In today's episode, we have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Dr. Tommy Wood, whose new book, The Stimulated Mind, will be available soon. We explore his concept of developing greater head space. That's not hat size, but rather our cognitive reserves as we head into older age. We talk about the kinds of brain training and brain resting that are most helpful for our brain health and function. Dr. Woods also talks about his work coaching elite athletes. He shares his insights about getting better results when we remember compassion, both with ourselves and with others. One fascinating item is we learn why an experiment that put glasses--eye glasses--on owls shows us the one missing ingredient that makes it difficult for aging brains to learn. And more importantly, how one specific simple change in attitude turned old owl brains into spring chickens, forgive the pun, able to learn as easily and as well as young owls. Join us for a fascinating discussion and a preview of Dr. Wood's forthcoming book, The Stimulated mind. Enjoy.

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

 In today's episode, we explore the controversy regarding ultra-processed foods, starting with an attempt to define just what those are. That's actually not been carefully approached yet. Then we look at the more serious attempts to construct ways to measure and precisely discuss the hazards of ultra-processed foods and ways we might rectify those. We range far afield from our esoteric medical school lectures all the way back to our own childhood eating experiences. We talk about the role of wise choices with any foods, including fast foods. And yes, you can eat those wisely or less wisely. We circle back several times to the importance of some basic home cooking skills and habits. We invite you to listen to this episode and enjoy.

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

In this episode we discuss one of our favorite pasttimes – exercise—and the relationship between exercise and health. Of course it’s no surprise that exercise is recommended for its health benefits, for people at any age and any level of fitness.  Dr. Gordon and I both prescribe exercise as one of the most important parts of our routine patient care.

 Today though we dive into what has surprised us both:  the hazards of ??too much?? exercise. 

 When might exercise have a dark side, when should we think twice about our exercise habits? And how might we tweak our exercise routine to get the most benefit from the time we do spend being active. Join us as we pore over some of the details.

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

Treat ADHD, lower Alzheimer’s risk?

The episode explores emerging evidence that simply having ADD/ADHD raises lifetime Alzheimer’s risk—yet appropriately treating it in adults, often with low-dose stimulants, seems to push that risk back down. How can the same class of drugs be both feared as “brain-burning” and yet potentially brain-saving—and what does that mean for people already in midlife?

Treating prostate cancer successfully with--testosterone? 

Listeners are introduced to a first-in-oncology “directed evolution” case in metastatic prostate cancer, led by Dr. Lemanne’s team, where high-dose testosterone was deliberately used to expand treatment-sensitive cells—and only then was hormone blockade re-introduced. But did this radical, counterintuitive maneuver actually work?

Emotional trauma in youth as a hidden Alzheimer’s driver? Dr. Gordon discusses links between youth emotional trauma to higher rates of Alzheimer’s decades later, even in people who appear to have “moved on.” Is this just correlation, or should early emotional trauma be considered a subtle form of brain injury that can and should be addressed?

Do you go to bed later on weekends, by just 1-2 hours, but make up for it by rising later?  If so, you'll want to know that you may be increasing your risk of breast or prostate cancer.  This episode explores that research.

Have you heard of the new Alzheimer’s blood tests, that improve as the patient improves, allowing better direction of treatment? 

Dr. Gordon walks us through the ATN panel (amyloid-beta, p-tau, neurofilament light), now accessible through routine laboratory tests, along with galectin-3 as a tau-clustering, inflammation-linked marker, and a new infusion drug (TB006) targeting that pathway. But can these numbers really be moved in the right direction with targeted lifestyle and medical interventions—and what happens when they are?

Enjoy this unusual episode! 

And write to us. We read every email.

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of a chat with my longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Ann Hathaway. Dr. Hathaway enlightens us on some of the details of her work with Dr. Dale Bredesen, delving into some aspects of the treatment for mold toxicity and hormone replacement therapy for older women. Dr. Lemanne also has a chance to share some insightful details about her innovative work with hormone pulsing as potential treatment for some hormone sensitive cancers. Join us as we explore these exciting topics and more. It's my pleasure today to welcome to our podcast, our guest, Dr. Ann Hathaway 

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

In this episode, we uncover the strange fact that 11-year solar cycles shape your health, including your risk of cancer and autoimmune diseases. 

