Alzheimer’s – No More!
Andreas
Moritz
Discovering
the True Causes and Steps You Can Take Now
Over
the past several years I have spent countless hours reading about, attending online
seminars and studying health and wellness. One of the things that sticks out
most to me in all of this acquired
knowledge was that my perception of medical doctors being 'experts' on
preventing disease has been shattered as most
don’t have a clue on how to prevent disease. The overwhelming majority of
information provided to these very intellectual individuals in medical school
is the solution to every problem dedicated to fighting disease results from one word: pharmaceuticals.
For
example, if Susie has a acid reflux, give her a specific drug. Or if Grandpa
Joe keeps forgetting what he did ten minutes ago, then prescribe him the
newest. fanciest, most heavily marketed Alzheimer’s drug on the market.
Meanwhile, the physicians completely miss the point. Instead of these
physicians writing prescriptions to ‘fix’ the problem, wouldn’t it be more
useful to find out why Susie has acid-relux to being with, or trying to investigate on why Grandpa Joe
keeps forgetting where he is? Those concerns are never addressed by the medical profession. What these
traditional doctors seem to forget is that humans were designed by God and the
human body is the greatest antibiotic ever created. While drugs only temporarily
fix the symptom, they don’t address what caused these individuals to become
sick to begin with.
Andreas
Moritz’s book on Alzheimer’s addresses many different ways to attack this
horrible disease. I can confirm that everything he states in his book can be
confirmed through other sources of study. Everything provided in this blog are
quotes directly from his book. His book is based on research and studies. Therefore
since this book is very credible, I wanted to pick out pieces of the book that I
wanted to distribute to the masses. Below is the summary of his book. I have
also added links on some topics. There are many other links I could have added
to supplement this information, but I wanted to keep this blog condensed as
much as possible without leaving out too much information.
Chapter
1- The Truth About Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s
is not a normal form of aging, nor is it a mental disease
Numerous
studies have demonstrated that the success rate of pharmaceutical drugs is low
enough to render them no more effective than a placebo. Drug companies now fund
the vast majority of research studies in the world. Therefore they have a
dramatic conflict of interest (drug companies selecting very healthy patients
to test their drugs instead of elderly sick patients who need the drugs,
publishing only the most successful studies and not publicizing the least
successful studies, etc).
While
many over the age of 70 experience a decline in their mental facilities, it is
not inevitable. Every cell in the human body ages, but a healthy and
functioning body can continue to repair itself sufficiently. It is only when
normal injury and decay reach a critical threshold- as a result of a poor
lifestyle, toxic overload, stress or a number of other factors- that
restorative ability ceases, and deterioration becomes rapid.
One
main reason for the decline in Alzheimer’s patients is a build-up in the brain
of a protein called beta-amyloid. Accumulated as a result of inflammation, it
aggravates and damages nerve and brain cells, causing their destruction.
Contributing to this inflammation is a range of factor including:
o Poor nutrition,
o Lack of exercise,
o Accumulation of heavy metals
(aluminum, mercury, etc.)
o Artificial food additives,
o Other environmental poisons.
Beta
amyloid plaques do not simply show up out of nowhere, invade the brain and
start clogging its tissues. They are not the cause of the disease, merely the
symptom of the numerous problems addressed above. Their formation is the body’s
attempt to heal itself.
Chapter
2- Causes of Alzheimer’s
A Spanish man recently passed away at 114. He used to ride his bicycle and tend
to his family orchids until he 102. He was survived among others by his 101
year old brother. They lived an active, healthy and productive lifestyle.
A
2006 study from the American Journal of Medicine reported that healthy people
in their 70’s who can briskly walk at a quarter mile have a lower risk of
disability. Other studies confirm that walking regularly (at least three times
per week) can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s.
Mental
exercises such as memory tests, crossword puzzles or playing a musical
instrument also positively impact brain chemistry and starve off Alzheimer’s
disease. A study from the New England Journal of Medicine showed that people
over age 75 enjoyed a lower occurrence of Alzheimer’s simply by participating
in activities such as playing cards, solving puzzles, learning a musical
instrument, or reading.
