I have a friend who works in an elderly care facility, and she often laments that patients with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia have no status or honor. The behavior of these patients seems unimaginable. They eat bug spray, they eat feces and play with it. My mother's close, childhood friend is also an … Continue reading Fatty brain
Tag: Alzheimer’s Disease
How is Your Social Skills?
The digital age has made it possible for us to connect with people from all over the world. We can hear real voices about ideas and lifestyles outside of our own region and country. With the proliferation of the Internet, communities that transcend geographic boundaries are rapidly expanding. These communities provide a place where people … Continue reading How is Your Social Skills?
When you have a metal device in your body
https://youtu.be/slmilObZl28 Hip replacement surgery, which is very common in the U.S., is a treatment to replace a broken joint with an "artificial joint," which is a "device." The purpose of the surgery is not to cure the original disease, but to support body weight with a pain-free joint using the power of the device and … Continue reading When you have a metal device in your body
How many over the counter drugs are you taking?
I have talked about the dangerous side effects of cholesterol medicine, statin which includes dementia. But now more and more people are experiencing the symptoms of dementia even at an early age without taking cholesterol medicine. Many studies have shown the link between over the counter medicine and dementia. You or your family member … Continue reading How many over the counter drugs are you taking?
Do you pay attention to this important trace mineral?
Micronutrients, as opposed to macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fat), are comprised of vitamins and minerals which are required in small quantities to ensure normal metabolism, growth and physical wellbeing. VITAMINS are essential organic nutrients, most of which are not made in the body, or only in insufficient amounts, and usually must be obtained through food. When … Continue reading Do you pay attention to this important trace mineral?
When your brain is not acting normally…
My last January’s (2017) newsletter was about dementia. I talked about the gut and brain connection and how a ketogenic diet helps improve brain function. When it comes to health, it is not just food you need to upgrade but also all other aspects of your life such as sleeping, managing stress, exercise, your whole … Continue reading When your brain is not acting normally…
Leaky Brain→Dementia
I have seen and heard of many older people (even in their 50’s) who were working as executives or other top positions are now diagnosed with dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson disease. It is so sad to see them. It is hard for their caregivers too. I actually wrote my thesis for my … Continue reading Leaky Brain→Dementia