.: Alzheimer's Top Related Articles
1). OH!! THE PAIN
1 in 3 adults in the United States currently suffer from chronic joint symptoms or arthritis. Arthritis is a complex disorder that has more than 100 conditions, the common symptom – persistent joint pain and inflammation.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form. 21 million adults suffer with OA in the United States. It is associated with either an injury or unusual stress to that joint, usually from a work-related repetitive injury or physical trauma.
Article tags: arthritis, pain, cox 2, inflammation, free-radicals, alternative, cartilage, joint, ra, oa, stiffness, chronic disease, alzheimer's, brain, mangosteen
2). A Little Red Wine Could Take You A Long Way!
Longevity interests a lot of people who aren't ready to give up their lives, just yet, and who look to healthy alternatives to culturally defined eating patterns and "health care."
The benefits of drinking wine have been touted for a while and are thought, by some, to be the reason why the French can get away with eating a high fat diet while enjoying a low rate of coronary disease.
Article tags: red wine, resveratrol, alzheimer's, cholesterol, longevity, fat cells, anit-inflammatory, prostate cancer
3). Compassionate Touch and Alzheimer's
For the person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease who has lost memory, your compassionate touch may be the one thing with which he or she connects. Alzheimer’s massage decreases physical agitation and improves sleep patterns in people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Article tags: alzheimers, massage, compassion, touch, paralysis, speechlessness
4). What Happens in the Brain of an Alzheimer's Patient
What is happening in the brain of an Alzheimer's patient to cause all of the unpleasant cognitive and behavioral symptoms of the sickness? Alois Alzheimer was the first to find the strange plaques and tangles characteristic of the sickness in the brain of one of his patients during an autopsy.
He gave his name to the sickness despite the contribution his associate Emil Kraepelin made by isolating and identifying the symptoms of the disease.
Article tags: alzheimer's, brain disease, neuronal degeneration, alzheimer's medications, alzheimers research, alzheimer's disease
5). Heavy Metal Anchor Alzheimer's In Your Brain
Heavy metals and aluminum are in every part of our environment and food. These elements are deadly and you will benefit if you are aware of what they do where they come from.
Brain tissue has an attraction for heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and others. When heavy metals appear in the brain they can interfere with your natural brain chemistry.
Article tags: alzheimer's, heavy metals, aluminum
6). Herbs to Enhance Cognition and Ward Off Dementia
It is never too early to take preventative measures to protect your neurological health. Herbal Medicine is a great ally to us in maintaining optimum cognitive function.
Article tags: dementia, alzheimer's disease, herbs, ginkgo, alzheimer's
7). Alzheimer’s Disease, The Horrific Stealer
Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that can virtually steal away the memory and the abilities of innocent people. It is tragic when it happens and, unfortunately, it happens to many people each year. Are their cures? Is there hope for individuals who are faced with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease? Let us take a closer look at it and see just what it is and why it is such a horrific disease to have.
Article tags: alzheimers disease, alzheimers
8). Use Ginkgo Biloba to Starve Off Alzheimer's and Dementia
Dementia, Alzheimer's, and other mental diseases are accelerated by the,
* The lack of blood to the brain * The lack of oxygen to the brain * The lack of minerals and vitamins to the brain * The lack of glucose to the brain * Increase of toxins to the brain.
The lack of blood to the brain is caused by arteriosclerosis - plack buildup along the arteries causing them to narrow.
Article tags: dementia, alzheimer's, ginkgo biloba, arteriosclerosis
9). Without Zinc You Are Headed Towards Dementia or Alzheimer's
Zinc is one of those minerals that have been discovered necessary to hold off the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's. Most older people and those with dementia and other mental disorders have been found to be deficient in zinc. In most studies zinc has been shown to improve mental capacity in elders.
To get zinc into your blood stream you need to have a specific acid that is excreted by the pancreas.
Article tags: dementia, alzheimer's, zinc, zinc picolinate, arteriosclerosis
10). Ways To Show Your Support of the Alzheimer’s Patient and Caregiver
At some period in your life, somebody you know may become impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. And if it is a close friend or family member, you can display your support of the Alzheimer’s patient and the health professional through many ways. Alzheimer’s can be a lonely disease, but with your aid and support, it does not have to be. Following are some useful tips on ways you can affect the lives of the health care provider as well as the patient with the disease.
Article tags: caregiver, support, alzheimer’s, patient, disease
11). “Being a Primary Carer for a relative with Alzheimer’s disease – The Long Goodbye”
“I am a Carer”. There you go, “straight off the bat” as they say, I write this article (the first in a series) in my role as a Primary Carer first and author second. At present I am the primary carer for my elderly mother who is suffering from the advance stages of Alzheimer’s disease. It is desperately cruel disease (most are, I know) in that it robs people (by and large) of their dignity and their independence at a stage in life when they need it most.
Article tags: alzheimer's, alzheimer's disease, dementia, carer, caring, primary carer
12). How to Survive as a Primary Caregiver
Copyright 2006 Lynne Taetzsch
When we’re under stress as caregivers, it’s important to have outlets for relief and to periodically rejuvenate ourselves. Otherwise we do harm to ourselves and everyone around us.
Now, getting relief is more easily said than done. Sometimes there’s just no alternative but to buck up under the load. However, even a small gesture can often be tremendously beneficial.
Article tags: caregiver, caretaker, caregiving, caretaking, alzheimer's, dementia, primary caregiver, mental health, aging, health
13). Alzheimers or Aging? The Signs You Need To Know
How do you know if that forgetfulness you’ve had is an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, or just normal aging?
You may forget the occasional name or sometimes have trouble thinking of the right word to use. Maybe you walk into another room and wonder what you were looking for. Is it Alzheimer’s, aging, or just plain being distracted, doing one thing while you’re thinking of another?
There are signs to look out for, signs that tell you it’s time to get to the specialist and get checked out.
Article tags: alzheimers, alzheimers symptoms
14). Paranoia and Dementia: They Often Go Hand-In-Hand
Dementia and paranoia seem to go together hand-in-hand. Just try to imagine how frustrating and frightening it must be to live in a world where your things constantly disappear, someone else is in control of your money, conversations often don't make sense, and you wake up every morning in a strange place. This is the world of the dementia sufferer.
Article tags: paranoia, alzheimers, dementia
15). What Is The Alzheimer's Disease You Ask
Alzheimer's disease is likely one of the causes of Dementia. It is a chronic disease of the brain which in actuality starts in the cerebral cortex. It is usually defined by the gradual and progressive decay in a person's mental abilities. It impacts both sexes normally those who are over the age of sixty. Alzheimer's has been known to happen in people as young as forty.
Article tags: alzheimer's, disease