Robert L Ruisi

I was born in Manhattan, NY, most of my life was spent in New Jersey and traveling the country extensively…and some overseas.

As I look back on my childhood, I remember my adoptive mother changing my diapers and the looks she used to make—all those expressions. My goodness, I think that is when the prankster in me first came out to play. I remember her putting on my shoes and pressing the toe so hard to see where my foot ended in the shoe. "Ouch," I would say. She would then pull my pants up so high I thought she was trying to get them to reach over my head.

Yeah, it’s those little things in life that I remember them well.

It was very early on in life I started studying human behavior. I guess it was a form of security for me—knowing what every footstep meant, every tone of the voice, and each facial expression or hand gesture. Funny thing, with words I always had problems with them, yet give me crayons, and I would draw you a picture, give me a guitar I would play you my music. Basically give me anything and I will create something, some way of expressing myself with this over blown imagination of mine.

There was one moment in my life, however, when I thought I would lose my imagination forever: when I learned that I had Alzheimer’s disease.

Despite the diagnosis, I am LUCKY.

I was tested several times… PET scan verified plaque and brain shrinkage! I started taking some natural supplements and with them and the exercising, I have had notable improvement. Math, logic, short-term memory …all improved and still improving!

******NEWS just in It is now proof positive Alzheimer's disease is all about "GUT HEALTH" please read below:

Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: Genetic Link to Gut Disorders Confirmed

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·July 18, 2022

Summary: A new study reveals a genetic link between Alzheimer’s disease and several gut-related disorders. Researchers report Alzheimer’s patients and those with intestinal disorders have specific genes in common. The findings add to the evidence the gut-brain axis may play a role in the development of neurodegenerative disorders.

Source: Edith Cowan University

People with gut disorders may be at greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).

A world-first Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has confirmed the link between the two, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.

AD destroys memory and thinking ability and is the most prevalent form of dementia.

It has no known curative treatments and is expected to affect more than 82 million people and cost US$2 trillion by 2030.

Previous observational studies have suggested a relationship between AD and gastrointestinal tract disorders, but what underpins these relationships had been unclear – until now.

ECU’s Centre for Precision Health has now provided new insights into these relationships by confirming a genetic link between AD and multiple gut disorders.

The study analysed large sets of genetic data from AD and several gut-disorder studies – each of about 400,000 people.

Research lead Dr Emmanuel Adewuyi said it was the first comprehensive assessment of the genetic relationship between AD and multiple gut disorders.

The team discovered people with AD and gut disorders have genes in common – which is important for many reasons.

“The study provides a novel insight into the genetics behind the observed co-occurrence of AD and gut disorders,” Dr Adewuyi said.

“This improves our understanding of the causes of these conditions and identifies new targets to investigate to potentially detect the disease earlier and develop new treatments for both types of conditions.”

Centre for Precision Health director and study supervisor Professor Simon Laws said whilst the study didn’t conclude gut disorders cause AD or vice versa, the results are immensely valuable.

“These findings provide further evidence to support the concept of the ‘gut-brain’ axis, a two-way link between the brain’s cognitive and emotional centres, and the functioning of the intestines,” Professor Laws said.

Is cholesterol a key?

When researchers conducted further analysis into the shared genetics, they found other important links between AD and gut disorders – such as the role cholesterol may play.

Dr Adewuyi said abnormal levels of cholesterol were shown to be a risk for both AD and gut disorders. 

“Looking at the genetic and biological characteristics common to AD and these gut disorders suggests a strong role for lipids metabolism, the immune system, and cholesterol-lowering medications,” he said.

This shows a diagram of the gut and brainA genetic link between Alzheimer’s Disease and gut disorders has been discovered. Credit: Edith Cowan University

“Whilst further study is needed into the shared mechanisms between the conditions, there is evidence high cholesterol can transfer into the central nervous system, resulting in abnormal cholesterol metabolism in the brain. 

“There is also evidence suggesting abnormal blood lipids may be caused or made worse by gut bacteria (H.pylori), all of which support the potential roles of abnormal lipids in AD and gut disorders.

“For example, elevated cholesterol in the brain has been linked to brain degeneration and subsequent cognitive impairment.”  

Hope for the future

The cholesterol link could prove vital in treating AD in the future.

While there are currently no known curative treatments, the study’s findings suggest cholesterol lowering medications (statins) could be therapeutically beneficial in treating both AD and gut disorders.  

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“Evidence indicates statins have properties which help reduce inflammation, modulate immunity and protect the gut,” Dr Adewuyi said.  

However, he said there was a need for more studies and patients needed to be assessed individually to judge whether they would benefit from statin use.  

The research also indicated diet could play a part in treating and preventing AD and gut disorders.  

About this Alzheimer’s disease and genetics research news

Author: Sam Jeremic

Source: Edith Cowan University

Contact: Sam Jeremic – Edith Cowan University

Image: The image is credited to Edith Cowan University

posted 11/22/2022

The Green Book is a story for the adopted child and well worth the read for the parents!

I Done Did It. Yeah, I Did! A 54 Story Anthology is a fun children’s book with life lessons imagination and more. Great value purchase for 3 – 9 years old, so the book will be on the shelf for some time.

Besides the children’s stories, I have also written a few adult books and one young adult book.

The Three Letter’s Anthology of 6 stories will touch the spirit; it starts with a father’s letter to each of his daughters.

The Unknown Stories was compared to Edgar Allan Poe’s work, I am proud to say. It offers many twists and turns in its six stories.

The Hitchhiker is an adult story with a fair amount of sexual content.

The Panhandler Diaries is a true story covering life in the late 1960s.

Dancing into the Fog, is a true story, and is now being rewritten and trust the new edition will knock your socks off. I hope to have it done by end April 2016…. I will be offering a special discount for all those that previously purchased this book as the second half of this adventure I believe you will find enlightening.

New releases: Turning Point A Pathway out of the Fog of Alzheimer's