Alzheimer's Disease is a growing epidemic and someone develops this condition every 70 seconds, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Named after the German physicist who first chronicled it in 1906, Alzheimer's is a progressive and fatal brain disease that presents symptoms including memory loss and severe problems related to thinking and behavior. Standard treatments include cholinesterase inhibitors such as Donepezil and Galantamine. However, these drugs can have serious side effects and can tax the liver. Some of the most exciting new treatments for Alzheimer's involve holistic approaches that are gentler on the system.
Step 1
Consider chelation therapy. In his book "Toxic Metal Syndrome," Dr. Morton Walker cites studies that link Alzheimer's with a buildup of heavy metals in the brain, such as aluminum, mercury and lead. When these metals come in contact with nerves in the brain, the combination results in a gel known as senile plaque. Chelation therapy works by pulling toxic metal and plaque out of the body and brain cells by introducing an amino acid into the body that acts like a magnet to the harmful metals, expelling them. Your doctor can administer chelation therapy intravenously. Chelation suppositories, including Detoxamin, are cheaper and equally effective.
Step 2
Investigate clathration. Like chelation therapy, clathration works to rid the body of toxic metals, but it does so in a different way. Glycoproteins and peptides wrap around the toxic substance to prevent further contact with tissues and organs as you expel it from your body. In a report published by the Doctors' Prescription for Healthy Living, clathration therapy was deemed a highly effective way to in rid the body of toxic metals. Maxam Nutraceutics makes a dietary supplement called PCA-Rx that is designed to help expel metals and other toxic substances via clathration. Case studies point to the product's effectiveness at addressing a range of diseases connected with heavy-metal toxicity: Alzheimer's, autism and Parkinson's.
Step 3
Glycerophosphocholine, or GPC, is a molecule that is abundant in breast milk and it's naturally present in all the body's cells. Clinical studies have shown that GPC can provide myriad health benefits. A study by clinician Lucilla Parnetti indicates that GPC provides benefits for individuals with memory decline, whether that decline is from poor brain circulation or Alzheimer's disease. GPC has also proven to be a valuable tool in fostering brain recovery in the wake of a stroke, according to the study. Clinical studies indicate that a dosage of 1,200 mg has been effective in addressing Alzheimer's, but you might want to consult with a physician specializing in functional medicine to determine the dosage that's right for you.
Things You'll Need
- Detoxamin suppositories
- PCA-Rx
- Glycerophosphocholine
References
- "Toxic Metal Syndrome;" H. Richard Casdorph, M.D. and Morton Walker, M.D.; 1994
- GlyceroPhosphoCholine (GPC), Mind-Body Nutrient for Active Living And Healthy Aging
