Dearest:  Tonight's Power Surge guest is Elisa Lottor, Ph.D., N.D. is a board-
certified Naturopathic Physician and an expert in nutrition and botanical medicine. 
In practice over seventeen years. Dr. Lottor is an international lecturer and a 
seminar presenter with a special interest in women's health.

Her book, Female and Forgetful: A Six-Step Program to Help Restore Your Memory
and Sharpen Your Mind is a popular subject in Power Surge -- brain fog, 
forgetfulness, or simply the inability to think straight. This affects millions of 
women beginning as early as age 30, or younger - and no, it's not just your hormones! 

Welcome to Power Surge, Dr. Lottor. Exercise not only keeps us healthy, but has 
proven invaluable in reducing and/or eliminating many menopausal symptoms, especially 
anxiety and depression. Are there specific types of exercise you recommend to keep 
our minds sharp, especially as we transition through menopause? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Absolutely!  The two main exercises that I recommend are is one a 
cardio vascular exercise and a stretching exercise.  The cardio vascular exercise can 
be anything that you like to do which means you will do it.  It could be anything 
from brisk walking, swimming, to tennis, aerobics, golf, dancing. The reason I 
recommend it is that cardio vascular increases the amount of oxygen and glucose 
to increase energy and by improving blood circulation to the brain as well as the 
body it improves the availability of enzymes to maintain and repair the body 
including the brain. 


Dearest:  Interesting. Let me ask, are there any type of "mental" exercises you 
recommend to help us keep our brains sharp? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Sure!  First let me explain about the stretching exercises such as 
yoga, tai chi, or just stretching.  These kind of exercises not only keep you limber 
but also stimulate vital organs. 


Princeton:  I have been using note pads to remember things like where I parked my 
car, etc. Is this something I can improve upon and should try? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Yes, definitely.  One of the things that really helps is paying 
attention...that is focusing. Pay attention...that is ask yourself "where is my car 
parked?"  It helps you focus.  When you are overwhelmed it adds to memory loss.  You 
have to make a conscious effort to help you remember. 


Athena-:  Dr. Lottor - what sort of diet (just briefly) would you recommend to 
improve memory and alertness? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  No sugar!! Or white flour products and relatively high in protein.  
I also believe in a little caffeine, as in green tea or one cup of coffee. 


Athena-:  Thank you 


Lynuha:  I am especially interested in the mental exercises I seem to become less 
alert as the day progresses. Forgetting thoughts in conversations if sidetracked. 
Very frustrating.I'm early 50's. I can find my car just not my words... I'm using 
hormone creams, however a sugar junkie.


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  I think that besides mental exercises, you have make an assessment 
of your hormones and thyroid. But if you only want mental exercises, cross word 
puzzles and jigsaw puzzles are great.  Quiz show, etc. Your brain is like a 
muscle...use it or lose it. It is very important to be mentally active as you get 
older. 

Here is a little trick that I like.  After you watch a TV program ask yourself what 
was the plot, what was the theme of that show, who was involved? How did it begin, 
how did it end...flex your brain muscle. Try to recall a recent conversation and keep 
your mind active that way...test yourself. 


Lynuha:  Oh, ok.  So your saying self testing? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Yes, Lynuha 


Arizonasagebrush:  You mentioned a diet relatively high in protein. I am a vegetarian-
-what forms of protein do you recommend besides soy? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Beans. Rather than soy, I recommend beans, lentils, legumes.  What 
kind of vegetarian are you? 


Arizonasagebrush:  Vegan 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  OK...stick with the beans. 


Arizonasagebrush:  Thank you 


Theresa343:  Why does the memory seem to fail at such a young age? Is there something 
we should do or avoid in order to help prevent memory loss? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  I think a lot of memory problems at a younger age are due to a 
number of reasons.  One would be hormones even at a young age. There is a tremendous 
eruption of hormones with children.  There is a huge overlook culprit...hypoglycemia. 
Sometimes anemia, sedentary life style, poor diet, a high amount of nutrasweet. 


Jade:  Dr. Elisa, don't you think many times we say we have forgotten something, but 
in reality we didn't consciously remember it in the beginning, such as losing my car 
in the mall when I didn't make a note of where I parked it in my mind before leaving? 
Thanks

 
Dearest:  Dr Elisa, can you comment on what Jade said? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Jade...it is a matter of doing things in a unconscious way because 
of all the information that is bombarding us.  You seem to understand what is causing 
the forgetfulness. We do have to focus more. 


Jade:  Oh I see, and the game plan is to do things in a conscious way, I am finding 
that is exactly what is helping me. Thanks 


Pnb:  Do you think gingko biloba really helps with memory? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Yes I do.  You have to take a good quality gingko and you have to 
take enough.  Providing that one 's memory problem is caused by poor circulation. 


Lara:  I am a gym rat. I exercise almost every day. I take vitamins and am on HRT. I 
do 1 hour on the treadmill daily and 2 hours of combined weight lifting and 
stretching. I do not smoke, take gingko biloba, SAM-e, HRT, tons of vitamins, and 
have a good diet.  What else can I do?? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  If you want to get more sophisticated in your program, if you are 
having memory problems you can take P.S or phosphadyl serine and you can take 100 mg 
one to 3 times a day. 


