Root Causes of Parkinson's Disease

This chapter discusses the root causes of Parkinson's disease, including environmental toxicants such as air pollution, pesticides, and dry cleaning chemicals. It addresses the question of whether the rise in Parkinson's disease is due to diagnosis or environmental factors, concluding that it is influenced by environmental factors. The chapter also explores the progression of Parkinson's disease and the potential origins of the misfolding of proteins in the gut and the smell center of the brain.

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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/562drraydorsey

Dr. Ray Dorsey is a medical doctor and Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester. He is working to identify and eliminate the root causes of Parkinson’s disease.

His research has been published in leading academic journals and featured in multiple news outlets.

In 2020, Ray and his colleagues wrote Ending Parkinson’s Disease, a book that provides a prescription for ending the world’s fastest growing brain disease.

In this episode, we discuss:

Parkinson's disease is the world's fastest growing brain disease
The two main symptoms of Parkinson’s
The role of the substantia nigra
Avoid pesticides like the plague
The challenges with brain diseases
3 ways to decrease your exposure to toxicants
The #1 cause of Parkinson’s in the US
The main concerns of TCE (trichloroethylene) & PCE (perchloroethylene)
Test your indoor air for vapor intrusion
Why TCE & PCE haven’t been banned yet
Do dry cleaners have a higher risk of Parkinson’s?
Genetic risk factors and Parkinson’s
How to minimize your pesticide exposure
The effects of air pollution on Parkinson’s
Filtering the air in your home
People who are at a high risk for Parkinson’s
Paraquat is more dangerous than glyphosate
Major pesticides used in North America
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) increase the risk of Parkinson’s
Head trauma and kids
Research on supplements for Parkinson’s
The Mediterranean diet benefits Parkinson’s
Caffeine consumption and Parkinson’s
Dr. Dorsey’s daily health routine
Living in a world free of Parkinson’s + How you can help
What happens in the brain when we exercise?
Conventional treatment of Parkinson’s
Levodopa drug + side effects
Mucuna Pruriens is helpful for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s support for patients & caregivers
Parkinson’s is a preventable disease

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