Treatment of Dementia or Alzheimer’s.
As medications for these conditions quit working quickly it is better to use prevention.
- exercise especially aerobic exercise 45 minutes 3 times a week is associated with growth of NEW nerve cells. Regular cardiovascular exercise increases blood flow to the brain. The Latin proverb: “Mens sana in corpore sano” says it well . We need a healthy body for a healthy mind.
- Sleep repairs the brain. 7 t0 9 hours are optional but some people require less. A dark bedroom is important for sleep as it allows melatonin production
- Socialization with others supports brain health. Being engaged in clubs, professional and religious associations are recommended.
4 Good nutrition helps the brain. Avoidance of sugar, certain carbs and proteins, saturated fat may be dangerous for the brain. The Mediterranean, the Dash and the Merey diets are helpful A new diet the Mind diet is stricter and allows 2 vegetable servings per day, 2 berry servings per week and I fish meal per week. Because of the high mercury level in fish, excess fish eating is discouraged,
- Brain challenges in new learning is helpful for the brain. Learning a new language,, playing a new instrument, playing games and puzzles keep the brain plastic.
- Smoking is not allowed
7, Blood pressure control affects the brain just as it affects the heart.
8 . Blood fats like cholesterol and triglycerides must be kept low to assure good circulation in the brain.