We now have over 110 patients enrolled in a ground-breaking research study designed to reverse or at least slow down cognitive decline. This research study is in its fourth full year and we are seeing positive, objectively measurable results. Four patients who have been in the program for over two years have had Volumetric MRIs that show they have increased the volume of their grey matter (brain cells) in many areas of their brains. Many patients are improving on the scores of the cognitive tests we administer quarterly. And, most importantly, many are reporting greater mental clarity and peace of mind. They are no longer as worried as they were about losing cognitive function. Why? Because they feel they have some control over their own brain health.
Benefits of our Brain Health Research Program
If you, or your spouse or parent, is concerned about dementia or Alzheimer’s, or already beginning to suffer from cognitive decline, there IS something you can do to slow the process, or even to reverse it! The good news is that the latest research in cognition has shown that lifestyle changes can significantly reduce cognitive decline. This means that we, as patients, have the ability to reduce our risk of cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
The benefits of participating in this Research Study are:
- You will know that you are doing all that you can do to reduce the impact of cognitive decline on your life, or that of your loved one.
- You will have a support group of others with similar concerns, with weekly coaching and the undivided attention of a physician who is single-mindedly devoted to helping you reduce the severity of cognitive decline.
- You will learn what YOU can do to slow or even reverse this process.
- You will be more in control of your own mental and physical health.
What Would I Have to Do?
Change your lifestyle and monitor how well you’re doing.
Change your eating habits to a high fat/low carb regime with little or no dairy, grains, or sugar. We will offer support and guidance for this regime.
Don’t eat for 3 hours before bedtime. Don’t eat/drink anything but water, tea or black coffee (no sugar or dairy) for at least 10 to 14 hours between your last meal of the evening and your first meal of the next day. You’ll be sleeping during 8 of these 10 hours. (No midnight snacking).
Exercise vigorously at least 3x/week — preferably every day.
Have at least 4 Office Visits with Dr. Allan Teel during 2023 to develop your personalized plan. Dr. Teel will review and adjust your plan accordingly throughout the program year to optimize your results.
Supply previous lab results, and/or get a series of lab tests in the first 3 months of the program, as prescribed by Dr. Teel, as well as a Volumetric Brain MRI.
Sleep for 7 to 8 hours every night and monitor your sleep, if possible to determine how much REM and Deep Sleep you are getting.
Take vitamins and supplements prescribed by Dr. Teel to rebalance your chemistry, hormones, and to eradicate the viruses and toxins that may be affecting your blood/brain barrier.
Participate in as many of Dr. Teel’s monthly 2-hour Shared Medical Appointment/Seminars of the group as you can. (These take place on the first Wednesday afternoon each month from 3 to 5 pm at the Boothbay Harbor Community Center and via Zoom). They are recorded for replay if you miss them. And we provide written notes.
Participate in as many weekly 1-hour support group Zoom meetings as you can (These take place on Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5 pm, except for the first Wed of each month–Dr. Teel’s meetings.)
Do brain games on BrainHQ.com at least 3x/week or select an alternative brain exercise regime if you aren’t capable of doing Brain HQ. The advantage of using BrainHQ is its proven efficacy in increasing brain plasticity (making new brain pathways) as well as the data that it captures on your progress.
For More Information about our Brain Health Program, click HERE to download the Q&A
For More Information about how JOIN this program, click HERE to download the instructions for Enrolling