ALSuntangled (ALSU) currently has over 45 individuals, doctors and/or clinics slated for investigation. These investigations are conducted by ALSuntangled as to the claims, merits and/or advise being presented to the ALS community. One individual currently on that list is Dr. David Perlmutter, an advocate for “Functional Medicine”. Functional Medicine combines the ancient traditional health beliefs of primitive peoples with the benefits of modern science. It is an emerging field which focuses upon improvement of physical, mental, (spiritual?) and emotional function.
David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition who received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. After completing residency training in Neurology, also at the University of Miami, Dr. Perlmutter entered private practice in Naples, Florida where he serves as Medical Director of the Perlmutter Health Center and the Perlmutter Hyperbaric Center.
Dr. Perlmutter serves as Adjunct Instructor at the Institute for Functional Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders.
Literature
Dr. Perlmutter has contributed extensively to the world medical literature with publications appearing in such journals as The Journal of Neurosurgery, The Southern Medical Journal, Journal of Applied Nutrition, and Archives of Neurology. He is the author of: BrainRecovery.com – Powerful Therapy for Challenging Brain Disorders, The Better Brain Book (Putnam Publishers), Raise a Smarter Child By Kindergarten (Morgan Road Books), and Power Up Your Brain – The Neuroscience of Enlightenment (Hay House Publishers).
Media Appearances
Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated radio and television programs including 20/20, The Faith Daniels Program, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, The Oprah Show, and The CBS Early Show.
Awards
Dr. Perlmutter was awarded the 2002 Linus Pauling Award for his pioneering work in innovative approaches to neurological disorders. In addition, he received the 2002 Denham Harmon Award from the American College for the Advancement in Medicine for his work in advancing the understanding of free radical biochemistry in neurological diseases and is the recipient of the 2006 National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award. He received the 2010 Humanitarian of The Year from the American College of Nutrition.
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