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Hearing and Dementia
By Shay Moser
Exercise. Eat healthfully. Don’t smoke. Manage health issues such as diabetes. Most people know these habits are important for a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of dementia. Yet, many are unaware of the number one preventive health measure to prevent dementia.
“Treating hearing loss is eight times more important than reducing obesity and diabetes and four times as important as physical exercise to reduce the risk of dementia,” says Dr. Keith Darrow, the only Harvard Medical and M.I.T.trained neuroscientist focused on private practice audiology.
Dr. Darrow is best known for his work as a neuroscientist and audiologist, but today his mission is educating people. He does this as an author and the director and founder of the Hearing and Brain Centers of America and the Excellence in Audiology network of offices throughout the U.S.
HIGHEST-RATED HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS TREATMENT
As part of the Hearing and Brain Centers of America national expansion to treat more of the 42 million Americans in need of hearing loss and tinnitus treatment, a Paradise Valley location recently opened.
Patients at the Hearing and Brain Center of America in Paradise Valley benefit from Dr. Darrow’s comprehensive programs for preventing decline through the medical treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus.
Patients see a team of experienced doctors and specialists who provide personalized hearing care plans based on their needs, lifestyle, and budget. The center offers several cutting-edge treatment options, which patients learn about at their initial complimentary treatment consultation. Plus, all treatments offer a lifetime satisfaction guarantee. And soon, Scottsdale residents will have a center nearby where they can get same-day treatments, too.
“We offer a completely new and simple approach at the Hearing and Brain Centers. The medical treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus is not a hearing aid. Instead, we’ve identified the most important aspects of treatment that improve hearing in all situations, reduce the ringing in your ears, and help you prevent cognitive decline and dementia.”
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU GET YOUR HEARING CHECKED?
Dr. Darrow says the easy rule of thumb to remember is “ears and rears,” suggesting that when you turn 50 is when we should all have our first hearing test.
It’s difficult to notice the initial signs of hearing loss without a hearing evaluation, says Dr. Darrow. But it’s more likely to affect life as we grow older because noise damage starts to add up.
A LISTENING EAR FOR LOCAL DOCTORS
Many primary care physicians are starting to understand the connections between hearing loss and dementia, according to Dr. Darrow. So, they’re incorporating a question about hearing loss in medical evaluations.
Doctors who have patients that may have hearing loss or are between 60 and 70 years old, can refer them to the Hearing and Brain Centers of America for cognitive screening.
Learn more about the importance of medically treating hearing loss at the free, one-hour community symposium in Paradise Valley on Thurs., Nov. 3. Visit hearinganddementia.com or call 602641-4179. You can learn more about Dr. Darrow at drkeithdarrow.com.
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Health Food Sensitivities: A Naturopathic Approach
By Dr. Jenna Dye, Naturopathic Physician
Food is one of the most common causes of inflammation in the body. This inflammation can lead to chronic illnesses. In naturopathic medicine, we focus on diet in detail to find potential foods that may be impacting your health. Once those foods are identified we can eliminate them and begin to nourish the body with foods that decrease inflammation, while healing the digestive tract.
There are two main types of immune reactions to foods. An IgE reaction is an immediate reaction that can occur within minutes of consuming a particular food. This reaction is often severe and easier to pinpoint which food was the culprit. A common example is a Peanut IgE reaction. After consumption there can be symptoms of hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing. Consuming these foods can be dangerous and must be avoided.
The other type of immune reaction is an IgG reaction. This is more of a sensitivity rather than a true allergy. This is a delayed reaction that can occur within hours or up to days after consuming a particular food. These reactions are often less severe and harder to identify. Reactions can include generalized fatigue, brain fog, muscle or joint pain, constipation, gas, bloating, abdominal discomfort, eczema, and other skin conditions.
There are different ways to identify food sensitivities. The gold standard is the basic elimination diet. We eliminate the most common highly allergenic foods for a period. Once symptoms have resolved we can then slowly reintroduce them and see how the body reacts. Common allergenic foods are dairy, wheat, eggs, corn, and soy.
Another way to test for sensitivities is an IgG blood test. This is a sensitivity test that allows us to identify up to 100-200 different types of foods that may be negatively reacting in the body. These results can help us decide which specific foods to eliminate based on the level of reactivity.
Whichever way we identify food sensitivities, we eliminate those foods while healing the gut with additional naturopathic support. It can take up to six to eight weeks for symptoms to resolve. Imagine it is like a pair of shoes that causes a blister, you need to remove the shoe for a while, let the blister heal and then try the shoe on again. If the blister does not return then you can wear the shoes, if it does then it needs more time to heal.
A naturopathic physician can offer a more comprehensive and individualized approach to help you identify, eliminate, and heal any obstacles that may be impacting your health. Food is one of the simplest places to begin the healing process.
