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Fred Pescatore, MD
A L T E R N AT I V E S
Curing Sudden Dementia:
1 Swift Action
that can Reverse
the “Instant
Memory Eraser”
By Fred Pescatore, M.D.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
Why undiagnosed cases of sudden dementia
are spreading like wildfire............................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2
How do prescription drugs cause sudden dementia?
The truth will shock you................................................................................. 3
CHAPTER 3
The one action that can REVERSE sudden dementia ................................... 5
CHAPTER 4
Do this before your next doctor’s appointment ........................................... 8
CHAPTER 5
Heal your memory naturally........................................................................ 10
Reverse brain shrinkage with this pennies-per-day vitamin cure............... 10
A bigger brain and a better memory with fish oil........................................11
Squash “senior moments” in as little as 1 HOUR...................................... 12
Tack decades onto your brain’s lifespan with vitamin D............................ 15
Stave off dementia with vitamin E............................................................... 16
15 minutes could save your brain.................................................................17
Curing Sudden Dementia
Curing Sudden Dementia:
1 Swift Action that can Reverse
the “Instant Memory Eraser”
CHAPTER 1: WHY UNDIAGNOSED
CASES OF SUDDEN DEMENTIA ARE
SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE
One crisp but ordinary February morning, Mary
Donahue* walked into the kitchen of her rural Indiana
home…and felt her blood run cold. She stood frozen
to the spot, watching her husband Charles frantically
set up row after row of tea cups across the table.
Mary asked him what in the world he was doing, but
he just kept tearing the wrappers off one tea bag after
another…until finally, he’d made 40 cups of tea.
“They’re coming,” he shouted. “They’re already
here…” And he pointed to the wall.
Mary was terrified. Without any warning, her
husband’s mind was gone. He was hallucinating,
confused…and he was only 57 years old.
It was as though dementia
had set in OVERNIGHT
His wife and his doctors were baffled…how could
this happen so suddenly?
Details of the case, published in the British Medical
Journal, tells us it would be more than a year before
doctors finally uncovered the cause of Charles’
sudden dementia…
prescription drugs needs to know: It’s not just one
specific drug that can cause this kind of memory
loss…
Every single prescription drug you take
puts you at risk for sudden dementia
The Memory and Aging Center at the University of
California San Francisco reports that a single dose of
ANY prescription drug could be enough to trigger
this terrifying type of dementia.
That’s right. Every single time you add any
prescription drug to your regimen, your risk of
experiencing memory loss or confusion goes up
exponentially. That’s why the phenomenon of
sudden dementia is known to researchers as druginduced dementia.
Over the last 10 years, prescription drug use has
skyrocketed in America. Today, 6 out of every 10
American adults are taking at least one prescription
drug. As a result the number of cases of sudden
dementia is believed to be on the rise.
The question is…how many doctors will be able to
pinpoint when drugs are causing severe memory loss?
How many will mistake it as “typical” dementia or
Alzheimer’s disease? And what about mild memory
loss that builds over time?
Within 72 hours of stopping the drug, his bizarre
behavior…memory loss…and confusion were
completely GONE.
It’s shocking to think of how many people out
there might be going through a situation just as
devastating as what happened to Mary and Charles
Donahue—and how many may never receive the
correct diagnosis.
But here’s what every American taking any
It’s heartbreaking, because in many cases…
It was a prescription drug he’d been taking.
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Sudden dementia is completely REVERSIBLE
…if you know what to do and you act quickly.
In many cases, all it takes is getting off the
prescription drug (or drugs, plural) that is causing
your memory loss. You could even be “back to
normal” in as little as 24 hours of having the drug out
of your system.
prescribed drugs in the U.S.
Clinical data published in the British Medical Journal
shows this “treatment” can increase your risk of
stroke by 36%...your risk of death by 62%...seizures
by 119%...and your risk of attempting suicide by a
shocking 420%.
So if it’s that simple, why aren’t more doctors aware
of this?
That’s why it’s so important to educate yourself—so
you and your loved ones know what to do if sudden
dementia strikes your household.
Good question. Doctors just don’t realize prescription
drugs can cause dementia-like symptoms. They
are quick to blame aging, anxiety, depression,
dehydration or “typical” dementia…and prescribe
another drug to “treat side effects.”
Let me show you…
And you know what that means: Adding more drugs
can make your symptoms worse!
Especially if that drug happens to be an
antidepressant…one of the most commonly
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You see, there are several ways prescription drugs
can cause memory loss, confusion, and dramatic
behavioral changes…and you have to find out which
one it is to give yourself the best chance of recovery.
*Names have been changed to protect privacy.
CHAPTER 2: HOW DO PRESCRIPTION
DRUGS CAUSE SUDDEN DEMENTIA?
The truth will shock you
So many people take one or more prescription drugs
every day, never knowing the full scope of the risks.
Here are the top three ways these drugs can cause
dementia symptoms:
1. Nutrient deficiency.
Did you know there are at least 52 prescription drugs
that can drain an important brain vitamin right out of
your body? I’m talking about B12, and not having
enough of it is a BIG problem.
