Herbal Therapies for Cognitive Decline
Cognitive decline is a rapidly increasing issue amongst the aging 'baby boomer' population.
Cognitive decline may be an indicator of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease which will affect many of the aging baby boomers.
This segment of our population is rapidly aging with as many as 10,000 turning 65 each day.
Many of these seniors will develop Alzheimer's Disease which is one of the top 10 causes of death in America.
Cognitive decline is a condition that can be caused a variety of factors; genetic predisposition, trauma or disease.
Cognitive decline can be an indicator of the beginning of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
Research has not found an exact cause of diseases like Alzheimer's, but it has been linked to specific proteins in the brain, inflammation and other factors.
Cognitive decline is one of the first symptoms of this disease.
The best approach to Alzheimer's as with any disease is prevention.
Knowing is you have predisposing genetic factors is important to prevention.
Regular physical exercise has been shown to not only strengthen the body, but also the brain.
Mental exercise such as crosswords, puzzles and other activities that stimulate cognition and creativity will help your brain continue to develop neurons and prevent atrophy of the brain.
There are also a number of herbs that may help improve mental clarity, reduce inflammation and stimulate memory as well.
Turmeric has been shown to reduce plaque build up on the brain which is a result of inflammation, a factor that may contribute to Alzheimer's disease.
Turmeric is best consumed in food as a spice, it is commonly used in curries and Indian foods.
It may be coincidental, but Indians have very low incidence of Alzheimer's disease.
There are no known side effects of turmeric and it can be consumed liberally.
Gingko biloba increases circulation to the brain which improves the oxygenation of brain cells and keeps them healthy and also helps with the utilization of glucose in the brain.
Gingko has been shown to improve memory, concentration, alertness and slow mental deterioration in early stages of the disease.
Gingko is easily consumed in capsule form, 40mg, 3 times per day.
Gotu kola is another herb that has been used in India for almost 4000 years for memory.
It has the same benefits of gingko, but may be a little less potent.
It is easily taken as a capsule or tincture; 1-2 caps twice daily or 1 dropper twice daily.
Cognitive decline may be an indicator of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease which will affect many of the aging baby boomers.
This segment of our population is rapidly aging with as many as 10,000 turning 65 each day.
Many of these seniors will develop Alzheimer's Disease which is one of the top 10 causes of death in America.
Cognitive decline is a condition that can be caused a variety of factors; genetic predisposition, trauma or disease.
Cognitive decline can be an indicator of the beginning of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
Research has not found an exact cause of diseases like Alzheimer's, but it has been linked to specific proteins in the brain, inflammation and other factors.
Cognitive decline is one of the first symptoms of this disease.
The best approach to Alzheimer's as with any disease is prevention.
Knowing is you have predisposing genetic factors is important to prevention.
Regular physical exercise has been shown to not only strengthen the body, but also the brain.
Mental exercise such as crosswords, puzzles and other activities that stimulate cognition and creativity will help your brain continue to develop neurons and prevent atrophy of the brain.
There are also a number of herbs that may help improve mental clarity, reduce inflammation and stimulate memory as well.
Turmeric has been shown to reduce plaque build up on the brain which is a result of inflammation, a factor that may contribute to Alzheimer's disease.
Turmeric is best consumed in food as a spice, it is commonly used in curries and Indian foods.
It may be coincidental, but Indians have very low incidence of Alzheimer's disease.
There are no known side effects of turmeric and it can be consumed liberally.
Gingko biloba increases circulation to the brain which improves the oxygenation of brain cells and keeps them healthy and also helps with the utilization of glucose in the brain.
Gingko has been shown to improve memory, concentration, alertness and slow mental deterioration in early stages of the disease.
Gingko is easily consumed in capsule form, 40mg, 3 times per day.
Gotu kola is another herb that has been used in India for almost 4000 years for memory.
It has the same benefits of gingko, but may be a little less potent.
It is easily taken as a capsule or tincture; 1-2 caps twice daily or 1 dropper twice daily.
