Alzheimers/Parkinsons Disease

Alzheimer's disease
A degenerative brain disease that is believed to result in nerve cells dying off, Alzheimer’s can result in a shrinking of the brain and switch in its chemical content. The disease is said to affect nearly half a million people in England, the majority being people greater the age of 65. It has been recommended that people suffering from high blood pressure and who have a large cholesterol level are more likely to suffer from it.
It is also believed that excessive alcohol consumption may raise the risk of getting Alzheimer’s. It has been said that poor blood supply to the brain raises the risk of acquiring the disease. So, it has been recommended that frequent physical activity, a nutritious diet, avoidance of smoking and consuming gingko balboa supplements may help by keeping the arteries connected to the brain and free from clogging.

The believed symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
- Failing to remember recent events and troubles in finding appropriate words or solving easy problems, is thought to be a symptom of this disease.
- Personality changes, such as, becoming more anxious, social withdrawal and making poor choices may be symptoms of Alzheimer's.
- Language impairment, such as sluggish speech, long pauses while talking and repetition of words may be a sign.

Supplements that have been advised for treating Alzheimer's disease
- Gingko Balboa supplements, have been believed to increase the brain's blood supply, and may promote an improvement in memory.
- Vitamin C and Vitamin E supplements are seen as good, as they are filled with antioxidants.
- Vitamin B complex supplements are thought to be good.
- Gotu Kola supplement is believed to be useful as it might improve the memory due to improvements in the transmission of nerve impulses.
- L-acetylcarnitine is an amino acid that has been said to be useful to help in improving memory and helping create brain chemicals.

Parkinsons disease
Believed to be more common in elderly men, and reported to have no well known cure, Parkinsons is thought to be triggered by a loss of nerve cells in the section of the brain responsible for movement. It has also been suggested that drugs used in treating schizophrenia may result in it.

Reported signs of Parkinson’s
- Shaking hands, while they are being relaxed.
- Slow movements, slowish speech and a shuffling gait.
- Stiff limb movements.
- Handwriting being a lot smaller.
- Reduction of facial expression

Ways reported to help in combating Parkinsons
- Treatments which promote mobility are believed to be good.
- Physiotherapy might be done to help individuals suffering from Parkinsons.
- It has been reported that drug treatment might substitute the chemicals that are released by the nerves depleted by this health problem.