Alzheimer’s disease is known to kick as early as 40s in present times and the reasons for this can be attributed to the lifestyle and stress that we are exposed to. Researchers have found out that the damage to the brain is done in the 20s and 30s silently and what surfaces as we age is an accumulation of how we have been treating the brain. The treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease is still in the nascent stage which is why need to prevent Alzheimer’s.
Eat Vegetables
You may have most nutritionists talking about the fact that we should vegetarian food. Does that mean being non-vegetarian is criminal to the body? Not really. In fact, fish is considered the best source of Omega-3 fatty acids that are vital for the brain’s health. The reason why health experts stress on veggies is because the now vegetarian foods that are being sold on the market these days, are of poor quality. Animals are fed toxic substances, garbage and are bred under poor conditions, so we are just feeding on unhealthy food both directly and indirectly; definitely something that can harm our brain and health.
Exercises
Yoga is not just an exercise but a way of life. Other workout may make your muscles strong but your internal organs stretch and are used better by Yoga. Yoga asanas circulate blood to every part of the body freely, including the brain If you do regular Pranayams, there is a big chance of reducing Alzheimer’s disease.
Play games that increase your focus. Just running on treadmail does not make you think, you need to play sports like tennis where you get to focus. You can also do water aerobics or water exercises where you stand in four feet deep water, you are not only calming your mind but also preventing osteoporosis.
Drink lots of water
Haven’t you realized that you are not able to focus when you are dehydrated. So you need to drink lots of water. Dehydration can spell doom for your body. Do not wait to drink till you are
Keep your diabetes in control
It is always better not to have diabetes but if you have it, make sure you keep it in control. So you should take note of what you are eating an aim to keep sugar levels low. At the 10th International Conference on Alzheimer’s disease and Related Disorders in Spain, there was a link shown between diabetes and Alzheimer’s. While the statistics confirm a link, how exactly are the two connected is not really understood? Likelihood is that diabetes causes accumulation of blood sugar in the brain causing damage to the brain cells. Bottom line: Take note of what you eat and keep sugar levels low
Deep Breathing
There are manifold benefits of deep breathing. Take deep breaths to infuse oxygen which can replenish the brain cells. An observation at the Brain Research Centre at Canada’s University of British Columbia found that low levels of oxygen are connected to the risk of Alzheimer’s.
Take the three minerals: Iron, Phosphorus, zinc
The three types of minerals, when included in everyday diet, aid proper brain functioning and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. Sunflower seeds, peas, broccoli, banana, eggs, dairy products, whole-grain cereals, spinach, soy etc. are abundant in zinc, iron and phosphorous . You shouls also drink vegetable and fruit juices regularly. According to the American Journal of Medicine claimed that three glasses of juice per week helps cut down the risk of Alzheimer’s by almost 75 per cent.
Tea and coffee
Tea and coffee lovers, rejoice!A study conducted at the University of Kuopio, Finland closely observed 1409 individuals for a period of 21 years and found out that coffee and tea consumption brings down the risk of Alzheimer’s. You can find the study also in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
