How to Naturally Treat Alzheimer's Disease

Studies have shown that is may be possible to slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease naturally through diet and exercise. Many researchers believe that vitamins and nutrients found in food, herbs and supplements can fight memory loss and increase blood circulation to the brain.

Suggestions

Diet

• Include dark-colored fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants and vitamins C and E in your diet. Find foods listed by vitamin at The World's Healthiest Foods website.
• Eat oily fish like salmon, mackerel and tuna, which are rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin B12. These nutrients are especially helpful in the early stages of Alzheimer's.
• Increase folic acid levels and vitamins B6 and B12 to improve mental function. Folic acid is found in leafy green vegetables, lentils, avocados, bananas, oranges and asparagus. Vitamin B12 is found only in animal products. Some doctors recommend dosages of 400 micrograms per day to fight dementia.
• Take ginkgo biloba to promote healthy blood circulation. It can be taken in supplement form or found in green teas. Check with your doctor for correct dosages.
• Add herbs like ginseng to improve brain function and antioxidant-rich herbs like rosemary, oregano, caraway, dill and fennel.
• Use antioxidant spices such as curcumin, which is found in turmeric.
• Ask your doctor about taking supplements like huperzine and galantamine, which can improve memory by slowing the breakdown of acetylcholine. Learn more about supplements at HealthandAge.com.

 

Stay Active

• Exercise outdoors by walking, swimming, water aerobics, gardening, yoga or meditation. Learn more about the benefits of exercise at the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
• Treat Alzheimer's disease with massage and aromatherapy using lavender and lemon balm to reduce anxiety.
  Keep mentally active with jigsaw and crossword puzzles, reading, word games and computer games.
• Try acupuncture to unblock energy pathways and relieve stiffness and muscle pain.

Tips

• Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
• Treat Alzheimer's disease naturally with the tropical fruit mangosteen and antioxidant, omega-rich berries like acai and gogi.
• Discuss diet and exercise plans with your doctor.
• Know that vitamins can be toxic in high doses and supplements, such as huperzine and galantamine, can interfere with drug effectiveness.
• Ask your doctor about the effects of alcohol consumption on Alzheimer's treatments.

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