Managing Alzheimer's and Dementia

These suggestions are not intended to replace appropriate medical advice.  Please check product labels and consult your pharmacist if you take medication.

Make changes slowly.  You can systematically bring about positive changes.  Good health by design!

Diet

• Drink 7-10 glasses of filtered or spring water.  Avoid chlorinated water.
  
  
• Consume a diet that is 75-80% alkaline forming. Very important.
  
  
• Go organic. Pesticides are linked to both dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
  
  
• Make antioxidant rich fruits, vegetables, raw seeds and nuts, beans, legumes, and whole grains the mainstays of your diet.  Avoid wheat unless it’s sprouted.
  
  
• Have complete protein no later than lunch for better digestion of amino acids.
  
  
• Beets and beet juice can decrease the accumulation of amyloid plaque, a factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
  
  
• Consume fermented foods on a regular basis to maintain a healthy pH level.
  
  
• Replace salt with Herbamare for all the flavour but 1/3 the sodium.
  
  
• Avoid alcohol, artificial sweeteners, refined sugar, processed food, and trans-fats.
  
  
• Cook gently.  High heat generates acrylamides & advanced glycation end products.

Basic Supplements

• Bio-Strath – several studies at hospitals in Germany confirm that Bio-Strath improves assimilation of nutrients and cognitive function in convalescence.  An Oxford study found B components naturally occurring in Bio-Strath increased brain function, reduced brain atrophy, and shrinkage.
  
  
• Vitamin C – 500 – 1,000 mg daily – antioxidant, protects the brain.
  
  
• Omega 3 fatty acid – helps reduce plaque, enhances cognitive function.
  
  
• Vitamin D – 8,000 IU for one month then reduce to upper limit of 4,000 IU daily – anti-inflammatory, prevents depression.
  
  
• Magnesium - improves multiple aspects of memory and learning. 
  
  
• Probiotics – intermittent use – there is a connection between gut and brain health.

Special Care

• Astaxanthin – 4-8 mg daily – powerful antioxidant protection for the brain. 
  
  
• If you have a history of head injury or concussion, take serrapeptase once a day on an empty stomach for 3-6 months to eliminate possible excess scar tissue.
  
  
• Holy Basil tea – promotes mental clarity, lowers cortisol.

Lifestyle/Special Treatments

• Breathe deeply.  Exhale thoroughly.  The brain has a higher metabolism then most other body systems meaning it needs more oxygen and efficient elimination of gases.
  
  
• Spend time outdoors in the fresh air.  Our body and brain thrive in nature.

• Exercise to increase oxygenated blood supply to the brain.  See the 4-Minute Workout  by Dr Zack Bush online. 
  
  
• Learn something new that demands both physical and mental engagement such as a new style of dance, swimming class, yoga, etc.
  
  
• Develop new interests.  The cure for boredom is curiosity – and for curiosity there is no cure 😊
  
  
• Practice scalp and dry body brushing 2-3 times weekly to improve lymphatic function.  The lymphatic system drains pounds of plaque from the brain each year.  Toxins from a congested system are linked to cognitive decline.
  
  
• Radiation emitted from cellphones may cause damage to the thyroid and brain.  There is a strong connection between Alzheimer’s and thyroid health.
  
  
• Avoid aluminum: cookware, foil and beverage cans. 
  
  
• Use all natural personal care, cleaning, and oral hygiene products.
  
  
• Frankincense has an immediate effect on the region of the brain responsible for mood and memory.  Mix 2-3 drops of essential oil with a carrier such as coconut oil and apply to temples and neck and thyroid area of the throat 2X daily.
  
  
• Less worry, more fun.  A simple natural lifestyle sets you free to enjoy everything!

Healing is a dynamic process. Keep a journal and track your progress for 3-6 months then assess. Many people enjoy multiple health benefits following these suggestions. We hope you do too.

*Revised February 2023