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Thursday, June 15, 2017

Alzheimer’s Disease Part 2

(continued from last week)

It’s especially helpful to put structure in the life of someone who’s in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Some suggestions include:

Maintain daily routines.? Post reminders on an oversized and prominently displayed calendar.
Make “to do” lists of daily tasks for the person with Alzheimer’s to complete, and ask him or her to check them off as they’re completed.
Put things in their proper places after use, to help the person with Alzheimer’s find things when he or she needs them.
Post safety reminders (like “turn off the stove”) at appropriate places throughout the house.

Also, see that the person with Alzheimer’s eats well-balanced meals, goes for walks with family members, and otherwise continues to be as active as possible.

Alzheimer’s victims should also wear medical identification tags.

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Many of us must have watched “Finding Nemo,” or maybe our children or grandchildren have. It was actually a heart-warming and funny movie but we certainly wouldn’t want to be like Dory who suffers from short-term memory loss.

Merriam-Webster describes Alzheimer’s Disease as a degenerative brain disease of unknown cause that is the most common form of dementia. It usually starts in late middle age or in old age and results in progressive memory loss, impaired thinking, disorientation, and changes in personality and mood. It is marked by the degeneration of brain neurons especially in the cerebral cortex and by the presence of neurofibrillary tangles and plaques containing beta-amyloid.

Alzheimer’s Disease was first described by German neurologist Alois Alzhemier in 1906 and was later named after him.

Dr. Don R. Powell, President and CEO of the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, in his book A Year of Health Hints, describes the symptoms and how to help someone who has early signs of this disease:

Symptoms of Alzheimers:

Brief attention span
Decreased bowel or bladder control (rarely)
Depression
Disorientation
Forgetfulness (especially about recent events)
Inability to handle minor tasks, or to speak clearly
Irritability, hostile behavior, or paranoia
Lack of spontaneity
Mental deterioration
Neglecting to perform routine tasks

Its especially helpful to put structure in the life of someone who’s in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Some suggestions include:

Maintain daily routines.
Post reminders on an oversized and prominently displayed calendar.
Make “to do” lists of daily tasks for the person with Alzheimer’s to complete, and ask him or her to check them off as they’re completed.
Put things in their proper places after use, to help the person with Alzheimer’s find things when he or she needs them.
Post safety reminders (like “turn off the stove”) at appropriate places throughout the house.
See that the person with Alzheimer’s eats well-balanced meals, goes for walks with family members, and otherwise continues to be as active as possible.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Part 1

Mysterious and frustrating, Alzheimer’s afflicts nearly four million Americans, about 10 percent of the over-65 population, and 45 percent of those 85 years or older. (In rare instances, it strikes earlier than 65.)

Sympoms of Alzheimer’s include:

Brief attention span
Decreased bowel or bladder control (rarely)
Depression?
Disorientation?
Forgetfulness (especially about recent events)
Inability to handle minor tasks, or to speak clearly
Irritability, hostile behavior, or paranoia?
Lack of spontaneity?
Mental deterioration?
Neglecting to perform routine tasks

If someone you care about shows signs of Alzheimer’s disease, see that they get medical attention to confirm (or rule out) the diagnosis. Not everything that looks like Alzheimer’s is Alzheimer’s. Brain tumors, blood clots in the brain, severe vitamin B12 deficiency, hypothyroidism, and some drug side effects can mimic Alzheimer’s disease. (Unlike Alzheimer’s, these problems can be treated.)

(to be continued next week -J.P.)

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Alkaline Foods That Fight Cancer Pain Gout Diabetes And Heart Disease

Trying to go alkaline?

It’s easier when you know which foods help your get to and stay in an alkaline state. A general rule of thumb is that you can eat these foods without worrying about any acidic effect they’ll have, although some are more alkaline than others.

IT ISN’T NECESSARY TO EAT ONLY ALKALINE FOODS IN ORDER TO GET BODY’S PH LEVELS TO BE ALKALINE, AND A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF FOODS CAN BE ACIDIC, BUT IT’S BEST IF THEY’RE NATURAL, WHOLE FOODS LIKE FRUITS.

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#1 ALMONDS

Almonds consistently rank on the list of healthiest foods to eat, so it’s no wonder that they’re also an alkaline food.

MOST NUTS AND SEEDS ARE CONSIDERED ACID UNLESS THEY’RE SPROUTED; HOWEVER THERE ARE SOME THAT ARE NEUTRAL OR JUST SLIGHTLY ALKALINE SUCH AS ALMOND

— Raw Foods Diet Center

Top stats (per 100g):
Calcium – 27%
Iron – 25%
Protein – 44%

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#2 AMARANTH

This is a grain that not many people are familiar with, but that makes a great addition to any alkaline-focused diet plan.

TODAY AMARANTH IS VALUED WORLDWIDE. THE UNITED NATIONS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION HAS FOSTERED AMARANTH’S USE SINCE 1967 BECAUSE WHEREVER IT IS CONSUMED THERE IS NO MALNUTRITION. AMARANTH HAS MORE PROTEIN THAN WHEAT AND HIGHER IN THE AMINO ACID LYSINE THAN OTHER GRAIN SOURCES OF PROTEIN.

