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- The reaches of NAD Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from ivan martinezNAD is a cellular coenzyme derived from nicotinic acid (Niacin) . Its main function is the production of energy in all cells. One of the most important aspects of NAD therapy, is the vast amount of ailments which can be used to heal - Cancer , Chronic Fatigue Syndrome , AIDS , Parkinson's ...
Views: 1768(1 vote) - Tips on How to Care for Seniors with Alzheimer’s - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Jason CastilloAlzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting about 5.4 million Americans last year. The statistic includes 5.2 million individuals aged 65 and above as well as 200,000 people under age 65 with a family history or early-onset Alzheimer’s. Women are more likely to have the ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Top Tips for Elderly People Staying Cool - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Oliver StirkEurope is experiencing higher than normal temperatures during summary 2015. As a result, a health warning has been issued with particular concern raised for the safety of vulnerable groups including older people, young children and people with breathing difficulties. Higher temperatures ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Treatment Tips and Symptoms of Alzheimer - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIAlzheimer disease is one of the most deadly diseases, which related to problems in brain and mental abilities. According to a recent research, it is found that Alzheimer is one of leading causes of deaths in various countries. It disturbs the brain functionality that slowly becomes worse at the ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Visit the universities of Oxford and Cambridge - by There is no doubt that the universities of Oxford and Cambridge are the best known in the world. There may be many Americans who dispute this fact, but history is something that none of your universities have.
The two university towns are roughly the same distance from London, with the city ...
Views: 151(1 vote) - Vital Vitamins for Protecting yourself from Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from Steffan AbelVital Vitamins for Protecting yourself from Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia (Part 1). The Vitamin C and E Combination An article published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry showed that all Alzheimer's sufferers had low blood plasma concentrations of vitamin C no ...
Views: 2303(2 votes) - What Is Astaxanthin And How It Can Help You? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Usama MalikIf you have never heard about antioxidants and their role in the world, today we are introducing to one of them. What is known as astaxanthin is actually an organic pigment that can be found in algae, bacteria and plants - and a natural antioxidant for our body that has been proven to be the ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - What To Know About Laser Hemorrhoid Surgery - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2020 from K. SaluHemorrhoids also known as piles, is not an uncommon problem. It currently affects nearly three out of four adults from time to time with or without apparent symptoms. What is it then? Hemorrhoids are actually swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, very similar to varicose veins. Mostly ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Three Drinks Known to Improve Brain Power - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from Steffan AbelI would like to get your brain working better and decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s disease with very little effort on your part. To do that here are three suggestions as to drinks that can make a positive difference to your mental well being. Green tea has a unique antioxidant called EGCG ...
Views: 4730(4 votes) - 4 Things Your Body Absolutely Needs More Of - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Patrick O'NeillWe’ve all become very familiar with the most basic tenets of a healthier lifestyle: “drink water instead of sugary drinks”, “get more lean protein in your diet”, “cut out white flours”, “eat more fruit and vegetables”. Certainly these suggestions are great ways to improve your health, but ...
Views: 3036(3 votes) - Difficulties handling money may indicate the development of Alzheimer's disease - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Steffan AbelI like to give you warning signs to look for not only in the progression of Alzheimer's but also as a useful tool to look out for in other people that may be at risk – and here is another one. For people with mild signs of dementia, problems with managing money may be a clue that memory ...
Views: 2280(2 votes) - The Benefits of Community Outreach Music Programs (COMPs) on the Teaching of Musical Instruments - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from John Diamond© Peter Muir 2005 No part of this article may be repoduced without the consent of the author. In this paper I explore that the notion, based on my own teaching practice, that regular attendance on Community Outreach Music Programs (COMPs) by music students can be of great benefit to the ...
Views: 4093(2 votes) - Vital Vitamins for Protecting yourself from Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from Steffan AbelVital Vitamins For the Prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia - Part 2 Come on Choline Choline has been shown to have tremendous results with early onset Alzheimer’s disease and dementia - with no side-effects reported at all on the recommended dose. In the following paragraphs you ...
