Preventing Alzheimer's

Preventing Alzheimer’s

The ideal time to prevent or delay Alzheimer’s is not when you begin manifesting symptoms of the disease.  The ideal time is today by:

1.  Healthy Eating

Healthy eating means dining mainly on the following foods, listed in the order of importance and amount:

 Leafy green vegetables and other vegetables

Fruits

Beans and legumes

Seeds and Nuts

Whole Grains

(I have been reading Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.  I’ve been eating the nutrient-rich diet he recommends.  I feel full and energetic all day and have lost 9 pounds in 1½ months.)

2.  Physical Exercise

Participate in aerobic exercise at least 30 minutes daily. 

My husband and I walk or hike.  Other exercise could include swimming, tennis, biking, basketball, running, skating, dancing…

3.  Adequate Sleep

Sleep at least seven or eight hours a night. 

My husband has often said that sleep deprivation was the cause of his memory and cognitive problems (Alzheimer’s Disease). He has commented repeatedly that he wants to make sure his children get the proper amount of sleep.

4.  Mental Exercise

Daily mental exercise could include sudoku, crossword puzzles, reading, card games, educational courses, writing, word games, math…

5.  Manage Stress

Keep life in balance.  Learn to say no when life is too busy.  Pursue relaxing activities such as yoga, socializing and crafting.

Sources:

University of Utah Neurology Clinic

The Anti-Alzheimer’s Prescription by Vincent Fortanasce, M.D.

Preventing Alzheimer’s by William Rodman Shankle, M.S., M.D. and Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

The Alzheimer’s Answer by Marwan Sabbagh, M.D.