Anyone who’s had a loved one suffer dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is well aware of the impact this has on the entire family. Identifying early symptoms and cause before damage occurs is critical to family health. Knowing what to do as soon as symptoms appear may help to avert full on dementia.
It’s normal to see various kinds of forgetfulness in all ages. We tend to forget unused facts over time to make room for that which is important on a day to day basis. Absentmindedness is something that occurs when we just don’t pay attention. These are just common to normal day to day activities, and not part of cognitive decline.
So, what is the primary cause of cognitive decline? Many factors. These include trauma, inflammation, insulin resistance, toxicity, vascular disturbances, and what’s known as atrophic, or the breaking down of organs.
Trauma can create autoimmune action where your own defense mechanisms are directed toward your brain and nervous system. This happens when DNA contained in the cell nucleus is spilled out into circulation, causing your immune system to tag your own DNA as an invader, at which time your own immune system begins to attack your brain and nervous system. This is a common occurrence following head injuries with concussion.
Inflammation anywhere in the body sets in motion chemical changes which interfere with and damage the brain. Inflammation is especially damaging when closest to the brain. Oral infections and sinus infections are especially implicated. Many times, Hospice patients who had all their rotting teeth removed fully recovered. This can be a very specific cause of mental decline. Inflammation in the gut from gluten sensitivity can create severe mental aberrations. Removing wheat from the diet can make a world of difference in these cases.
Insulin resistance as seen in type 2 diabetes causes greater inflammation of the brain. In fact, Alzheimer’s disease is now being labeled as type 3 diabetes. Since there are many other causes, this title is rather misleading. The person may be on a no sugar diet and have a gluten allergy or have oral inflammation, and treating for insulin resistance alone misses the mark in helping the person.
Toxicity is a huge problem today as it’s almost impossible to find foods that haven’t been chemically altered in some way. Hair coloring, nail treatments, anesthesia, immunizations, environmental exposure, and dental mercury all created their own set of challenges. Lyme disease fits in this category as well and can have a negative impact on cognition.
Vascular damage impacts the delivery of essential nutrition to the cells of the brain. This includes the delivery of oxygen and removal of CO2. Atherosclerosis restricts circulation to the brain and nervous system. Symptoms of cold extremities can be a signal of needing to address circulation.
Atrophic changes with diminishing hormonal function creates systemic imbalances and can impact cognition. Changes in thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and gonadal function are all quite common in aging. These can be supported naturally to avoid seeing secondary mental decline.
When dealing with a decline in cognitive function, it’s important to ask the questions which reveal underlying cause. If there’s been trauma what’s required to stop the attack on the brain. Here the use of oral antigens can draw the attack away from the brain, allowing the anti-pellagra nutrition of vitamin B-3 to assist in repair. This is just one example of making sure the proper nutrition is available to the brain.
Insure good oral care. Reduce inflammation (stop eating foods that anger your gut). Get your diet cleared of sugars. Initiate a good detoxification program. Exercise, and get your blood moving. Identify and initiate an appropriate nutritional program designed to stop atrophic changes, and make sure you are getting refreshing, renewing sleep. By doing so, you can stem the tide of aging and insure your loved ones won’t be burdened by the results of a rapidly aging mind. Identifying healthy nutritional and lifestyle practices can take some work and proper guidance. That’s why I spend so many weekends in seminars.
It’s normal to see various kinds of forgetfulness in all ages. We tend to forget unused facts over time to make room for that which is important on a day to day basis. Absentmindedness is something that occurs when we just don’t pay attention. These are just common to normal day to day activities, and not part of cognitive decline.
So, what is the primary cause of cognitive decline? Many factors. These include trauma, inflammation, insulin resistance, toxicity, vascular disturbances, and what’s known as atrophic, or the breaking down of organs.
Trauma can create autoimmune action where your own defense mechanisms are directed toward your brain and nervous system. This happens when DNA contained in the cell nucleus is spilled out into circulation, causing your immune system to tag your own DNA as an invader, at which time your own immune system begins to attack your brain and nervous system. This is a common occurrence following head injuries with concussion.
Inflammation anywhere in the body sets in motion chemical changes which interfere with and damage the brain. Inflammation is especially damaging when closest to the brain. Oral infections and sinus infections are especially implicated. Many times, Hospice patients who had all their rotting teeth removed fully recovered. This can be a very specific cause of mental decline. Inflammation in the gut from gluten sensitivity can create severe mental aberrations. Removing wheat from the diet can make a world of difference in these cases.
Insulin resistance as seen in type 2 diabetes causes greater inflammation of the brain. In fact, Alzheimer’s disease is now being labeled as type 3 diabetes. Since there are many other causes, this title is rather misleading. The person may be on a no sugar diet and have a gluten allergy or have oral inflammation, and treating for insulin resistance alone misses the mark in helping the person.
Toxicity is a huge problem today as it’s almost impossible to find foods that haven’t been chemically altered in some way. Hair coloring, nail treatments, anesthesia, immunizations, environmental exposure, and dental mercury all created their own set of challenges. Lyme disease fits in this category as well and can have a negative impact on cognition.
Vascular damage impacts the delivery of essential nutrition to the cells of the brain. This includes the delivery of oxygen and removal of CO2. Atherosclerosis restricts circulation to the brain and nervous system. Symptoms of cold extremities can be a signal of needing to address circulation.
Atrophic changes with diminishing hormonal function creates systemic imbalances and can impact cognition. Changes in thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and gonadal function are all quite common in aging. These can be supported naturally to avoid seeing secondary mental decline.
When dealing with a decline in cognitive function, it’s important to ask the questions which reveal underlying cause. If there’s been trauma what’s required to stop the attack on the brain. Here the use of oral antigens can draw the attack away from the brain, allowing the anti-pellagra nutrition of vitamin B-3 to assist in repair. This is just one example of making sure the proper nutrition is available to the brain.
Insure good oral care. Reduce inflammation (stop eating foods that anger your gut). Get your diet cleared of sugars. Initiate a good detoxification program. Exercise, and get your blood moving. Identify and initiate an appropriate nutritional program designed to stop atrophic changes, and make sure you are getting refreshing, renewing sleep. By doing so, you can stem the tide of aging and insure your loved ones won’t be burdened by the results of a rapidly aging mind. Identifying healthy nutritional and lifestyle practices can take some work and proper guidance. That’s why I spend so many weekends in seminars.
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