Emotional
baggage, spiritual bankruptcy and an unhealthy lifestyle are a deadly cocktail
(or prescription) for disease, including Alzheimer’s. Spiritual bankruptcy is
losing our connection to our spiritual source. When we move too far away from
it, it ultimately leads to loss of well-being or sickness.
The
stress of unresolved emotional or spiritual conflict can have an extremely
detrimental effect on the body. Conversely, the inner peace brought about by
positive, balanced outlook can be extremely beneficial to your health.
According
to Dr. Rashid Buttar, “based on the evidence, every single chronic insidious
disease process is related to one word: toxicity. You cannot address the issues
of aging unless you address detoxification… Five years ago, I wouldn’t have
said this; even a year ago, I wouldn’t have said this.”
All
chronic disease is toxicity. Conventional medicine is just covering your eyes
so you don’t see the fire.
One
of the most important detoxification methods is to cleanse the liver,
gallbladder and other digestive organs. If these are organs are not functioning
properly, then they are fundamentally limited in their ability to rid poisons
from the body. For more information on liver and gallbladder flushes, refer to
Andreas book- The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush.
The
Dangers of Mercury
Eliminating
mercury from the body is therefore a sure-fire way to treat one of the main
causes of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Bhuttar’s metaphor is that you can fight the flames
of (symptoms of disease) but you will never be safe until you put out the spark
that caused the fire (mercury toxicity.)
Another
primary source of mercury poisoning is the dangerous cocktail of vaccines. Many
vaccines are already well-known as triggers for autism in children, largely due
to the mercury based compound, thimerosal, used as a preservative. Thimerosal
has been illegal in many countries for over 20 years, but it is not outlawed in
the United States. In 1977, one Russian study found that adults exposed to
mercury were more likely to suffer from brain damage many years later.
Countries that have banned thimerosal
include Denmark, Austria, Japan the United Kindom, Sweden, Norway and
Finland.
Sunscreen
– Not as Healthy as You Think
We
switched off our brains a long time ago, when we began to buy into Big Pharma’s
propaganda. Imagine having us believe that one of the most natural and magical
elements on earth- sunlight – is our enemy! The cosmetics industry has been
laughing at us – all of the way to the bank- ever since it convinced us that
sunscreens were important for our health. They told us that sunscreens would
protect us against developing cancer by preventing harmful ultraviolet light in
sunshine from falling our skin. And we believed them!
Why
is ultraviolet light so important to our health? Sunlight is the only catalyst
for the synthesis of the all-important Vitamin D in our body. By blocking
sunlight from our skin, it weakens our immune system and increases the chances
of developing a host of diseases, including Alzheimer’s.
We
have Big Pharma to thank for its assault on cholesterol production. Although
the brain accounts for only 2% of the body’s weight, it contains 25% of the
body’s total cholesterol, which is essential for the neurological health in
general.
Both
cholesterol and Vitamin D reduce inflammation and provide potent
disease-fighting benefits. Lack of either one of them can have serious
consequences, including a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr.
Stephanie Seneff, a scientist at MIT wrote “that depletion of sulfate supply to
the brain is another important contributor to Alzheimer’s disease.” When
someone is deficient in cholesterol sulfate, muscle and fat cells are more
prone to damage. Deficiency in cholesterol sulfate leaves tissues vulnerable to
a downward spiral of damage. Over time, this progressive erosion of precious
brain matter is likely to manifest as Alzheimer’s disease. So it should come to
no surprise that one study directly comparing Alzheimer’s patients showed
drastically reduced levels of LDL cholesterol (you know, the one Big Pharma
tells you is the bad kind), with the
worst deficiencies showing up in the most severe Alzheimer’s cases.
In
addition to blocking essential cholesterol sulfate production, sunscreens
inhibit the body’s ability to produce Vitamin D- and there is no denying that
Vitamin D is directly linked to brain health. Good Vitamin D levels can reduce
inflammation, boost the immune system, optimize brain function and protect
brain cells. In one study, Alzheimer’s patients showed dramatic improvement in
their symptoms by increasing their Vitamin D levels.
