How to Take Control of your Brain Health with Dr. David Perlmutter

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down with renowned neurologist, Dr. David Perlmutter at the Eudemonia Wellness event in West Palm Beach on November 3rd. Dr. Perlmutter is truly a legend in the wellness community.

Molly has been a longtime fan of Dr. Perlmutter’s best-selling book, Grain Brain, which played a pivotal role in her journey into the world of natural health nearly 10 years ago. The book delves into how gluten and carbohydrates can negatively impact brain function, causing a cascade of side effects in the body. If you've ever wondered how gluten might be affecting you, go pick up this book!

During our conversation, Dr. Perlmutter was adamant about focusing solely on brain health, without any promotional agenda. He’s deeply passionate about educating others on the importance of brain health and, as always, we ran over our allotted time chatting about a range of topics, including GLP1 medications, exercise habits (he even shared something he’d never discussed before on a podcast!), Alzheimers, autism, ADHD, and more.

Key Takeaways:

• The Three Pillars of Health: Nutrition, Sleep, and Exercise
• Key health markers to track: fasting blood sugar, A1C, and glucose levels (using a continuous glucose monitor)
• The importance of tracking devices and metrics to monitor health progress

• Exercise is essential for overall health; muscles act as endocrine organs that help regulate metabolism—“there’s a pharmacy in your muscles, so go exercise!”
• The benefits of forest bathing and connecting with nature while exercising
• Women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s, partially due to metabolic shifts during perimenopause/menopause
• Alzheimer’s can be reversed: Dr. Dale Bredesen has treated over 7,000 patients by addressing metabolic issues, unique dietary changes, and toxic brain threats like mold and heavy metals

Dr. Perlmutter is the author of several books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash. His latest bestseller, Drop Acid, highlights the crucial role of uric acid in metabolic diseases. He has a NEW book coming out soon called "Brain Wars." We can't wait for that!

Dr. Perlmutter has his own amazing podcast, The Empowering Neurologist, where he interviews some of the most innovative health practitioners and thought leaders, diving into cutting-edge topics like Alzheimer’s prevention, nutrition, aging, and more. Go subscribe!

For more articles, interviews, and insights from Dr. Perlmutter, visit drperlmutter.com.