Not long ago the Guardian newspaper printed an attached article. It is a poignant article about one family’s search for a cure for Alzheimer’s. I am so sorry their story played out without a happy solution – a solution the […]
We spend one third of our lives sleeping. Some of us try to shortcut this as we believe we have more important ways to spend our time and some of us shortchange ourselves because we are so over committed that […]
Alzheimer’s Disease – the most prevalent type of dementia In most people, dementia slowly creeps forward like an iceberg. One watches as a once joyful, vibrant loved one slips deeper into this quagmire, this mind robber. The slow mental and […]
Lifestyle choices deeply influence your health. Without healthy choices your body may develop a chronic condition. The list that follows are habits that have been proven to make a difference. If you have acquired a chronic illness – arthritis, diabetes, […]
Although doctors state that no one knows what causes dementia, it is known that when an area of the brain lacks nourishment (oxygen, “fuel”, etc.) and inflammation or other damage has occurred to disrupt appropriate blood and lymphatic flow the […]
You have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease yet you are managing quite well. Why should you travel to stay with us at the Owl’s Nest Oasis in Ecuador? There are many reasons to come but these are the negative ideas […]
A short story from real life – the names and the circumstances have been changed to protect the privacy of persons concerned. Eric moved into his father’s home to assist his dad in regaining his once vibrant health. Eric set […]
Dementia is a term covering a wide range of brain challenges. The various forms share some common symptoms including that the person suffering with dementia is now/ or will reach a time when they may be unable to live life […]
Sometimes, unfortunately, research barks up the wrong trees. In June 2012, the Journal of Pharmacology published an article by Dr. Naviaux called “Oxidative Shielding or Oxidative Stress?” Sounds complicated, so I will attempt to provide a layman’s view after the […]