Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia disorders are the 6th leading cause of death for Americans. Nearly 6 million people are affected by the disease currently. By 2020, that number is projected to rise to 14 million.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that destroys the memories of its victims as well as their ability to process new information. Those who suffer from this dreaded age-related disorder often have trouble focusing, performing daily activities, and feel confused and alone. Dramatic outbursts of anger, intense anxiety and violent mood swings are among the most common and disruptive symptoms.
As the disease progresses, it has the marked tendency to destroy the structures in the brain that house the earliest stored memories. Why this is the case is not well understood. But the condition begins by wiping out childhood memories, early skills, and works progressively until the victim’s ability to function is completely destroyed.
Once the higher functions are eliminated, the deterioration of the brain progresses until it begins to affect brain functions that regulate heartbeat, breathing, and other vital functions.
It is a cruel disease that begins with the least vital neural networks, keeping its victims alive and sensate as long as possible while persistently destroying everything they know and hold dear before eventually killing them.
Engaging in a lifetime of learning is one of the best defenses against the progression of the disease. Here’s Natural Cures with some simple additional tips to help prevent and slow brain loss.
