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5 Natural Ways To Prevent Alzheimer’s And Dementia
March 11th, 2017 | 11:01 AM | 1200 views
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Have you been led to believe that there’s nothing you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia? Well, new studies show that there are natural ways to improve your cognitive ability and lower risk of these diseases.
Here are 5 natural ways to prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Rosemary aromatherapy
Research shows that smelling rosemary essential oil can improve brain function and lower risk of these diseases. In this study, the participants (seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s) had better cognitive ability after 4 weeks of rosemary aromatherapy.
Sniff this essential oil every day to prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Drink 3 cups of coffee
Some folks consider drinking coffee a bad habit, but science disagrees. According to research, drinking 3 cups of coffee a day can help prevent Alzheimer’s.
In this study, researchers found that drinking 3-5 cups of caffeinated coffee every day at midlife can lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s by 65 percent. Coffee contains antioxidants, caffeine and natural polyphenols which boost cognitive ability.
Eat blueberries
Eating blueberries can prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia. In this study, which involved 47 seniors with mild cognitive impairment, researchers found that the participants performed better in mental tests after they consumed blueberries.
These benefits were experienced because blueberries contain anthocyanins (they give blueberries the blue color). This compound fights inflammation and improves circulation to the brain.
Take care of gut bacteria
Research shows that there is a link between gut health and the brain. According to a recent Swedish study, an unhealthy gut promotes development of Alzheimer’s.
Gut health is greatly is greatly affected by diet and lifestyle. Avoid eating processed foods and sugar. Here’s a list of 20 healthy fats you should add to your diet.
Use marijuana
Marijuana contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which has been proven to remove toxic protein in the brain which is known to trigger Alzheimer’s, research shows. And there’s more evidence showing that other cannabinoids can better cognitive ability.
Lastly, there’s evidence showing that sniffing wine can help improve brain function. Drinking red wine will also help you lose fat and slow aging. According to research, drinking one glass of red wine a day can help you kill free radicals that cause cancer and fast aging.
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by Twain Yobra
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