

351: The Shocking Root Cause of Parkinson's Disease and How to Prevent It | Ray Dorsey, MD
Dec 11, 2023
Ray Dorsey, MD, Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester discusses the shocking root cause of Parkinson's disease and how to prevent it. Topics include the link between Parkinson's and environmental toxins, the benefits of fish oil, the dangers of chemical exposure in dry cleaning, the link between air pollution and neurodegenerative diseases, the cognitive cost of air pollution on children's IQ, minimizing exposure to herbicides and pesticides, understanding the role of toxins in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, and advocating for awareness and prevention of Parkinson's disease.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Link Between Parkinson's Disease and Environmental Toxins
05:39 • 11min
The Benefits of Fish Oil and Groundwater Contamination
16:30 • 3min
The Dangers of Chemical Exposure in Dry Cleaning
19:17 • 5min
The Link Between Air Pollution and Neurodegenerative Diseases
24:07 • 4min
The Cognitive Cost of Air Pollution on Children's IQ
28:34 • 6min
Minimizing Exposure to Herbicides and Pesticides, Importance of Washing Produce
34:44 • 3min
Understanding the Role of Toxins in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease
37:49 • 14min
Understanding Parkinson's Disease
52:12 • 20min
Advocating for Awareness and Prevention of Parkinson's Disease
01:12:10 • 3min