So
whenever possible, simply spend time outside- 20 to 30 minutes of sun exposure
daily.
Fluoride
What You Don’t Know Could Poison You \
How
can something that is important to dental health put one at risk at Alzheimer’s?
Remember, pharmaceutical companies are not really concerned with your health.
A
growing body of research strongly indicates that fluoride is damaging to the
brain. Two-dozen studies have demonstrated a link between fluoride exposure and
lower IQ in children. Several more have found that neurobehavioral development
in children and neurological damage in fetuses. Overall, the risks are clear:
children exposed to fluoride are at high risk for neurological impairments.
Researchers
concluded that fluoride is linked to depressed melatonin production and that it
can contribute to an accelerated onset of puberty.
Fluoride
contributes to the formation of beta-amyloid plaques, which are symptomatic of Alzheimer’s
disease.
For
more information on Fluoride go to:
https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/fluoride-in-water/
Aluminum
is Bad for Your Brain
Neuropathologist
Dr. Daniel Perl wrote, “the accumulation of heavy metals such as aluminum may
play a role in the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease.
Some
of the biggest sources of aluminum toxicity are personal care products. Topping
the list are deodorants and antiperspirants, usually in the form of aluminum
chloride and aluminum zirconium. Much of our cookware has aluminum in it.
For
more information on aluminum go to:
http://www.naturalnews.com/2017-02-17-aluminum-linked-directly-to-early-onset-of-alzheimers-disease.html
Technology-
A Convenient Hazard
EMF
(Electromagnetic fields) cell-phone usage has a slew of harmful effects. There
is plenty of evidence that exposure to radiation from cell phones is harmful
and can cause a number of diseases, including cancer.
In
September 2007, the European Environmental Agency issued warnings to all EU
citizens, advising them to stop using Wi-Fi citing fears it would become the
next public health disaster on the level of tobacco smoking, asbestos, and lead
poisoning
Most
users of cell phones and other wireless devices have no idea what low radiation
can do to them, since it isn’t tangible.
For
more information on the dangers of WiFI go to
:https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/10-shocking-facts-health-dangers-wifi/
Could
Your Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Instead be a B12 Deficiency
If
you suspect that you or someone close to you may be experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer’s
disease, check your (or their) Vitamin B12 levels. The symptoms between Alzheimer’s
and Vitamin B12 deficiency are unbelievably similar, even considered identical.
Vitamin B12 deficiency becomes more common as people age, and neurological
damage associated with a deficiency of this essential nutrient was recorded as
early as 1902.
Brain
lesions and other Alzheimer’s like symptoms can be completely cured if the
individual undergoes Vitamin B12 replacement therapy. Vitamin B12 is completely
safe.
Our
Sugar Addiction is Killing Us
Biology
directly links sugar consumption to Alzheimer’s disease. Studies in mice show
that mice fed sugar water in contrast to regular water gained 20% more weight
than the control group. They also developed high cholesterol and insulin
resistance, tested lower on memory retention, and learning tests and showed
more than twice the amount of amyloid plaques in their brains than did the mice
in the control group.
The
Truth about LDL Cholesterol and Statins
LDL
cholesterol might actually be good for you.
It is an essential fat that can help keep your brain functioning
properly and protect aging brains from developing Alzheimer’s disease.
A
study performed at Columbia University’s Taub Institute demonstrated that among
1,100 adults over age 65, higher levels of cholesterol were linked to a lower
risk of Alzheimer’s.
Overproduction
of cholesterol is certainly harmful, but correcting overproduction should be
corrected naturally by dietary and lifestyle habits.
The
most widely prescribed class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels is statins.
These statin drugs have serious side effects. Most often experienced among them
are – liver damage, memory loss and confusion, muscle weakness and type 2
diabetes. They also inhibit the production of the all-important Vitamin D.