I'll admit this sounds like astrology. Or science fiction. 

It isn't.

Statistics show that the number of sunspots during the year you were born  shortens your lifespan, on average, by more than a decade. 

And sunlight affects us in other strange ways. You may also be surprised to learn that living on the far western side of your time zone, or simply eating supper 8 PM compared to 6 PM, is associated with an increased risk of cancer.

This episode also covers

• why your cancer risk rises as you live farther from the equator (it's not all vitamin D)
• how changing your bedtime each night--by less than an hour!--quietly raises your risk of early death
• why your hospital room window determines how fast you heal

You’ll hear surprising data, real patient stories, and practical takeaways you can implement tonight. 

Want even more? Find out how muscle size correlates with brain size. (Yep.)

And if you want your exercise to actually build muscle, Dr. Gordon tells you the best time of day to get moving.

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

What doesn't kill me makes me...weaker?

Learn why short bursts of stress are a tonic, while chronic stress damages your brain and accelerates tumor growth. Especially if you're female.  

Find out why you're wrong about your own stress levels, and what you must do to find the hidden stress before you can fix it.

Discover which meditation practices actually calm your nervous system. Many of the most popular simply won't work for you. The doctors themselves get completely opposite results from the same techniques. 

Dump the widespread belief that any exercise is fights cancer. For example, the walking routines doctors recommend do almost nothing. Find out what the data show actually works to stunt cancer growth.

Plus, learn about the overlooked hormone (most PCPs never think about this) your stressed body steals from your brain, how this theft leaves your brain vulnerable to stress-induced damage, and how Dr Gordon fixes this in her patients with an over-the-counter supplement.

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

Surgery can wake up dormant cancer cells—even if the surgery is unrelated to cancer. In this striking episode, Drs. Dawn Lemanne and Deborah Gordon uncover how surgical trauma and anesthesia suppress immune function for weeks, creating an ideal window for tumor growth. Listen in as they discuss powerful, little-known tools to counteract this: a flu shot given within 24 hours before surgery can preserve immune surveillance; which painkillers to avoid after surgery; and how Cialis may reduce metastatic risk when used preoperatively. Bonus: Learn how heart rate variability reveals immune strength and insulin sensitivity. 

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

Yes we all want to live longer, but the catch of course is -- so long as we are healthy!  What are some of the current thoughts about living longer and living better. How can we extend our vitality as we age, so that we celebrate health and not just more birthdays.

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

Your Bones Are Lying to You – What the Experts Aren’t Telling You

In this myth-busting episode, medical exercise specialist Andy Baxter flips everything you thought you knew about bone health upside down.

Why Your Daily Walk--a False Security Blanket?
Think walking strenghthens your muscles and protects your bones? Think again. Discover why it fails to give you what you really need to prevent life-altering falls—and what to do instead.

Swimmers and Cyclists, Brace Yourselves…
Low-impact exercise sounds great—until you hear why some athletes have weaker bones than couch potatoes.

The CDC’s Bizarre Osteoporosis ‘Cure’
Would you believe field hockey for strenghthening bones was once an official recommendation? Find out what that says about mainstream osteoporosis advice—and why it’s time to rethink it.

80-Year-Old Diane’s Secret to Jumping Higher Than You
An explosive workout transformed this grandmother’s strength—but there’s a catch: your brain will actively try to stop you from doing the same. How to tame your brain so it is on the same team as your bones and joints.

Your Brain Is Sabotaging Your Joints
Meet neuromediation, the hidden reason arthritis pain worsens—and the surprising exercises that rewire your brain to fight back.

Why Bone Density Scans Miss 80% of Fracture Risks
Your DEXA scan isn’t telling you the whole story. So what actually predicts a broken hip? The answer will change how you think about osteoporosis.

Creatine + Coffee = Flushing $$$ Down the Drain?
A world-renowned researcher shares a timing hack that makes supplements actually work. Here is a link to a dosing guideline mentioned in the episode. (You must be sure to check with your own doctor before starting any supplement!)

Swimmers and Cyclists, Brace Yourselves…
Low-impact exercise sounds great—until you hear why some athletes have weaker bones than couch potatoes.

This isn’t about aging gracefully—it’s about aging powerfully. Ready to rewrite the rules? Listen now.

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains