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13 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most.
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Lithium, an essential mineral element found in grains, vegetables, and water, prevents Alzheimer’s by keeping nerve cells healthy. (Don’t confuse this with high dose lithium used for bipolar illness.) Low dose lithium (20 mg. a day) has actually been shown to increase gray matter by stimulating regeneration of nerve cells that have sustained damage. More....
Make colorful, antioxidant rich fruit and vegetables the centerpiece of every meal. These are the ones with the highest antioxidant content, and antioxidants protect your brain from damage and slow down its rate of aging.
Take Brain Power, a product combining 16 of the most potent proven brain protectors, including ginkgo, acetyl-L-carnitine, vinpocetine, phosphatidylserine, and ginseng. 1-2 tablets twice daily provides a virtual bonanza of brain nourishing nutrients. Make sure your homocysteine level is below 7.0. This is easily accomplished by taking three B complex vitamins. This study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that an increased plasma homocysteine level is a strong, independent risk factor for the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Vitamin B12 deficiency--a phenomenon that is extremely common--is often the driving force behind loss of brain function. Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve growth, function, and healing. More...
Rid your body of mercury. The two principal sources of brain-corroding mercury are fish and “amalgam” fillings Watch the startling video at http://www.iaomt.org., showing low level mercury damaging a nerve cell.
Flaxseed Oil and Borage Oil have been shown to block dementia by supporting nerve cell health. Omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids are crucial for the health of nerve cell membranes in the brain as well as for neurotransmitter production. Take 1 tablespoon (or 6 capsules) a day of a combination product such as Omega Twin
Take green tea capsules, which has been linked with lower risk of the kind of brain damage associated with Alzheimer's. Another group of researchers have shown that green tea inhibits the activity of certain brain enzymes (acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, and beta-secretase) that cause memory loss and are associated with the formation of the amyloid protein plaque characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.
Take a variety of antioxidants. Neurology researchers have shown that antioxidant intake protects the brain against aging and Alzheimer's disease. So take plenty of Antioxidants like vitamins C,E, lipoic acid, and Coenzyme Q-10. Eat a low carb diet.
Exercise every day. Daily exercise has been shown to prevent and/or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia. Keep your brain active. Take your daily Multivitamin for Optimum Health.
13 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
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