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Podcast: The MindHealth360 Show
Episode: 67: Dr. Ken Sharlin - Improving outcomes of neurodegenerative disease with Functional Medicine
Description: Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, are "chronic conditions that damage and destroy parts of your nervous system over time, especially your brain." According to mainstream medicine, "these conditions are permanent and incurable, but many are now treatable thanks to medical advances. Currently, the main goal is to treat the symptoms and slow the progress of these conditions when possible". We also know that neurodegenerative disorders are the leading cause of physical and cognitive disability around the globe, affecting 15% of the world population, and are expected to double over the next two decades.