22A. Neurogenesis: Implications for Integrative Care of Neurological Conditions

Chronic neurological illnesses such as Alzheimer’s Disease are the most pressing public health problems in aging societies. Biomedical and mechanistic approaches to these degenerative conditions are limited by incomplete knowledge of the initiating causes and basic mechanisms of pathogenesis. Proposed treatments such as monoclonal antibodies are built on disputed notions of the role of pathological markers such as cerebral amyloid. They are unproven and likely to be very expensive, especially if used for millions of affected or at-risk individuals. Integrative approaches emphasize multimodal, holistic approach to support the body’s self-healing abilities. This approach offers a safe, effective, and cost-effective alternative to conventional biomedical treatments.