This disease is devastating to both the patient and caring family. The agony of slow deterioration is simply unbearable. For example, most of the patients will cease recognising their own spouse, children and the rest of the family. The onset of the symptoms could be deceptive and slow. Letś look into the case of former president Ronald Reagan. The government officials had noticed some changes in him like being mentally absent at meetings. The congress even secretly had appointed one of the senators to participate in a few meeting with the president with one purpose only: to observe him in different situation and make a judgement about his mental abilities!
However, it took some times until his wife had closed the page in her diary: ¨Roni has immersed into the darkness¨
The case of the president Ronald Reagan epitomises the cruelty of Elzheimerś disease and helplessness of a science at this point. However, thereś significant progression for the last 5 years in understanding the mechanisms of development of this sickness.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Prevention
How to reduce your risk and protect your brain.
New research shows that our lifestyle factors play a role in protecting the brain when we age.
You can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by:
The vital supplements: fish oil, magnesium, vitamin D, Folic acid and vitamin B12 are believed to maintain brain health. Some studies of co-enzyme Q10, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba and turmeric have shown a positive but inconclusive results. As a matter of fact, some studies had shown that ginkgo biloba that has been around for hundreds of years, in best case is a placebo. The costs and benefits of dietary supplements is highly questionable and should be discussed with your healthcare provider.
Here´re well proven facts about Alzheimerś prevention diet:
However, it took some times until his wife had closed the page in her diary: ¨Roni has immersed into the darkness¨
The case of the president Ronald Reagan epitomises the cruelty of Elzheimerś disease and helplessness of a science at this point. However, thereś significant progression for the last 5 years in understanding the mechanisms of development of this sickness.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Prevention
How to reduce your risk and protect your brain.
New research shows that our lifestyle factors play a role in protecting the brain when we age.
You can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by:
- strict diet
- vigorous exercise
- staying mentally engaged
- being socially active
- having stress management
The vital supplements: fish oil, magnesium, vitamin D, Folic acid and vitamin B12 are believed to maintain brain health. Some studies of co-enzyme Q10, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba and turmeric have shown a positive but inconclusive results. As a matter of fact, some studies had shown that ginkgo biloba that has been around for hundreds of years, in best case is a placebo. The costs and benefits of dietary supplements is highly questionable and should be discussed with your healthcare provider.
Here´re well proven facts about Alzheimerś prevention diet:
- avoiding a diet high in tans-fat and saturated fat (cause inflammation and produce free radicals)
- foods that are high in antioxidants like vitamins C and E
- fruits and vegetables
- fish rich in omega-3 oils
- vegetarian protein substitutes (such as soy)
- complex carbohydrates up to 30% -40%
- lean protein including fish, soy or turkey on a regular basis up to 30% -40%
- ¨good fats¨ including avocado, flax seed oil and olive oil up to 10% - 20%
