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Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with neurologist Dr. Ray Dorsey to discuss the root causes of Parkinson's disease and how environmental toxins, like trichloroethylene (TCE), radically increase our likelihood of developing it.
Dr. Ray Dorsey is a neurologist and researcher known for his groundbreaking work in the field of Parkinson's disease. After completing his undergraduate studies at Stanford University, Dr. Dorsey earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Dorsey has significantly contributed to Parkinson's disease research. His work on the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) and other research projects has advanced the field's knowledge and treatment options. Dr. Dorsey also co-authored the groundbreaking book titled Ending Parkinson's Disease: A Prescription for Action."
In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Dorsey dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
-The three environmental toxins responsible for the rise in Parkinson’s disease (2:06 / 2:06)
-What is trichloroethylene (TCE) (3:15 / 3:15)
-How toxins impact our mitochondria (5:41 / 5:41)
-The importance of air quality for longevity (17:05 / 14:30)
-The earliest cases of Parkinson’s (27:22 / 24:36)
-The link between pesticides and Parkinson’s (29:35 / 26:48)
-The research around toxins and Parkinson’s (31:55 / 28:50)
-The traditional medicine approach to disease (35:56 / 32:20)
-The role of misfolded proteins (44:56 / 40:52)
-How exposure during early periods in life can impact the development of Parkinson’s (52:30 / 48:30)
-Testing to determine toxin exposure (58:06 / 56:09)
-Dr. Dorsey’s dietary recommendations (1:04:24 / 1:00:31)
-Dry cleaning and exposure to toxins (1:12:35 / 1:08:26)
-The role of exercise in prevention (1:23:46 / 1:19:46)
-The correlation between rates of pesticide and rates of Parkinson’s (1:33:23 / 1:26:20)
Also mentioned in this episode:
-Dr. Dorsey’s book Ending Parkinson’s Disease
-The Parkinson's Project
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