Technology Reduces Plaque In Brain
At the moment, there are no cures for most forms of neurodegenerative disease. Until a cure is found, we must focus on prevention and treatment.
A new wave of antibody treatment could revolutionize the management of neurodegenerative disease. Several studies have shown that focused ultrasound can safely open the blood–brain barrier in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. In doing so, sound waves can remove toxic proteins from the brain. The procedure should have similar effectiveness on Parkinson’s disease and other forms of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE).
What Is Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
TSE is a wasting disease that consumes the brain. It is commonly under-diagnosed and misdiagnosed. It is grossly mismanaged, if not deliberately mismanaged.
A variety of factors can cause TSE, including diet, lifestyle, genetics and infection. Infectious waste threatens our food, water and health care facilities, which is now the X factor in this global pandemic.
As the name implies, TSEs are highly infectious and fatal. TSEs include ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, mad cow disease, chronic wasting disease. The operative word is transmissible. Victims generate a tremendous amount of infectious waste, which is rarely discussed and challenging to regulate. For example, wastewater treatment plants have become incubators and distributors of infectious waste.
TSE also is known as prion (PREE-on) disease. Prion contamination is now the X factor in a global pandemic that has quietly killed millions of people around the world over the past century. It is now the fastest-growing cause of death in the world.
The major difference between these forms of TSE is the species under attack. The other major difference is the region of the brain that is under attack by deadly proteins known as prions. Humans have spread prions into the environment through sewage sludge and reclaimed wastewater used for drinking and irrigation. Humans have spread prion disease to wildlife and livestock and they have spread the disease back to humans. Answers begin with the truth.
What Is A Prion
We know about prions thanks to Dr. Stanley Prusiner, an American neuroscientist from the University of California at San Francisco. Prusiner earned a Nobel Prize in 1997 for discovering and characterizing prions and prion disease. President Obama awarded Prusiner the National Medal of Science in 2010 to recognize the importance of his research. Unfortunately, much of Prusiner’s science is being ignored.
Thanks to Prusiner, we know that prions migrate, mutate and multiply, which makes them virtually impossible to keep out of the world we live in. They kill with unparalleled efficiency.
These deadly proteins are referred to as beta-amyloid and tau. These neurotoxins multiply within the body which accelerates the progression of the disease and the spread of the disease to others.
Prion disease is another word for TSE. Prion disease is fatal. It is infectious. It is killing millions of people every year. The pandemic has spread to wildlife and livestock. The pandemic has spread back to people from wildlife and livestock.
Can Ultrasound Treat Neurodegenerative Disease
There are no cures. Pharmaceuticals have been largely ineffective, but the new wave of antibodies offers hope. When used in conjunction with ultrasound therapy, these antibodies may have an even greater impact.
Researchers have discovered that carefully targeted ultrasound can gently open the blood–brain barrier, allowing the brain to purge these plaques. Patients receiving this experimental therapy have shown improvements with memory.
Neither the manufacturer of the ultrasound device (Insightec) nor the manufacturer of aducanumab (Biogen) sponsored the research or participated in the trial design; collection, analysis, or interpretation of the data; or the writing of the manuscript.
A challenge of therapeutics in Alzheimer’s disease has been restriction by the blood–brain barrier of the delivery of therapeutic agents to brain tissue. Low-intensity focused ultrasound guided by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been shown to reversibly open the blood–brain barrier in patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other neurologic disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, brain tumors, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Previous studies that applied focused ultrasound to regions of the brain without the use of a therapeutic agent in patients with Alzheimer’s disease have resulted in modest reductions in the levels of amyloid-beta (Aβ) in those regions. Anti-Aβ antibodies have shown promise in reducing levels of Aβ and slowing disease progression. In experimental models, the use of focused ultrasound to open the blood–brain barrier resulted in a level of aducanumab delivery to targeted brain regions that was five to eight times as high as that in the untreated regions of the brain.
The sound waves activate the brain’s natural cleaning systems, helping remove the harmful buildup that affects thinking, learning, and memory.
Although the therapy is still in clinical trials, early results are promising. It probably won’t be a cure, but it promises to be a helpful therapy that can improve function, while delaying disease progression.
Other Health Applications Of Sound and Frequency
Sound, frequency, and vibration can improve physical and mental health by influencing brainwave activity, reducing stress hormones, and promoting relaxation. Often called sound healing or vibrational therapy, they are activated and transmitted through methods such as binaural beats, singing bowls, and music.
Helpful Sound Frequencies
- 432 Hz: Associated with reducing anxiety, lowering heart rate, and promoting a sense of harmony.
- 528 Hz: Known as the “love frequency” or “miracle note,” it is studied for reducing cortisol, increasing oxytocin, and potentially repairing DNA.
- 40 Hz: Linked to improvements in memory, cognitive function, and focus.
- Binaural Beats (by range):
- Delta (1-4 Hz): Deep sleep and relaxation.
- Theta (4-8 Hz): REM sleep, meditation, and creativity.
- Alpha (8-13 Hz): Relaxation, positivity, and anxiety reduction.
- Beta (14-30 Hz): Alertness, concentration, and problem-solving.
How Sound Frequency Healing Works
- Parasympathetic Activation: Low-frequency sounds (e.g., deep hums) activate the parasympathetic nervous system, easing tension and slowing heart rate.
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Vocal exercises and specific tones can stimulate the vagus nerve, improving mood, digestion, and immune response.
- Brainwave Entrainment: Sound therapy uses consistent, rhythmic sounds to encourage the brain to enter specific states (e.g., deep sleep or high focus).
- Cellular Impact: Specific frequencies are thought to reduce stress on cells and potentially assist with repair.
There are proven strategies to help avert neurodegenerative disease, including nutrition, exercise and prion aversion. There is not a cure for prion disease. Preview and order the eBook now to defend yourself and your family.
