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- Alzheimer's Disease and Magnetic Fields - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure. AD worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. Most often, AD is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age, although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer’s can occur much earlier. In 2006, there were ...
Views: 11855(1 vote) - ***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) - Helping the Person with Dementia Grieve After the Death of a Loved One - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Beth PattersonCaregivers and family members often ask whether they should tell a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia about a death in the family, and how they can help them grieve. Although much has been written about the profound grief of caregivers and other family members throughout the ...
Views: 6367(1 vote) - Home Organizing with a Alzheimers Patient - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerIt is hard for anyone to watch someone that you love deteriorate from the Disease of Alzheimer's. The once vivacious individual that you always knew is still there-somewhere. The problem is that it may only be for a fleeting moment at eventually not at all. Is it hard for them as ...
Views: 6249(2 votes) - How to consume CBD flowers? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Shahbaz MalikWithout doubt, the most popular product in the CBD market today is hemp flowers. If one asked the difference between hemp and cannabis, even some seasoned consumers, chances are they don't really know.Hemp and cannabis have indeed been used interchangeably in cultivation, and the two are ...
Views: 6151 - 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) - 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) - Break Free from Worrying If Someone Likes You!! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Julie DohertyDo you often have an overwhelming and emotional feelings about whether someone likes you or not. I know for many years I did, isn't it horrible the way it just seems to squeeze any ounce of joy, pleasure or happiness from you. Today I want to go through with you about how to stop worrying if ...
Views: 4384 - *** 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) - 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) - Herbal Remedies for Wilson's disease - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWilson disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes too much copper to accumulate in different parts of the body. A small amount of copper is needed to stay healthy but too much amount of copper in the body is poisonous. In Wilson disease, copper builds up in the liver, eyes, and brain and ...
Views: 3978 - Urinary Tract Infections Cause Dementia In The Elderly? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Becky FeolaRecently I helped a family find a private care home for their mother who was in her mid 80’s, living in a large assisted living facility and suffering from dementia, depression and loneliness. Her depression and loneliness had come on suddenly and she was talking about not wanting to live any ...
Views: 3949(1 vote) - *** 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) - ***Herbal and Home Remedies that Prevent Memory Loss - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedEven a single family member who is senile or afflicted with Alzheimer's is enough to make anyone dread the possibility. Since women have always lived longer than men, the Ancient Grandmothers have a thing or two to tell us about how to keep our memory sharp until the day we die (at 100+). These ...
Views: 3834(2 votes) - *** Simple Steps to Improve Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Steffan AbelWhen you first hear the words Alzheimer’s and dementia it is understandable to be filled with panic, worry, anger or sadness – after all you are told that there is very little that can be done to improve these conditions. You may also wonder why it is you or your loved one who is affected? ...
Views: 3801(10 votes) - Irregular Heartbeat Increases Risk of Memory Loss - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Junji TakanoMost people suspect that forgetfulness or dementia occurs because of some changes or problems in the brain, especially among the elderly. However, this is not always the case. In fact, a heart problem can also increase the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease! It may be hard to ...
Views: 3679(2 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) - Prevention Is Our Only Hope - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2018 from Jaclyn TengAlzheimer’s and Autism are now considered episodic with a ten-fold increase over the past 20 years in the numbers of individuals diagnosed. Autism Spectrum Disease (ASD) is a cluster of conditions commonly known as autism, with no two children displaying identical symptoms other than delayed ...
Views: 3422(1 vote) - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Kenny McDowellLowering Cholesterol Naturally Well good news! - I just got my annual cholesterol levels back this week and they are even lower sitting at 4.1. A couple of years ago my doctor had prescribed to me statins as he was concerned about my dangerous cholesterol levels particular my ...
Views: 3397(1 vote) - Carbohydrates - The Memory Destroyer - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelI mentioned earlier about the effects of diabetes on dementia and Alzheimer's but you don't necessarily have to have diabetes to be at risk from the effects of uncontrolled blood sugar. The brain is the largest consumer of energy in your body and almost one quarter of the fuel you make goes to ...
Views: 3322(2 votes) - Paint with numbers - for Alzheimer's & Dementia! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2018 from Dave SmithArt relaxes the mind and is so called to be “food for the Soul”. Art has been a big part of human history since the beginning of our society. Dating back to the times we lived in caves, the earliest works of art can found on the cave walls. It is a skill deeply engrave us that we ...
Views: 3265(2 votes) - 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) - Cerebrolysin Most Effective Drug For Alzhiemer’s Disease Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Dianna simonAlzhiemer’s disease is a debilitating mental disease which starts general forgetfulness which gradually takes the form of complete memory loss and breakdown of an individual’s key mental abilities. This progressive memory decline is thus characterized by a loss of mental facilities that go far ...
Views: 3097 - 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) - ***Activities That Alzheimer's Sufferers Should / Could Be Involved With. (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelOne of the major problems faced by those suffering from Alzheimer's disease or any of the dementias is the periods of loneliness, boredom and frustration. The following few articles will give you some ideas of the things that you can do to actively do – a starting point as it were to occupy ...
