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Aug 18
58m 34s

The Root Cause of Parkinson’s Disease & ...

SHAWN STEVENSON
About this episode

Parkinson’s disease has become the world’s fastest growing neurological disease, and its progression is fast and deadly. Because only a small percentage of cases of Alzheimer’s disease are caused by genes, researchers have been studying what is at the root of this issue. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about the latest research on Alzheimer’s disease and what we can do to lower our risk.

Today’s guest, Dr. Ray Dorsey, is a neurologist and a leading voice in Parkinson’s disease research. His new book, The Parkinson’s Plan, outlines the latest science on this disease, including the main causes and how we can reverse its trajectory.

In this interview, you’re going to learn about the connection between chemical exposure and brain diseases. You’ll hear lifestyle habits you can implement immediately to reduce your risk for Parkinson’s disease and so much more. Dr. Ray Dorsey is a true expert in this subject matter, and I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show.  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

  • What Parkinson’s disease is and its defining symptoms. (5:04)
  • The history of Parkinson’s disease. (5:21)
  • How environment factors into the development of Parkinson’s disease. (6:47)
  • What a man-made disease is. (8:05)
  • How we can make Parkinson’s disease rare again by eliminating three causes. (10:09) 
  • What we know about the genetic forms of Parkinson’s disease. (12:36)
  • The connection between dry cleaning chemicals and brain diseases. (12:54)
  • Which specific, common environmental toxins are linked to Parkinson’s disease. (16:43)
  • What the Parkinson’s 25 is. (28:02)
  • How pesticide exposure impacts human health. (28:39)
  • The hidden dangers of dry cleaning your clothing. (34:19)
  • Why cleaning up our environment can make children smarter and healthier. (45:31)
  • The importance of sleep for brain health. (47:41)
  • How exercise can protect nerve cells. (49:34)
  • The three pieces of health advice Dr. Dorsey gives his children. (51:48) 

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