Kerry Bone - Cognitive Care: Holistic Strategies for Dementia and Alzheimer's Prevention (Part 2)

In the second part of our series, we move from understanding the foundations of cognitive decline to actionable strategies for prevention and support. Building on our exploration of the pathogenesis and contributing factors of cognitive impairment, this episode focuses on practical interventions. Professor Kerry Bone discusses key herbs and discusses how targeting areas such as microcirculation and mitochondrial function can make a significant impact.

1:05 Introducing Professor Kerry Bone

1:35 Welcome Kerry

2:12 Prevention over treatment for neurodegenerative disease

6:52 Biomarkers to identify at-risk patients

9:45 Reducing our risk for air pollution

11:55 Lifestyle preventative measures - Alzheimer’s Association – 10 Ways to Love Your Brain

15:02 The MIND Diet – adjusted Mediterranean/Anti-inflammatory Diet

18:08 Kerry’s dietary recommendations

19:05 The Seven F’s of the anti-inflammatory diet

22:32 Specific nutrients for preventative care in neurological decline

27:15 Herbal recommendations for preventative care in neurological decline, justification and research

37:58 Herbs for increasing BDNF

43:19 Herbs for reducing neuroinflammation

46:02 Herbs for improving microcirculation in the treatment of Dementia

47:24 Herbs for mitochondria health and genomic stability

52:19 Herbs for improving cognitive function

53:51 How to prioritise treatment aims and put it all together

59:02 Thank you Kerry

Bio:

Professor Kerry Bone, as the Director of Research & Development at MediHerb drives innovation in Phytomedicinal Research, with prestigious recognition in the industry of Herbal Medicine. From co-finding MediHerb in 1986, Kerry’s inspiration for high-quality herbal medicine has paved the way for Naturopathic practitioners in Australia and overseas, reflecting traditional practices, effective extraction techniques, phytochemical analyses, and scientific understanding utilising contemporary research.