Jean-Pierre Willem, M.D., is the founder of the French Barefoot Doctors movement, which brings traditional healing techniques back into clinical settings. The author of several books in French on natural healing for degenerative diseases, he lives in France.
INTRODUCTION
Understanding Alzheimer’s
1 Alzheimer’s Disease Decoded
Evolution of the Human Olfactory System
2 Cerebral Lesions and Their Consequences
A Look inside the Anomalies of the Alzheimer’s Brain
3 How to Establish the Diagnosis
A Multidisciplinary Approach
4 Laboratory Analysis
Biochemical Factors for Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment
5 The Brain and Its Neurons
A Primer
6 A Stroll Down Memory Lane
The Systems and Stages of Memory
7 Development of the Disease
The Stages and Progression of Alzheimer’s
8 The Multiple Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease
Medications, Mitochondria, and More
9 Additional Risk Factors and Considerations
Knowledge Is Power
10 The Body’s Five Protective Barriers
And What Happens When They Rupture
11 Neuroplasticity
Caring for the Brain
12 Alzheimer’s Disease and the Sense of Smell
A Closer Look at Our Primary Sense
13 Finding Help from Essential Oils
The Benefits and Practice of Olfactory Therapy
14 The Cooking of Food
Problems and Solutions
15 Return to the Raw
Establishing an Olfactory-Friendly Diet
16 Prevention
Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Mental State
17 We Are What We Eat
Brain Food Supplements
18 Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease
A Guide for Families and Caregivers
CONCLUSION
Writing a New Page of Medical History
APPENDIX 1
Diseases Akin to Alzheimer’s
APPENDIX 2
The Nose Knows Learning from Man’s Best Friend
Bibliography
Index
"Originally published in French under the title Alzheimer & odorat: Quand les arãomes restaurant la mâemoire: Une piste pour le traitement by Guy Trâedaniel âediteur"--Title page verso.