In the Annals of Internal Medicine, January 17, 2006, a study concluded that Alzheimer?s Disease can be delayed in 40% of people by exercising three times a week.? "We learned that a modest amount of exercise would reduce a person's risk of dementia by about 40%," said Dr. Larson. "That's a significant reduction." The age- and sex-adjusted hazard ratio of dementia was 0.62 (95% CI, 0.44 to 0.86; p=0.004). The shape of the survival curves suggested to the investigators that exercise did not prevent dementia but rather led to a delay in onset.??
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There are tests to determine your genetic potential for Alzheimer?s Disease that may even produce more specific recommendations.? This study only looked at frequency of exercise and no other factors.? The science is rapidly growing in the area of brain support and prevention.? Some of the things I think help to slow the onset or eliminate the risk altogether include:
- Vitamins A, C, E (5 ? 20 times the RDA)
- Acetyl-L-Carnitine
- Phosphatidyl Serine
- Exercise (three times per week)
- Avoidance of heavy metals (fish, amalgam fillings)
- Chelation (heavy metal detoxification as needed)
- Avoiding prescription drugs, especially newer anti-depressants
If I saw you at the Center for Hope and Healing I would work to support all your body?s interlocked systems to create balance and health.? The complex nature of holistic treatment requires some significant changes in the ?normal American lifestyle.?? Most of these can be found at www.betterbodybrightermind.com in a customized program based on individual characteristics and needs.? The end-game is to extend healthy lifespan and delay the onset of disease so that illness only occupies the very last days of our lives.? This is the goal.? Exercise has to be part of your plan or you can?t possibly reach your optimal potential.? Trust me on this one.? Exercise beats Alzheimer?s any day of the week!
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