Risk Factors For Alzheimer’s

Bullet points from the Ageless Summit

Toxins
Mold
Heavy Metals
Chemicals

Nutrients
Intake
Digestion
Uptake

Structure
APOE Gene
Chronic Pain levels – Cortisol
Sleep abnormalities leading to Brain Hypoxia
Physical incapacity leading to low exercise levels
Traumatic head injuries

Stress
Poor Sleep

Exercise

Signalling
Vitamins D and K2
Non-Optimized Thyroid Function
Hormone Imbalances
High Cortisol

Infections
Herpes Simplex Virus 1
Gingivalis
Neural lime
Covid
Shingles

The Number 1 Remedy for Dental Plaque

Dr Berg On Tooth Health

Brushing twice daily isn’t enough to prevent tartar. That hard buildup on your teeth is bacteria shielded by a mineralized layer.

Here’s a simple remedy with 3 ingredients to manage tartar naturally—starting with the first

1/ Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a proven oral alkalizer.

It neutralizes acidity, supports enamel health, & prevents bacterial biofilm formation.

Its mild abrasiveness helps remove plaque without damaging enamel.

To understand its full benefit, let’s first define tartar.

What is tartar?

Tartar forms when dental plaque—an organized community of bacteria—mineralizes and hardens.

This microbial structure is called a biofilm.

This calcium-based matrix protects bacteria, helping them evade the immune system and resist antimicrobial agents.

Biofilms are found throughout nature, including the mouth, allowing harmful bacteria to thrive on teeth and gums.

Left untreated, this leads to:
•Gum inflammation
•Receding gums
•Bad breath
•Enamel erosion
•Tooth decay

But what truly drives tartar formation?

The main driver of tartar is acidic pH, often caused by high sugar intake and poor diet.

Acid-producing bacteria thrive in this environment, eroding enamel and pulling calcium from teeth—fueling tartar buildup.

So how does baking soda help?

Baking soda addresses this by:
• Raising oral pH
• Buffering bacterial lactic acid
• Supporting enamel remineralization
• Disrupting biofilm structure

Its chemical similarity to saliva makes it a safe & effective intervention.

Now, let’s move to the second ingredient…

2/ Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)

Hydrogen peroxide is another naturally occurring compound found in human saliva, acting as a first-line antimicrobial defense.

At proper concentrations, it provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, and helps break down bacterial biofilms.

Here’s the protocol:
•¼ tsp baking soda
•¼ tsp 3% food-grade hydrogen peroxide
•Mix into ½ cup of water

After brushing with toothpaste, dip your toothbrush into the solution and gently brush, focusing on areas where tartar tends to build up.

Now, for the last one…

3/ Vitamin K2

Emerging research shows vitamin K2’s key role in regulating calcium both orally and systemically.

It activates proteins that direct calcium to bones and teeth, while preventing its buildup in soft tissues, such as arterial walls and dental plaque.

There’s more…

Clinical evidence shows vitamin K2 may reduce plaque and improve tooth integrity, especially when combined with vitamin D3.

Dental health is biochemical. By addressing tartar’s root causes, you can support long-term oral health and reduce the need for invasive procedures.

Gluten-Free Multi-Grain Bread Recipe

Gluten-Free Bread

Five months ago I asked ChatGPT and Perplexit.ai for some gluten-free bread recipes. They provided several and I have been attempting, with limited but growing success, to make a good one.

With the weather cooling and the oven setting on the lowest heat still not giving me an adequately risen dough, I asked my elder daughter if she had a bread maker. She has one and hadn’t used it for 5 years so was very happy to lend it to me.

First time I used the bread maker the loaf turned out sensational!

Wow! Who would live life without a bread maker! (Obviously a competent baker would, but that’s a stripe I have yet to earn! LOL!)

If you are interested, here’s the recipe as provided by Perplexity.ai and my substitutions/additions:

Gluten-Free Multi-Grain Bread Recipe
Dry Ingredients:
• 1 cup (120g) brown rice flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) white rice flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) buckwheat flour
• 1/4 cup (30g) almond meal
• 1/4 cup (30g) potato starch
• 1/4 cup (30g) tapioca starch
• 3 tablespoons (20g) coconut flour
• 1 tablespoon (12g) xanthan gum
• 2 teaspoons (7g) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (6g) salt

Wet Ingredients:
• 2 cups (480ml) warm water (95-110°F / 35-43°C)
• 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients thoroughly.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.
3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing well to form a sticky dough.
4. Transfer the dough to a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
5. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely.

Because buckwheat and almonds are presently contraindicated for Julie I substituted 90 grams of Hazelnut meal to replace the buckwheat flour and almond meal.

I have heard it is not good to cook honey so I used some coconut flower nectar instead.

I also added 50 grams each of flax seeds, pepitas, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds. (You could barely discern them in the resulting bread.)

All credit to Sunbeam for the bread maker, the result was as good a loaf as I have eaten. But please don’t tell Teal. She might ask for her bread maker back!