Stress
Stress
hormones appear to rapidly exacerbate the formation of those beta-amyloid
plaques and brain lesions are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Stress
management is an essential part of maintaining good health into one’s “silver
years.”
Chronic
stress also affects your brain by releasing powerful neurotransmitters such as
cortisol. Cortisol affects systems throughout your body and raises your heart
rate. Blood flow may increase 300 to 400 percent. The best way to reduce
cortisol production is to minimize stress as much as possible. Inverted hangs
or headstands stimulate greater blood flow to the your brain, and that means
more circulation and more oxygen to your brain.
Over
long periods of time, this stress can take a significant toll on your health. So
when an individual cannot come to grips with an event or emotion that causes
them a great deal of stress, anger, resentment or guilt, they are contributing
to their body’s dysfunction.
Incorporating
stress-reduction techniques such as yoga, meditation, quiet activities like
reading or listening to soothing music, or even breathing deeply now and then
can make a big difference to your overall long-term health and well-being.
Don’t
be a couch potato! Like other parts of the body, the brain needs exercise to maintain
its usefulness and clarity. Consider a hobby that challenges your mind, such as
chess, playing or musical instrument or painting. Not only will these help
reduce your stress levels, but will stimulate your brain in positive ways. Your
mind will thank you for years to come!
The
Importance of Good Sleep
Chronic
sleep deprivation is more closely linked to the development of Alzheimer’s
disease than you think. Dr. Yoel Ju of Washington University School of Medicine
noted in a study, “Disrupted sleep appears to be associated with the built up
of amyloid plaques, a hallmark member of Alzheimer’s disease.”
Are
You Getting Enough Sunlight?
Vitamin
D, the all important nutrient whose synthesis in your body spends solely on
ultraviolet days in sunlight. Research suggests that sunlight helps with the
prevention, and even elimination of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain.
Lack
of Vitamin D has long been suspected to play a role in both Alzheimer’s as well
as other worrisome, age-related memory problems. A study conducted by
scientists at Tohoku University in Japan found that the removal of beta-amyloid
plaques from the brain depends on Vitamin D.
Shockingly,
an estimated 95% of all elderly people in the US may be deficient in Vitamin D-
that is, 10% more than the general public, which is about 85%. As if you needed
another reason to enjoy some sunshine!
Chapter
3- Preventing Alzheimer’s Before It Hits
Researchers
discovered that the biggest modifiable risk for Alzheimer’s development include
low education, smoking, physical inactivity, depression, midlife hypertension,
midlife obesity and diabetes. These individual factors when linked to 17.2
million cases of Alzheimer’s around the world – 51% of the worldwide
population.
What
Are the Risk Factors?
Risk
factors fall into a few categories- environmental, consumption and lifestyle
Environmental
Risk Factors
Environmental
risk factors include toxins in the air such as pollution, harmful aluminum and
mercury in personal care products such as cookware, cleaning products and other
household items, and electromagnetic pollution from technology such as cell
phones.
Consumption
Risk Factors
Consumption
risk factors include things such as poor diet, vitamin deficiencies and
pharmaceutical medications
Lifestyle
Risk Factors
Lifestyle
risk factors include lack of exercise, chronic sleep deprivation, stress and
depression.
First
Steps
Omega-3
fatty acids, found in fish led to a major slowing of the progression of Alzheimer’s
symptoms.
Microwave
Ovens
Russian
researchers have found decreased nutritional value, cancer-creating compounds
and brain-damaging radiolytics in virtually all microwave prepared food. Eating
microwave prepared meals can also cause loss of memory and concentration,
emotional instability, and a decline in intelligence, according to the
research.
Microwaves
rip apart molecular bonds that make food nourishing. The frantic friction
destroys the molecular structure of the food, the body cannot help but turn
into waste- not harmless waste, but nuclear waste.
Ditch
Your Fancy Cookware
One
major source of everyday chemical exposure is cookware. Both aluminum and
non-stick cookware are among the most popular options currently on the market.
And both of them are heavy offenders when it comes to leaching dangerous metals
and toxins into food as you cook.