Lara:  thanks 


Libradoll:  Mood swings/depression/anxiety seems to come with menopause. If you're on 
antidepressants, would it be possible to stop or decrease them once balanced on HRT? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  It is possible. You would need a very good endocrinologist to put 
everything together.  Mood swings could be related to hormones as stated in Dr Lee's 
Book.  A lot of things are overlooked that part of menopause. 


Sue:  Dr. Lottor, can you please expand more on the connection between hypoglycemia 
and hormonal imbalances? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Yes, Sue. Very often in the perimenopause, it really isn't 
estrogen that is deficient. Actually it is progesterone. Progesterone supports the 
adrenal glands which is very involved with hypoglycemia. So in reality, hypoglycemia 
or low blood sugar can be related to glandular imbalances. 


Sue:  OK, that's interesting, thank you. 


Theresa343:  What supplements do you generally suggest and do you outline these in 
your book?  What do you think of aluminum? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Ugh! 


Theresa343:  ?ugh? 


Dearest:  That's descriptive! 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Yes I outline the supplements in detail in my book. Aluminum can 
be as involved as mercury in dementia.  So, no aluminum deodorants or cookware. 


Theresa343:  Thanks 


Francine:  How do we minimize the information coming at us......that you spoke of 
above? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Tune out and decide what you want to allow into your personal 
space.  Spend some quiet time to sit quietly focusing or meditating.  Don't allow 
yourself to become a victim.  Use the answering machine. 


Francine:  Thanks 


NancyV:  Is PS derived from soy? ( I am allergic to soy.) 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  I don't believe so. But I could be wrong. Check it out at the 
health food store.  If you are allergic to soy, you are not usually allergic from the 
extract of soy.  You are probably allergic to the protein of the soy. 


Princeton:  I have been to an Endocrinologist but he seemed to be looking only to my 
thyroid readings and telling me that I was OK. Do I need to find one specialized in 
Reproductive Endocrinology?


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  You can also ask for a hormone panel. 


Dearest:  Princeton, was there any reason the endocrinologist was looking 
particularly at your thyroid readings? Was there some kind of thyroid issue? 


Princeton:  Yes, hypothyroidism 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  That is so common today.  I still recommend a hormonal panel and a 
full battery of tests as well as looking at your diet.  Look at the amount of soy you 
are eating. 


Irene:  I am 3+ years post menopausal and still experiencing symptoms mostly anxiety. 
Actually the symptoms have been worse in post than they were in peri. Is this unusual 
or abnormal? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Everybody is unique onto themselves.  Are you eating too much 
sugar? 


Irene:  No I have been very careful with sugar as of late.


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Are you taking vitamins, especially B vitamins? 


Irene:  No I'm not at present...just Revival and Evening Primrose Oil 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  You need to get on 50 mg twice a day of B vitamins.  Also, get out 
and exercise every day. 


Irene:  Thank you Dr. Lottor 


Sue:  Dr. Lottor, what foods would help me improve my hypoglycemia and glandular 
imbalances? I am a vegetarian who only eats fish once in a while. I don't eat junk of 
any kind.


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  I think our body determines what we should eat and not our minds.  
So, you may need more protein and carbohydrates together.  Do you feel better when 
you eat fish? 


Sue:  I'm not sure!


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Were you diagnosed as being hypoglycemic before becoming a 
vegetarian? 


Sue:  No!  No one told me one way or another before becoming vegetarian! 


Dearest:  Why did you become a vegetarian? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  I would definitely recommend that you eat more animal protein. 


Sue:  Because I read about the dangers of animal protein.  Animal protein is too 
constipating!


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Today they have naturally grown chicken, fish, turkey. Keep a food 
journal on how you feel after eating certain foods. 


Sue:  I feel okay! 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  You have to eat enough fiber and drink plenty of water. 


Sue:  Oh, I get plenty of fiber.


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  You could also possibly take some supplements to help with the 
hypoglycemia...chromium and vanadyl sulphate. 


Sue:  Maybe I'm just not eating enough, I don't know.


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  There are supplements for hypoglycemia. 


Francine:  Do you think eating non-organic meat is a major concern with steroids 
and such in our meat? 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  That is possible.  It depends on how much and in terms of 
availability.  You may be in an area where you have no choice. 


Sue:  Thank you, Dr. Lottor. 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  The antibiotics are more of a concern than the steroids. 


Francine:  Thanks 


Dearest:  Elisa, thanks for a very stimulating chat tonight -- about nutrition, 
memory issues and menopause. Everyone, please join me in thanking Dr. Elisa Lottor 
for joining us tonight and be sure to pick up a copy of Dr. Elisa Lottor's, 
"Female and Forgetful: A Six-Step Program to Help Restore Your Memory
and Sharpen Your Mind". 

And visit Dr. Lottor's Web site at www.findings.net/lottor.html. 


Dr. Elisa Lottor:  Goodnight Dearest and everyone. Thank you!




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