Is Dementia Reversible?

by: Christian Goodman

It is thought by many people that dementia is irreversible and if it comes once it will start getting worse and there is no cure. But luckily there are also some who think my making a small alteration to diet and lifestyle dementia can be reversed.

The person himself is not the right person to pick the diet. What you should do is to go to a counselor for consulting and he will lead you to the right dietitian. Dementia symptoms can effectively managed by diet.

Gas appliances make dementia condition worse. Therefore, the patients family should be willing to replace all the gas appliances. And the house should be free of all fossil fuel heating systems.

There are some supplements that favor's dementia. One among them is lecithin. Lecithins, cleans veins, arteries and mind as well. DMAE and Acetyl-L-carnitine supplements are also known to increase the level of acetylcholine, which is a transmitter.

Some other natural substances and herbs that are known to help in treating and managing dementia are gingko biloba, grape seed and CQ10. Some recent studies have shown that turmeric, olive leaf and olive oil are beneficial for the mind.

In addition to the changes in diet, there are other aspects that you will need to modify. For instance, you need to stop using aluminum utensils and also avoid using aluminum foil at all times. There are food products like salt and baking powder that may contain aluminum; make sure that you purchase products that are free from aluminum.

Nigella sativa seeds offer a natural solution to control dementia symptoms. Heat nigella sativa seeds in a tablespoon of vinegar and cool it. Apply the solution on the stomach and liver of the patient. Leave this overnight; don't remove it. This remedy can prove to be quite helpful if done over time.

Processed and packaged foods should be avoided altogether. It is also advised to get a fair share of sun as this helps in getting vitamin D. Vitamin D improves the memory.

While it is easy for the caregiver to assume that the memory of an elderly person will not come back, those who believe, try their best to get some moments of recognition together. With memory exercises and aids, you can really achieve a lot.

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Source: http://blueheronhealthnews.com/blog/