562: Neurologist: The Root Causes of Parkinson’s Disease & How to Prevent It | Dr. Ray Dorsey

<p>Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: <a href= "https://bit.ly/562drraydorsey" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/562drraydorsey</a></p> <p>Dr. Ray Dorsey is a medical doctor and Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester. He is working to identify and eliminate the root causes of Parkinson’s disease. </p> <p>His research has been published in leading academic journals and featured in multiple news outlets.</p> <p>In 2020, Ray and his colleagues wrote <a href= "https://geni.us/Afo1h" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ending Parkinson’s Disease</a>, a book that provides a prescription for ending the world’s fastest growing brain disease.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Parkinson's disease is the world's fastest growing brain disease</li> <li>The two main symptoms of Parkinson’s</li> <li>The role of the substantia nigra</li> <li>Avoid pesticides like the plague</li> <li>The challenges with brain diseases</li> <li>3 ways to decrease your exposure to toxicants</li> <li>The #1 cause of Parkinson’s in the US</li> <li>The main concerns of TCE (trichloroethylene) & PCE (perchloroethylene)</li> <li>Test your indoor air for vapor intrusion</li> <li>Why TCE & PCE haven’t been banned yet</li> <li>Do dry cleaners have a higher risk of Parkinson’s?</li> <li>Genetic risk factors and Parkinson’s</li> <li>How to minimize your pesticide exposure</li> <li>The effects of air pollution on Parkinson’s</li> <li>Filtering the air in your home</li> <li>People who are at a high risk for Parkinson’s</li> <li>Paraquat is more dangerous than glyphosate</li> <li>Major pesticides used in North America</li> <li>Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) increase the risk of Parkinson’s</li> <li>Head trauma and kids</li> <li>Research on supplements for Parkinson’s</li> <li>The Mediterranean diet benefits Parkinson’s</li> <li>Caffeine consumption and Parkinson’s</li> <li>Dr. Dorsey’s daily health routine</li> <li>Living in a world free of Parkinson’s + How you can help</li> <li>What happens