Finding A Natural Alzheimer's Cure

There has been much research on the natural and alternative treatments for Alzheimer's disease over the years. Treatments that employ herbs, vitamins, foods, and exercise, are all believed to play an important role in handling Alzheimer's disease. As part of a natural Alzheimer's cure, a healthy lifestyle may possibly prevent or reduce the risk of the disease.

 

Natural cures include a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, exercises to keep the brain sharp, physical exercise, and good sleep habits. This is a progressive disease and the most common sort of dementia. There are some scientists that feel a deficiency in antioxidants can accelerate the progression of the disease and by adding supplements of antioxidants to your diet can reduce the risk of the disease developing.

 

Research has shown that adding nutrients to your diet which have been selected specifically for the health of the brain, could lessen the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease by as much as forty percent. Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin E, are thought to promote a healthy brain. Additionally, those who ingest leafy green vegetables, broccoli, fruit, tomatoes, poultry, nuts, fish, and olive oil, and reduce red meat in their diet, will be least at risk to develop the disease.

 

Studies have also shown that a diet low in carbohydrates and a thirty percent reduction in calories, could prevent the development of certain features of Alzheimer's. Although there has not been a definitive cause of the disease determined by scientists, several options for treatment have been proposed and tried over past years.

 

Natural preventive and treatment options involve drinking increased amounts of fresh vegetable and fruit juice. The juice is packed with antioxidants and juicing has become quite popular. Ingesting fresh vegetables and fruit by juicing does not destroy any antioxidants like cooking can. Another treatment option is to restore a healthy sleep pattern. By exposing yourself to the sun every morning and taking melatonin in the evening, healthy sleep can be restored.

 

To reduce the risk of declining cognition as we age, therapy using B vitamins is suggested. The older adult who has a high level of B12 in the blood, is believed to have a lowered risk of falling victim to the disease. In addition, folic acid and B6 vitamins are part of the vitamin therapy.

 

Thee are many additional supplements that can aid in reducing the seriousness of this disease that is so debilitating. Because some of the supplements can adversely interact with medications that you may be taking, it is always a good idea to speak with your medical professional prior to starting any alternative therapy plan. Additionally, keep in mind that the dosage of a supplement varies by person because of body weight, tolerance levels, and age.

 

Even though it might be necessary for more research in order to define the role supplements have in any natural Alzheimer's cure, trying the supplements is worth considering given that there is no traditional treatment or medication that can cure the disease. Again, remember to consult with your physician before using an alternative therapy. Although these are natural cures, it is important to avoid any adverse interaction with prescription drugs that you might be on.

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Family Doctors: Finding the Right One For Your Family

Every family needs a good doctor, but it can also be difficult to find one. Most doctors have an established base of patients and it can be difficult to find one with space to take new patients. It's also a challenge to find a Canadian GP that you are comfortable with.



A family physician is able to treat the entire family, from parents to kids. However, not every doctor is suited to this. Some still have old fashioned ideals about women or aren't good with kids. Sometimes it can take a bit to search out the right person for your family.



How do you go about finding the best family GP? Word of mouth is a great way to get someone trustworthy. When someone else recommends a doctor, it is very probable that they are doing so because they are happy with the results and with the physician's bedside manner. Getting someone to recommend a doc to you doesn't guarantee that he or she is right for your family, but it is a very good start.



There are a few things to look for in a doctor. First of all, it's best to encounter someone who is equally good with adults and children, even if there aren't any in the family yet. This ensures that the family can grow and not have to change GPs. Not all GPs are good with kids, so take the time to do some research.



A great doctor will also have space in his or her schedule to admit new patients. This is becoming increasingly harder for practitioners as there are so many patients. Most people don't like to wait several weeks or months for an appointment, so it's best to look for someone who can set up appointments within two to three weeks. Emergencies should be accommodated, as well.



