases/Disorders; See also: 2. Diet & Lifestyle; 3. Foods and Supplements; 4. Symptoms & Causes; 5. Testing & Treatment.

Related diseases & disorders

See also my notes from the Broken Brain Docu-Series, by Dr. Mark Hyman. That series goes into depth on various neurodegenerative disorders including  ADHD and Autism, Depression & Anxiety, MS, and Traumatic Brain Injury

Unless noted otherwise, any pdfs or other files from Awakening from Alzheimer’s are saved at: HEALTH-NUTRITION > 1-DOCU-SERIES > AWAKENINGfmALZHEIMERS > RELATED-ARTICLES / (filename)

Cancer Master (Stem) Cells,

11/9/17 email:  Video about a powerful compound that can kill master cells: It is a natural compound called CL4 and has been studied around the world including 63 human trials to date, including one at the Mayo Clinic. Active against any type of cancer cell. It deprograms master cells to become regular tumor cells that can be killed by chemo, by more CL4, or other methods. It makes chemo work better so you need less. CL4 can also shut down 195 cancer-causing signals, which stops cancer – “like blowing every fuse on a master cell electrical panel.” It also activates a gene in your body  – nicknamed “the guardian” – that helps protect you from nearly every type of cancer

Joint Pain: Herbal supplements

(sales pitch by Lee Euler (15)); his supplement is  Triple Joint Relief, and contains the following ingredients which you can easily get from other sources, probably for less money. They have the following benefits (according to Lee):

• Milk thistle seed: The component,“Silymarin [400 mg] to shut down the Complement Cascade that triggers chronic inflammation and provide a 98% solution for crippling joint pain and stiffness in just weeks…”
• Boswellia serrata,* in special patented form, AprèsFlex® [100 mg]…, that’s proven  to slash knee pain in 5 days and wipe out inflammatory molecules that trigger agonizing discomfort, and…”
• Turmeric as “Turmeric/Curcumin C3 Complex [50 mg]…, containing the most potent compounds found in curcumin, to fend off free radicals and stop cartilage destruction in its tracks.”

Parkinson’s Disease

11/17/17: “Parkinson’s disease is characterized by tremors, loss of balance and decreased mobility. It affects roughly one million people in the United States. It’s not a fatal disease, but as it progresses it usually leaves its victims completely disabled.” This article discusses symptoms and risk factors for this devastating disease.

Pdf: saved as Parkinson’s_LEuler.pdf

Vision loss and Alzheimer’s/Dementia: The Connection Between Them

(from Mercola: “Vision loss and Alzheimer’s – a strange connection” (5Q), 9/4/17 and “Healthy vision helps cognitive function” (5R) 7/19/18

Discusses:

• The role of amyloid beta and Alzheimer’s
• Too much free-iron in blood
• EMFs play a role
• Zinc and antioxidants help
• Astazanthin (a carotene) may help
• Mitochondrial dysfunction at heart of Alzheimer’s (Dr. Bredeesen video)
• Alzheimer’s screening tests

Insulin Resistance/Type-2 Diabetes

4/27/18:  A sales pitch by Lee Euler for a book by Bill Gottlieb, CHC: Defeat High Blood Sugar Naturally, lists several dietary factors that can reduce your blood sugar, touting that you don’t have to give up carb foods to do this. Note that he does not address blood insulin levels, which I believe to be even more important. Nonetheless, these dietary recommendations are worth noting [NOTE: I obtained items in square brackets from the “Look Inside” feature on Amazon]:

• Daily dose of apple cider vinegar
• Cinnamon 
• An Asian herb (he doesn’t tell what it is, you need to go to page 41 of the book)
• “Green coffee bean secret) on page 65 of the book
• Magnesium (mineral)
• A trace mineral: chromium (revealed in chapter 11 of the book)
• Vitamin D (from sun or supplement)
• [the book also discusses Omega-3 fats, alpha lipoic acid and coenzyme Q-10, which Lee does not mention]
• Plant-based supplement revealed in chapter 18 (on page 175) of the book [pycnogenol]
• [pycnogenol, fenugreek and gymnema sylvestre]
• Another supplement, with active ingredient corosolic acid is revealed in chapter 19 [Banaba]
• [Resistant starch, spirulina and dark chocolate]

You can purchase this book on Amazon (47), or just take a look inside

References:

Lee Euler’s references:

These reference numbers are prefaced by “LE” in article above; for example, the first in the following list is LE1.