B12 is critical for clear thinking and a strong
memory. In fact, as you’ll see in Chapter 5, vitamin
B12 is actually being studied by researchers at UCLA
as a cure for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
The list of drugs that can steal it away includes antiinflammatories, anti-convulsants, ulcer medicines,
some common antibiotics…and even the most widely
used drug for type II diabetes.
Adding insult to injury, prescription drugs can also
deplete a host of other nutrients, such as vitamin
K, calcium, magnesium…and of course, vitamin
D. That’s more bad news for your brain, because
having low levels of vitamin D doubles your risk of
dementia, according to a recent study published in the
journal Neurology.
It’s incredible to think something as simple as vitamin
B12 could REVERSE symptoms of memory loss and
confusion that go hand in hand with sudden dementia…
But it’s true. It really can be that easy!
2. Metabolic malfunction.
As you get older, your chances of having a negative
drug reaction go UP. That’s because your kidneys and
liver can slow down with age…which means it takes
longer for prescription drugs to be metabolized and
cleared out of your body.
As you keep taking your regular dose, the drug
keeps building up in your bloodstream…and that can
quickly cause cognitive side effects like confusion
and memory loss.
If you’re over 65, doctors can be quick to dismiss
these symptoms as “normal for your age”…or
misdiagnose it as typical dementia. They may not
realize that simply stopping the drug could reverse
your symptoms!
3. Medication reactions and interactions.
Taking more than one drug increases your risk of side
effects and interactions. The average American over
65 is taking five prescription drugs at once. Once you
reach your 80th birthday, you’re likely to be taking 18
prescriptions per year…and you can bet these don’t
come with a warning about sudden dementia! But
they should.
Certain drugs are known to have dramatic—and even
terrifying—effects on the brain. There have been
countless highly publicized episodes of total amnesia
caused by the popular insomnia drug Ambien®. It
goes far beyond sleepwalking… People have “sleep
driven,” cooked, shopped, and even committed crimes
without any memory of it whatsoever while under the
influence of Ambien.
A group of antidepressants known as benzodiazepines
are another well-documented troublemaker, especially
for people over 65. You’ll recognize the names—I’m
talking about Xanax® (alprazolam), Valium®
(diazepam), Ativan® (lorazepam), and Klonopin®
(clonazepam).
Considering that 9% of ALL Americans between
65 and 80 take a “benzo” drug…it’s safe to say
physicians hugely underestimate the dangers of these
prescriptions. “That’s an extraordinarily high rate
of use for any class of medications,” according to
Michael Schoenbaum, a senior adviser at the National
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Mixing antidepressants with other drugs—especially
antihistamines and anti-anxiety drugs—is another
dangerous combination for your brain.
But that’s not the worst of it…
dementia, as well. Research published in the Journal
of the American Medical Association shows that these
drugs can cause lasting brain damage over time. A
study of more than 3,400 people showed that those
with a higher cumulative use of anticholinergic drugs
were more likely to develop dementia.
87 ways to put yourself on the fast track
to sudden dementia
How modern medicine is fueling the
sudden dementia epidemic
A class of drugs known as anticholinergic drugs are
some of the worst offenders for your brain—and there
are at least 87 of them on the market right now. In fact,
this is the type of drug Charles Donahue was taking in
the case study I shared with you in Chapter 1.
In addition, there’s a troubling trend in mainstream
medicine that’s fueling the sudden dementia epidemic.
It’s a treatment approach known as polypharmacy—
that is, using smaller doses of multiple drugs to treat
the same problem. This is not necessarily better! The
more drugs you are on, the more side effects you can
have, regardless of the dose.
What makes these drugs so dangerous for your brain
is that they interfere with one of your most important
neurotransmitters—acetylcholine (ACh). Without
ACh, messages can’t travel throughout your brain.
You need it for quick, clear thinking…decision
making…recalling important details…following
directions…and so much more.
But here’s the scariest part. These drugs are used
for so many different conditions—from cholesterol
to asthma to allergies to depression to overactive
bladder—and that means you could be taking several
of them at once without even realizing it.
Some are even available over the counter.
Many drug categories with the prefix “anti”—
antihistamines, antidepressants, antipsychotics,
antispasmodics, antiparkinsonians, and some
antihypertensives—have anticholinergic activity. A
few examples include antihistamines like Benadryl®,
antidepressants like Elavil®, antipsychotics like
Thorazine®, drugs for overactive bladder like Detrol®,
and cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Crestor®.
Working together, they can put you on the fast track
to sudden dementia.
And it’s not just sudden dementia that you have to
worry about with anticholinergic drugs…but typical
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If you’re taking a drug for health concerns like blood
pressure, cholesterol, acid reflux, insulin resistance,
menopause symptoms, prostate problems, or even
pain…there are safe, natural alternatives out there for
you. You’ll find many of them in my recent book, The
Natural Healing “Master List,” and featured in my
monthly newsletter, Logical Health Alternatives.
In the meantime, I’ll show you some simple, powerful
ways you can help improve your brain health and
keep your memory strong.
