This course will provide an extensive literature review of the neurophysiology and neuropathology of cognition. A detailed review of lifestyle, dietary, and nutritional applications that may impact cognitive function and or delay the onset of dementia will be presented. A comprehensive review of how to evaluate cognitive function and dementia risk factors with imaging studies, laboratory tests, physical examination neurocognitive tests, and medical history will be presented. A step-by-step approach in evaluating the stages of cognitive decline and clinical strategies to develop lifestyle, dietary, and nutritional applications will be presented.
Cognitive Decline and Dementia Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Cognitive Decline and Dementia Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Instructor
Datis Kharrazian
PhD, DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN
What you'll learn
- A comprehensive review of the neurophysiology and neuropathology of cognitive decline and dementia.
- A review of the scientific literature for risk factors that promote dementia.
- A review of the scientific literature for nutrients, dietary approaches, and lifestyle applications that impact cognitive decline and dementia.
- Clinical history and physical examination considerations with cognitive decline.
- Clinical approach to managing cognitive decline with diet, nutrition, and lifestyle.
This course includes
12 hours on-demand video
Certification Exam
Downloadable resources
Certificate of completion
Course content
Session 1 - The Neurophysiology and Neuropathology of Cognition
- The neurology of cognition.
- The neurochemistry of cognition.
- The neuropathology of cognitive decline.
- Mechanisms of dementia.
Session 2 - The Physiological Web of Cognitive Decline
- The neuroendocrine-immune and vascular vicious cycles of dementia.
- The role of the microbiome in dementia.
- The role of the immune system and neuroglia in dementia.
Session 3 - Diet, Lifestyle, and Risk Factors that Impact Cognitive Decline
- Literature review of dietary approaches that impact cognitive decline.
- Literature review of lifestyle factors that impact cognitive decline.
- How to evaluate dietary and lifestyle risk factors for cognitive decline.
Session 4 - Environmental and Pathogenic Risk Factors for Cognitive Decline
- The pathogenic model of dementia and cognitive decline.
- The role of environmental chemicals and dementia.
Session 5 - Review of Part 1 and Questions and Answers for Part 1
Session 6 - Nutraceuticals that Impact Cognitive Function
- Literature review of nutraceuticals that impact cognition.
- Physiological mechanisms of nutraceuticals and cognition.
Session 7 - How to Perform a Comprehensive Evaluation for Cognitive Decline
- Medical history, physical examination, and laboratory images used to evaluate cognitive decline.
- Review of cognitive questionnaires and assessment forms.
Session 8 - How to Clinically Manage Patients Suffering from Cognitive Decline
- How to develop dietary, lifestyle, and nutritional strategies to improve cognition and reduce risk factors for dementia.
Session 9 - Cognitive Decline Clinical Case studies
- Clinical principles learned from case studies.
Session 10 - Review of Part 2 and Questions and Answers for Part 2
Instructor
Dr. Datis Kharrazian
PhD, DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN - Master of Medical Science, Harvard University, 2018
- Doctor of Philosophy, Nova Southeastern University, 2018
- Doctor of Health Science, Nova Southeastern University, 2007
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Southern Calif Univ of Hlth Sc, 1999
- Master of Science, Univ of Bridgeport, 2001
- Bachelor of Science, Regent College, 1999
Dr. Datis Kharrazian is a Harvard Medical School trained researcher, clinical research scientist, academic professor, and a functional medicine health care provider. Dr. Kharrazian earned a Master of Medical Science degree (MMSc) in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School, and is a member of the Harvard Medical Alumni Association and the American Association of Immunologists.
Today, Dr. Kharrazian’s clinical models of functional medicine are used by several academic institutions, and thousands of health care clinics and practices providers throughout the world.
He maintains a private practice near San Diego, California, and consults with patients from all over the world who are seeking non-pharmaceutical alternatives. His practice is focused on developing a personalized medical approach using diet, nutrition, and lifestyle approaches.
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