Views: 2050(2 votes) - The Effects of Low Blood Sugar on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Steffan AbelNew research (from the Journal of the American Medical Association 2009) suggests a link between dangerously low blood sugar and dementia in older patients with type 2 diabetes raises more questions about the strategy of aggressively treating diabetes patients to achieve tight glycaemic ...
Views: 4651(7 votes) - *** Antipsychotic Drugs May Make Dementia Sufferers Worse –So What Can You Do? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from steffan abelAs an alternative healthcare practitioner, I look at medical mishaps with disbelief and a shaking of the head – but a study from the Alzheimer's Research Trust got me a little more angry! In my book the Alzheimer's Alternative I talk about the various medications that can be used to treat ...
Views: 3907(6 votes) - *** Mediterranean Diet Found to Have Further Alzheimer's Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from steffan abelThere is yet more evidence that eating more healthily can dramatically enhance cognition. Research based on researchers’ observations of 192 Alzheimer's sufferers over a four and a half years and published in the journal Neurology shows that eating a Mediterranean diet could allow sufferers ...
Views: 1509(6 votes) - *** Blueberries May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from steffan abelSales of blueberries are soaring (and so is the cost!) and this may be one reason why… Eating a diet rich in blueberries may reduce the severity of Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders relating to ageing – if the results of this latest animal experiment can be repeated in humans! The ...
Views: 2343(7 votes) - *** Studies Suggests Lithium May Help to Treat Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from steffan abelLithium, used for decades to treat manic depression, has been shown in mice to block the production of proteins that accumulate in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, suggesting a future role for the drug in treating the disease, a new study said. The researchers who conducted the experiments ...
Views: 2075(5 votes) - ***Ashwagandha - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Steffan AbelAshwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera holds a place in Ayurvedic (or Indian medicine) similar to ginseng in Chinese medicine. Although its name is derived because its roots smell like a horse – “Ashwa” meaning “horse” and “Gandha” meaning “odour” - don't let this put you off as it is a ...
Views: 3537(3 votes) - ***Eat your Polyphenols - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Steffan AbelA diet rich in antioxidants could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease or even slow down its evolution according to researchers in Spain. The latest research suggests that the nerves and nerve pathways of the brain which are susceptible to being destroyed by age and neural diseases such as ...
Views: 2071(4 votes) - ***How 15 Minutes Of Exercise A Day Reduces Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease And Dementia - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelBeing overweight can dramatically increase the risk of all types of dementia and Alzheimer’s – almost doubling your chances of suffering either condition. And, unfortunately, the news gets even worse… Research has shown that those people that measured the greatest increase in their ...
Views: 2703(3 votes) - ***Huperzine - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Steffan AbelHuperzine A is a herbal extract from the Chinese moss Huperzia Serrata. Although it has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine for reducing pain, fever and inflammation, it is also commonly used as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and hemostyptic (a compound that reduces blood flow) as ...
Views: 2387(3 votes) - ***More on diet and exercise - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Steffan AbelA study in the journal Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders reported that people with even moderately elevated cholesterol in their 40s have twice the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in their 60s, 70s and 80s. This adds further proof that cholesterol is a risk factor for developing ...
Views: 1961(2 votes) - ***The 10 Theories Behind Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelAlthough I personally believe that Alzheimer's is multi-factorial (i.e. there is not one sole cause that leads to its development or progression) below I have tried to link together the possible causes of Alzheimer's into categories. These are listed in no particular order as, I believe, in ...
Views: 7617(1 vote) - ***The 6 Risk Factors Associated With The Development Of Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelAs with the many theories behind the cause of Alzheimer's disease no one is certain as to why some people are more prone to the condition. Because of this there have been several key risk factors identified that may lead to it development and progression. These are again listed in no ...