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Important note: DO NOT make any changes to your
medication schedule without first consulting your
doctor and reading the important warnings in Chapter
3 of this report. Stopping certain medications abruptly
may cause harm.
CHAPTER 3: THE ONE ACTION
YOU CAN TAKE TO REVERSE
SUDDEN DEMENTIA
The first thing I do when a new patient comes to my
office is review the complete list of medications he
or she is taking…and discontinue any that may be
unnecessary.
The fewer drugs you can take, the better.
I pay special attention to any drugs that are listed
on my Sudden Dementia Watch List—that is, drugs
associated with memory loss and confusion. I also
look for any drugs that could increase a patient’s
long-term risk of developing dementia.
In other words, some prescription drugs can attack
your brain quickly and slowly.
Are you at risk?
Check the Sudden Dementia Watch List
Remember, a single dose of ANY medication could
be enough to trigger symptoms of sudden dementia.
That’s why it’s important for you to know your risk
does increase with each additional prescription drug
you take—whether or not it’s on this list.
In fact, if you’re taking 5 or more prescription
drugs…you are 930% MORE LIKELY to suffer
from sudden dementia, according to data from the
Annals of Internal Medicine.
The Sudden Dementia Watch List (on the following
page) includes drugs that are most likely to cause
memory loss, cloudy thinking, confusion, and other
cognitive symptoms…but they’re not the only drugs
you need to worry about.
Anyone at any time can have a negative reaction to
any prescription drug.
It can happen to you even if you’ve been taking
a certain drug for years—so it’s important to be
vigilant, for yourself and your loved ones. If you
suspect that prescriptions are causing foggy thinking,
confusion, or any other cognitive side effects in
yourself or a loved one, call the doctor right away.
I’ve shown you how prescription drugs can cause
sudden dementia…and I’ve shown you which drugs
could put you at the highest risk. So the next step is to
take action.
The only way to reverse the effects of
sudden dementia caused by prescription
drugs…is to wean off of them.
Please note that it is extremely important that you
work with a physician, consultant pharmacist, or other
experienced medical professional to do this safely.
Some drugs cannot be stopped “cold turkey” and
must be “stepped down” with the help of a medical
professional.
Stopping certain drugs too abruptly can cause a
rebound effect—and this can be dangerous or even
deadly.
Examples of drugs that require careful weaning
include—but are not limited to—the following:
• Antidepressants (e.g., Zoloft, Xanax). Stopping
these drugs suddenly can make your anxiety or
depression symptoms worse. In some cases, it can
cause mania. You could also experience nausea,
vomiting, tremors, mood swings, headaches, loss of
coordination, flu-like symptoms, or dizziness.
•Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs (e.g., Lipitor,
Zocor). Stopping these drugs abruptly can cause a
heart attack or stroke. Withdrawing the drug can
cause your cholesterol and C-reactive protein (CRP)
levels to shoot up very high.
• Beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, metroprolol,
atenolol). Discontinuing beta-blockers too quickly
can cause a heart attack. Other withdrawal
symptoms include a rapid heart rate, angina and
high blood pressure.
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Sudden Dementia Watch List:
Prescription drugs that increase your risk of memory loss
Drugs to treat allergies and asthma
• Allegra (fexofenadine)
• Beclovent, Qvar (beclomethasone)
• Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
• Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine)
• Claritin (loratadine)
• Prednisone
• Pulmicort (budesonide)
• Tavist (clemastine)
• Zyrtec (cetirizine)
Drugs to treat anxiety and depression
Note: Some of these drugs are also used to treat
sleep disorders
• Atarax (hydroxyzine)
• Elavil (amitriptyline)
• Klonopin (clonazepam)
• Librium (chlordiazepoxide)
• Norpramin (desipramine)
• Paxil (paroxetine)
• Prozac (fluoxetine)
• Sinequan (doxepine)
• Tofranil (imipramine)
• Vivactil (Protriptyline)
• Xanax (alprazolam)
Drugs to treat bladder problems
• Detrol (tolterodine)
• Enablex (darifenacin)
• VESIcare (solifenacin)
Drugs to treat cardiovascular disease
• Lanoxin (digoxin)
• Norpace (disopyramide)
• Procardia (nifedipine)
Drugs to treat diabetes
• Glucophage (metformin)
Drugs to treat gout
• Colcrys (colchicine)
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Drugs to treat heartburn, reflux and ulcers
• Nexium (esomeprazole)
• Prevacid (lansoprazole)
• Prilosec (omeprazole)
• Pro-Banthene (propantheline)
• Tagamet (cimetidine)
• Zantac (ranitidine)
Drugs to treat high cholesterol
• Crestor (rosuvastatin)
• Lipitor (atorvastatin)
• Mevacor (lovastatin)
• Pravachol (pravastatin)
Drugs to treat high blood pressure
• Inderol (propranolol)
• Lasix (furosemide)
• Tenormin (atenolol)
Drugs to treat pain
• Codeine
• Ultram (tramadol)
Drugs to treat Parkinson’s disease
• Akineton (biperiden)
• Artane (trihexyphenidyl)
• Cogentin (benztropine)
Drugs to treat psychosis
Note: Some of these drugs are also used to treat
anxiety and depression
• Clozaril (clozapine)
• Mellaril (thioridazine)
• Seroquel (Quetiapine)
Drugs to treat sleeping disorders
Note: Some of these drugs are also used to treat
anxiety and depression
• Ambien (zolpidem)
• Halcion (triazolam)
• Valium (diazepam)
• Zimovane (zopiclone)
• Muscle relaxants (e.g., baclofen). After long-term
use, a quick withdrawal can cause hallucinations,
anxiety, seizures, and other dangerous side effects.
I work closely with my patients to taper the effects
of any unnecessary or dangerous drugs they’re
taking, and monitor them for rebound or withdrawal
symptoms.
Types of drugs that deplete vitamin B12
Antibiotics: Including amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, neomycin, cefprozil, and similar drugs
Anti-convulsant drug: Phenobarbital
Anti-diabetic drug: Metformin
Birth control pills that contain estrogen
Then, I help them find natural solutions to help them
achieve optimal health.
Corticosteroids (inhaled, oral, or topical): Including
budesonide (Pulmicort®), hydrocortisone, prednisone
and similar drugs
Remember, there are some cases where prescription
drugs are necessary. I do write prescriptions from
time to time at my clinic, but it’s rare. Most of my
patients never need them, because there are safe
alternatives to prescription drugs for just about every
health problem under the sun.
H2 Blockers: Including ranitidine (Zantac®), cimetidine (Tagamet®) and similar drugs
Proton Pump Inhibitors: Lansoprazole (Prevacid®)
and Omeprazole (Prilosec®)
(My recent book, The Natural Healing “Master
List,” includes a long list of ways you can improve
your health without drugs…and I update the “master
list” every month in my newsletter, Logical Health
Alternatives.)
It’s easy to talk about getting off prescription drugs,
but I know it can be more difficult to do.
It’s important to find someone you can trust. If your
physician isn’t willing to listen to your concerns or
work with you, find one who will.
To help you get started, turn to Chapter 4 to find out
the first thing you should do before going in to see
your doctor about this.
Then continue reading to find out what you can do
right now to heal your memory naturally.
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CHAPTER 4: DO THIS BEFORE YOUR
NEXT DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT
Above all, I want to help you find natural health
solutions that don’t need a prescription. But until you
can work with a professional to reduce or eliminate
prescription drugs, here are some simple things you
can do to get a handle on the situation.
First, it’s important to know ALL the drugs you’re
taking—and what each one is for. So many patients
come to see me with no idea why they are taking
certain medications.
It’s important for you to know…and for every one of
your doctors and specialists to know.
So before your next doctor’s appointment, here’s
what I want you to do: Create a simple medication
chart. I’ve included a blank chart on the next page,
but it’s simple to make one at home and update it as
necessary.
All you have to do is draw three columns on a
piece of paper.
Column 1: Write down ALL medications you are
taking. Be sure to include:
• All prescription medications
• All over the counter medications that you are
taking right now, or take frequently (don’t forget
allergy medicines, cold medicine, and pain
relievers)
• All nutritional supplements you are taking
Column 2: Next to the name of each medication,
write down the dose and how many times per day
you take it.
Column 3: Write down what each prescription, OTC
product and nutritional supplement is for.
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Important: If you do not know the reason you are
taking every medication, be sure to ask your doctor.
If you discover that you’ve been prescribed multiple
drugs for the same reason, ask if all of them are truly
necessary.
At every appointment, mention any and all side
effects you’re experiencing or any changes you’ve
noticed since you began taking the drugs—or
anything that has changed since your last visit.
If you’re seeing multiple doctors and specialists, it’s
important to make sure they all have a complete list
of prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and
nutritional supplements you are taking. Bring this
chart with you each time.
Your pharmacist can also be on the lookout for known
interactions between drugs—so get them all filled at
the same pharmacy whenever possible.
And in the meantime…keep reading to find out what
you can do to heal your memory naturally…
Medication Chart for ___________________________________________
Name of Medication
(Include prescriptions, supplements and
over-the-counter medications)
Dosage and Timing
Purpose of Medication
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CHAPTER 5: HEAL YOUR MEMORY
NATURALLY
After decades of research and billions of dollars
spent, mainstream medicine has come up emptyhanded on Alzheimer’s and dementia. Yet they’re no
closer to solving this devastating, deadly epidemic
than they were decades ago. Why? Because they’ve
missed the forest for the trees…
They’re so hung up on plaques and tangles, they’ve
utterly ignored the most obvious symptom of
Alzheimer’s that shows up 10 years before the disease
really starts to take hold.
I’m talking about brain shrinkage.
Brain shrinkage is just what it sounds like: a loss of
neurons (and the connections between them) that
results in your brain getting smaller.
It’s a fact, a brain riddled with Alzheimer’s shrinks up
like a grape in the summer sun…utterly devastating
areas involved in thinking, planning and memory.
The official term is “cerebral atrophy.” It can be
generalized—meaning the entire brain shrinks at the
same rate. This type typically results in a decrease in
short-term memory.
