Alzheimer's--Latest Research
Alzheimer'a is one of the major causes of dementia. Its victims notice a gradual loss of memory. They forget names and appointments, cannot think as clearly and have an inability to make decisions. Although these symptoms can indicate Alzheimer's, they do not positively indicate Alzheimer's because other conditions of dementia have similar symptoms.
Alzheimer's can only be positively confirmed by an autopsy and an examination of the brain. Causes of the disease are not known and there is no cure but some drugs as directed by your doctor may be beneficial in slowing the progress of the disease. Recent research indicates that non-steroidal drugs such as aspirin, naproxin, and ibuprofen taken steadily over many years afford protection from Alzheimer's. However, these drugs have dangerous side affects if taken for long periods. The drugs may cause kidney failure or bleeding ulcers that are life threatening.
In this recent research there are indications that fish oil supplements may be helpful with no side affects. The latest research also indicates that Human Growth Hormone has been helpful in anti-aging, which includes help for preventing Alzheimer's or in slowing the progress of the condition. This therapy of HGH must be under a doctor's care and recommendation.
Just because you have the above mentioned symptioms does not mean that you have Alzheimer's, because anyone with advancing age may have problems remembering names and faces. Even if you have Alzheimer's, recent research indicates there are many things that can be done to prevent the disease or halt its progress.
Only recently have researchers been able to identify early warning signs which are called Mild Cognitive Impairment or MCI. A Mayo Clinic study revealed 15 percent of people with MCI will have the disease in one year compared to up to 2 percent of people without MCI. Fifty percent of people with MCI will have the disease within four or five years and after five years up to 90 percent will have it.
Additional research shows that a healthy lifestyle of physical exercise, mental exercise and proper nutrition will be extremely beneficial in preventing Alzheimer's or slowing its progress. For example, in a study in 2004 at John Hopkins, people who took 500 to 1000 milligrams daily of vitamin C or up to 1000 IU of vitamin E had a 78 percent lower risk of Alzheimer's than the ones who had not taken the vitamins. In a
Dutch study, people who had each day taken more than 23 IU's of vitamin E had a 43 percent lower risk of getting the disease compared to the ones not taken vitamin E. This Dutch study indicated all vitamin E was from food and not supplements.
In a Rush University study people who had 800 IU's each day had protection of 60 percent compared to the ones not taking the vitamins. Many other studies have also indicated that reducing the total intake of calories not only adds years to life, it also protects the body from many serious diseases and complications. There are indications that diabetics have increased danger of Alzheimer's and this can be helped with fish oil supplements which combats insulin resistence that is a precursor of diabetes.
The proper nutrition program means to eat no refined glucose or carbohydrates, to eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, cold water fish or sardines two to three times per week, lean protein, and broiled or baked chicken. Every day eat two tablespoons of ground flax seed mixed with water or soy milk. Flax seed is an almost miraculous food that has an abundance of omega 3 fatty acids, has fiber, will lower triglycerides and cholesterol and has a wealth of anti-oxidents that build up the immune syistem. Food supplements that are important are multivitamins, fish oil and turmeric. Men should limit calories to 2ooo per day and women should limit calories to 1800 per day. Also, be sure to eat up to nine fruits, vegetables and whole grains a day with emphasis on plenty of raw plent food but keep portions low.
The physical exercise program should be thirty minutes three to six times per week but if needed, the thirty minutes can be split into five or ten minute segments. It is not necessary to join a club or have any special equipment because one of the best exercises could be a thirty minute walk in your neighborhood. Almost any kind of exercise will help.
The mental exercises could be working difficult crossword puzzles, reading books or articles that require concentration, studying a new subject or anything that makes you concentrate or think. Your mind is similar to other parts of your body. If you quit exercising your legs or quit walking by sitting in a wheel chair, it would not be long before your legs would be useless.
Your social life and interaction with family and friends will also be beneficial for a healthy lifestyle program for prevention of Alzheimer's. If you already have Alzheimer's, then you can develop a program for halting or slowing the progression of the disease. Before starting this program consult with your doctor or health provider.
Visit our medical web site at http://www.medical -research-studies.org for free research on more than 200 medical and health subjects.
The material provided on this site is for educational purposes only and any recommendations are not intended to replace any advice of your physician. You are encouraged to seek advice from a competent medical professional regarding the applicability of any recommendations with regard to your symptoms or condition.