Other References:

1. (2) American Academy of Neurology:eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-09/aaon-cyb091014.php; and Prevention: prevention.com/health/health-concerns/ab-blood-type-and-memory-problems
2. (5) businesswire.com/news/home/20171101006063/en/Actor-Chuck-Norris-Wife-Gena-Norris-Announce
3. Green Valley Natural Solutions:
   1. (15) greenvalleynaturalsolutions.com/TJR18/Triple_Joint_Relief-2.php
   2. (21) greenvalleynaturalsolutions.com/BVP/bvp-l-2-alt.php
   3. (22) greenvalleynaturalsolutions.com/ABP/abp-e-C.php
   4. greenvalleynaturalsolutions.com/ABP18/Advanced_Brain_Power-1.php
   5. greenvalleynaturalsolutions.com/TheraFlex/TheraFlexACN-A.php
   6. greenvalleynaturalsolutions.com/GEN/Genesis-B.php
   7. greenvalleynaturalsolutions.com/ALC/BE-ALC.php
   8. greenvalleynaturalsolutions.com/MMS/mms-trial-JPredo.php
   9. greenvalleynaturalsolutions.com/ALC/BE-ALC.php
4. (13) Journal of Neuroscience: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4524974/
5. Mercola:
   1. (17) articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/04/12/beets-may-help-prevent-alzheimers.aspx
   2. (18) articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/03/08/idiopathic-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus.aspx
   3. (19a) articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/04/15/pqq-berberine-mitochondrial-enhancers.aspx;
   4. (19b) articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/04/05/berberine-anxiety-depression.aspx;
   5. (19c) articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/05/05/extended-youth-extreme-longevity.aspx;
   6. (19d) articles.mercola.com/ketogenic-diet.aspx
   7. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/05/24/how-excess-iron-raises-alzheimers-risk.aspx
   8. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/05/03/lifestyle-factors-linked-to-alzheimers.aspx
   9. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2019/01/24/nutrients-for-brain-health.aspx
   10. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/06/18/green-tea-boosts-heart-brain-health.aspx
   11. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/04/26/vitamin-d-deficiency-linked-to-dementia.aspx
   12. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/28/vitamin-d-deficiency-signs-symptoms.aspx
   13. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/07/04/60-ng-ml-vitamin-d-level-for-optimal-health.aspx
   14. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/03/08/idiopathic-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus.aspx
   15. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/12/07/cognitive-training-dementia.aspx
   16. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/02/15/inclined-bed-therapy.aspx
   17. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/09/04/vision-loss-alzheimers-strange-connection.aspx
   18. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/07/19/healthy-vision-helps-cognitive-function.aspx
6. NCBI (Pub Med):
   1. (3) ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10782126/
   2. (4) ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12076218/
   3. (6) ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28653860
   4. (9) ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17167099
   5. (10) ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15212849
   6. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25621434/
   7. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3926646/
   8. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4697050/
   9. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4314337/
   10. Hearing loss and incident dementia (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21320988)
   11. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3153866/
   12. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5928071/
7. (1) MIND Protocol article: newsmax.com/Health/Headline/MIND-protocol-lifestyle-plan/2015/04/06/id/636763/
8. (11) Neurology Reviews (mdedge.com/neurologyreviews/article/114150/alzheimers-cognition/glymphatic-system-may-play-key-role-removing
9. (16) Oregon State: lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/l-carnitine
10. (8) Research Gate: researchgate.net/publication/283857212_Dose-dependent_hemorheological_effects_and_microcirculatory_modifications_following
    _intravenous_administration_of_Ginkgo_biloba_special_extract_EGb_761
11. (7) Springer Link: link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10534-016-9931-7
12. (14) Stony Brook Medicine: americangeriatrics.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/Helene_Benveniste_MD_PhD.pdf
13. (12) Stony Brook Newsroom: stonybrook.edu/newsroom/general/150804sleeping.php
14. (20) superfoodly.com/health-benefits-of-high-pqq-foods-vs-supplement-sources/
15. The following (15 and on) are new: TTAC (The Truth About Cancer) article links:
    1. Otto Warburg – Biographical (nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1931/warburg-bio.html)
    2. Otto Warburg – Award Ceremony Speech (nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1931/press.html)