Non-stick
cookware like Teflon contains dangerous synthetic chemical known as PFOA. In
various animal studies, PFOA has been shown to cause changes in major organs
like the brain, liver and kidneys.
Stainless
steel cookware also contains a toxic brew of many different metal alloys,
including lead, aluminum, copper, etc. all of these toxins may leach into your
food during cooking and exposing you to dangerous toxins.
Aluminum
foil can also leach harmful metals into your food through the cooking process.
The
best way to prevent the problems associated with conventional pots and pans in
favor of non-toxic options such as ceramic or stone cookware. They do not
release any chemicals or gases during cooking.
Since
1985, I have been using Surgical Stainless Steel Waterless Cookware for all of
my cooking.
Chapter
4- The Importance of Diet In Alzheimer’s Prevention
“Garbage
in, Garbage out” is a computer programming term but the same logic applies to
human health. Garbage in when applied to wellness could have lasting
detrimental effects- disease, diminished quality of life, and even less than a
healthy disposition. Yet most people persist with- or rather choose- toxic
lifestyles. As a result of this garbage in, their bodies get clogged up,
tissues and organs get inflamed, and their brains and body become damaged.
Are
You Drinking Enough Water?
The human body is 75% water. To provide nourishment, eliminate waste and regulate
all the functions of the body, we need water. Drinking enough water will assist
the body to keep you healthy, keep your mind alert, prevent fatigue and keep
disease at bay.
Dehydration
puts undue stress on the body’s organs, and causes the blood to thicken,
slowing blood flow and, in turn, preventing critical areas of the body (like
the brain) from getting enough oxygen through blood circulation. Dehydration
also prevents the body from adequately detoxifying itself, and thereby causing
more toxic build-up.
Our
goal is to drink around 64 ounces per day. You should have enough water to turn
your urine a light or pale yellow.
Beverages
with added sugar drastically raise blood sugar levels. Regular consumption of
such beverages results in chronic dehydration- which is a common factor in
every toxicity crisis or disease condition.
Most
patients today suffer from thirst disease, a progressive state of dehydration
in certain parts of the body. Unable to remove toxins from these areas due to
insufficient water supply, the body is faced with the consequences of their
destructive effects.
Those
who have lived for many years without proper water intake are most likely to
succumb to the build-up of toxins in the body. Chronic disease is always
accompanied by dehydration and, in many cases, caused by dehydration.
Whenever
there is cellular dehydration, metabolic waste products are retained, causing
symptoms that resemble disease. A dehydrated
also feels listless and tires easily.
Taking
pain-relieving medication such as antihistamines or antacids cause irreversible
damage to the body. They do not address the real problem (which may be
dehydration). If the body produces pain out of its own accord (not caused by an
injury), this should first be interpreted as a cry for water. When pain in
unbearable, the use of painkillers may be unavoidable.
Dehydration
of The Brain
Water
deficiency in brain tissue reduces its energy supply, thereby depressing many
of its vital functions- hence the word depression.
With a low level of brain energy, we are unable to meet our personal and social
challenges.
High
blood pressure is a common experience among people who are dehydrated.
Dehydration,
Toxicity and the Kidneys
Alzheimer’s
is a disease of chronic toxicity that puts the brain under stress to cause it
to deteriorate at a rate that is more rapid than normal aging. Dehydration that
leads to poor kidney and digestive functions is a key part of this downward
spiral. Not only does it reduce the body’s natural ability to rid itself of
dangerous toxins, but it also reduces the body’s ability to properly absorb
essential nutrients from foods.
The
main functions of the kidneys are to keep the blood pure and healthy. The
kidneys make a tremendous effort to filter and remove toxic substances from the
body such as lead, mercury and other pollutants. Congestion in the kidneys may
result when the body is either dehydrated or fatigued. When kidneys are
incapable of sufficiently separating urine from the blood, a part of the urine
continues to circulate throughout the body.
The
Importance of Regular Cleanses
To
minimize the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, it is important that you first
cleanse your system. I recommend a regular cleanses of the colon, liver,
gallbladder and kidneys. These cleanses will rid your body of congestion and
inflammation, which is where all disease begins.