But brain shrinkage can also target certain areas—
which is especially concerning if it occurs in the parts
of the brain responsible for conscious thought and
voluntary processes.
But, ultimately, both kinds of brain shrinkage can lead
to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
And mainstream medicine has no drugs, treatments,
or therapies to combat it.
But that doesn’t mean brain shrinkage is something
you just have to accept. In fact, recent research has
shown three simple nutrients may be all you need.
And not just to slow brain shrinkage…but actually
reverse it.
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Reverse brain shrinkage with this
pennies-per-day vitamin cure
Just last year, an Oxford University study proved
that a “pennies-per-day” all-natural cocktail of three
simple B vitamins can halt brain shrinkage in its
tracks.
The astonishing results, published in the renowned
medical journal The Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences, showed that patients with mild
to moderate brain shrinkage who took vitamin B6,
vitamin B12, and folic acid slowed brain shrinkage by
an unheard of 90%!
Yes, I said 90%!
Put simply, this treatment is pulling patients back
from the abyss of Alzheimer’s. And if that sounds
crazy to you, I can assure you no one was more
surprised than the researchers themselves…
Even senior author of the study, A. David Smith, was
caught totally off guard, saying, “It’s a big effect,
much bigger than we would have dreamt of, I find the
specificity of this staggering.”
And it’s an effect you can see with your own eyes.
Researchers took MRI scans of patients’ brains and
highlighted the specific areas that were protected
by this natural cocktail…and amazingly, they all
lined up perfectly with areas normally ravaged by
Alzheimer’s disease.
After viewing the MRIs, Paul Thompson, professor
of neurology and head of the Imaging Genetics
Center at UCLA School of Medicine said, “I’ve
never seen results from brain scans showing this
level of protection.”
In fact, the only thing more impressive is the effect
these three, simple B vitamins have on memory. An
earlier study performed in 2012 showed that patients
taking vitamin B6, B12, and folic acid trounced
their placebo-taking peers by a whopping 69% on
memory tests!
As lead researcher David Smith of Oxford University
put it…
“It’s the first and only disease-modifying
treatment that’s worked”
And with rates of Alzheimer’s expected to skyrocket
in the coming years to 115 million Americans (or 1
in 3)…it couldn’t have come along at a better time!
Jess Smith, a communications officer for the U.K.
Alzheimer’s Society, says this simple treatment has
the power to “halve the number of people dying from
[Alzheimer’s].”
But don’t expect your doctor to recommend
anything but pharmaceuticals anytime soon…Why?
Because the money generated from Band-Aid-like
Alzheimer’s drugs adds up to over $600 billion
dollars a year. Put another way, Alzheimer’s disease
is simply too big to cure. And as you’ve seen—it’s
only going to get bigger.
Pharmaceutical companies (and the FDA who gets
paid to approve their products) simply have too much
to lose by publicizing a pennies-per-day natural
treatment with the potential to wipe out Alzheimer’s
for good. But if you or a loved one are suffering from
Alzheimer’s, you don’t have to wait! I’ve seen in my
own patients the remarkable effects these three simple
B vitamins can have on cognitive function—and on
overall health.
So if you’re not already supplementing with B
vitamins, it’s time to get started. The doses used in the
studies were:
• 500 micrograms of vitamin B12
• 20 milligrams of B6
• 800 micrograms of folic acid
You can get quality B vitamin supplements in any
natural food store or vitamin shop, as well as from
online supplement retailers. The dosages will be listed
in micrograms.
And upping your intake of foods rich in these
nutrients certainly won’t hurt either. Here’s where you
can get them:
• Vitamin B12: Animal products like fish,
poultry, meat, and eggs are your best
sources (clams and liver are particularly
rich in this nutrient).
• Vitamin B6: Tuna, chicken, turkey, and
cantaloupe offer up a good dose of B6.
• Folic acid: Spinach and other dark green
leafy vegetables are good sources.
But there’s one more simple thing you can do to help
prevent brain shrinkage…
A bigger brain and a better
memory with fish oil
Another boon in the war against brain shrinkage is
something I’ve talked about many times before—fish
oil. But it bears repeating. Especially since research
on its benefits for brain health is so incredible.
For instance, the journal Neurology recently
published a study examining data from over
1,000 postmenopausal women participating in the
Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study. The
data spanned eight years, and included the subjects’
levels of EPA and DHA, as well as brain volumes
(measured by MRI).
The results were stunning. Women with higher
omega-3 levels—and DHA in particular—had
significantly larger brain volumes than women with
low levels.
Another major benefit: increased size of the
hippocampus, which happens to be your brain’s
memory center. So you can see why preserving it is
so important.
And there are plenty more studies just like this one—
all showing fish oil’s positive effects on the brain.
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Another one, published in 2014, included 193
Alzheimer’s disease patients, 397 people with
mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and 229 people
with normal brain function. At the beginning of
the study, 117 of the participants reported that they
regularly used fish oil supplements (and most of them
continued to take them throughout the study period).
All of the patients underwent cognitive testing and
brain imaging at the outset of the study, and then at 6to 12-month intervals.
