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Nurse Practitioner Reverses Cognitive Decline and Improves Brain Function by 30%

Ann Marie Lagonegro

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Ann Marie Lagonegro achieved a 30% improvement in brain imagery and thought processes within one year at Arbor Health. By identifying global inflammation caused by yeast and toxic metals, the practice helped the 75-year-old nurse practitioner overcome chronic exhaustion, concussion symptoms, and cognitive barriers that Western medicine failed to resolve.

At a glance

Primary Use Case
Chronic concussion symptoms and cognitive decline
Reported Result
30% improvement in brain imagery and thought processes
Time to Value
Within one year
Within a year, I had improved my brain imagery and my thought processes by 30%.
I saw the neurobiofeedback on the website and knew exactly that's what I needed—somebody to evaluate my brain differently.
I'm 75 years old, and I was dying because I couldn't exercise, I couldn't lose weight, and I was not thinking clearly. That has changed.

The interview

What was your life like before finding Arbor Health?

My life was a constant struggle. There were all kinds of issues that, unfortunately, Western medicine could not get a handle on. I was struggling and suffering from exhaustion; energy was a definite issue and I was just wiped out.

How did your background as a nurse practitioner influence your experience with other doctors?

My experience with other doctors was kind of complicated. I was supposed to be following their protocols. It didn't take long before I just stopped seeing other providers and actually started working with integrative medicine or holistic medicine. It was my turn to take care of me.

What specific health challenges led you to seek out neurobiofeedback?

I had a concussion in 2014, and the neurology professionals didn't know why I wasn't getting any better. I knew I had to risk the possibility of dementia because I had several concussions from falls because I wasn't stabilized. I saw the neurobiofeedback on the website and knew exactly that's what I needed—somebody to evaluate my brain differently.

What did the diagnostic process at Arbor Health reveal?

Not only did they evaluate my brain, more importantly, the results of the EEG identified global inflammation and the causes of that being yeast and toxic metals. They built my body core so that my body itself could then begin to take over as soon as it got more balanced.

What measurable improvements have you seen since starting treatment?

Within a year, I had improved my brain imagery and my thought processes by 30%. My friends love to play games, and I couldn't even comprehend it before. Recently, we were together for three days and they were so amazed that I liked the games and could process what I needed to do to play. They said, 'My God, it's working.'

How has your physical activity changed during your time with Arbor Health?

I used to exercise and do a weight circuit and swim a mile, and then I would hit a wall. The professionals here explained that's because toxic metals are harbored in my fat and muscles, and losing weight releases them into my system. Now, I'm back to the gym and very confident that I will not be hitting the wall and can become the active person I've been in the past.

How would you describe the support you receive from the Arbor Health team?

The caring professionals on this team are marvelous. My coach calls me once a month, and that is critical to my moving forward in a more consistent way. I'm 75 years old, and I was dying because I couldn't exercise, I couldn't lose weight, and I was not thinking clearly. That has changed.

Frequently asked

Can neurofeedback help with long-term concussion symptoms?

Yes, Ann Marie Lagonegro sought help for a concussion sustained in 2014 that neurology professionals could not resolve. Through neurobiofeedback and EEG results at Arbor Health, she identified global inflammation and achieved significant cognitive improvement.

Why does exercise cause some patients to 'hit a wall'?

Ann Marie learned that toxic metals harbored in her fat and muscles were released into her system during exercise and weight loss. Arbor Health professionals explained this process, allowing her to return to the gym with confidence.

Is functional medicine effective for healthcare professionals?

As a nurse practitioner, Ann Marie Lagonegro found traditional Western medicine protocols complicated and ineffective for her own health. She transitioned to Arbor Health's integrative approach to find answers she understood and results she could measure.

Full transcript

Before I found Arbor Health my life was a constant struggle And there were all kinds of issues that, unfortunately, Western medicine could not get a handle on. And it seemed that their treatments always had consequences that made my life less than healthy. I was struggling. I was suffering from exhaustion. So energy was a definite issue. And I was just wiped out. My experience with other doctors, especially since I'm a nurse and a nurse practitioner, was kind of complicated. I was supposed to be following their protocols. It didn't take long before I just stopped seeing other providers and actually started working with integrative medicine or holistic medicine. It was my turn to take care of me and this was going to be the way it was going to happen. I definitely appreciate finding and being part of the marvelous health care and caring here at Arbor Health. Arbor Health had the answers and there were answers that I understood. Had had a concussion in 2014. And the Neurology professionals Didn't know why I wasn't getting any better. And so I knew I had to risk the possibility of dementia because I had several concussions from falls, because I wasn't stabilized. I saw the neurobiofeedback on the website and knew exactly that's what I needed somebody to evaluate my brain differently. Not only did they evaluate my brain, more importantly, the results of the EEG. They identified global inflammation and the causes of that being yeast and toxic metals. So what they did was profound. Built my body core so that my body itself could then begin to take over as soon as it got more balanced. And that took quite a while because I was in pretty bad shape. As a result, within a year, I had improved my brain imagery and my thought processes by 30%. My friends love to play games, and I couldn't even comprehend it. I hated So we were together for three days, these friends, and they were so amazed that I liked the games. And I was challenged by them. I could process what I needed to do to be able to play the game. And it had to do with numbers and colors, and it was complicated in my mind. And they were just they said, My God, it's working. I used to exercise, and I would exercise and do a weight circuit and swim a mile, and then I would hit a wall. The professionals here explained to me right away that's because the toxic metals are harbored in my fat and in my muscles, and when I'm exercising and when I'm losing weight, releases the toxic metals into my system and I can't do any more. So I'm back to the gym and I am appreciating and very confident that I will not be hitting the wall and I can keep going and become the active person physically that I've been in the past. I'm 75 years old, and I was dying because I couldn't exercise, I couldn't lose and I was not thinking clearly. That has changed. I'm anxious to get where I'm going to be because I've got plans. Here at Arbor Health, the caring professionals on this team. My coach calls me once a month, and that is critical to my moving forward in a more consistent way. My name is Anne Marie Lagonegro, and I'm from Rochester, New York.

About Arbor Health

Arbor Health is a functional medicine and psychiatry practice that blends conventional and holistic treatments to address the root causes of chronic illness. They serve children, teens, and adults, including those like Ann Marie who are seeking to overcome long-term health struggles or cognitive decline. By using data-driven tools like neurofeedback and EEG testing, they help patients transition from being 'sick and tired' to achieving reclaimed vitality.

Industry
Functional Healthcare Practice

Topics

  • neurofeedback
  • functional medicine
  • concussion recovery
  • senior health
  • cognitive health
  • detoxification

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