Dementia &
Alzheimer's Disease
|
| Natural Remedy | What experts say about them |
| Ginkgo biloba | 
(What's
this?) |
| Acetyl-L-Carnitine |  |
| Phosphatidylserine | |
| Ginseng (Panax ginseng) |
|
| Huperzine A | |
| Blueberries | |
| Idebenone | |
| Lemon Balm | |
| Sage (Salvia officinalis) |
|
| Vinpocetine |  |
| Coenzyme Q10 | |
| Bacopa | |
| Pycnogenol (Pinus pinaster) |
 |
| Ashwaganda |  |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil) | Helpful |
| Garlic | Helpful |
| NADH (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydrate) |
Probably not effective |
| Lecithin | Probably
not effective |
| DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) | Probably
not effective |
| DHEA | Probably
not effective |
| Periwinkle | May
be toxic |
Vitamins & Minerals
For details, comments and recommended doses to use, see Vitamins for Dementia.| Vitamins & Minerals | What experts say about them |
| Vitamin E | |
| Niacin/Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) |
|
| Vitamin
C (Ascorbic acid) |
|
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) |
|
| Zinc | |
| Vitamin B12 | |
| Folic Acid |
|
| Iron | |
| Boron | |
| Selenium | Helpful |
| Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) |
Probably
not effective |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Some statistics on dementia
Alzheimer’s
disease is the most
common form of dementia accounting for 70% of all cases. It is a
progressive disease that starts in the
fourth to fifth decade of life.
Here are some sad statistics on this condition. It is estimated to affect over 5 million people in the United States alone. Experts believe that over 50% of the people over the age of 85 suffer from some amount of dementia.
Here are some sad statistics on this condition. It is estimated to affect over 5 million people in the United States alone. Experts believe that over 50% of the people over the age of 85 suffer from some amount of dementia.
How
are we
going to treat it naturally?
Since
experts are not sure exactly what causes dementia and Alzheimer’s
disease, it
makes sense to try using natural remedies to reduce the risk
of developing this unfortunate condition.
We also suggest maintaining a health diet, exercising regularly and engaging in mental exercises and games (such as crossword puzzles, playing chess, etc...)
Many products marketed to help treat memory problems contain one or more of the products listed below. Many of these herbs have clinical studies to back up their claims of effectiveness.
We also suggest maintaining a health diet, exercising regularly and engaging in mental exercises and games (such as crossword puzzles, playing chess, etc...)
Many products marketed to help treat memory problems contain one or more of the products listed below. Many of these herbs have clinical studies to back up their claims of effectiveness.
What are some symptoms of dementia?
Symptoms
initially starts off with
being forgetful, memory loss, leading to thought and speech problems,
ultimately leading to complete helplessness and death.
People suffering from dementia may experience confusion, disorientation
mood swings, anger, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, paranoia and inappropriate comments and behaviours.
People suffering from dementia may experience confusion, disorientation
mood swings, anger, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, paranoia and inappropriate comments and behaviours.
What are some known and unknown causes of dementia and Alzheimer's disease?
Currently, the
cause of dementia and Alzheimer's disease is unknown.
There are many theories
including nutritional
deficiencies, environmental toxins and consuming
large quantity of aspartame that may cause this condition.
What is known is that the nerve cells gets tangled and cannot properly transmit signals. Also, a protein-like substance called beta-amyloid gets deposited in the nerve cells, further damaging them. This is characteristic of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Other causes include stroke causing part of the brain tissue to die and reducing blood flow and oxygen for the brain because of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
A person with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease seems to be at high risk of developing this condition as they age. This suggests a genetic factor is responsible as well.
Aluminum exposure has been suggested to cause Alzheimer's disease from analysis of those who died with the disease. This is not proven.
Mercury, a toxic heavy metal, is also implicated in causing Alzheimer's disease. This could come from eating fish and seafood contaminated with mercury or from dental amalgams containing mercury.
Other scientists suggest some kind of an autoimmune disease where our own immune system attacks the nerve cells and damage them.
There is currently no blood or lab test available for detecting this health conditoin. It is determined by ruling out all other possible causes and evaluating of the symptoms displayed by the person.
What is known is that the nerve cells gets tangled and cannot properly transmit signals. Also, a protein-like substance called beta-amyloid gets deposited in the nerve cells, further damaging them. This is characteristic of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Other causes include stroke causing part of the brain tissue to die and reducing blood flow and oxygen for the brain because of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
A person with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease seems to be at high risk of developing this condition as they age. This suggests a genetic factor is responsible as well.
Aluminum exposure has been suggested to cause Alzheimer's disease from analysis of those who died with the disease. This is not proven.
Mercury, a toxic heavy metal, is also implicated in causing Alzheimer's disease. This could come from eating fish and seafood contaminated with mercury or from dental amalgams containing mercury.
Other scientists suggest some kind of an autoimmune disease where our own immune system attacks the nerve cells and damage them.
There is currently no blood or lab test available for detecting this health conditoin. It is determined by ruling out all other possible causes and evaluating of the symptoms displayed by the person.
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