The researchers noted that the patients taking fish oil
showed less brain shrinkage on scans than the rest
of the participants. Plus, those who used fish oil had
better scores on cognitive function tests at any given
time over the course of the study.
I recommend at least 3,000 mg of EPA and DHA
from fish oil every day.
As you can see, warding off brain shrinkage and
Alzheimer’s disease can be simple to do with B
vitamins and fish oil.
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Some doctors dismiss these memory lapses as “senior
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Don’t get me wrong—I’m all for mental workouts.
But they’re more for the long-term health of your
brain. And let’s face it—doing a math problem in your
head isn’t going to help you remember where you put
the dog’s leash when he’s begging for a walk.
But what if I told you it’s possible to substantially
improve your memory in just one hour? And that
you can keep your focus and concentration strong
and steady? And even reduce stress and improve
your mood?
And what if I told you that you could do all of these
things completely naturally?
In fact, research shows that one common herb can
produce all of these cognitive breakthroughs.
Thousands of varieties—but only 1
scientifically verified to give you
razor-sharp thinking
I’m talking about lemon balm, scientifically known as
Melissa officinalis.
As I mentioned above, lemon balm is incredibly
common. It’s a member of the mint family and
grows just about everywhere. And there are
thousands of varieties. But only one is scientifically
verified to improve your memory, focus, word recall,
and brainpower. And boost your overall cognitive
strength.
It’s called Bluenesse®. And it’s made from the
extract of a special type of lemon balm only grown
in Bavaria, Germany. In fact, it took scientists and
farmers a year to develop this particularly potent
variety of lemon balm.
And now the specific variety of this plant—and the
exact locations of the farms where it’s grown—is
being guarded like a state secret.
The neuroscientists who developed Bluenesse formed
a carefully vetted private network of farmers to
grow it in ideal locations all across Germany. And
they even started a second backup farm in another
European country. (I was able to get some insider
intel on this—it’s in Poland.)
In fact, this specialized botanical is even protected by
intellectual property laws. And the farmers who know
about it are the ONLY growers on Earth who are
cultivating this “mental miracle.”
Why all the secrecy?
When I pressed my connections for details, I
discovered something pretty impressive.
Turns out, the neuro-researchers who uncovered this
rare lemon balm—and worked tirelessly to test, verify,
and document its effects—have a good reason for
being selective about who they share the details with.
They want to shield you from impostors by keeping
their supply under tight control.
They’re so serious about it that they test every…
single…batch of Bluenesse to make sure it’s active,
and that it meets their exact specifications. From the
size of the leaves to the unique composition of the
essential phytonutrients.
They use an innovative scientific method of testing
known as “bioassay guided technology.”
So let there be no confusion about this one:
Everything I’m about to show you today is only
possible with the Bluenesse variety, cultivated
exclusively by that specialized network of German
farmers. Top neuroscientists have discovered that no
other strain of lemon balm can do what Bluenesse
can do.
I’m so impressed by this “Bavarian Brain Booster”
I actually worked with the manufacturer to bring
Bluenesse to the U.S. And I’m the first doctor in the
country to use it. The results in my patients have
been phenomenal. But there are also several scientific
studies that show just how effective Bluenesse is for
memory and focus.
Let’s take a closer look at how Bluenesse can
accomplish so much.
Taking the benefits of lemon balm to the
next level
There’s quite a bit of research showing that lemon
balm can help soothe stress away. It contains active
ingredients that ensure your brain gets optimum
amounts of GABA, an amino acid that helps you feel
calm. And lemon balm also contains compounds that
help increase your levels of dopamine, the brain’s
feel-good chemical.
Bluenesse contains these same relaxing properties.
Which is great. But here’s what I really love about
Bluenesse: It’s been specifically developed to enhance
other compounds in lemon balm that improve
cognitive performance.
Bluenesse improves memory and increases focus and
concentration by activating your brain’s M1 receptors.
M1 sounds a bit like a Bond villain. But it’s actually
a very tiny, yet very powerful type of brain cell. M1s
are in charge of a process called oscillation—which
makes sure information flows freely between your
brain cells.
Oscillation is a big deal. It’s the only way you can
store and retrieve your memories, learn new tasks,
and stay focused. It’s also how your brain handles
spatial awareness. In other words—how much space
you have to maneuver around. Thank oscillation
for being able to walk through your house without
tripping over furniture Rob Petrie-style.
If your M1s aren’t activated properly, your brain feels
sluggish. It’s harder to remember things. Your focus
seems fuzzy. And you don’t seem to come up with
answers or new ideas like you used to.
In essence, you have “senior moments.”
But thanks to new in vitro research, we now know
that Bluenesse can actually activate M1 receptors in
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the brain. And that helps the brain feel young again.
Just take a look at the effects in clinical trials…
Sharper focus and revitalized working
memory within an hour
In a study published last year, researchers gathered
25 healthy men and women under the age of 40. You
might think people that young wouldn’t have many
memory or concentration issues. But guess what?
Within one hour of taking 300 mg of Bluenesse,
the study participants had a 13.5% improvement in
memory and focus, compared to the participants in
the placebo group.
