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Posted By: GHCHealth [Send E-Mail]
Date: Tuesday, 31-Jul-2012 12:03:49
Alzheimer’s disease—and the cost of allopathic treatment plans that proclaim to cure it—are on the rise. Here are 5 herbs to help you and your loved ones support Alzheimer’s health plans.
Lemon balm
The 16th century Swiss physician, Paracelsus, sold lemon balm to kings with the promise of inhibiting early senility. The herb continues to draw attention in modern-day laboratories for its potential to help Alzheimer’s patients. Professor Elaine Perry of the University of Newcastle tested the effect of balm on the enzyme and receptors responsible for helping the molecule acetylcholine transmit nerve signals. Although more research is necessary, lemon Balm extract stimulated the receptors successfully.
Sage
Sage was examined in the same Newcastle University study that reviewed lemon balm to help cognitive function. While balm stimulated the receptors, sage inhibited acetylcholinesterase in a similar way to the Alzheimer’s drug, Aricept.
Gingko Biloba
Known to improve blood flow, and oxygen, to the brain, Ginkgo may promote cognition and has caught the eye of western researchers. The University of Maryland Medical Center found that Ginkgo may help Alzheimer’s patients, and a 2010 study published in BMC Geriatrics found that the herb was more effective than a placebo in reducing Alzheimer’s-related dementia. A recent Chinese study found that, of 120 patients with mild cognitive impairment, the group treated with Gingko biloba leaf tablets for 6 months scored significantly higher in logical memory and nonsense picture recognition tests than the control group.
Cat’s Claw
One look at the cat’s claw vine will bring back memories of your first cat scratch. Originally occurring in the Amazon rainforest, natives used cat’s claw to help treat inflammation and inflammation-related conditions like arthritis. Studies of cat’s claw show that it dilates blood vessels, which might make it a helpful herb for Alzheimer’s patients, who don’t get enough blood flow and therefore oxygen in their brain cells.
Ginseng
In addition to diabetes, cancer, colds and flu, Asian and American gingseng have been studied for their potentially beneficial effects on Alzheimer’s patients. S. Q. Hu, author of a 2008 article published in the Journal of Chinese Medicinal Materials, claims that American ginseng extracts reduced cell death in Alzheimer’s disease in animal studies.
Other Measures
In addition to consulting a holistic physician and utilizing these key herbs, those with early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s should lower their stress levels, consume more vitamin E, and include more raw organic virgin coconut oil into their diets.
-Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DABFM
5 Herbs for Alzheimer’s Disease : http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/5-herbs-for-alzheimers-disease/
Posted By: GHCHealth [Send E-Mail]
Date: Tuesday, 31-Jul-2012 12:03:49
Alzheimer’s disease—and the cost of allopathic treatment plans that proclaim to cure it—are on the rise. Here are 5 herbs to help you and your loved ones support Alzheimer’s health plans.
Lemon balm
The 16th century Swiss physician, Paracelsus, sold lemon balm to kings with the promise of inhibiting early senility. The herb continues to draw attention in modern-day laboratories for its potential to help Alzheimer’s patients. Professor Elaine Perry of the University of Newcastle tested the effect of balm on the enzyme and receptors responsible for helping the molecule acetylcholine transmit nerve signals. Although more research is necessary, lemon Balm extract stimulated the receptors successfully.
Sage
Sage was examined in the same Newcastle University study that reviewed lemon balm to help cognitive function. While balm stimulated the receptors, sage inhibited acetylcholinesterase in a similar way to the Alzheimer’s drug, Aricept.
Gingko Biloba
Known to improve blood flow, and oxygen, to the brain, Ginkgo may promote cognition and has caught the eye of western researchers. The University of Maryland Medical Center found that Ginkgo may help Alzheimer’s patients, and a 2010 study published in BMC Geriatrics found that the herb was more effective than a placebo in reducing Alzheimer’s-related dementia. A recent Chinese study found that, of 120 patients with mild cognitive impairment, the group treated with Gingko biloba leaf tablets for 6 months scored significantly higher in logical memory and nonsense picture recognition tests than the control group.
Cat’s Claw
One look at the cat’s claw vine will bring back memories of your first cat scratch. Originally occurring in the Amazon rainforest, natives used cat’s claw to help treat inflammation and inflammation-related conditions like arthritis. Studies of cat’s claw show that it dilates blood vessels, which might make it a helpful herb for Alzheimer’s patients, who don’t get enough blood flow and therefore oxygen in their brain cells.
Ginseng
In addition to diabetes, cancer, colds and flu, Asian and American gingseng have been studied for their potentially beneficial effects on Alzheimer’s patients. S. Q. Hu, author of a 2008 article published in the Journal of Chinese Medicinal Materials, claims that American ginseng extracts reduced cell death in Alzheimer’s disease in animal studies.
Other Measures
In addition to consulting a holistic physician and utilizing these key herbs, those with early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s should lower their stress levels, consume more vitamin E, and include more raw organic virgin coconut oil into their diets.
-Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DABFM
5 Herbs for Alzheimer’s Disease : http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/5-herbs-for-alzheimers-disease/
