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- Difficulties handling money may indicate the development of Alzheimer's disease - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Steffan AbelI like to give you warning signs to look for not only in the progression of Alzheimer's but also as a useful tool to look out for in other people that may be at risk – and here is another one. For people with mild signs of dementia, problems with managing money may be a clue that memory ...
Views: 2276(2 votes) - The Low Down on Lithium and Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Steffan AbelSome readers may already be aware that lithium is a very useful treatment for certain mental illnesses. However very few of them may know that there are different types of lithium compounds available and that the prescribed type is just one of them. The lithium salts that this article will ...
Views: 2960 - Lesser Known Herbs Used In The Management Of Cholesterol You May Want To Investigate - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Steffan AbelNo set of articles can give you information on all the herbs and supplements that can help lower your cholesterol because there just wouldn't be room. Therefore below is a list of other herbs that you may want to look into a little more closely and are will cover some of the other more ...
Views: 1853(1 vote) - The Cholesterol Lowering / Heart Improving Effects of Exercise – Part Two - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelIn my last article I mentioned the effects of walking. In this article I want to take that a little further and also cover some other things you can try to keep your heart in perfect condition. If you only need to fit in four 10 minute walks a day to show an improvement in heart function this ...
Views: 2230(2 votes) - The Cholesterol Lowering / Heart Improving Effects of Exercise – Part One - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelFor those of you that would enjoy a little more physical involvement (without going to extremes) in order to lower your cholesterol, you could include some gentle stretches and toning exercises into your routine. Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates will not only improve your cholesterol levels but also ...
Views: 1924(1 vote) - Chromium and Cholesterol Control - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelChromium and Cholesterol Control Chromium is needed by the body in order to handle fats and sugars correctly (which makes it ideal for stabilizing blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetics) and several studies have linked chromium (and in particular chromium picolinate) with excellent results in ...
Views: 3626(1 vote) - Vitamin B3 (Niacin) And Cholesterol Control - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelVitamin B3 (Niacin) And Cholesterol Control Vitamin B3, or niacin, is very effective in helping not only lower bad cholesterol (often more effectively than “statins” such as atorvastatin or “Lipitor”) but also, more importantly, in increasing good cholesterol – so one supplement gives you the ...
Views: 2290(1 vote) - Vitamin C – The Most Important Vitamin To Lower Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelVitamin C – The Most Important Vitamin To Lower Cholesterol? Recent research has shown that taking plenty of vitamin C provides more protection against heart disease and cholesterol than almost any other substance. Various studies have shown that… 1. Vitamin C plays a role in the ...
Views: 2714(1 vote) - Statins and Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelIn an earlier article I mention the many health benefits that were to be gained from reducing the amount of carbohydrates in the typical diet. Unfortunately a lot of people worry that if they reduce the amount of carbohydrates that they eat, then very often their consumption of protein and fat ...
Views: 2039 - Carbohydrates - The Memory Destroyer - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelI mentioned earlier about the effects of diabetes on dementia and Alzheimer's but you don't necessarily have to have diabetes to be at risk from the effects of uncontrolled blood sugar. The brain is the largest consumer of energy in your body and almost one quarter of the fuel you make goes to ...
Views: 3319(2 votes) - Vital Vitamins for Protecting yourself from Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from Steffan AbelVital Vitamins For the Prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia - Part 2 Come on Choline Choline has been shown to have tremendous results with early onset Alzheimer’s disease and dementia - with no side-effects reported at all on the recommended dose. In the following paragraphs you ...
Views: 2047(2 votes) - Vital Vitamins for Protecting yourself from Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from Steffan AbelVital Vitamins for Protecting yourself from Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia (Part 1). The Vitamin C and E Combination An article published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry showed that all Alzheimer's sufferers had low blood plasma concentrations of vitamin C no ...
Views: 2302(2 votes) - Three Drinks Known to Improve Brain Power - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from Steffan AbelI would like to get your brain working better and decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s disease with very little effort on your part. To do that here are three suggestions as to drinks that can make a positive difference to your mental well being. Green tea has a unique antioxidant called EGCG ...
Views: 4727(4 votes) - ***How 15 Minutes Of Exercise A Day Reduces Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease And Dementia - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelBeing overweight can dramatically increase the risk of all types of dementia and Alzheimer’s – almost doubling your chances of suffering either condition. And, unfortunately, the news gets even worse… Research has shown that those people that measured the greatest increase in their ...
Views: 2700(3 votes) - ***Atrial Fibrillation And Alzheimer's – A Direct Link - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelAtrial fibrillation is one of the main types of cardiac arrhythmia – or abnormal heart rate or rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat, during which the upper two chambers of the heart that receive blood (the atria) quiver or "fibrillate" instead of beating normally. ...
Views: 2911(1 vote) - ***The Mind Destroying Effects of cholesterol – and what to do about it - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelUnfortunately researchers have found that high cholesterol levels even as early as aged forty increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease by as much as one and a half times. Although the link between high cholesterol and Alzheimer's has been known for years what was unclear was the age at which ...
Views: 2110(1 vote) - ***Activities That Alzheimer's Sufferers Should / Could Be Involved With. (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelOne of the major problems faced by those suffering from Alzheimer's disease or any of the dementias is the periods of loneliness, boredom and frustration. The following few articles will give you some ideas of the things that you can do to actively do – a starting point as it were to occupy ...