To make sure these results weren’t a fluke, the
researchers conducted a second study. They gave 21
healthy men and women, ages 21 to 30, either 300 mg
of Bluenesse, or a placebo.
Then they gave these study participants the same
cognitive tests they gave the people in the first study.
One of those tests measured participants’ working
memory. Working memory is the way you keep track
of new facts, figures, and details you see every day.
It’s what helps you remember where you parked your
car at the mall or which ingredients you’ve already
added to the pot of chili simmering on the stove.
The Bluenesse groups aced this test. In fact, the
placebo group’s test scores actually plummeted, while
the Bluenesse group’s scores increased.
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The Bluenesse groups also significantly outperformed
the placebo groups in a test in which they saw 10
words for two seconds each, with a second in between
each word. Immediately after all of the words flashed
on the screen, the participants were asked to write
down as many words as they could remember.
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Then, 20 to 25 minutes later, they were asked to recall
the words again. This tests long-term memory, or
what I call “high-performance memory”—the ability
to remember names, dates, places, and all of those
security passcodes you have to create.
In both studies, the Bluenesse groups’ memory
and focus just kept improving. And their overall
mental state improved as well. In fact, even three
hours after taking Bluenesse, participants described
themselves as “calm,” “steady,” “self-confident,” and
“comfortable.”
New research confirms this Bavarian Brain
Booster is the real deal
Those results are impressive enough on their own.
But there’s also a brand new study on Bluenesse.
Twenty-five men and women, ages 19 to 36, got
either 600 mg of Bluenesse or a placebo. They then
took a working memory test and word recognition test
similar to the ones in the studies I mentioned above.
Just like in the previous studies, the Bluenesse group
scored significantly better on these tests than the
placebo group. And, once again, the improvements
were noticeable within an hour of taking Bluenesse.
Pretty incredible, right? And I expect the research
on Bluenesse to just keep on coming. Research that
offers even more proof of how this unique variety of
lemon balm can help your brain feel young again.
As I mentioned above, I’m the first doctor in the U.S.
to use Bluenesse. It’s one of the main ingredients in
my BrainLogic formula, which you can order through
my website, www.drpescatore.com.
My patients have already noticed that they’re able to
think faster and more accurately. And they’re thrilled
to finally be free of those “senior moments” they’d
resigned themselves to living with.
And the amazing thing is this can happen just one
hour after taking Bluenesse. But I recommend taking
300 mg every day to ensure your brain keeps firing on
all cylinders…all day long.
Patients sometimes ask me, “When’s the best time
of day to take Bluenesse?” If you’re not a morning
person, you might want to take it as soon as you wake
up. Think of it as a way to “activate” your brain, to
get ready for anything the day has to throw at you. It
can help you be bright and alert by the time you’re
ready to step out the door.
And if you need extra focus in the afternoon—for an
important meeting, or a big project you’re working
on—it’s OK to take it again. This “double-strength”
dose (600 mg) has also been shown to have powerful
effects on alertness, while warding off fatigue and
stress.
And of course, there are two more “Brain Basics” you
should be taking right now: vitamin D and vitamin E.
Let me show you why I recommend those to every
single one of my patients…
Tack decades onto your
brain’s lifespan—and your
own—with vitamin D
There’s a good reason I talk about vitamin D so often.
It’s because new research emerges every day showing
this critical compound can save your life—if you’re
getting enough of it. New studies are published every
month, it seems, showing how powerful this vitamin
really is. So I’d like to take some time to share them
with you.
A team of New York researchers compared cognitive
function among 253 very elderly subjects—ranging
from 95 to 109 years old—to 2,451 National Health
and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III)
participants over the age of 70.
Tests showed low levels of vitamin D correlated to
mental decline in both groups. But the exceptionally
long-lived group had insufficiency rates comparable
to NHANES subjects, despite being as much as 25
years older.
These results suggest that longer-lived people have
higher levels of the sunshine vitamin on average—
and better cognitive function well past the age of 90
because of it. And that’s not all vitamin D does for
your neurological health. Yet another study showed
that higher levels of D can help stem the progression
of multiple sclerosis.
Why you still need more D than you
probably think
If you haven’t had your 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels
tested recently—or ever—make an appointment with
your doctor to get it done ASAP. Especially if you’re
suffering with a chronic or life-threatening disease
like diabetes or cancer. Once you’ve established your
current vitamin D level, you should be re-tested every
six weeks, until your levels are where they should be.
And speaking of vitamin D levels… A level of 30
might be sufficient. But it’s certainly not optimal.
You want to aim for closer to 80 ng/ml instead.
Unfortunately, most people don’t have levels that high
right out of the gate.
That’s why I make vitamin D status a top priority
at my office. I regularly test every single one of my
patients to assess their blood levels. And I almost
always prescribe a daily supplement.
To reach an optimal vitamin D level, most people
need more than the maximum 2,000 IU per day most
doctors will recommend to their deficient patients.
