Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to maximizing autoimmune health through the paleo

diet and lifestyle. While there is no cure for autoimmune disease, the choices we make every day

can have a powerful impact on how we feel. I'm Eileen Laird, your host from PhoenixHelix.com, and I reduced my

rheumatoid arthritis pain by 95%, which took me from a life of excruciating

pain and disability back to a full and beautiful life. A short disclaimer, I'm neither a doctor

nor a nutritionist and the opinions expressed here are personal. Always consult with your

health care team before making medical decisions. Now let's get on to the show.

Welcome to Episode 65.

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing paleo-neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter,

and our topic today is brain health.

Over 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and that number is predicted to double by 2030. 6 million children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with ADHD.

Multiple sclerosis affects 2.5 million people worldwide, and Parkinson's disease affects 10 million.

One in five people in the U.S. have mental illness, and 10% of Americans suffer from migraines.

The rate of autism in children has more than doubled in the past 10 years, I could go on and on.

These are terrifying statistics and it's Dr. Perlmutter's mission to prevent these numbers from rising

and help people prevent some of these conditions and improve their health if they already have

them. A board-certified neurologist, he recently retired from clinical practice after over 30 years

working with patients. He is the author of the best-selling books, Grain Brain, the Grain Brain Cookbook,

Brain Maker, and most recently, the Grain Brain Whole Life Plan. His books have been

translated into 28 languages, and he has won the Linus Pauling Award for innovative approaches

to neurological disorders. Welcome to the show, Dr. Prometter. Well, I am delighted to be here,

Eileen. This is great. I am really honored to have you on this show.

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