Views: 2497(2 votes) - 10 signs of dementia you need to know about - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMemory loss is a growing concern worldwide as populations continue to age. Rates of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are climbing and are expected to double. As we age, there is some normal memory loss that we experience that is harmless. But how can you tell the difference between normal ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - 5 Benefits Of Improving Brain Fitness - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Jack TaggertyYou try to stay in great shape and plan for a routine workout schedule. It bolsters your life expectancy and overall wellness, and is, without question, a great idea. Still, far fewer people stop to think about doing the same for their brains, yet it is entirely possible to take control of your ...
Views: 1778(1 vote) - A Path Back From Addiction & Mental Health Problems - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Byron RichardsGroundbreaking research on a brain protein called kalirin is opening a new door for novel ways to address serious mental health disorders, addiction problems, as well as another angle on the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. Within your brain is a dense network of information highways. ...
Views: 1808(6 votes) - Aging And Memory Loss - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Stacy Wishner“My memory seems to be going” is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients these days. From losing keys, forgetting appointments, birthdays, anniversaries, where the car was parked, these little lapses in memory are fairly common. When my patients experience these memory glitches, ...
Views: 2375(2 votes) - All about The Leaky Gut and the Human Zonulin ELISA Test - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Walter MooreThe leaky gut syndrome has been reported to be on the rise in the recent past. The intestinal lining allows nutrients and biomolecules to get into and out of the intestines. However, in persons with the leaky gut syndrome, the intestinal walls have bigger spaces that allow larger protein ...
Views: 1833(1 vote) - Alzheimer's Prevention Registry Offers Hope for the Future - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from steve gottAlzheimer's is a medical condition that results in problems with memory, thinking ability and physical behavior and has adverse effects on daily life. Most people diagnosed with Alzheimer's are older than 65. The symptoms develop slowly and become worse over time. Alzheimer's deteriorates the ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - Alzheimer’s --Natural memory fixes that really work - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriAlzheimer’s Natural memory fixes that really work · Creating new brain cells with coffee. Coffee’s caffeine and antioxidants together stimulate the growth of brand-new brain cells. · Regularly playing strategy games such as Scrabble keeps your brain nerves healthy and ...
Views: 2037(2 votes) - Another reason to avoid junk food… - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Steffan AbelIn The Alzheimer's Alternative with have discussed in detail the advantages of a Mediterranean diet and how simple dietary changes can improve mental health and brain function - and this is confirmed once again by a new study. Junk food, cured meats, cheap beer and over-use of agricultural ...
Views: 2881(6 votes) - Confused About Juicers? A Simple Guide To Understanding Juicers - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Andrew CaseyAs a child, you probably heard the infamous parental statement, “Eat your fruits and vegetables”. Now, the National Cancer Institute is also urging that we add more fruits and vegetables to our daily diet. Researchers have found that diets that are high in fruits and vegetables can help to cure ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Dementia Awareness Should be Encouraged at Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Oliver StirkEarly diagnosis of dementia is crucial in ensuring that people are able to get the specialist dementia care and support they need to maintain independence and enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Being aware of the early signs and symptoms of dementia is particularly important at ...
Views: 1935(1 vote) - Easy ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneImagine this scenario: You get up in the morning, A strange person walks into your room and starts talking to you. The person makes your bed, and basically behaves in a very helpful amiable manner. The face seems familiar, but you just cannot seem to remember who it is. Ordinarily it wouldn’t ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Health Diet - Ensuring a Balanced Diet for People With Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Candice McInnesA person with this condition can have many mood swings and behavioral changes and these can cause problems with their nutrition. Due to the fact that they are agitated, apathetic and anxious [to name but a few] their ability to eat will be inhibited and they will end up with an unbalanced diet ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Alzheimer That Are Simple To Use And Safe - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Aiden SmithA disease in which the person gradually loses his entire memory is known as Alzheimer's disease. There are certain factors which can cause Alzheimer's disease such as past head injuries, environmental factors, heart diseases, family history, virus, imbalance of chemicals and many more. Some of ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - How to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Mark LovellAlzheimer's, a debilitating disease that affects 1 in 8 older adults in America, is the sixth leading cause of death and causes 5.4 million adults to suffer daily. It robs people of their ability to remember, to communicate and to concentrate on the simplest of things. The good news is that the ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Is Your Memory Fuzzy Because of Normal Aging? Or Is it Alzheimer's Disease? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDo you ever get forgetful? Of course you do, it’s part of being human. However, when we are younger, perhaps in our twenties and thirties, we usually don’t take forgetfulness very seriously. When we’re young, we hardly ever think we must have Alzheimer’s Disease just because we forgot ...
