Alzheimer's disease is a disease of the nervous system that cannot be treated and is characterized by a gradual loss of intellectual abilities (speech, memory, logical thinking). Particularly favorable age for the development of this terrible disease after 65 years. The main cause of dementia in the elderly can be considered the development of this disease. This state of health is a severe and unexpected blow for the family of such a patient.
Alzheimer's disease causes, which are still almost unknown even to qualified specialists, develop unexpectedly for those around the patient. Usually this disease is associated with the destruction of a huge number of nerve cells, a lack of necessary substances for the transmission of nerve impulses, poisoning, head injuries, hypothyroidism, a brain tumor and heredity.
Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease:
Early stage:
- inability to recognize well-known objects;
- forgetfulness, inability to recall recent events (it progresses over time);
- depression, emotional disorders, anxiety;
- indifference to others;
- disorientation.
Late stage:
- inability to recognize close relatives;
- delusional thoughts and ideas, hallucinations;
- problems with coordination of movements (walking gradually changes from normal to “shuffling”);
- cramps (but not all);
- loss of ability to independent thought processes and independent movements.
It also happens that Alzheimer's disease causes complications throughout the body. This is a variety of injuries, this is malnutrition, this is the occurrence of concomitant infections, for example, pneumonia.
Although this Alzheimer's disease is incurable, it is still possible to suspend it a little. It is very important when the diagnosis is made at an early stage. Therefore, make sure that older people undergo a full medical examination in a timely manner. If you suddenly suspect that someone from your family has become ill with this disease, then consult a doctor immediately. And already the doctor will tell you individually how to properly care for such patients. Also, the doctor may prescribe the necessary treatment or refer to other specialists for a more detailed examination.
If your elderly relatives live near you, it will be appropriate to prevent Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's Disease Prevention:
- Try to exclude the ingress of aluminum into the body (although now it is present in almost all food products). Such an action will protect the brain from total or partial destruction, especially if there have been cases of Alzheimer's disease in your family.
- In no case do not take drugs that are sold over-the-counter, which include aluminum. This includes drugs that neutralize the effect of acids on the body: aspirin, drugs for the treatment of paste and diarrhea.
- Do not use aluminum foil to store food. It is better to use plastic or glass containers for storing food.
- Do not eat foods that are packed in aluminum foil: yogurt, sweets, cereals, cream cheese, dried fruits.
- Do not buy drinks in aluminum cans: beer or carbonated drinks. It is also not recommended to buy juices in bags that are coated on the inside with aluminum foil. Better get juices in plastic or glass containers.
- No need to cook food in aluminum containers because pieces of aluminum get into food and increase the amount of aluminum produced daily by 9 - 17%. It is best to use dishes made of stainless steel, iron, fired clay or glass. If you do not eat at home, then remember that cooks in cafes and restaurants almost always use aluminum utensils.
- It is imperative to strengthen your immune system.
- Do morning exercises. Because playing sports helps to remove heavy metals from your body.
- Eat foods that promote the release of metals from the body. These are products such as onions, red peppers, garlic, chives, asparagus, English hazelnuts, legumes and seeds (pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds).
- Eat foods rich in choline (an amino acid that helps maintain memory). Remarkable sources of choline are egg yolks, brains, sprouted wheat, liver, yeast, and granulated lecithin.
This is a general prophylaxis for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, so do not postpone a visit to the doctor, in any case, he can help you.