Alzheimer’s / Dementiain Los Angeles

Alzheimer’s and dementia can be influenced by inflammation, toxic burden, and metabolic decline, and a functional medicine approach may help support brain health through earlier insight and prevention-focused care.

Supporting Cognitive Health Through Prevention, Testing, and Root-Cause Care

Memory loss, mood changes, and cognitive decline can be frightening, especially when symptoms begin subtly and progress over time. While Alzheimer’s and dementia are complex conditions, many patients want a proactive approach that focuses on prevention, early detection, and reducing inflammatory drivers that may worsen brain function. At Health & Vitality Center, Dr. Shiva Lalezar provides functional medicine-based support for cognitive health with advanced testing and personalized prevention strategies. Schedule your consultation with Health & Vitality Center to discuss cognitive health concerns and prevention-focused support.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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A general decline in the mental capacity that interferes with daily activities is called dementia. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects behavior, thinking ability, and memory decline. Alzheimer’s accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. Common early symptoms of dementia:

Memory loss
Altered mood
Poor concentration level
Difficulty with familiar daily tasks
Inability to follow a conversation
Difficulty finding words
Confusion about time and place

It is our mission to be able to tell you way ahead of time if you are dealing with inflammation, which is the root cause of memory loss. We provide cutting-edge testing and prevention for those with concerns based on symptoms or family history.

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Treatment

Heavy metals, pesticides, and toxins accumulate in fat cells, including the brain. In general, heavy metals are neurotoxins that disintegrate the neurons’ structure and cause havoc in the brain.

IV DMPS and CaEDTA chelation and high-dose IV Glutathione are highly recommended to remove all heavy metals from the body. An infrared sauna is suggested to remove smaller toxins such as pesticides and chemicals.

Taking curcumin, ginkgo biloba and fish oil, and being on an anti-inflammatory and keto diet is essential to improve cognitive function and memory.

Dr. Lalezar highly recommends replacing dental amalgam fillings (in a safe manner) with porcelain or composite. She also recommends coming off high mercury fish such as tuna, king mackerel, sea bass, cod, catfish, orange roughy, and swordfish.

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Learn More About Alzheimer’s and Dementia Treatment

Dr. Shiva Lalezar will treat the underlying causes of your Alzheimer’s and dementia. She employs an integrative approach, combining the best conventional therapies with the latest techniques and treatments in Functional Medicine for optimal results. Call the Health & Vitality Center at 310-477-1166 or click here to schedule an appointment. We are one of the leading Functional Medicine centers in Los Angeles.