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Alzheimer's
Disease/Dementia and Homeopathy
It is really frustrating and agonizing watching our parents or the
people whom we love gradually lose their mental capacities. To watch
them lose their memories, lose their way and may be even they forget who
we are!
If they are suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other form of
dementia, the Homeopathy treatment provide hope to the sufferer
& their family members by tackling and arresting the progress of memory
loss without any side effects.
Senior citizens suffer with a range of ailments. As their body might
become delicate, feeble and tender they require homeopathic
constitutional treatment which could strengthen their immune system.
Homeopathy offers a safe and effective treatment for most of the health
conditions experienced by old people.
What is Alzheimer's disease/ Dementia?
AD or dementia is a brain disorder, begins after the
age of 60 that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily
activities. It begins slowly, involving the parts of the brain that
control thought, memory & language. People with AD may have trouble in
remembering recent events, name of people etc.
Over times symptoms get worse and the patient might have trouble in
speaking, reading & writing. They may forget how to brush their teeth or
comb their hair, become anxious or aggressive, and wander away from
home.
Cause
Senility (with atrophy / shrinkage of brain tissue) is the main
suspected cause for erasing incidents or memories from our mind in case
of Alzheimer`s. Adverse effects of prolong medication in old age take
the second place.
Symptoms
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Persistent forgetfulness
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Has mind
personality changes
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Miner disorientation
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Frequently loses or misplaces familiar items
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Difficulties in finding the right word and performing simple
calculations.
As the
disease progresses the person;
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Has noticeable memory loss
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Frequently uses word inappropriately
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Difficulty in performing normal tasks involving muscle coordination
such as cooking, dressing bathing, balancing check book etc.
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May wander off, agitated & confused, fail to recognize friends &
relatives, own clothing etc
In the
final stage of severe Alzheimer, the affected individual;
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Becomes mute & uncomprehending & stare blankly without any reaction or
emotion
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Loses all self care ability & becomes incontinent
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Is unable to feed, dress & bath himself or herself
Homeopathic approach to Alzheimer / Dementia
Even though
there is no promising cure, homeopathy can manage this complaint well.
With detailed case taking, giving importance to their feeling &
analyzing them constitutionally, Homeopathy can provide hope to the
sufferer & their family members by tackling and arresting the progress
of memory loss without any side effects.
Homeopathy Medicines/Remedies for Alzheimer /
Dementia
Acid phos, Agaricus, Alumina, Ambra grisea, Anacardium, Baryta carb,
Bryonia, Calc carb, Causticum, Conium, Gelsimium, Gingko biloba,
Helleborus, Lycopodium, Natrum mur, Opium, Plumbum, Selenium, Stramonium,
Sulphur, Thuja, Zinc met etc.
These medicines should be taken under the advise and diagnosis
of a Qualified Homeopathy Doctor. Self medication is not advisable.
Diet & Management for Alzheimer / Dementia
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Consume a diet rich in
antioxidants with an emphasis on whole fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts
& seeds which is also a good source of magnesium. Avoid milk and dairy
products.
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Regularly consume cold water fish to increase essential fatty acid
(EFA) levels. (Also known as Omega 3 & Omega 6 fatty acids)
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A rich diet in magnesium is recommended. It helps to decrease aluminum
absorption.
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Use the mind: get adequate mental exercise by solving puzzles, reading
good articles which make you think.
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Daily exercise to improve overall circulation and well-being.
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Stress management. Learn & practice better coping skills, like
meditation, breathing exercise (Pranayama).
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Avoid all kind of aluminum, like utensils, aluminum foil, non dairy
creamers, baking powder etc.
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