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While developing studies have taught us much about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias on the brain, what causes Alzheimer’s is an altogether diverse story. In a nutshell, the brain cells aren’t getting enough oxygen. But why is this happening?

Alzheimer’s and dementia are often used interchangeably but Alzheimer’s disease is actually a progressive disease who’s effects lead to dementia.

The symptoms of the syndrome known as Dementia include, memory problems, difficulty speaking, orientation disturbances and problems with judgment.

The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s but dementia can also be caused by Parkinson’s disease, head trauma, and strokes. Most of the time, like Alzheimer’s, dementia is permanent.

Emerging evidence suggests that there are triggers for the disease, although an exact cause isn’t known for Alzheimer’s. One of these triggers is toxins in food and in the environment.

Lead poisoning has been coupled to both Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. This is not just in lead based paint in older homes but can also be found in some household’s drinking water.

Parkinson’s has also been known to be linked to pesticides. In one study, those whose job required them to use pesticides had a 50% higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s.

Air pollution is bad for more than just the lungs. Studies have shown that those who live in highly polluted cities versus cleaner cities have a higher rate of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Diet is also a factor. Diets high in saturated fat increase one’s chances for developing dementia.

While we can’t regulate everything about the environment, there are ways to help diminish your chances of acquiring Alzheimer’s. For starters, a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids , nuts, vegetables, legumes, fruits and whole grains has shown to reduce the incidence of Alzheimer’s. Foods to avoid are the aforementioned high saturated fats, sugar and alcohol.

Avoiding harsh chemicals and pesticides is also key. Look for cleaning products that are marked “green.”

In addition to diet, physical activity has shown great promise in stalling or stopping Alzheimer’s and other dementia’s. In fact, studies have shown that exercising regularly while approaching midlife can decrease Alzheimer’s onset by 50%.

Last but not least, “Use it or lose it.” Performing mental exercises such as crosswords keeps the brain functioning and helps to ward off Alzheimer’s.

I am also very excited about my new Alzheimer’s program (coming soon!). It’s an all natural way to deliver necessary oxygen to the brain to keep it healthy and high functioning!

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Christian Goodman has dedicated his life to health research and found solutions for many serious conditions. You can learn more about him on his natural health alternativeblog where you can read about his solutions for several conditions such as hypertension, snoring, and be on the lookout for his new Alzheimer’s Program coming soon