Views: 3192(2 votes) - Is Your Memory on Vacation? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Nina AndersonIs your memory on vacation? By Nina Anderson When we read articles about mind, body and spirit our brain engages. The mind is the most important as it controls what we think, how our body reacts and whether we are relaxed enough to let our spirit in. But when that mind goes on vacation at the ...
Views: 2588(2 votes) - Revealed: New Research On How Chlorella Keeps Your Brain Sharp - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumWhen your mind starts to leave you, you’re powerless in a profound way. It’s why Alzheimer’s and dementia are so scary. Tragically, medicine offers few answers for these diseases. None of the drugs used for dementia actually stop memory loss. They only seem to slow the progression a little ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - Vitamin B Supplements Could Prevent Alzheimer's Memory Loss - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Steffan AbelAnother recent study has shown the remarkable effects of vitamin B3 on memory loss and high doses of Vitamin B3 could have a dramatic effect on the progression of this disease. This further breakthrough (which as readers of The Alzheimer's Alternative you are already aware of!) comes from the ...
Views: 2769(7 votes) - *** Celery Can Reduce Brain Inflammation and Improve Alzheimer’s Disease - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from steffan abelA study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has shown that a chemical found in celery can help to reduce brain inflammation which may have a vital role to play in the treatment of neurological diseases and auto-immune system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and ...
Views: 4199(6 votes) - *** Fast Food Diet Linked to Alzheimer’s - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from steffan abelIn one of my other articles I mentioned that diet can play an important role in safeguarding the brain, well more research bears this out. Fast food may be fun to eat but unfortunately that is where the fun stops according to further research on diet and nutrition! In the Alzheimer’s ...
Views: 2278(8 votes) - *** Toxic Protein Linked to Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from steffan abelAlzheimer's Disease Could Be Tackled by Treating the Liver of Sufferers, So They Can Dispose of a Toxic Protein Linked to the Illness Scientists believe that helping the liver to clear amyloid-beta protein from the blood could provide a new way of combating the devastating effects of ...
Views: 1513(4 votes) - *** Nicotinamde and Alzheimer's – Vitamin B3 Wins Again! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from steffan abelResearchers are the University of California at Irvine have just published a study in which mice bred to develop the mouse equivalent of Alzheimer's disease were given doses of nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3 and the results were amazing on two accounts... Not only did the mice with ...
Views: 1966(7 votes) - ***The Effects of Fish Oil on Memory - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelMore and more research proves that the health of your brain is directly linked to your diet. Specific nutrients and vitamins can improve cognitive function and strengthen nerve connection. By making a few simple changes to your diet, it is possible to protect and preserve the brain and improve ...
Views: 2734(7 votes) - *** New Study Provides Further Evidence That Apple Juice Can Delay Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from steffan abelIn the Alzheimer's Alternative I talk about numerous simple steps and strategies that you can take to ward of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. These range from mental and physical exercise, small but effective dietary changes and other alterations in lifestyle. But this has got to be ...
Views: 1922(6 votes) - ***Vitamin D is very good for both you and your brain - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelIn a recent study, researchers evaluated the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (better known by its simple name of vitamin D to you and me) in a group of 3,369 men between the ages of 40 and 79. They also measured the subjects' cognitive performance, based on the results of three different tests ...
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