Reverse Alzheimer's Disease Naturally: Alternative Treatments for Dementia including Alzheimer's Disease

by Michelle Honda, Gary S. Beaufield MD (Foreword by)

Overview

Breakthrough and effective natural medicine approaches to manage and treat Alzheimer's disease.

More than 44 million people are affected by Alzheimer's disease worldwide. Millions of people of all ages are battling this disabling brain impairment, causing a health care crisis of epidemic proportions. Reverse Alzheimer's Disease Naturally provides a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's disease and how to effectively and naturally manage it. It's a complete resource of healing remedies, dietary recommendations, mental exercises, and protocols. Reverse Alzheimer's Disease Naturally offers practical tips and alternative solutions to popular treatments as well as beneficial supplements and home remedies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578267781
Publisher:	Hatherleigh Press
Publication date:	11/27/2018
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	478,185
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Michelle Honda, Ph.D., D.Sc., is a practitioner of natural and preventative medicine and uses a health care format that supports the body's ability to defend and heal itself, looking at the whole body—not just the symptom or current issue. In addition to earning her doctorate, she holds an advanced degree in nutrition (RNCP), is a Master Herbalist and an IIPA Certified Iridologist. She helps clients with allergies, acid reflux and ulcers, cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart and circulation problems, all women issues and men's health, gut dysbiosis (Crohn's, colitis, IBS), skin disorders, children's health, weight loss and much more. She has done numerous speaking engagements and interviews.

Table of Contents

Foreword Dr. Gary S. Beaufield, M.D.

Preface

Chapter 1 An Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease 1

Caring for Your Brain Health

The Cost of Alzheimer's Care

Changing Our Perceptions

Reversing Concepts

Understanding the Brain

Exercising the Brain

Symptoms of Brain Degeneration

Memory Loss

Speech

Concentration and Reasoning

Daily Tasks

The Importance of Early Diagnosis

Brain Fuel

Ketones and Glucose

Chapter 2 Types of Dementia 9

Huntington's Disease

Early Symptoms of Huntington's Disease

Traditional Treatment for Huntington's

Natural Treatment of Huntington's

Psychotherapy

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Physical Activity

Weight Loss

Supplementation and Diet

Creatine

Antioxidants

Frontotemporal Dementia

Signs of Frontotemporal Dementia

Can Frontotemporal Dementia be Inherited?

Symptoms of Frontotemporal Dementia

Natural Remedies for Frontotemporal Dementia

Nutritional Support for the Brain

Lewy Body Dementia

Standard Treatment for LBD

Symptoms of LBD

Cognitive impairment

Physical Movement

Visual Hallucinations

Problems with Sleep

Survival Rate

Causes of Lewy Body Dementia and Prevention

Parkinson's Disease

Medications

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NADH)

L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF)

Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA)

EDTA (Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetic Acid)

Vascular Dementia

Conventional Treatment Problems

Natural Medicine

Mixed Dementia

Symptoms of Mixed Dementia

Treatment

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

Symptoms of Wernicke-Korsakoff

Treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)

Prions

Scrapie Disease

Protective Measures against CJD

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Treatment for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Testing for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Chapter 3 Brain Treatment Strategies 29

Brain Energy Metabolism

Insulin Resistance and Brain Deterioration

Ketones are Essential for Brain Development and Maintenance

Ketogenesis

Ketones and Low Caloric Intake

Ketone and Glucose Response

Insulin Resistance and Ketogenic Response

Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFA) and Diabetes

Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFA) and Brain Metabolism

MCTAs Are an Effective Substrate

Safety of Oral MCTs for Diabetics

Chapter 4 The Biological Process of Alzheimer's Disease 37

About Tau Protein

Alternative Drug Therapies

Reducing Tau Through Natural Sources

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Bayberry Root Bark (Myrica cerifera)

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Cinnamon (Cinnamonium zeylanicum)

Grape Seed (Vitis vinitera)

Sage (Salvia offinalis)

Other Plant-Derived Tau Lowering Properties

Red Sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza)

Chinese Yew (Taxus yunnanensis)