Toxicity
builds up in our bodies over time. Overconsumption of processed food, soft
drinks and animal proteins; exposure to harmful chemicals; lack of sleep;
dehydration; overwhelming stress and emotional conflict- your cells, tissues
and organs become congested and suffocated. Under these circumstances, the
organs of your body, including your brain, begin to drown in toxic waste,
finding it impossible to perform their myriad of functions.
Can
Alzheimer’s Really Be Controlled by Good Nutrition?
Extensive
research confirms that good nutrition can prevent just about any chronic
disease including Alzheimer’s. A diet loaded with carbohydrates and sugars,
increases triglycerides in the body, which are deposited as fat cells during
middle age. Individuals with these diets are much more likely to be overweight.
Research
published in the journal Neurology confirms that those who eat omega-3 fatty
acids are much less likely to contract Alzheimer’s. in adds that consumption of
vitamins B, C, D and E makes a big difference in maintaining a sharp cognitive
ability well into the autumn of one’s life. The study demonstrated that those
who had lower levels of Vitamins B, C, D, and E tested lower than their
counterparts on measures of cognitive ability and memory. It also showed that
those who are high in trans fat- found in processed, fried or fast food, as
well as margarine- scored lower on mental tests than those who ate fewer trans
fats and were more likely to suffer from the brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s.
B
Vitamins
A
study from Oxford University reported that high dosages of B vitamins can
significantly slow brain damage and progression of dementia. This is because B
vitamins have been shown to lower levels of the protein homocyseine, an amino
acid associated with Alzheimer’s.
In
one study patients were given 15X the standard daily dose of Vitamin B6, 4X or
the standard daily dose of Vitamin B9, and 300X the standard daily dose of
Vitamin B12 and patients were compared to a placebo group. Researchers found
that the patients in the placebo group shrunk twice as much as those in the
group taking high levels of Vitamin B. The good news with Vitamin B unlike some
other vitamins is that you cannot overdose on this essential vitamin.
Turmeric
Turmeric
has been used in medicine in India for a long time. It is an anti-inflammatory
supplement useful in the prevention of everything from menstrual problems to
heart disease and cancer. It has long been anecdotally noted that in countries
which consume a lot of turmeric in their food, such as those in China, India
and Southeast Asia, have incredibly low rates of Alzheimer’s. For example, in
India, less than 3% of the adults over 65 suffer from the disease. (In the
U.S., that number is 10%.) Numerous studies confirm that turmeric can help
inhibit and even eliminate beta-amyloid plaques that result from degeneration
of the brain. (Cumin and Sage have benefits too.)
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
according to Tel Aviv University may hold an important key to the prevention of
Alzheimer’s. The study concluded that cinnamon bark may help to inhibit brain
plaques that result from Alzheimer’s. Most nutritionists recommend between 500
and 1000 milligrams per day.
Rosemary
Rosemary
functions as an antioxidant that fights free radical damage in brains. Rosemary
is also a potent detoxifier aiding the digestive system and helping to
neutralize and remove toxins from the body to create a stage of overall health.
Rosemary can also reduce inflammation throughout the body.
Dark
Roasted Coffee
Research
published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease reports that a natural chemical
compound in coffee works with the caffeine to prevent the development and
progression of Alzheimer’s. Data analysis shows that those who drank coffee
moderately in midlife had a lower risk of Alzheimer’s. that those who had drank
no coffee. Incredibly, those who drank 3-5 cups of coffee daily enjoyed a 65%
lower chance of developing Alzheimer’s.
Blueberries
Blueberries can help prevent cognitive decline. A study from the University of
Reading in England indicated that over three short weeks, they noticed
improvements in patients in cognitive ability. This was due to the high
occurrence of potent antioxidant flavonoids in blueberries. (Strawberries and
apples also share some of the benefits from flavonoids as blueberries.)
Omega-3
Fatty Acids
Many
people have low levels of Omega-3 fatty acids. As a result, they are more prone
to neurological diseases that affect memory and cognition, including Alzheimer’s.
