Gary Null and Amy McDonald
See book keywords and concepts |  In recent years, chemical exposure has increasingly been linked to a variety of "subclinical" mental health symptoms (behavior changes, cognitive decline) as well as neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, attention deficit disorder (ADD), and mental retardation.
"The human brain is a precious and vulnerable organ," says Philippe Grand-jean, adjunct professor at Harvard School of Public Health and the study's lead author. "And because optimal brain function depends on the integrity of the organ, even limited damage may have serious consequences.... |
J. Douglas Bremner
See book keywords and concepts |  Rivastigmine delayed the cognitive decline of AD and led to a five-point difference from placebo on the seventy-item ADAS-Cog.10 These results are no better than those of donepezil or any of the other Alzheimer's drugs. Side effects are headache, nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, and dizziness.
GALANTAMINE
Galantamine (Reminyl) is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that modulates the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. This receptor binds the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which plays a critical role in learning and memory. | | Moreover, neither quetiapine nor risperidal were effective for the treatment of agitation in elderly demented patients, and quetiapine was associated with a more rapid cognitive decline over time than was placebo. As I mentioned above, antipsychotic drugs should not be used to control the behavior of elderly people unless they are really suffering from psychosis (e.g., seeing or hearing-things that aren't there); they have not been shown to be helpful, and they increase the risk of death. |
Mike Adams
See book keywords and concepts |  That's right—prescription drugs result in cognitive decline because they actually impair nervous system function through a number of mechanisms. Sometimes prescription drugs directly inhibit the healthy functioning of the nervous system. Other times, those drugs cause nutritional deficiencies which indirectly impair nervous system function. The American people have been brainwashed into thinking that cognitive decline is a normal part of aging. They think that dementia and Alzheimer's are inevitable diseases that happen when you get old. But it's simply not true. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
See book keywords and concepts |  The decreased incidence [45] and a delay in the onset [46] of AD among women on hormone replacement therapy following menopause [47] has also contributed to a belief that these agents may play a relevant role in brain function and cognitive decline associated with aging [48]. However, a decline in estrogen or testosterone does not explain why males with Down's syndrome are at significantly higher risk of developing AD-type changes and at an earlier age than their female counterparts [49]. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  Basic Brain Nutrition 101
Back in 2003, reports from the Chicago Health and Aging Project started documenting the powerful effects that nutrients can have on cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. The project was a study of common chronic health problems of older persons, and especially of risk factors for
"The sad realities of dementia being epidemic and treatments for dementia still so limited make it a moral imperative to explore all possibilities for relief "
—Parris Kidd, Ph.D., biochemist and nutritionist
Alzheimer's disease. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
See book keywords and concepts | | We have reviewed studies that have shown reversals in age-related cognitive and motor behaviors with fruit or vegetable supplementation [91] and have increased signaling and prevented cognitive decline in APP/PSI mice [283]. In the case of AD, there is an inverse correlation between the intake of wine flavonoids [284] or fruit and vegetable intake [285] and the development of dementia. | | Motor/ psychomotor dysfunction in normal aging, mild cognitive decline, and early Alzheimer's disease: Diagnostic and differential diagnostic features. Int. Psychogeriatr. 9(suppl), 307-316, discussion 317-321.
28. Bartus, R. T. (1990). Drugs to treat age-related neurodegenerative problems. The final frontier of medical science? J. Am. Geriatr. Soc. 38, 680-695.
29. Ingram, D. K., Spangler, E. L., Iijima, S., et al. (1994). New pharmacological strategies for cognitive enhancement using a rat model of age-related memory impairment. Ann NY Acad Sci. 717, 16-32.
30. Shukitt-Hale, B. | | Cognitive decline associated with normal aging in rats: a neuropsychological approach. Learn Mem. 2, 1-16.
39. Shukitt-Hale, B., Smith, D. E., Meydani, M., and Ioseph, J. A. (1999). The effects of dietary antioxidants on psychomotor performance in aged mice. Exp. Gerontal. 34, 797-808.
40. Hauss-Wegrzyniak, B., Willard, L. B., Del Soldato, P., et al. (1999). Peripheral administration of novel anti-inflammatories can attenuate the effects of chronic inflammation within the CNS. Brain Res. 815, 36-43.
41. Hauss-Wegrzyniak, B., Vannucchi, M. G, and Wenk, G. L. (2000). |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
See book keywords and concepts |  These herbs, supplements, and pharmaceutical medications (for example, galantamine) are used to enhance memory, slow or prevent the onset of age or Alzheimer's disease-related cognitive decline, reduce oxidative or ischemic damage to the brain, and improve mood.
The media have dubbed these substances "smart drugs," especially the isolated phytopharmaceuticals such as vinpocetine, huperzine A, and grape seed extract. A better short definition would be "cerebral stimulants. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
See book keywords and concepts | | As our population ages, cognitive decline becomes an increasing concern. An estimated 24 million people worldwide currently have dementia, with 4.6 million new cases every year. By 2040, 84 million individuals are expected to have some type of age-related cognitive impairment.
