Dr Matthew Phillips presents "Neurodegenerative Disorders as Metabolic Icebergs"

Dr Matthew Phillips is one of the leading experts on Parkinson's and presented "Fasting & Dietary Strategies as Parkinson's Therapies" in Feb 2023 which has to date attracted over 47,000 views since release. He has recently published his thoughts on "Neurodegenerative Disorders as Metabolic Icebergs" and we are delighted to have permission to share this with you on our channel. Dr. Matthew Phillips is a full-time clinical and research neurologist at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton, New Zealand. His foremost passion is to explore the potential feasibility, safety, and efficacy of metabolic therapies, particularly fasting and ketogenic diets, in creating alternate metabolic states that enhance neuron bioenergetics and may lead to improvements in not only the symptoms, but also function and quality of life, for people with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and a variety of additional neurological disorders. Upon completing his Neurology training in Melbourne, Dr. Phillips realised that he had no interest in going the usual route of further specialising in a particular neurological disorder. He wanted to specialise in a therapy, but no such fellowship existed. Thus, he bought a one-way ticket to the other side of the world and departed the medical system, travelling and working in different places for three years, creating his own self-taught fellowship during which he learned about a variety of therapeutic possibilities that he had never previously considered. Upon completing his 3-year “fellowship” it dawned on him that metabolic strategies, particularly fasting and ketogenic diets, were promising therapeutic options for a range of disorders. He re-entered the medical system by commencing work as a neurologist in New Zealand, where his colleagues have helped him to apply these strategies to a number of humanity’s most difficult neurological disorders so as to determine whether they are feasible, safe, and can make an impact in terms of helping patients. This has resulted in his team conducting a world-first randomised controlled study of a ketogenic diet in Parkinson’s. The Canadian-born, Australian-trained neurologist ultimately wishes to help create a new field of Metabolic Neurology that emphasises applying metabolic strategies in healthcare so as to potentially heal many difficult disorders at their core, with the overarching goal being the improved health and enhanced nobility of humanity. Further resources:- Neurodegenerative Disorders as Metabolic Icebergs paper: https://translationalneurodegeneratio... Metabolic Strategies in Healthcare Paper https://www.aginganddisease.org/EN/10... Parkinson's RCT https://movementdisorders.onlinelibra... https://www.metabolicneurologist.com/ ⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or specialist regarding your Parkinson's treatment and care. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Want more expert insights? Register for our webinars and updates at https://nosilverbullet4pd.com/