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Alzheimer's & Dementia


Brain damage occurs long before symptoms are obvious. Possible contributions to the brain being damaged: free radicals, decreased circulation, inflammation, metal accumulation, high homocysteine levels, a genetic component.
 
Reduce risk factors by:
 
• Follow a heart-healthy diet - See General Diet Recommendations

• Lose weight if needed

• Reduce high blood pressure & cholesterol
Diet, exercise, supplements, decrease stress
• Control diabetes
Diet, supplements, medication if necessary
• Quit smoking

• Exercise - Aerobic 30 minutes, 3 times a week

Increases circulation
• Protect against head injuries (e.g. use a helmet for biking)

• Get help for depression
Depression raises the risk of stroke and other vascular diseases. Depression also is associated with increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which, at high levels, is toxic to the brain. Dr. Kraskow uses supplements and does several techniques to help with mental and emotional concerns.
• Increase your intake of antioxidants
These reduce the effect of free radicals which may play a role in Alzheimer's.
• Drink only modest amounts of alcohol
Alcohol of any kind has been associated with lower rates of heart disease and also may reduce Alzheimer's risk. Red wine may be especially protective. Studies have shown drinking one glass of red wine per week significantly reduced the risk of developing Alzheimer's.
• Mental Fitness
Lifelong learning/learning new skills, mental challenges, creative challenges, reading and social interaction all reduce risk.

• Reduce all chemical exposure

Paint, pesticides, household, yard and personal care products.  Click here for personal hair care product toxicity information - use this site to determine how toxic your personal care products may be.

• Detoxify

Nutrition/Supplements: Dr. Kraskow uses the highest quality, mercury free supplements.
 
• Antioxidants counteract free radicals
OPC Synergy, Vit C, d-alpha-tocopherol
• Circulation Support counteracts narrowing and stiffening of small arteries

Systemic Enzymes, Vascular Support, Omega 3 Oils (DHAs), ginkgo biloba, vinpocetine, cyruta plus
• Brain food: nutrition used by the nervous system

Brain Terrain, Total Brain, Omega 3 Oils
• Natural anti-inflammatories

Total Inflam
• Healthy Diet - See General Diet

High Choline foods: eggs, liver, fish, legumes, nuts, meats, veggies
• Moderate alcohol consumption

• Reduce homocysteine

Homocysteine Redux, Folic Acid
• Individual Supplements that may help:

Phosphatidylserine, Acetyl-L-Carnitine, DMAE, Co Q 10, NADH, Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Asian Ginsing, Choline, Lipoic Acid, NAC, B Vitamins


Please click here for a downloadable copy.

For more information, or any questions, please email or call 316.684.6597.