One thing that can help with the frequent unavailability of a physician is to look into a clinic setting where several practitioners work and patients are moved between them, according to who is available on any given day. While this offers less chance to get to know just one person, it does ensure that there will always be someone attending. It might be a good idea to meet everyone who works at the clinic first and check out their credentials to see if the clinic is a good fit for your family.



Some people prefer to see a younger doctor, knowing that it is less likely he or she will retire anytime soon. That's not a guarantee though and many people are quite the opposite, preferring an older, more experienced GP. The choice depends on personal preference in the end.



Finding great doctors isn't always easy. Once the perfect one is found, however, it's worth it. Having someone the entire family can see, who is personable and knowledgeable and who is able to see patients relatively quickly, is invaluable. It is worth the time it takes to find the best person to see, since hopefully it will be a very long term relationship.

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When an individual is ill and in need of a remedy they should go and consult a physician. There are many different types of doctors or specialists who each focus in a specific field of medical practice such as paediatrics, or family practice.

A Rose, By Any Other Name -- Would Be Just As Beneficial To You

The wild rose may be the provincial flower of Alberta, but it is found across almost all of the Midwest and western parts of North America.  Its pale pink to bright mauve flowers are one of the earliest summer blooms, and one of the most enduring sights throughout June, July and August, giving way only to the red blush of rose hip bulbs in late summer and early fall.  The fragrance of these sweet roses draws insects, birds and humans alike.  Yet, the wild rose grows predominantly in marginal soils and headlands or bush tree lines, and offer branches with irritating small prickly thorns.

Aside form its appeal as a flower and summer braggart, the rose is a great find for the avid wild harvester, with its flower petals and rose hips providing great medicinal, nutritional and cosmetic benefit.

Last year, for example, I crushed a pound of petals and make an infusion, then blended the alcohol-based scented mix with gelatine. My wife enjoyed this homemade soap, finding it a wonderful skin stimulant, an aromatic cleanser and a great boost to her complexion. 

Because it is a "dry" oil, the skin soaks it up quickly.  Being naturally antiseptic, it is great for irritated skin and even for treatment of mild scar tissue.  Unfortunately, unless frozen, rose petals so not store well, and will quickly turn rancid in heat.

Of course, rose petals make a wonderful potpourri when dried, using a dehydrator.  Sun-drying squeezes all of the colour from rose petals, rendering them quite unattractive.

Rose hips make a wonderful tea, or a great spice or supplement to some meats.

To make rose hip tea, grind the dried hips in a small coffee bean grinder, then make an infusion by steeping for ten minutes in boiled water.  To eliminate the unpleasant ground and remnants, use a cheesecloth bag (available at craft stores).  Tea balls do not filter enough of the fine seed within the rose hip.  To dry the hips, place in full sun on a screen for several days, or use a dehydrator for 10-12 hours.  They will keep for over a year in a plastic sealed container!

Nutritionally, rose hips are an excellent source of Vitamin C. They can be used fresh or dried, and even preserved or made into a jelly, jam or sauce. Rose hips go well with wild meats, add great taste to stews or soups, and can even be made into pies (although I recommend using only ¼-1/3 rose hips with other berries).

Medicinally, rose hips are used by those suffering with joint pain, osteoarthritis, kidney or bladder infections and even diarrhea.  Rose hips are used to treat cardiovascular disease, and contain known anticarcinogens.

Because roses grow so abundantly, they, like other common wild plants such as dandelion and cattails, frequently are overlooked as a great natural remedy or food source, yet offer year-round relief and nourishment.  The rose hips, unless captured by scavenging birds, often will be found in early spring, having overwintered the harshest conditions and deepest snows.  Anything that tough must, it seems, be good for you!

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Among other interests, Robert Lee is a writer who focuses on ethical considerations in business and living life simply.  He is the author of six books, including The Last Drop of Living, A Minimalist's Guide to Living The High Life On A Low Budget; Growing Rural Business and Wild People I Have Known.  His blogs include http://eatingwild.blogspot.com  and http://movingtoayurt.blogspot.com, as well as blogs on minimal living and harvesting wild plants.