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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease is the fairly common type of dementia found frequently in elderly people, although it occurs in people in their late forties as well. This disorder is characterized by mental deterioration, which eventually effects the individual's ability to complete daily tasks. Early symptoms of the disease include apathy, depression, and loss of memory. As the disease progresses, problems such as the inability to make proper judgments, loss of bladder control, changes in personality and severe mood swings may exist. The individual will need full time care during the last stages, as they may become totally incapacitated. These symptoms are caused by the tangling of nerve fibers near to brains memory center, which changes the way information is carried to the brain. Protein-containing plaques build up in the brain and damage any existing healthy nerve cells. Recent research suggests that there may be a very strong correlation between aluminum absorption and the onset of Alzheimer's. Those with severe Alzheimer's have been shown to have four times the normal amount of aluminum in the nerve cells of the brain. Alzheimer's disease, which leads to dementia, affects roughly 6% of seniors over 65 years of age. More than 10% of individuals between 75 and 85 years of age are affected, and as much as 20% of seniors over 85 develop the disease. In its most developed state, the disease makes the individual completely helpless and entirely dependent on caregivers
Symptoms
- Increasing forgetfulness leads to severe loss of memory, identity, reasoning, judgment and control over bodily functions and movement.
- Paranoia, anxiety, depression, hallucinations and irrational behavior often develop.
How alternative medicine may potentially help?
There are many vitamins and herbs which may help to slow down the symptoms of this disease. Many researchers believe it is important to keep the absorption of aluminum into the body at a minimum.
Herbs
- Butcher's Broom may help to promote circulation.
- Ginkgo Biloba has antioxidant properties and can help to improve blood flow to the brain. Germany's Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices -- has approved ginkgo biloba leaf extract for memory deficits in individuals suffering from dementia syndromes.
- Ginseng(Panax) : Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin found that Asian ginseng (panax ginseng) improved the spatial and cognitive impairment in aged rats
Vitamins
- Vitamin C may enhances immune function.
- Vitamin B-12 may have deficiencies for the patients
- Vitamin A needs to be replenished
- Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that may help transport oxygen to the brain.
Minerals
- Boron may help to improve brain function.
- Selenium is a powerful antioxidant.
- Zinc can potentially help to stop plaque formation.
Nutrients
- Phosphatidyl Serine can potentially improve brain function.
Resources
- For more information, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 919 North Michigan Avenue, Ste. 1000, Chicago, IL 60611; 800/272-3900 or 312/335-8700. Or check out the Alzheimer's Research forum at www.alzforum.org.