Increases in psychiatric diseases, including Alzheimer’s have been definitely
to dietary deficiencies in DHA.
Omega
3 is simply essential for brain function. DHA helps brain cell membranes work
properly. Studies in Japan have demonstrated improved behavior and speech, and
lower levels of depression in people with Alzheimer’s as a result of taking
omega-3 supplements.
Other
Helpful Fatty Acids
Another
essential fatty acid that gives brain fluidity to brain cell membranes and
helps to keep the brain in order is known as phosphatidylesrine (PS). As we age
our levels of PS began to decline. PS can lower levels of the stress hormone
cortisol. It even helps facilitate waste removal from the brain, resulting in
less toxic build-up in precious brain tissue.
PS
has been demonstrated to reverse age-related memory loss in clinical studies.
In one study, patients suffering from Alzheimer’s received supplements of 100
milligrams of POS over the course of three months. As a result, their condition
improved. Another study found even greater neurological and psychological benefits
when Alzheimer’s patients received 400 milligrams daily. Be sure to choose a
soy-derived PS supplement rater than a bovine-derived one, for maximum
benefits.
Something
Fishy
Findings
suggest that regular consumption of baked or broiled fish (not fried) on a
weekly basis was indeed beneficial for gray matter preservation in those key
areas of the brain that are targeted by Alzheimer’s disease.
Nature’s
Miracle Remedy- Astaxanthin
Research
published in the American Journal of Cardiology demonstrates that daily
supplementation with astaxanthin can indeed inhibit progressive damage that
leads to neurodegeneration and dementia. This super nutrient has powerful
antioxidant properties that reduce chronic inflammation and lower blood
pressure by allowing heart vessels to relax. This improves overall blood flow
throughout the body
Research
published in the British Journal of Nutrition confirms that supplementation
with asttaxanthin can greatly reduce the development and progression of Alzheimer’s.
consider supplementing your daily diet with 4-16 milligrams of this powerful
antioxidant.
Vitamin
E – Dual Advantage
Vitamin
E can be incredibly beneficial when it comes to preventing Alzheimer’s. One
study performed over a 6-year period indicated that those with high levels of
Vitamin E in their blood were 55% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s. This is
due to Vitamin E’s powerful antioxidant properties.
Vitamin
E is also known as tocopheral and has two main types of isomers- (1) alpha
tocopherol and (2) gamma tocopherol. These two isomers need to work together
for the biggest benefit. Most vitamin supplements contain only alpha
tocopherol. Gamma is found in nuts, seeds and oils.
Other
Herbs, Foods and Supplements
There
are many potent superfoods around that help with Alzheimer’s prevention that
are identified below:
o Niacinamide- (Vitamin B3),
o Oiligomeric proanthocyanidins
(OPCs),
o Alpha Liporic Acid (ALA),
o Tulsi, Herbal Teas,
o Silica,
o Huperzine,
o Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Chapter
5- Exercise, Lifestyle and Alzheimer’s Prevention
There
is an old saying that goes, “Those who don’t find time for exercise will have
to find time for disease.” Research published in the journal Laucet Neurology
identified six of the most important modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s by
analyzing dozens of Alzheimer’s studies from around the world. They found that
the most influential factors linked to developing Alzheimer’s are:
o Low education
o Smoking
o Physical inactivity
o Depression
o Hypertension
o Midlife obesity
An
Australian study reported that people with mild memory problems enjoyed
enhanced cognitive function by simply walking for 50 minutes, three times per
week. Another study through Archives of Internal Medicine indicated that as
participants exercised more and used more energy, their rate of cognitive
decline significantly decreased. Another study found that moderate exercise,
such as strength training, yoga, during middle age lowered the risk of Alzheimer’s
by an incredible 39%. Later in life, exercise dropped the risk by 32%.
In
fact, older people already experiencing cognitive impairment found that people
who participated in high intensity aerobic exercise was enough to stop
neurodegeneration in its tracks and even improve brain function after the onset
of symptoms. The authors of the study wrote, “Six months of … regular exercise
of increased heart rate was sufficient to improve cognitive performance.” The
bottom line according to studies is that it is never too late for exercise.