Views: 2963(1 vote) - The Low Down on Lithium and Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Steffan AbelSome readers may already be aware that lithium is a very useful treatment for certain mental illnesses. However very few of them may know that there are different types of lithium compounds available and that the prescribed type is just one of them. The lithium salts that this article will ...
Views: 2962 - What Is Tango Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Karen WoodleyThe “Dinzel Group”, integrated by Ignacio Lavalle Cobo, Monica Peri among others said: Psicotango is based in the universal value of the embrace, and in the gregarious ritual of the dance. The bodies that in movement are the royal pathway to the unconscious. The diseases are pictures of ...
Views: 2946 - ***Atrial Fibrillation And Alzheimer's – A Direct Link - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelAtrial fibrillation is one of the main types of cardiac arrhythmia – or abnormal heart rate or rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat, during which the upper two chambers of the heart that receive blood (the atria) quiver or "fibrillate" instead of beating normally. ...
Views: 2914(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - ***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) - ***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) - Taking care of my loved one is killing me - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Carolyn BatesHome care or dealing with assisted living, is one of the most difficult roles any of us can play. Physically exhausting, mentally confusing and frustrating, the demands of care giving can become overwhelming. Strokes, paralysis, Alzheimer’s or extended illness; these carry long term challenges ...
Views: 2684 - ***Activities That Alzheimer's Sufferers Should / Could Be Involved With - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelOne of the major problems faced by those suffering from Alzheimer's disease or any of the dementias is the periods of loneliness, boredom and frustration. It is therefore important for both the sufferer and the carer that these “empty times” are as few and far between as possible. This not ...
Views: 2649(1 vote) - 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) - Can Energy Medicine Prevent Alzheimers? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Rose MattaxDo you need to use one of those tools that helps you reach the canned peaches in the back of the tall cabinet? Beware! According to the information in the online article “Your Body’s Ten Weirdest Health Clues,” if you’re not a long-armed lucky, you may be at risk for Alzheimers: "Have a ...
Views: 2578(2 votes) - ***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) - ***Seven Signs That May Indicate The Onset Of Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelWith any disease or illness the earlier it is recognised or diagnosed the sooner interventions can be made to start to improve the condition and delay its progression. With that in mind I would like to list some of the important signs to look out for (whilst making a note on any normal ...
Views: 2484(2 votes) - Recent Brain Science News You Can Use - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Cynthia GreenComputer Based Training for Seniors: Does It Work? While computer-based brain fitness programs have increased in popularity and availability to the general public, questions remain regarding their effectiveness. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Harvard Medical School recently reported ...
Views: 2480 - Maximizing the Power of Life Stories: Benefits to Communities that are Beginning or Continuing Their Culture Change Journeys - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Beth SandersFor thousands of years, people from diverse cultures around the world have passed on their traditions, beliefs, and advice through the telling of stories. These stories have achieved the following: • explained lessons of life • how to survive in difficult circumstances • why things have ...
Views: 2459(2 votes) - Introduction to Chemical Dependency - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Todd BranstonNot everyone who drinks regularly is an alcoholic or has a drinking problem. But substance abuse is a major problem within the older population. It is not always obvious, because many older adults drink in private rather than in bars. Because our culture generally identifies problems with ...
Views: 2434(1 vote) - Alzheimer's Stages - The Course of A Progressing Disease - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Andy YangAlzheimer’s stages in it will take a toll on the team or family members who look after individuals with Alzheimer’s. While the person goes thru the different Alzheimer's stages, the individual shows certain signs and symptoms which may make the patient’s care providers disappointment. Patients ...
Views: 2422 - Alzheimer's Disease Prevention with the Help of New Age Nootropics - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Dianna simon"If any one faculty of our nature may be called more wonderful than the rest, I do think it is memory". Wrote Jane Austen, the popular English writer. Since memory is so vital to our identity, relationships and life in general, loss of memory can thus result in the breakdown of not only the ...
Views: 2410 - ***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) - Contact Lenses: First Choice of Youngsters - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Fadhrick PickasoDo you fear that wearing spectacles for corrective vision may tend to hamper you appearance? If so, you can ponder over the idea of contact lens. It is a simple lens that is placed in the eye to correct vision. If you compare it with a spectacle it has multiple advantages. Firstly as mentioned ...
Views: 2379 - 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) - 7 Popular Foods With Surprising Health Benefits and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 7 Popular Foods With Surprising Health Benefits * You may be cutting out yummy foods previously deemed bad for you and missing out on their surprising health benefits. Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 2351(1 vote) - *** 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) - Hydergine To Prevent Age Related Cognition Disorders - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Ziesha SheyHuman brain requires a regular and balanced flow of blood and oxygen for its proper functioning. The absence of oxygen and blood to the brain results in the death of crucial brain cells which thereby impairs or damages the functioning of the brain. Hydergine is a mind power drug which works by ...
Views: 2316 - Caring for Aging Parents: Elder Rage & Alzheimer’s - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Jacqueline MarcellBy Jacqueline Marcell, Author of ‘Elder Rage’ www.ElderRage.com For eleven years I pleaded with my obstinate elderly father to allow a caregiver to help him with my ailing mother, but after 55 years of loving each other he adamantly insisted on taking care of her himself. Every caregiver I ...
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