One of the most disturbing symptoms of aging is diminished brain function, which can cause everything from forgetfulness and loss of concentration to Alzheimer's and other serious diseases. Fortunately, modern research reveals that much can be done to keep the brain in top form. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
See book keywords and concepts | | Cognitive decline in adulthood: an 11.5-year follow-up of the Baltimore Epidemiologic Catchment Area Study. Am. J. Psychiatry 156, 58-65.
63. Cohen, D, Eisdorfer, C, and Gorelick, P. (1993). Sex differences in the psychiatric manifestations of Alzheimer's disease. J. Am. Geriatr. Soc. 41, 229-232.
64. Halliwell, B., and Gutteridge, J. M. (1985). Oxygen radicals and the nervous system. Trends Neurosci. 8, 22-26.
65. Gilissen, E. P., Jacobs, R. E., and Allman, J. M. (1999). Magnetic resonance microscopy of iron in the basal forebrain cholinergic structures of the aged mouse lemur. J. Neurol. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
See book keywords and concepts | | An Open Trial of Plant-Source Derived Phosphatidylserine for Treatment of Age-Related cognitive decline. Schreiber S, et al. Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences, 2000, 37(4):302-307.
In this study of 15 healthy older adults with age-related memory impairment, the authors determined that 300 milligrams per day of plant-source derived phosphatidylserine improved memory after 12 weeks.
Pharmacological Effects of Phosphatidylserine Enzymatically Synthesized from Soybean Lecithin on Brain Functions in Rodents. Sakai M; et al. | | Alpha-lipoic acid in combination with other mitochondrial nutrients such as acetyl-L-carnitine and coenzyme Q10 has been shown to improve mitochondrial and cognitive decline in older adults.
Long-term Effects of Cognitive Training on Everyday Functional Outcomes in Older Adults Willis, SJ; et al. Journal of the American Medical Association, 2006, 296:2805-2814.
This large study concluded that cognitive training resulted in improved cognitive abilities in elderly patients.
Coenzyme Q10 Modulates Cognitive Impairment Against Intracerebroven-tricular Injection of Streptozotocin in Rats. | | It may be characterized by hallucinations, delusions, abnormal thought processes, abnormal movements, disrupted speech, social withdrawal, emotional distress, lack of motivation, and cognitive decline. Subtypes include catatonic, paranoid, disorganized, and undifferentiated schizophrenia. Psychotic symptoms generally begin in adolescence or early to mid-adulthood. Schizophrenia is associated with a higher rate of substance abuse and suicide than that which occurs in the general population. | | Among the plant-derived and traditional herbal remedies that have been deemed effective against cognitive decline are ginkgo biloba, sage and lemon balm, all of which are described in this article.
Concurrent Administration of Coenzyme Q10 and Alpha-Tocopherol Improves Learning in Aged Mice. McDonald SR; Sohal RS; et al. Forster MJ. Free Radu-cal Biology & Medicine, 2005 March 15, 38(6):729-736.
Administering alpha-tocopherol and coenzyme Q10 (CoQIO) simultaneously appears to be more beneficial against age-related learning difficulties than administration of either substance alone. |
Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George
See book keywords and concepts |  Perhaps their cognitive decline is an invitation to us to return to more primordial aspects of our being that attune us to the rhythms of the body and its functions. Perhaps by venturing to engage with our aging loved ones instead of treating them as diseased we can even learn a great deal about ourselves, and what it means to be a person.19 Perhaps we can use it as an opportunity to improve our nonverbal communication skills, our caregiving skills, and enjoy our immediate sensory experiences in a more relaxed fashion. | | That means that there are hundreds of chemicals present in our environment that could be contributing to neurodevelopmental disorders in our children and hastening our own cognitive decline in old age. As the authors of the Lancet piece wrote, "The few substances proven to be toxic to human neurodevelopment should ... be viewed as the tip of a very large iceberg."31
Lead
Lead poisoning has contributed to cognitive dysfunction in human populations for at least 2,500 years. | | Generally speaking, we are not very good judges of our own cognitive decline. It is often helpful to have someone who knows us well give us their opinion of whether they feel our memory loss is normal or not. Such opinions should be ventured in a manner that is frank, but uncritical.
The advantage of a bad memory is that one enjoys several times the same good things for the first time.