Views: 2961(1 vote) - ***Activities That Alzheimer's Sufferers Should / Could Be Involved With - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelOne of the major problems faced by those suffering from Alzheimer's disease or any of the dementias is the periods of loneliness, boredom and frustration. It is therefore important for both the sufferer and the carer that these “empty times” are as few and far between as possible. This not ...
Views: 2646(1 vote) - ***The 6 Risk Factors Associated With The Development Of Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelAs with the many theories behind the cause of Alzheimer's disease no one is certain as to why some people are more prone to the condition. Because of this there have been several key risk factors identified that may lead to it development and progression. These are again listed in no ...
Views: 2495(2 votes) - ***The 10 Theories Behind Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelAlthough I personally believe that Alzheimer's is multi-factorial (i.e. there is not one sole cause that leads to its development or progression) below I have tried to link together the possible causes of Alzheimer's into categories. These are listed in no particular order as, I believe, in ...
Views: 7614(1 vote) - ***Seven Signs That May Indicate The Onset Of Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelWith any disease or illness the earlier it is recognised or diagnosed the sooner interventions can be made to start to improve the condition and delay its progression. With that in mind I would like to list some of the important signs to look out for (whilst making a note on any normal ...
Views: 2481(2 votes) - ***Huperzine - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Steffan AbelHuperzine A is a herbal extract from the Chinese moss Huperzia Serrata. Although it has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine for reducing pain, fever and inflammation, it is also commonly used as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and hemostyptic (a compound that reduces blood flow) as ...
Views: 2384(3 votes) - ***Ashwagandha - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Steffan AbelAshwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera holds a place in Ayurvedic (or Indian medicine) similar to ginseng in Chinese medicine. Although its name is derived because its roots smell like a horse – “Ashwa” meaning “horse” and “Gandha” meaning “odour” - don't let this put you off as it is a ...
Views: 3534(3 votes) - ***Eat your Polyphenols - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Steffan AbelA diet rich in antioxidants could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease or even slow down its evolution according to researchers in Spain. The latest research suggests that the nerves and nerve pathways of the brain which are susceptible to being destroyed by age and neural diseases such as ...
Views: 2068(4 votes) - ***More on diet and exercise - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Steffan AbelA study in the journal Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders reported that people with even moderately elevated cholesterol in their 40s have twice the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in their 60s, 70s and 80s. This adds further proof that cholesterol is a risk factor for developing ...
Views: 1958(2 votes) - ***Depression linked to Alzheimer's disease - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelPeople who have had depression are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who have never had depression, according to a study published in the April 8, 2008, issue of Neurology. The study involved 486 people age 60 to 90 who had no dementia. Of those, 134 people had ...
Views: 1593(5 votes) - ***Vitamin D is very good for both you and your brain - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelIn a recent study, researchers evaluated the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (better known by its simple name of vitamin D to you and me) in a group of 3,369 men between the ages of 40 and 79. They also measured the subjects' cognitive performance, based on the results of three different tests ...
Views: 1680(6 votes) - ***The Link between Infections and Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelA study recently in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Journal reviewed previous studies in a bid to find a link between different infections and Alzheimer's. One bacterium the researchers have stumbled upon is the Chlamydia Pneumoniae, believed to be the cause of 10 to 20 percent of pneumonia ...
Views: 1508(3 votes) - ***The Effects of Fish Oil on Memory - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelMore and more research proves that the health of your brain is directly linked to your diet. Specific nutrients and vitamins can improve cognitive function and strengthen nerve connection. By making a few simple changes to your diet, it is possible to protect and preserve the brain and improve ...
Views: 2730(7 votes) - ***Another reason to stay married - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelA study published in the July 2009 edition of the British Medical Journal finds that people who lived with a partner during middle age had much lower odds of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease later in life. Researchers in Sweden and Finland collected data on 1,449 people as part of a ...
Views: 1509(3 votes) - Another reason to avoid junk food… - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Steffan AbelIn The Alzheimer's Alternative with have discussed in detail the advantages of a Mediterranean diet and how simple dietary changes can improve mental health and brain function - and this is confirmed once again by a new study. Junk food, cured meats, cheap beer and over-use of agricultural ...
Views: 2878(6 votes) - The Effects of Low Blood Sugar on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Steffan AbelNew research (from the Journal of the American Medical Association 2009) suggests a link between dangerously low blood sugar and dementia in older patients with type 2 diabetes raises more questions about the strategy of aggressively treating diabetes patients to achieve tight glycaemic ...
Views: 4648(7 votes) - Vitamin B Supplements Could Prevent Alzheimer's Memory Loss - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Steffan AbelAnother recent study has shown the remarkable effects of vitamin B3 on memory loss and high doses of Vitamin B3 could have a dramatic effect on the progression of this disease. This further breakthrough (which as readers of The Alzheimer's Alternative you are already aware of!) comes from the ...
Views: 2766(7 votes) - *** Simple Steps to Improve Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Steffan AbelWhen you first hear the words Alzheimer’s and dementia it is understandable to be filled with panic, worry, anger or sadness – after all you are told that there is very little that can be done to improve these conditions. You may also wonder why it is you or your loved one who is affected? ...
Views: 3798(10 votes) - Reasons For Giving (Part One) - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Steffan AbelGIVING “A man there was, and they called him mad, the more he gave, the more he had.” Remember the old saying, “As you sow so shall you reap”? If you do then the following paragraphs will help to clarify the meaning and allow you to use it to maximum effect. If you don’t, then read on because ...
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