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| Should we Blame Toxins for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias? |
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While emerging investigation has taught us much about the effects of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias on the brain, what causes Alzheimer's is an altogether diametric story. In a nutshell, not enough oxygen is getting to the brain cells. But why is this happening? Alzheimer's and dementia are often used interchangeably but Alzheimer's disease is actually a progressive disease who's effects lead to dementia. Dementia is a complex whose symptoms include, problems with memory, difficulty speaking, orientation disturbances and judgment problems. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer's but dementia can also be caused by Parkinson's disease, head trauma, and strokes. Most of the time, like Alzheimer's, dementia is permanent. While an exact cause isn't known for Alzheimer's, emerging evidence suggests that there are triggers for the disease. Toxins in food and in the environment is one of these triggers. Lead poisoning has been coupled to both Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. This is not just in lead based paint in older homes but can also be found in some household's drinking water. Pesticides are also known to be linked to Parkinson's. In one study, those whose job required them to use insecticides and herbicides had a 50% higher chance of developing Alzheimer's. Air pollution is terrible for more than just the lungs. Research has shown that people who live in highly polluted cities compared to cleaner cities have a higher rate of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Another factor is diet. Diets high in saturated fat elevate ones chances for producing dementia. While we can't control everything about the environment, there are ways to help reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer's. For starters, a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids , nuts, vegetables, legumes, fruits and whole grains has shown to reduce the incidence of Alzheimer's. Foods to avoid are the aforementioned high saturated fats, sugar and alcohol. Another key is avoiding harsh chemicals and pesticides. Search out cleaning products that are marked "green." In addition to diet, physical activity has shown great promise in stalling or stopping Alzheimer's and other dementia's. In fact, studies have shown that exercising regularly while approaching midlife can decrease Alzheimer's onset by 50%. Last but not least, "Use it or lose it." Performing mental exercises such as crosswords keeps the brain functioning and helps to ward off Alzheimer's. I am also greatly excited about my new Alzheimer's program (coming soon!). It's an all natural way to supply required oxygen to the brain to keep it healthy and high functioning! EL331004 About the Author: Christian Goodman has dedicated his life to health research and found solutions for many serious conditions. You can learn more about him on his natural health alternativeblog where you can read about his solutions for several conditions such as hypertension, snoring, and be on the lookout for his new Alzheimer's Program coming soon |
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