Jean-Pierre Willem, M.D., is the founder of the French Barefoot Doctors movement, which brings traditional healing techniques back into clinical settings. The author of several books in French on natural healing for degenerative diseases, he lives in France.

INTRODUCTION
Understanding Alzheimer’s

1 Alzheimer’s Disease Decoded
Evolution of the Human Olfactory System

2 Cerebral Lesions and Their ConsequencesA Look inside the Anomalies of the Alzheimer’s Brain

3 How to Establish the Diagnosis
A Multidisciplinary Approach

4 Laboratory AnalysisBiochemical Factors for Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment

5 The Brain and Its Neurons
A Primer

6 A Stroll Down Memory Lane The Systems and Stages of Memory

7 Development of the Disease
The Stages and Progression of Alzheimer’s

8 The Multiple Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease
Medications, Mitochondria, and More

9 Additional Risk Factors and Considerations
Knowledge Is Power

10 The Body’s Five Protective Barriers
And What Happens When They Rupture

11 Neuroplasticity
Caring for the Brain

12 Alzheimer’s Disease and the Sense of Smell
A Closer Look at Our Primary Sense

13 Finding Help from Essential Oils
The Benefits and Practice of Olfactory Therapy

14 The Cooking of FoodProblems and Solutions

15 Return to the Raw
Establishing an Olfactory-Friendly Diet

16 Prevention
Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Mental State

17 We Are What We Eat Brain Food Supplements

18 Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease
A Guide for Families and Caregivers

CONCLUSION
Writing a New Page of Medical History

APPENDIX 1
Diseases Akin to Alzheimer’s

APPENDIX 2
The Nose Knows Learning from Man’s Best Friend

Bibliography

Index