How
Exercise Recharges Your Brain
Exercise
increases blood flow to the brain. Brain cells begin to die with poor
circulation. The improved blood flow to the brain also helps in the removal of
accumulated environmental toxins that can build up.
Exercise
Your Brain
Brain-stimulating
activities that elderly people like to indulge in, such as reading books,
playing chess, playing a musical instrument, learning a second language, taking
classes at a community college, etc. can have a huge impact on the likelihood
of developing Alzheimer’s. Like any other organ in the body, the brain needs to
be used or it will simply weaken.
Researchers
have found that a person who remained cognitively active in old age is nearly
three times less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than someone of the same
age who does not stimulate their brain on a regular basis. An unused brain
begins to deteriorate and lose essential connections.
APOE4
gene
People
with the APOE-4 gene have a higher risk of contracting Alzheimer’s than those
who don’t carry the gene.
Vaccines:
Storm in a Syringe
Vaccines
are one among a host of other factors- environmental, dietary, lifestyle, etc.
For more information go to:
http://naturalon.com/aluminum-in-vaccines-now-linked-to-alzheimers-disease/view-all/
Why
You Need a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep
is one of our body’s most important functions. Sleep deprivation can aggravate
inflammation. Our sleep cycle is governed by a hormone called melatonin, which
induces sleepiness and helps us sleep at night. Irregular sleep patterns or
poor melatonin production make us vulnerable to undue stress. Science has
confirmed that chronic sleep loss is especially connected, both directly and
indirectly, to an earlier onset of Alzheimer’s.
Chapter
6- Curing Alzheimer’s after Onset
While
all of the options addressed above help prevent Alzheimer’s, these same tools
can also be used to help the body for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Nutritional
Therapy Can Treat Alzheimer’s
Scientists
at MIT performed a study that demonstrated a particular combination of completely
natural nutrients can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s. The study that was
published by the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia, sought to show how targeted
nutritional therapies can enhance the ability of Alzheimer’s patients to
function normally and improve memory.
The
combination of nutrients, which included uridine, choline and omega-3 fatty
acid DHA, was found to stimulate the growth of new brain connections, thereby
improving memory and cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients. MIT
researchers performed a clinical trial over a period of three months with the
help of 225 patients suffering from Alzheimer’s. The patients were given a
mixture of the nutrients in liquid form.
Amazingly,
nearly half of the research subjects who received the nutrients drink
demonstrated vastly improved memory and cognitive function when tested. That
makes uridine, choline and omega-3 DHA fatty acids potent assistants in dealing
with Alzheimer’s.
Alpha
Lipoic Acid
ALA
is a powerful antioxidant that is not only impressive in preventing Alzheimer’s,
but incredibly effective at combating the disease after its onset. In one
study, patients who received 600 milligrams of ALA daily over the course of one
year showed stabilization in their cognitive function.
Caffeine
Can Help Sure
Research
at the University of South Florida on lab mice genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s
demonstrated that caffeine therapy is enough to not only stop, but also
actually reverses cognitive impairment. (Avoid sugar not caffeine.)
Coconut
Oil: Nature’s Alzheimer’s Miracle
It
is regarded as a healing food in many cultures. The recommended dosage
according to Alzheimer’s studies is 5 tablespoons per day of extra virgin
coconut oil. However for maintenance, three or fewer tablespoons is recommended.
For
those of you who wanted to further your education with information on Alzheimer’s by a
medical physician, I am currently reading a book by Dr. Dale Bredsen called, “The
End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline.”
The book is very detailed and it substantiates Moritz’s book and even builds
upon it. So if the topic of Alzheimer’s
interests you, then that may be a good second resource. If you are consumed
with the opinions of medical doctors to provide you with accurate information,
you can also follow Dr. Joseph Mercola through Twitter for daily tweets to
enhance your overall health and wellness.
May
the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and your health.
