Finding A Natural Alzheimer's Cure
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Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 Time: 12:15 AM
Over the years there has been a lot of research pertaining to a natural Alzheimer's cure. Exercise, foods, vitamins, and herbs may play a huge role in treating the disease. Living a healthy lifestyle can conceivably ward off or lessen the risk of developing the disease.
Natural cures include a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, exercises to keep the brain sharp, physical exercise, and good sleep habits. This is a progressive disease and the most common sort of dementia. There are some scientists that feel a deficiency in antioxidants can accelerate the progression of the disease and by adding supplements of antioxidants to your diet can reduce the risk of the disease developing.
Research has shown that adding nutrients to your diet which have been selected specifically for the health of the brain, could lessen the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease by as much as forty percent. Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin E, are thought to promote a healthy brain. Additionally, those who ingest leafy green vegetables, broccoli, fruit, tomatoes, poultry, nuts, fish, and olive oil, and reduce red meat in their diet, will be least at risk to develop the disease.
In addition, there are studies that indicate a diet low in carbohydrates and lowering calories by 30 percent, may contribute to preventing the development of essential features of Alzheimer's. Although scientists have not yet been able to determine the cause of Alzheimer's disease, there are numerous options for treatment that have been attempted and suggested over the years.
Natural preventive and treatment options involve drinking increased amounts of fresh vegetable and fruit juice. The juice is packed with antioxidants and juicing has become quite popular. Ingesting fresh vegetables and fruit by juicing does not destroy any antioxidants like cooking can. Another treatment option is to restore a healthy sleep pattern. By exposing yourself to the sun every morning and taking melatonin in the evening, healthy sleep can be restored.
Also, it is suggested that B vitamin treatment can lessen the risk of declining cognition as we age. Researchers believe that the elderly person with increased levels of vitamin B12 in his or her blood, is less likely to develop Alzheimer's. Folic acid and vitamin B6 are also included in the B vitamin therapy.
To help lessen the severity of the disease, there are a variety of additional supplements that are used in treatment. Because some supplements can interact with prescription medications, it is a good idea to speak with your doctor before beginning any treatment. Remember that the dosage of a supplement varies from person to person because of tolerance levels, body weight, and age.
Even though it might be necessary for more research in order to define the role supplements have in any natural Alzheimer's cure, trying the supplements is worth considering given that there is no traditional treatment or medication that can cure the disease. Again, remember to consult with your physician before using an alternative therapy. Although these are natural cures, it is important to avoid any adverse interaction with prescription drugs that you might be on.
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