?Friedrich Nietzsche
Difficulty performing familiar tasks
According to the Alzheimer's Association, people with dementia often find it hard to plan or complete everyday tasks. | | Ann's argument was that it is not necessary that tragedy be the lens through which we view cognitive decline. Instead of seeing her husband's condition as a loss of self that created a shell of a man and endless bereavement for her, she wanted to grow closer to him by embracing the interdepen-dency caused by cognitive challenges. In her second book, A Curious Kind of Widow, which covers her caregiving experience in even greater detail, Ann writes: "During that first year after the diagnosis, in a hypnosis session with a psychiatrist, an insight came. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
See book keywords and concepts | | Unfortunately, the Women's Health Initiative also established that estrogen, particularly when given in combination with progestin, increased the development of breast cancer, myocardial infarction, and other cardiovascular events and potentially contributed to cognitive decline. Thus, although estrogens remain highly effective when treating women with hot flashes, current opinion holds that they should be used at the lowest possible dose and for the shortest possible duration and are not recommended as long-term therapy for prevention or treatment of osteoporosis. c. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Likewise, a high intake of alpha-linoleic acid, an N-6 fatty acid, has been shown to increase cognitive decline in the elderly when compared to control patients, in one study.580 Patients on higher N-3 fatty acid diets showed reduced cognitive decline.
Of particular importance is the finding that DHA plays a major role in synaptic function and synaptic protection against excitotoxicity. The greatest and earliest damage in Alzheimer's disease involves the synapse. |
Byron J. Richards
See book keywords and concepts |  This includes all forms of cognitive decline, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
Leptin-related problems are now recognized as a primary cause of the number-one killer in America, cardiovascular disease. Heart disease and stroke account for forty percent of all deaths each year. The real problem is that Americans are falling into risk patterns for developing cardiovascular disease at earlier ages. This leads to years of poor health, robbing individuals of the quality of their lives. |
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN
See book keywords and concepts |  O3 to 1 x 10s that of diethylstilbestrol (DES) or estra-
TOFU
AND THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING BRAIN Men and women who eat two or more servings of tofu per week in midlife are more likely to experience cognitive decline, senile dementia and brain atrophy later in life than those who eat little or none. This startling announcement sent shock waves through the soy industry when announced at the Third International Symposium on the Role of Soy in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease in Washington, DC, in 1999.40
Lon R. White, M.D. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Huperzia (Qian ceng ta, Huperzine A)
Medicinal Use: Memory (Alzheimer's disease, age-related cognitive decline) Parts Used: Moss
Form Used: Capsule, tablet, tincture
Potential Side Effects: No known side effects. Use under a doctor's guidance if you are taking a medication that affects acetylcholine metabolism.
Comments: It's a specific herbal remedy for poor memory. Kava (Piper methysticum)
Medicinal Use: Anxiety, insomnia, hyperactivity, muscle spasms
Parts Used: Root
Form Used: Tincture, capsule, tea
Potential Side Effects: Skin rash rarely occurs. |
Mike Adams
See book keywords and concepts | | Products to consider for cognitive decline:
PhosphatidylSerine (PS) (www.WellnessResources.com) <*" Super EPA / DHA with Sesame Lignans & Olive Fruit Extract (www.LEF.org) Cognitex with Pregnenolone & Neuroprotection Complex (www.LEF.org) Baseline Nutritionals Warp Speed (www.BaselineNutritionals.com) Super Selenium Complex and Mitochondrial Energy Optimizer (www.LEF.org) <*~ Pure Camu (http://AmazonDreams.AmazonHerb.net) *" GCW Antioxidant Defense System RED (www.GoodCauseWellness.com) «~ Ginkgo Biloba Extract and Huperzine products (www.LEF.org) *" Natural Cellular Defense (www. | | Remember, cognitive decline is not a normal side effect of aging. It is a completely reversible problem. Your brain can be rejuvenated through nutrition—especially superfoods and supplements—and through exercise as well as the elimination of brain-harming toxins through your foods, your personal care products and, of course, prescription drugs.
Some of the best brain-enhancing foods and supplements include brazil nuts, lecithin, ginkgo biloba, PS (phosphytidylserine), rosemary and all the foods containing healthy oils: Chia seeds, flax, salmon, macadamia nuts, etc. |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts | | They also commented on a recent study done on an elderly population of southern Italy: they ate a typical Mediterranean diet high in monounsaturated fatty acids, and seemed to show a high protection against cognitive decline. The researchers concluded that dietary antioxidants, specific macronutrients, estrogens, and anti-inflammatory drugs may act synergistically with other protective factors, opening new therapeutic interventions for cognitive decline. |
Ray Moynihan and Alan Cassels
See book keywords and concepts |  By the late 1980s and into the 1990s millions of women worldwide would start taking this combination hormone replacement therapy—or HRT—promoted on the basis of evidence suggesting that not only could it help relieve symptoms, but that in the long term it might reduce a woman's risk of bone fracture, heart disease, and cognitive decline.25 Essentially HRT would be seen as the elixir of life.
Much of that evidence was from the beginning weak scientifically, and many of the promises would later prove utterly false. |
Greg Critser
See book keywords and concepts |  Could the way seniors were being given prescription drugs actually be a force behind the rising rates of cognitive decline in the elderly? In other words, do prescription drugs, and the way we use them, cause mental impairment, thereby provoking even more unnecessary prescribing? Mintzer and Burns looked at drugs that inhibited acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that we need for proper brain function. |
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