(That is, if they even test for D in the first place—
much less recommend vitamins.) To effectively
restore healthy D levels, I generally prescribe 10,000
IU of vitamin D3 on a daily basis to my patients. And
a lot of times, they’re shocked (and a little nervous)
to take a dosage this high. But as long as your blood
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levels are screened regularly, there’s no reason to take
any less. I take 10,000 IU every day myself. And I
feel better than ever.
After following this protocol for a few weeks, my
patients say the same. Frankly, this dose might be
“high”—but it’s the amount many people need to
keep their blood levels between 80 and 100. Of
course, you may be wondering if the arrival of
summer—and more sunshine—means you can reduce
or even eliminate your vitamin D supplement. Well,
it depends. As I’ve mentioned many times before,
sunshine is an effective way to boost your vitamin D
levels. (The best way, actually.)
But this strategy comes with some critical caveats.
You can supplement with lower doses of D during
the summer IF you get full mid-day sun exposure
over most of your body. Without sunscreen. For 20
minutes per day. Every day. But in order to eliminate
it altogether, you’d also have to live in South Florida
or the very Southern part of Texas. If you don’t, you
absolutely must take your vitamin D. Every day of
the year.
My minimum recommendations are 2,000 to 5,000 IU
of D3, regardless of the season. And if you don’t get
outside much thanks to long days at the office, you
may still require 10,000 IU—even in the dog days
of summer. You won’t know for sure until you get
tested. So, once again, if you haven’t had your levels
measured lately, ask your doctor to check them today.
recently concluded that if we don’t get enough
vitamin E, we’re depriving ourselves of more than
half of the components necessary to build and
maintain our brains.
She based this observation on a study of zebra fish. Of
course, fish brains aren’t nearly as complex as ours,
but the same basic principles apply. The researchers
gave some of the fish a diet rich in vitamin E for nine
months. The other fish got no E.
At the end of the study, the researchers looked at the
fish brains and discovered that the ones that didn’t get
enough vitamin E had a one-third reduction in DHA.
And they also had 60 percent less of a biochemical
that helps transport DHA from the body into the brain.
I’ve told you about DHA before—it’s an essential
omega-3 fatty acid that you most commonly find in
fish oil, along with EPA. It can help prevent heart
disease, lower inflammation, and even reduce the
signs of aging.
And it helps your brains function properly. In fact,
if you don’t get enough DHA, your brain cells can
actually die.
Another vitally important discovery the researchers
made is that vitamin E appears to prevent a type of
fat oxidation that is thought to be one of the causes of
dementia.
Which leads me to the other recent study about
vitamin E and Alzheimer’s drugs.
In fact, one study shows that vitamin E can work even
better than a common dementia drug in people with
moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease.
In this study, researchers gathered 613 people with
mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and divided
them into four groups. One group got 2,000 IU of
vitamin E every day for an average of about two
years. The second group took the popular Alzheimer’s
drug memantine (brand name Namenda). The third
group took vitamin E plus memantine, and the fourth
group got a placebo.
The evidence is so compelling, one researcher
The researchers discovered that the vitamin E group
Stave off dementia with vitamin E
Plenty of research shows that vitamin E is important
for brain function. But new studies are proving just
how essential this key nutrient is as we get older.
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had 19 percent less functional decline per year than
the placebo group. Basically, this means that they
were still able to do things like cook, wash, and shop,
which allowed them to live independently longer.
You’d think this would be the same for the memantine
group, but the researchers found that the drug didn’t
appear to stop functional decline at all. Nor did
memantine combined with vitamin E. They think
that’s probably because the drug interferes with how
our bodies metabolize vitamin E.
So, bottom line, it’s a good idea to make sure you get
adequate vitamin E at any age— and especially after
your 50th birthday.
I recommend 400 IU per day of natural vitamin
E with mixed tocopherols (d-alpha tocopherol).
Synthetic E (dl-alpha-tocopherol) isn’t absorbed as
well in the body, and it’s only 67 percent as active as
the natural form, so you would need to take more.
15 minutes could save your brain…
And last but not least… I prescribe exercise to every
one of my patients. Before you give up on that idea,
please hear me out. You don’t have to take up some
extreme cardio craze…or spend hours a day at the
gym.
At the very least, you can do one simple thing:
Take a 15-minute walk every day.
A major study in the prestigious medical journal
Lancet shows that exercise is KEY to curbing
Alzheimer’s disease risk. And not just a little bit.
We’re talking about completely eliminating HALF
of the cases of this horrible, deadly disease.
And the good news is, all you need is a short walk
every single day. (Yes, every day.) Take your dog.
Take your spouse. Take a friend. Just keep it up and
your brain will reward you!
Final Thoughts
You should know that most chronic conditions CAN
be successfully treated without prescription drugs—so
please do not give up hope.
I’ve helped patients achieve better health without
drugs for more than 20 years. Every issue of my
monthly newsletter Logical Health Alternatives and
daily Reality Health Check e-alerts are written with
this goal in mind.
Please visit my website at www.drpescatore.com for
more ideas that are easy and even fun, to help you feel
better, look better, and even eat better than you ever
have before.
I look forward to helping you on your journey to
health.
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