Brain-First or Gut-First? Rethinking Parkinson’s Disease w/ Drs. Ray Dorsey & Michael Okun

Today we tackle Parkinson’s as a preventable epidemic—not an
inevitable fate. I’m joined on The Dr. Hyman Show by two of the
field’s top neurologists, Drs. Ray Dorsey and Michael Okun,
co-authors of The Parkinson’s Plan, to unpack why cases are
exploding and what we can do about it right now. We look at how
toxins drive disease, why Parkinson’s goes far beyond dopamine, and
the early signs most people miss—plus what you can do today to
protect your brain. And we connect the dots between environmental
exposures—whether from food, water, or even recreational spaces—and
the growing burden of neurological disease. Watch the full
conversation here or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
[YOUTUBE THUMBNAIL] We also explore: • How to spot early signs—like
loss of smell—long before a diagnosis • Everyday ways to cut toxin
exposures in your food, water, and home • Why Parkinson’s is a
whole-body disease, and what that means for prevention • The kind
of exercise that protects your brain and slows progression • Simple
nutrient checks that can support medication and brain health
Parkinson’s isn’t inevitable. Protecting brain health starts with
small daily choices. These are steps you can take right now for
yourself and your loved ones. With awareness and action, you can
build resilience today and help shape a healthier future. View Show
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