University of California scientists discover a unique program to reverse cognitive decline by balancing hormones:

Known by many names: brain degeneration, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and others, cognitive decline can slip in and steal our health, our feelings, our memories, and even our loved ones. Having spent billions of dollars on research over the last 80 years with thousands of scientists working on the problem, there is still no cure. Medications have had marginal effects at best.

Furthermore, it has been pointed out that women are at the epicenter of the Alzheimer’s epidemic, with 65% of patients and 60% of caregivers being women.

That’s the bad news, now for the good –

In a breakthrough brain health program, studied at the esteemed Buck Institute for Research on Aging (University of California, L.A.), a team of scientists were able to reverse memory loss in 90% of the patients. Cognition returned in 3-6 months, with the only failure being in late stage Alzheimer’s. Better yet, improvements have been noted over the course of years now!

The great news out of all this is that brain degeneration is not inevitable – medical science is learning how to stop it and, in many cases, even recover what is lost. Your brain has amazing powers of regeneration.

A case study

A 55-year-old woman, married with two grown children, was healthy until menopause. Her symptoms resembled those of a full-blown neurotic. She described herself as:

  • “Losing it”
  • “Absent-minded”
  • “Trouble sleeping”
  • “Flipping out”
  • “Can’t focus”
  • “Fuzzy thoughts”
  • “Think I’m getting early Alzheimer’s”

Fortunately, she was not getting Alzheimer’s. Within a few months of hormone balancing, as recommended by The Renewal Point, all her symptoms subsided.

Dr. K. Yaffee writes in the Journal of Neurology that natural hormone balancing improves memory and decreases Alzheimer’s risk by 50%.

Estrogen therapy decreased ẞ-Amyloid and risk of Alzheimer’s; improves long-term memory 30%.

Testosterone improves cognitive function in both men and women.

Cortisol bathes the Prefrontal Cortex which is responsible for critical working memory and executive function.

Insulin maintains neural synapses and amyloid regulation.

Growth Hormone is significantly lower in patients with memory loss.

Thyroid irregularities can lead to impaired spatial learning and memory.

If you or a loved one have been experiencing any of the symptoms that were mentioned in this article ~ or any other symptoms related to cognitive decline ~ it’s definitely worth getting your hormones levels checked.  Bio-identical hormone balancing could be the key to getting your memory, vitality, and life back!

Dr. Watts, MD, ND, MSNM and Deb Spinner, ARNP, MSN, are experts in Bio-identical and NeuroAdrenal Hormone Balancing.  With over 25 years experience in Hormone Balancing, a Post-doctoral Certification in Metabolic Endocrinology, and a Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine, Dr. Watts has put together programs that have helped thousands of patients renew their love and vigor for life.  To schedule an appointment, ask questions, or get more information, you can call us at 941-926-4905.

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