    3. The Role of Oxygen, Antioxidants and Toxins in the Cancer Process (nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1931/press.html)
    4. A Rational Theory of Cancer (tbyil.com/Rational_Cancer_Theory.htm
16. TTAC (The Truth About Cancer) general links:
    1. thetruthaboutcancer.com/solving-the-alzheimers-puzzle
17. Neurology: Midlife cardiovascular fitness and dementia
    (n.neurology.org/content/early/2018/03/14/WNL.0000000000005290)
18. Homocysteine imbalance connected to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease (naturalhealth365.com/homocysteine-science-news-2598.html)
19. Dr Glen Rothfeld on HSV virus and Dementia:
    1. video transcript (This Deadly Sleeper Virus Triggers Alzheimers): pro.nutritionandhealing.com/p/NAH171211A/E640U963/Full or pro.nutritionandhealing.com/p/NAH181105A/E640UCCS/Full
    2. book: The Complete Guide to Reversing Alzheimer’s; see the purchase site (secure.nutritionandhealing.com/NAH171211A/E640U963/index.htm) or alternate purchase site (secure.nutritionandhealing.com/NAH181105A/E640UCCS/index.htm?pageNumber=2).
    3. See also: healthline.com/health-news/evidence-of-link-between-herpes-and-dementia#4); and (sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181019100702.htm)————-Symptoms/Causes references ends at 19C; any I add after this need to be added to Symptoms/Causes if I want all pages to have same list.
20. Green Med Info (Sayer Ji):
    1.  greenmedinfo.com/blog/7-proven-ways-keep-your-brain-young
    2. greenmedinfo.com/disease/aging-brain
    3. greenmedinfo.com/blog/natural-approach-preventing-and-overcoming-dementia
    4. foods, spices and the brain: greenmedinfo.com/blog/research-foodsspices-slow-perhaps-reverse-alzheimers
    5. greenmedinfo.com/blog/ginger-shows-promise-anti-alzheimers-agent
    6. greenmedinfo.com/substance/saffron
    7. greenmedinfo.com/blog/canola-oil-increases-memory-loss
    8. greenmedinfo.com/blog/brain-regeneration-why-its-real-how-do-it
    9. greenmedinfo.com/blog/daily-dose-turmeric-boosts-your-memory-and-improves-mood
    10. greenmedinfo.com/blog/how-turmeric-can-save-aging-brain-dementia-and-premature-death
21. Examine on bacopa-monnieri: examine.com/supplements/bacopa-monnieri
22. Wikipedia:
    1. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycogen
23. Scicuious: scicurious.scientopia.org/2012/02/29/whats-fuel-for-the-body-is-fuel-for-the-brain-a-story-of-glycogen
24. medicinenet.com/phenylketonuria/article.htm
25. metabolicfactor.com/p/aff/quiz/42362 (or My link-to reference my info)
26. Science Daily:
    1. sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180416101403.htm
    2. sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131115111524.htm
27. frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00487/full
28. Mother Earth Living article:
    1. motherearthliving.com/gardening/plant-profile/healing-gotu-kola-zm0z18mazols includes among its references:
    2. (22b) cms.herbalgram.org/herbclip/104/review41815.html;
    3. (22c) umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/gotu-kola;
    4. (22d) search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=141015308096078;res=IELHEA ;
    5. (22e) cms.herbalgram.org/herbclip/362/review050281-362.html ;
    6. (22f)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=centella+asiatica+startle
29. Life Extension: lifeextension.com/Magazine/2008/4/New-Research-On-The-Health-Benefits-Of-Green-Tea/Page-01
30. My food data: myfooddata.com/articles/high-choline-foods.php
31. Web MD: webmd.com/balance/news/20030828/herb-sage-improves-memory
32. Natural News:
    1. Improve Your Memory and Prevent Alzheimer’s with Sage (naturalnews.com/029693_memory_sage.html)
    2. Elderberry Trumps Tamiflu for Flu Remedy (naturalnews.com/026354_elderberry_Tamiflu_immune_system.html
33. About “Genesis:” supplementpolice.com/genesis-green-valley-natural-solutions/
34. nulogicnutritionals.com/brainlogic.html
35. Dr Axe:
    1. draxe.com/what-is-choline/
    2. draxe.com/glycine/
    3. draxe.com/l-glutamine-benefits-side-effects-dosage/
    4. draxe.com/folate-deficiency/
    5. draxe.com/lutein/
    6. draxe.com/pqq-supplement/
36. Gold Leaf Nutritionals:
    1. pro.goldleafnutritionals.com/p/GLN_cognigoldreboot_1018/MGLNUA76/Full
    2. goldleafnutritionals.com/products/cognigold/
37. Alliance for Health: pro.allianceforadvancedhealth.com/p/AAH_alzaccidentfoureight_0618/EAAHV104/Full
38. abc7news.com/health/non-drug-treatment-may-reverse-alzheimers/336963/
39. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/memory-loss-associated-with-alzheimers-reversed-for-first-time
40. whitneyerd.com/2018/03/alzheimers-diet-bredesen-protocol.html
41. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/memory-loss-associated-with-alzheimers-reversed-for-first-time
42. drperlmutter.com/anti-alzheimers-trio/
43. abc7news.com/health/non-drug-treatment-may-reverse-alzheimers/336963/
44. Brain Power:
    1. brainpower.org/reviews/cerefolin-nac.html
    2. brainpower.org/memory-loss/memory-loss-normal.html
45. wellnessmama.com/podcast/essential-oil-blends/
46. YouTube videos:
    1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhg6L-2qT5A
47. Amazon: amazon.com/Defeat-High-Blood-Sugar-Naturally/dp/1467587559