The day she brought a hospital bed into her den, Susan Meyers’ role in life changed dramatically, from adoring mate to devoted caregiver. Like one of every six Californians, she was taking on a job that doesn’t pay, but costs sleep, savings and sometimes physical well-being. Her beloved, John, the charismatic flight surgeon and avidContinue reading “Cost of Dying by Lisa Kreiger”
Category Archives: Alzheimer’s Disease
sweet potato (orange) for memory
A medication free Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease
Doctors acknowledged that the medications for Alzheimer’s, Dementia (early Alzheimer’s) and Parkinson’s disease are not to cure but to relieve their symptoms. Still, many families are giving their love ones with more than 10 kinds of medications per day. You can feel cold stomach, bloating and constipation are the norm. No Seena or prune juiceContinue reading “A medication free Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease”
Is Parkinson’s disease multi-factorial in causes
Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Multifactorial Causes Avoid metal toxins, use your brain and exercise. There are many possible causes of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease including use of medications, lack of sunshine, lack of sleep and stress. 20% of aging adults over 80 might exhibit Parkinsonism and Dementia. Others are so benign but examination of the brainContinue reading “Is Parkinson’s disease multi-factorial in causes”
Seniors to avoid most drugs or medications to live long
A panel of US experts has recently updated the Beers criteria, which lists medications or classes of medications that should be avoided by adults aged 65 years and older. 48 classes of medications should be avoided by Parkinson’s, depressed and elderly The study identified 48 individual medications or classes of prescribed and over-the-counter medications thatContinue reading “Seniors to avoid most drugs or medications to live long”
Nicotinamide Riboside converting 60yr old to 20yr old cells in mice, an anti-aging miracle (metabolic and brain issues)
Mitochondria, organelles on the right, interact with the cell’s nucleus to ensure a healthy, functioning cell. Researchers have discovered a cause of aging in mammals that may be reversible. Aging Process The essence of this finding is a series of molecular events that enable communication inside cells between the nucleus and mitochondria. As communication breaksContinue reading “Nicotinamide Riboside converting 60yr old to 20yr old cells in mice, an anti-aging miracle (metabolic and brain issues)”
Support your lymphatic system to support your brain
You’ve got your vitamin C and echinacea… It’s cold and flu season, so you’re prepared with your arsenal of immune-boosters such as vitamin C and specific herbs. But if you’re ignoring your lymphatic system, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity to support your immune system and overall health. The lymphatic system, a system ofContinue reading “Support your lymphatic system to support your brain”
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Bone soup and veggies to prevent leaky gut, leaky brain
A balance of dopamine and serotonin for your brain function
Having a proper balance of Serotonin and Dopamine can have a positive influence on many things in both body and mind. Some mental factors are: energy, attention, mood, excessive appetite (brain can crave aminos in food), memory, thinking ability, etc… Boosting serotonin and dopamine is used to treat nerve damage and head-trauma, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Anxiety,Continue reading “A balance of dopamine and serotonin for your brain function”
About Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease
Similarities of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease In taking care of my senior client with Parkinson’s and Dementia, I noticed the past and present health issues: constipation, metal toxicity (skin,hair,eyes) as shown in the body, lack of iron, magnesium and potassium, excess sugar consumption, low levels of Dopamine, intestinal health issues and high levels of anxiety/stress.Continue reading “About Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease”
Changing gut bacteria through diet affects brain function, UCLA study shows
UCLA researchers now have the first evidence that bacteria ingested in food can affect brain function in humans. In an early proof-of-concept study of healthy women, they found that women who regularly consumed beneficial bacteria known as probiotics through yogurt showed altered brain function, both while in a resting state and in response to anContinue reading “Changing gut bacteria through diet affects brain function, UCLA study shows”
Mental Health affected by the bacteria in your gut by Peter Smith, Bacteria > Stress > Immune > Disease, Serotonin in the Intestine
Gut microbes communicate with the nervous system using some of the same neurochemicals that relay messages in the brain. Eighteen vials were rocking back and forth on a squeaky mechanical device the shape of a butcher scale, and Mark Lyte was beside himself with excitement. ‘‘We actually got some fresh yesterday — freshly frozen,’’ LyteContinue reading “Mental Health affected by the bacteria in your gut by Peter Smith, Bacteria > Stress > Immune > Disease, Serotonin in the Intestine”
Music heals Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease
Music heals the brain. Alzheimer’s and Parkison’s disease involves the same protein in the brain. Aricept and Rytaryl drugs alleviate the symptoms of these brain disorders but music and massage and the company of love ones do more healing. Below are my chosen music for our aging brain. We can regrow our brain cells byContinue reading “Music heals Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease”