Much the same as so many other conditions, testing helps to identify the possible cause of Alzheimer’s and therefore the prevention steps needed to treat the individual. If the ge- netic markers are found before the symptoms begin, it’s best to begin a prevention program right away. If the symptoms are already present – stopping the progress and possible reversal of the disease is the only option.
There are no effective pharmaceuti- cals to stop and reverse Alzheimer’s. This is interesting to think about from a testing and prevention perspective, as some testing is to identify toxins that may be driving the condition into a worsening state. You have to wonder if the pharmaceuticals wouldn’t be more of a problem than a solution.
Testing – looking for the target while treating the condition. One of the best things about prevention is you can start treating the patient before you know what you are treating. In the medical world if there is no diagnosis it is difficult to deter- mine the treatment. In the world of preven- tative medicine, it is the first step no matter what. What is the patient eating? Are sleep and elimination working properly? Are there signs that nutrients are not optimal? Are there signs that nutrients are being self prescribed and over dosed? When a patient comes into the exam room with a grocery bag of supplements and drugs, you know that they have been trying to alleviate symp-
toms any way they can. That doesn’t usually work in their favor. Taking a whole bunch of supplements when the digestion itself is the problem is a lot of wasted money and time.
James Osborne: The treatment protocol for demen-
tia and Alzheimer’s patients begins with prevention. Once the disease or condition sets in, the task of treating the condition becomes much more difficult. Learning new activities such as dancing, creating art, reading, word and number games, learn- ing a language or how to play a musical instrument have been shown to keep the brain active and assist in the development of new neural pathways. Physical activities such as walking, swimming, dancing and doing weight training exercises are essential in combating stress, anxiety and depression, and maintaining brain health. Eating a brain healthy diet, intermittent fasting and taking appropriate supplements are critical. Dr. Dale E. Bresdesen in his book “The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline” provides several cases studies on the reversal of symptoms using these methods. Nine of the first ten patients paced on the protocol displayed significant improvement within three to six months. Subsequent studies have yielded similar results. Several of his patients appeared with him on Dr. Oz’s television program to attest to the changes they have
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Alzheimer's diet: The individual’s treatments will begin with the diet that the patient needs, anti-inflammatory to say the least. Added to that, foods need to be providing the nutrients to help the body do what it needs to stop the progression of the disease. Getting the patient digesting prop- erly is the first line of treatment. Eating all whole foods and not digesting them can still lead to malnourishment. Are the nutrients the patient has enough? Is there a need to treat for toxins and making sure that more toxins aren’t entering the body to keep the Alzheimer’s progressing? As is true in most diseases, what that patient is consuming is going to be a key factor. Can the patient do it? Or is the family that surrounds them capable of making changes? The education about treating Alzheimer’s can be equal to the education on preventing Alzheimer’s. It is therefore a valuable education for the family on how to face one’s own future health with less stress knowing that what is keeping your loved one healthy is going to do the same for those looking to prevent any onset of the disease.
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