Brain Health

Have you noticed cognitive decline in yourself or a loved one? Do you want to receive treatment from some of the leading minds in Alzheimer’s research? Welcome to the functional medicine clinic in Dallas committed to providing the best care and treatment for those experiencing cognitive impairment. We make a point to discover root causes of the disease to provide the most complete care. If you’re ready to experience the difference that functional medicine can make in the Alzheimer’s treatment of you or a loved one, get started with Apostol IFM today.

Here at Apostol, our focus on functional medicine allows us to set ourselves apart in the world of Alzheimer’s treatment. In its simplest terms, functional medicine approaches a disease holistically with the ultimate goal of discovering the root cause of a disease.

We take a holistic approach to medicine because we recognize the natural relationship between body parts. As opposed to conventional medicine — which compartmentalizes symptoms and areas of the body — functional medicine focuses on your entire body, analyzes lifestyle choices and genetic factors, and creates individualized plans for each patient. So what does that look like in terms of Alzheimer's disease?

Far too often, patients with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, or another form of dementia are told they have an irreversible, untreatable disease. Not only does that cause added stress and doubt for the individual and their loved ones, it’s not true.

We believe in the power of finding root causes for diseases rather than trying to alleviate the symptoms they cause. In doing so, we have a better chance of changing the habits surrounding those root causes and reversing the disease all together. Our approach to Alzheimer’s treatment is no different.

Traditional medicine is useful and necessary, but when it comes to identifying causes of, preventing, and reversing Alzheimer's disease, it simply is not enough. Whereas traditional medicine and prescriptions may help alleviate the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, they do nothing to actually address what caused the disease in the first place. That’s where functional medicine comes in.

As we introduced above, the main goal of functional medicine is identifying what causes a disease so we can change those habits and prevent — and in some cases reverse — the disease. Alzheimer’s is caused by a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Fortunately, scientists have discovered that it is caused by specific genetic changes that all but guarantee its onset less than 1% of the time. In other words, 99% of cases can benefit from intentional changes to lifestyle and environmental factors.

While direct causes of the disease are still not fully understood, we know it revolves around an imbalance of proteins within the brain that disrupt its normal, healthy function. This is tremendous news as it allows us to work with patients experiencing cognitive decline to help restore that balance through intentional activities and practices.

Part of the beauty of functional medicine is the individualized approach it creates for every patient. By identifying individual root causes that could be affecting the functionality of proteins within the brain, we work with patients to create custom plans intended to holistically respond to the disease.