Brain Nutrients for Alzheimers Disease and Senile DementiaWritten by Patricia Valle
Mental decline and age-related diseases such as Alzheimers and Senile Dementia affect more than four million people over age of 65, and 30% of people over age of 85. Alzheimers is a disease that progresses slowly with memory loss and disorientation as first symptoms. Eventually there is almost omplete loss of physical function and a reversion to childhood in terms of care. Other symptoms include anxiety, mood swings and apprehension and may result in personality changs. People with Alzheimers have a tendency to wander and often neglect their hygeine and appearance.Although causes remain unknown, there are a number of theories which range from using too many drugs, long-term exposure to aluminum cookware and utensils, nutritional deficiencies, food allergies or possibly a viral connection. There are no labs tests that can detect existance of Alzheimers because it particularly difficult to diagnose. Dementia may result from hardening of arteries which slowly cuts off supply of blood to brain. In 1907, a German neurologist named Alois Alzheimer, first identified disorder which is characterized by mental deterioration that interferes with ability to function socially. Nutrients and plant devivatives may help prevent and treat progression of impaired brain function. Antioxidants and B Vitamins help reduce inflammatory damage to central vervous system. Essential fatty acids such as fish oil, flax seed oil, and evening primrose oil help nourish brain. Lecithin contains choline which stimulates production of acetylcholine and may help with memory function. Suggested doasage is 100 mg. three times a day with meals. Lecithin comes in granules or softgels. Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) has shown an improvement in long-term memory impairment, and has been researched since 1950's as a treatment for Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's. Alpha Lipoic Acid can reduce damage to neurons caused by toxic substances that are products of inflammatory processes. ALA is also involved with numerous metabolic functions, including glucose metabolism, liver function, energy production in muscles and nervous systme function, which ultimately affects brain.
| | Rejuvenate Your Skin with a Simple Seaweed Facial MaskWritten by Danielle Sims
Rejuvenate Your Skin with a Simple Seaweed Facial MaskA few years ago I discovered how to make a simple facial mask that left my face feeling incredibly soft, smooth and looking absolutely radiant. This mask contains kelp, honey, and aloe vera. Seaweeds have been traditionally used to detoxify body both internally and externally. They are rich in nutrients which help to both tone and nourish skin. Seaweed contain mineral salts that can help skin to hold it’s moisture better, which helps to smooth fine lines. Adding honey to your mask adds additional moisture to skin. Honey is a natural humectant that is rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes and sugar. The sugar and enzymes in honey is a gentle exfoliate for skin. When possible use raw honey to ensure that you get maximum quality and benefit of this wonderful golden treat.
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