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Eclectic Naturopathic Medical Center, LLC


prevention of Alzheimer’s disease as well. In long term studies, adherence to a Medi- terranean diet actually reduced the level of brain shrinkage that can be associated with aging. Even in individuals who shifted their diet later in life, measurable changes in mental decline were identified. It’s never to late to make a change for the better!


The Vitality of Movement Understanding the parallels between


Kathleen Riley, ND


Wilberto Lugo, ND


• Providing gentle, effective treatments for acute and chronic illnesses for infants through geriatrics.


• Nutritional and lifestyle counseling


• Botanical medicine


• Bowenwork and Frequency Specific Microcurrent treatments


the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular conditions such as heart attack and stroke, it should come as no surprise that maintaining adequate levels of physical exercise throughout a lifetime is imperative. Multiple studies have dem- onstrated that regular exercise measurably reduces the amyloid plaque build up as- sociated with Alzheimer’s disease. Impor- tantly, the activity does not even have to be very strenuous. There is significant benefit in simply going for a walk! A study of men age 71 to 93 showed that men who walked less than a quarter mile a day were twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or other progressive dementia, compared to those who walked over two miles daily. More aggressive exercise earlier in life, especially high intensity interval training, has been shown to lower fasting insulin levels, and given what we know about the relationship between blood sugar dysregu- lation and Alzheimer’s progression, this is certainly something that should be incor- porated into a healthy preventative lifestyle.


The Importance of Sleep 48 Christian Lane


Newington, CT 06111 860-665-1254


www.kathleenrileynd.com Adequate sleep is a vital component


of any healthy life. Chronic sleep deficit creates measurably increased levels of inflammation throughout the body, and sustained lack of sleep can do significant


damage to the human brain. Sleep is a time for restoration and repair of the entire body, and the brain is no exception. Recent research suggests that during sleep there is a shift in cerebrospinal fluid that promotes the cleaning up and eradication of certain toxins and waste materials within the brain. In the face of inadequate deep sleep, the clean up crew cannot do its job, and those toxic materials begin to accumulate, lead- ing to the development of amyloid plaques. It might even be the case that position matters. A mouse study in the Journal of Neuroscience showed that rates of waste product removal within the brain were highest when subjects slept on their sides.


In summary, it is important to under- stand that although the genetic aspects of Alzheimer’s disease risk are fixed for any individual, there are many lifestyle fac- tors that are very much within our control. Regardless of your genetics, taking steps to- ward the prevention of Alzheimer’s will go far in reducing risk for many other chronic diseases as well. Of course, each individual is unique, and as naturopathic doctors, we treat people, not diseases. As such, it is always a good idea to consult with a physi- cian to determine your individualized risk, which usually includes pursuing the appro- priate testing to assess inflammation levels, blood sugar regulation, nutrient levels, and more. Together you can create the optimal preventative wellness plan that best fits you and your life.


Dr. Craig Fasullo sees patients in both Stonington and Manchester, CT at Col- laborative Natural Health Partners. He is an in-network provider for most insurance companies and is accepting new patients. For more information or questions, please call (860) 533-0179 or visit www.ctnatu- ralhealth.com. See ad on page 47 and spotlight on page 10.


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