Dr. Jenna Dye is a licensed naturopathic physician. Her role is to support the body’s foundation to restore and maintain optimal health. Together with her patients, this is achieved by identifying and removing barriers that may be impacting health while creating a healing environment. For more information visit drjennadye.com.
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What to Look for in a Probiotic
By Justin Marsh, CEO of Arthur Andrew Medical
Probiotics have been gaining popularity in recent years, but the benefits of these live microorganisms have been around for centuries. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health, nearly 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from digestive diseases—making the need to understand how probiotics can improve gut health more important than ever.
Probiotics are friendly bacteria that reside in the digestive tract and stimulate the increased production of white blood cells and beneficial proteins, helping to maintain the proper balance of healthy intestinal bacteria. Research from The Journal of Environmental Science and Health states that probiotic supplementation promotes healthy digestive function by binding to toxins in the intestines and decreasing their accessibility to the body.
A probiotic with powerful antioxidant and immune-stimulating properties should be taken regularly to boost the body’s immune defenses. However, choosing the right one will help maintain optimal gut health.
Below are four things you should consider before purchasing a probiotic.
THE PROBIOTIC STRAIN
The individual bacteria strain determines the health benefits you can expect from a probiotic. Standard off-the-shelf probiotics are freeze-dried bacteria often killed in stomach acid during digestion, leaving you without many benefits. However, probiotics that use a spore formula are much more resilient to destruction during digestion. Spore probiotics are encased in protective spores that later sprout and germinate inside the body, giving long-lasting benefits.
For example, if you see the strain B. animalis on the label, this strain helps in aiding digestion and fighting food-borne bacteria, while strain B. breve helps your body absorb nutrients by fermenting sugars. Researching the specific health benefits of probiotic strains is important when choosing what probiotic is best for you.
THE INGREDIENTS
Most people focus on the active ingredients of supplements and often overlook the “other ingredients,” such as sugar, artificial flavors, colors, and other hardto-pronounce ingredients. Knowing how the active ingredients will influence health is imperative, but it’s also important to understand how the supplement’s other substances may affect you.
Look for supplements that contain natural additives, flavors (e.g., cane sugar), and colors (e.g., beet juice). Avoid supplements containing sucrose, maltodextrin, gelatin, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, and artificial colors/flavorings.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
When stored properly, you’ll get the maximum health benefits from a probiotic. Some probiotics can only survive a few years on the shelf and must be refrigerated to prevent spoiling. But probiotics formulated with high-quality spore form and live bacteria strains can survive indefinitely. We recommend using a spore-based probiotic that does not require refrigeration and will last longer, but whichever product you choose, be sure you are following the label instructions provided.
REPUTATION AND CREDIBILITY OF THE BRAND
Purchase probiotics from a reputable brand with products backed by science, statistics, and industry standards. Before choosing a product, find out what clinical studies helped determine the ingredients for the formula–supplements should have statistics that clearly support the health benefit claims.
You should also verify that the supplement company has certifications for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). The FDA establishes strict requirements to certify safe, accurately labeled products. Choosing a brand of supplements that provides scientific research to verify the safety and efficacy of their products is very important.
Daily probiotics will benefit your overall health by supporting digestion and the immune system. Educating yourself on the types of probiotics available and which is best for your health is key. We recommend purchasing products from a reputable healthcare professional or vendor who stands by their products and uses highquality ingredients that are well-researched and have a proven safety record.
#1 Most Modifiable Risk Factor for Preventing Dementia
The Early Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus with Modern Treatment Plans Nov. 3rd • 11am-1pm
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Phoenix Scottsdale
4415 E Paradise Village Pkwy S, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Limited Seating; RSVP Required • Lunch included
Who This Event Is For:
1. If you are over the age of 50 2. If you have experienced Tinnitus, or ringing/buzzing/ chirping in the ears 3. If your doctor has ever told you that you were diabetic 4. If you have high blood pressure 5. If you sometimes have difficulty hearing 6. If you are retired without a driving purpose 7. If you forget more than you used to, or are having more ‘Senior Moments’ 8. If any of the above apply to you, a loved one, or neighbor we look forward to seeing you and them at this Dementia Education Event
Reserve Your Seat at: www.HearingAndDementia.com
or Call (602) 641-4179
Learn From Guest Lecturer Harvard Medical & M.I.T. Trained Neuroscientist and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A
M.I.T. and Harvard Medical Trained Neuroscientist and Clinical Audiologist
Amazon #1 New Release & Best-Selling Author Spokesman, Excellence In Audiology Expert in Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology Professor at Worcester State University Nationally Recognized Speaker, Trainer, and Researcher Research Associate at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary His publications and research cited over 1000 times
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