Alzheimer’s disease, or pre-senile dementia, is a progressive, degenerative brain disease which affects mental function, personality, and motor skills. In Alzheimer’s the brain tissue usually degenerates over a long period of time, and can takes many years to considerably alter the normal functioning of the brain. Alzheimer’s usually begins as a mild form of memory loss, common in older people, and is sometimes misdiagnosed as mild senile dementia. Alzheimer’s, however, eventually leads to a total loss of memory. Since the disease progresses over a long period of time, it is normally in old age that a person really is affected by its characteristic symptoms. The neurological and nervous tissue in the affected person’s brain are destroyed to such an

extent that most areas of the brain which perform as reservoirs for memory are functionally impaired, the person looses the ability to recall, and the affected person may not even be able to recognize members of his or her own family.

Herbs may be helpful in preventing Alzheimer’s. These include: alfalfa, beets, bell peppers, blueberries, Brazil nuts, brown rice, coffee, dandelion, flaxseed, ginkgo, gotu kola, rosemary, sage, shavegrass, Siberian ginseng, stinging nettle, turmeric, and willow. Also helpful may be supplements, or foods rich in: B Complex, B1, B3, B6, B12, C, calcium, E, folic acid, magnesium, and Selenium.

A healthy lifestyle may be useful for preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Avoid artificial sweeteners, unhealthy fats, and tobacco smoke. Also limit consumption of

meat. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, & whole grains. Enjoy activities which requires mental exercise. That means stay away from television. Physical exercise also reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Some researchers believe there is a link between aluminum intake and Alzheimer’s, but recent studies seem to disprove this theory. Toxic levels of aluminum in the body, however, aren’t going to do anyone any good, so why take the chance. To reduce the risk of becoming aluminum toxic, avoid the following: aluminum cookware, baking powder, non dairy creamers, baby food, buffered aspirin, white flour, pop in aluminum cans, municipal water, acne medications, antacids, anti-diarrhea products, antiperspirants, deodorants, lipstick, skin cream lotions, toothpaste, any bread products with baking powder, processed

cheese, pickles, salad dressings, and salt. Consume foods high in calcium as it reduces absorption of aluminum. A high fiber diet is also helpful. Other vitamins and minerals helpful for aluminum toxicity include: B complex, C, magnesium, E, lecithin, and selenium.

An ounce of prevention is normally worth a pound of cure. But in the case of Alzheimer’s disease, where there is no known cure, prevention is your only hope.

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