Q: How can I prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
JVW: There are numerous natural approaches for reducing your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease — too many to discuss thoroughly in the limited space we have available here. However, here is a brief outline of some of the most effective tools:
Eliminate refined sugar and refined carbohydrates from your diet — especially if you have Type II diabetes in your family or if you are insulin resistant.
Keep your homocysteine levels down by taking B-complex vitamins and/or a multiple vitamin containing vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid.
Take 1 Tbsp of fish oil per day. This natural anti-inflammatory contains omega-3 fatty acids that help repair brain cell membranes.
Consider using bio-identical hormones to maintain adequate levels of estrogen or testosterone. Refer to the September 2002 issue of Nutrition & Healing for more information on bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
Research shows that the mineral lithium has strong potential to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. For more in-depth detail on the topic, see the August 2003 issue. (Subscribers have free access to back issues in the archive section of the website, www.wrightnewsletter.com. To access the archive, log on with the username and password listed on page 8 of your most recent issue.)