Olive oil (Oleaeuropaea)

Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum)

Coconut (Cocos nucifera)

Panax Ginseng

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Microbe and Marine Organisms Inhibiting Tau Formation

Brain Fog

Histamine and Brain Impairment

Superoxide: The Most Damaging Free Radical

Hormones Can Affect Superoxide Levels

Lectin Sensitivity Can Cause Brain Fog

Help for Lowering Lectins

N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG)

Mucins

Bladderwrack

Sodium Alginate

Okra

D-Mannose

Protein Enzymes

Tips for Lectin Removal

Chapter 5 Type 3 Diabetes 47

Diabetes and Amyloid Protein

The Diabetes and Dementia Connection

Glucose Transportation

Glucose Transporter 1: Glut-1

Glucose Transporter 2: Glut-2

Glucose Transporter 3: Glut-3

Glucose Transporter 4: Glut-4

Diabetes and Brain Function

High Fructose Intake Hampers Brain Activity

Case History: Alzheimer's Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

Drug Side Effects

Diabetes and Cognitive Decline

Treatment

Great Results

Patient Follow-up

Chapter 6 The Ketogenic Diet 57

An Overview of the Ketogenic Diet

Good Fats

Best Fats and Oils

How to Use Different Oils

Types of Fats

Omega 3 Fats

Protein

Fruits and Vegetables

Dairy

Nuts and Seeds

Beverages

Sweeteners

Chapter 7 Reducing Instigators of Dementia and Alzheimer's 67

Radiation

Common Medications That Cause Dementia

Common Drugs Block the Neurotransmitter Acetylcholine

Antidepressants and Sleep Aids

Medications for Allergies and Colds

Incontinence Medication

Statin Drugs

Avoiding Risk Factors

High Blood Pressure

High Cholesterol

Diabetes

Chromium Picolinate Benefits Alzheimer's Disease (Type 3 Diabetes)

Obesity

Smoking

Alcohol

Depression

Head Injuries

Age

Other Medical Conditions

Air Pollution

Medication

Cholinesterase Inhibitors

Memantine

What Can Patients and Families Expect from Alzheimer's Medication

Chapter 8 Neurotoxins and Brain Damage 79

Aluminum

Aluminum Exposure

Lead

Mercury

Toluene

Polychlorinated Biphenyls

Arsenic

Methanol

Phthalates

Other Neurotoxins

Chapter 9 Brain Nutrition 87

Preventing Brain Dysfunction Through Diet

An Ideal Diet

Supercharging Your Brain Health

DHA Prevents Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

Phosphorus

Supporting the Memory with Diet

Supplementing Brain Nutrition

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Coconut Oil

Fish Oil

Lecithin B Vitamins

L-Tyrosine (Dopamine)

Magnesium

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Phosphatidylserine

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Coenzyme Q10

Astaxanthin (AST)

Silkworm (Bombyx mori)

Lithium (Orotate)

Foods to Avoid for Brain Health

Sugar

White Flour

Gluten

Omega 6 Fatty Acids

Nightshade (Solanaceae)

Soy

Artificial Sweeteners

Chapter 10 Herbs That Support Brain Function 101

Salvia

Huperzine A

Ginkgo Biloba

Ginseng

Korean Red Ginseng

Gotu Kola

Cinnamon

Curcumin

Bacopa

Lion's Mane

Homeopathy

Nux Vomica

Ignatia

Mercurius

Lycopodium

Calcarea Carb

Staphisagria

Terentula

Baryta Carb

Conium

Chamomilla

Anacardium

Alumina

Lac Caninum and Nux Moschata

Chapter 11 Main Problems Obstructing Good Health 113

Mindfulness and Positive Thought

The Placebo Effect

Can Emotional Energy be Measured?

Consciousness Affects Physical Reality

Cell Perception

Consciousness, Thought Manifestation and Subconscious Programming

Heart and Electromagnetic Studies

Intention and Desire Study

Conclusion 121

About the Author 123

Herbal Remedies: Additional Research Resources 125

Bibliography 127