Studies have been done on Alzheimer patients showing high levels of aluminum in their brains. Avoiding aluminum cooking utensils, pans, and cans along with not mixing aluminum cookware with acidic foods could help ward off Alzheimer's Disease, but is there more?
While aluminum may be a major factor, Alzheimer patients want and need help now. Could herbal and natural medicines help?
Natural and Herbal Medicines for Alzheimer's Disease
One of the first things Alzheimer patients should consider is the need to remove toxic metals from their bodies. Many Doctor's of Natural Medicines have programs designed just for removing heavy metals from the body. Programs like heavy metal detoxing could be the first step to a brighter future.
Next, patients should consider natural herbs and medicines designed for focus and attention. Alzheimer patients have difficulting focusing as well as remembering. Try these herbal remedies and talk to a Doctor of Natural Medicine to set up a complete health regimine.
- Co-Q10 - a nutrient used for many years in preventing aging, food allergies, heart attacks, hair loss, heart palpitations, liver problems, bleeding gums, water retention, Type I and Type II Diabetes, inflammation, and high blood pressure. It is also known to help brain function, strengthen heart, and Alzheimer's Disease.
- lemon oil - an essential oil used for arthritis, asthma, heartburn, acid reflux, adult jaundice, pneumonia, senility, varicose veins, wrinkles, poor concentration, confusion, and high cholesterol. For internal and external use. Too much lemon oil internally can cause nausea.
- Vitamin B Complex - used for ailments and conditions like: water retention, restless leg syndrome, stress, anemia, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, memory, mental illnesses, heart palpitations, dizziness, burning feet, burning hands, autism, bipolar disorder, muscular dystrophy, and Alzheimer's Disease.
- Green Tea Extract - single herb used for Alzheimer's Disease, age prevention, brain function, free radical damage, hardening of the arteries, and prevention of blood clots.
- ginkgo - pure herb form that improves memory, helps low blood sugar, helps prevent strokes and maintains a constant energy flow to the brain.
- Ginkgo Biloba - a single her used to enhance circulation to the brain. It enhances memory and aids in brain function and concentration. It is also known to help dizziness, senility, strokes, cloudy thinking, hardening of the arteries, ringing in the ears, tremors, and irritability.
- Gotu Kola - the pure herb form is used for memory and brain fatigue. In single herb form, it is known for improving brain function, low sex drive, ulcers, depression, aging, anxiety, arthritis, and circulation to the brain.
- coconut oil - known for many healing properties. Many people have turned to it for its wide variety of healing properties. Some have reported that within days of adding coconut oil to the diet, memory has improved, the mental fog was lifted, and a reverse effect was being seen in Alzheimer patients.
Alzheimer's Not Normal
Alzheimer's Disease is not something that comes as people age nor is it only when someone becomes old. It can begin as early as the 40s and many people live to be 90 years old and still have no signs of Alzheimer's Disease. Since Alzheimer's Disease does worsen with time, early detection is essential to help fight it. Using herbal medicines early in life may help ward off Alzheimer's for many years. Know the warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease to help yourself and those you love.
Sources:
"10 Signs of Alzheimer's", "What is Alzheimer's?", Alzheimer's Association, ALZ.org. Accessed January 2012.
"Alzheimer's Disease and Education Referral Center", National Institute on Aging, NIA NIH.gov. Accessed January 2012.
"Coconut Oil and Alzheimer's", Alliance for Natural Health, ANH-USA.org. Accessed January 2012.
Annette Phillips - Annette Phillips is the Topic Editor for Natural Disasters. Phillips is also the author of Willow's Ride and a licensed Cosmetologist.
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