These products are dietary supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult with your health care provider before adding any substance to your diet or making any lifestyle changes. These statement have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Copyright @2002-2006
All rights reserved.
Alzheimer's can only be positively confirmed by an autopsy and an examination of the brain. Causes of the disease are not known and there is no cure but some drugs as directed by your doctor may be beneficial in slowing the progress of the disease. Recent research indicates that non-steroidal drugs such as aspirin, naproxin, and ibuprofen taken steadily over many years afford protection from Alzheimer's. However, these drugs have dangerous side affects if taken for long periods. The drugs may cause kidney failure or bleeding ulcers that are life threatening.
In this recent research there are indications that fish oil supplements may be helpful with no side affects. The latest research also indicates that Human Growth Hormone has been helpful in anti-aging, which includes help for preventing Alzheimer's or in slowing the progress of the condition. This therapy of HGH must be under a doctor's care and recommendation.
Just because you have the above mentioned symptioms does not mean that you have Alzheimer's, because anyone with advancing age may have problems remembering names and faces. Even if you have Alzheimer's, recent research indicates there are many things that can be done to prevent the disease or halt its progress.
Only recently have researchers been able to identify early warning signs which are called Mild Cognitive Impairment or MCI. A Mayo Clinic study revealed 15 percent of people with MCI will have the disease in one year compared to up to 2 percent of people without MCI. Fifty percent of people with MCI will have the disease within four or five years and after five years up to 90 percent will have it.
Additional research shows that a healthy lifestyle of physical exercise, mental exercise and proper nutrition will be extremely beneficial in preventing Alzheimer's or slowing its progress. For example, in a study in 2004 at John Hopkins, people who took 500 to 1000 milligrams daily of vitamin C or up to 1000 IU of vitamin E had a 78 percent lower risk of Alzheimer's than the ones who had not taken the vitamins. In a
Dutch study, people who had each day taken more than 23 IU's of vitamin E had a 43 percent lower risk of getting the disease compared to the ones not taken vitamin E. This Dutch study indicated all vitamin E was from food and not supplements.
In a Rush University study people who had 800 IU's each day had protection of 60 percent compared to the ones not taking the vitamins. Many other studies have also indicated that reducing the total intake of calories not only adds years to life, it also protects the body from many serious diseases and complications. There are indications that diabetics have increased danger of Alzheimer's and this can be helped with fish oil supplements which combats insulin resistence that is a precursor of diabetes.
The proper nutrition program means to eat no refined glucose or carbohydrates, to eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, cold water fish or sardines two to three times per week, lean protein, and broiled or baked chicken. Every day eat two tablespoons of ground flax seed mixed with water or soy milk. Flax seed is an almost miraculous food that has an abundance of omega 3 fatty acids, has fiber, will lower triglycerides and cholesterol and has a wealth of anti-oxidents that build up the immune syistem. Food supplements that are important are multivitamins, fish oil and turmeric. Men should limit calories to 2ooo per day and women should limit calories to 1800 per day. Also, be sure to eat up to nine fruits, vegetables and whole grains a day with emphasis on plenty of raw plent food but keep portions low.
The physical exercise program should be thirty minutes three to six times per week but if needed, the thirty minutes can be split into five or ten minute segments. It is not necessary to join a club or have any special equipment because one of the best exercises could be a thirty minute walk in your neighborhood. Almost any kind of exercise will help.
The mental exercises could be working difficult crossword puzzles, reading books or articles that require concentration, studying a new subject or anything that makes you concentrate or think. Your mind is similar to other parts of your body. If you quit exercising your legs or quit walking by sitting in a wheel chair, it would not be long before your legs would be useless.
Your social life and interaction with family and friends will also be beneficial for a healthy lifestyle program for prevention of Alzheimer's. If you already have Alzheimer's, then you can develop a program for halting or slowing the progression of the disease. Before starting this program consult with your doctor or health provider.
Visit our medical web site at http://www.medical -research-studies.org for free research on more than 200 medical and health subjects.
The material provided on this site is for educational purposes only and any recommendations are not intended to replace any advice of your physician. You are encouraged to seek advice from a competent medical professional regarding the applicability of any recommendations with regard to your symptoms or condition.
These products are dietary supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult with your health care provider before adding any substance to your diet or making any lifestyle changes. These statement have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Copyright @2002-2006
All rights reserved.
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