While developing studies have taught us much about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias on the brain, what causes Alzheimer’s is an altogether diverse story. In a nutshell, the brain cells aren’t getting enough oxygen. But why is this happening?
Alzheimer’s and dementia are often used interchangeably but Alzheimer’s disease is actually a progressive disease who’s effects lead to dementia.
Dementia is a syndrome whose symptoms include, memory problems, difficulty speaking, orientation disturbances and problems with judgment.
While Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, dementia can also be caused by Parkinson’s disease, head trauma, and strokes. Most of the time, like Alzheimer’s, dementia is permanent.
While an exact cause isn’t known for Alzheimer’s, emerging evidence suggests that there are triggers for the disease. One of these triggers is toxins in food and in the environment.
Lead toxicity has been connected to both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. This is not just in lead based paint found in older homes but can also be found in some household’s tap water.
Parkinson’s has also been known to be linked to pesticides. In one study, those whose job required them to use pesticides had a 50% higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s.
Air pollution is bad for more than just the lungs. Studies have shown that those who live in highly polluted cities versus cleaner cities have a higher rate of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Another factor is diet. Diets high in saturated fat elevate ones chances for producing dementia.
While we can’t regulate everything about the environment, there are ways to help diminish your chances of acquiring Alzheimer’s. For starters, a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids , nuts, vegetables, legumes, fruits and whole grains has shown to reduce the incidence of Alzheimer’s. Foods to avoid are the aforementioned high saturated fats, sugar and alcohol.
Avoiding harsh chemicals and pesticides is also key. Look for cleaning products that are marked “green.”
In addition to diet, exercise has shown great promise in delaying or preventing Alzheimer’s and other dementia’s. In fact, studies have shown that exercising regularly while approaching midlife can decrease Alzheimer’s onset by 50%.
Last but not least, “Use it or lose it.” Performing memory exercises such as crosswords keeps the brain involved and helps to ward off Alzheimer’s.
I am also greatly excited about my new Alzheimer’s program (coming soon!). It’s an all natural way to supply required oxygen to the brain to keep it healthy and high functioning!
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Christian Goodman has dedicated his life to health research and found solutions for many serious conditions. You can learn more about him on his natural health alternativeblog where you can read about his solutions for several conditions such as hypertension, snoring, and be on the lookout for his new Alzheimer’s Program coming soon
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