BOTANISTS NOTE THAT AMARANTH BELONGS TO A REMARKABLE GROUP OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC SUPER PERFORMERS CALLED THE C4 GROUP, MEANING IT IS SUPER EFFICIENT IN CONVERTING SOIL, SUNLIGHT, AND WATER INTO PLANT TISSUE.

— Eden Foods

Top stats (per 100g):
Calcium – 16%
Iron – 42%
Protein – 14g

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#4 ARTICHOKES

Artichokes are often seen on top of salads, or used in a dip, but there are a number of reasons why you can bring them to the forefront of your diet.

ARTICHOKES HAVE THE HIGHEST ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS OUT OF ALL VEGETABLES, ACCORDING TO A STUDY DONE BY THE USDA, AND OUT OF 1,000 PLANTS DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOODS, THEY RANKED #7 IN ANTIOXIDANT CONTENT. ANTIOXIDANTS ARE ONE OF THE PRIMARY MEANS OF DEFENSE FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF FREE RADICALS, NATURAL BYPRODUCTS OF CELL METABOLISM THAT CAN LEAD TO A NUMBER OF DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND DISEASES IN THE BODY, INCLUDING CANCER AND HEART DISEASE, AMONG OTHERS.

Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin C – 20%
Vitamin K – 12%
Folates – 17%

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#5 ARUGULA

Here’s a leafy green that’s worth getting to know. Arugula is often used as part of a detox diet plan, and the fact that it’s an alkaline food is a big part of that.

ARUGULA ALSO PROVIDES HIGH LEVELS OF PROTEIN, THIAMIN, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN B6, ZINC, COPPER, AND PANTOTHENIC ACID (VITAMIN B5) FOR RAISING GOOD CHOLESTEROL LEVELS AND LOWERING THE BAD. ITS FLAVONOID CONTENT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFITS: TO PREVENT CHOLESTEROL FROM STICKING TO ARTERIES,LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE, INCREASE BLOOD FLOW, LOWER INFLAMMATION, AND IMPROVE BLOOD VESSEL FUNCTION.

— Dr. Mercola

Top stats (per 100g):
Calcium – 16%
Vitamin A – 47%
Iron – 8%

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#6 ASPARAGUS

Asparagus has an alkaline effect on the body, and it just so happens that it’s one of the strongest foods you can eat in terms of alkalinity.

EACH FOOD IS RANKED ACCORDING TO HOW ALKALINE IT IS, AND ASPARAGUS IS ONE OF THE “BIG DOGS”. BUT IT BRINGS A LOT MORE THAN THAT TO THE TABLE, INCLUDING ANTIOXIDANTS, NUTRIENTS, AND PLENTY OF DETOXIFYING QUALITIES. IT’S EVEN BEEN NOTED THAT ASPARAGUS HAS ANTI-AGING BENEFITS, WHICH IS ENOUGH FOR MOST PEOPLE TO START ADDING MORE OF IT TO THEIR MENU.

— Bembu

Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin A – 15%
Vitamin C – 9%
Iron – 12%

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#7 AVOCADOS

It’s no surprise that avocado is on our list of alkaline foods. It’s managed to make it onto our list of superfoods as well, so you know it’s packing a nutritional punch.

AVOCADOS ARE HIGH IN POTASSIUM AS WELL AS HEALTHY FAT, SO IN ADDITION TO HELPING YOU BE MORE ALKALINE, YOU’RE GETTING OTHER PERKS AS WELL. YOU CAN ALSO USE AVOCADO OIL IN FAVOR OF OTHER OILS THAT DON’T PROVIDE ANY ALKALINE BENEFIT, OR WORSE ARE ACID-FORMING IN THE BODY.

Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin C – 17%
Vitamin A – 3%
Fiber – 27%

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#8 BASIL

You might not have thought that the herbs and spices you use on your food have an effect on how alkaline or acidic your pH levels are.

BUT AS IT TURNS OUT THERE ARE GOOD SPICES AND BAD SPICES. BASIL HAPPENS TO BE ONE OF THE ONES THAT HELPS KEEP YOU ALKALINE, AND IT ALSO HAS PLENTY OF OTHER THINGS GOING FOR IT, SUCH AS THE FLAVONOIDS IT CONTAINS. THESE HELP THE BODY TO HEAL AND BASIL IN GENERAL CAN HELP WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE BODY.

Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin A – 175%
Vitamin K – 345%
Calcium – 18%

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#9 BEETROOT

Beetroot gets more attention now than ever before, and it’s one of the foods out there that will act to help raise your pH levels.

THE REASON IT’S AN IMPORTANT VEGETABLE TO INCLUDE IN YOUR ARSENAL IS BECAUSE IT’S ONE OF THE ONLY SOURCES OF THE PHYTONUTRIENT BETALAIN WHICH MAY HAVE ANTI-CANCER PROPERTIES. ADD THESE AS A SIDE, OR USE THEM AS A SALAD TOPPER. BE SURE TO BUY THIS ONE FRESH AND STEAM IT, AS THE PICKLED VARIETY HAS REDUCED NUTRITIONAL VALUE.

Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin C – 8%
Vitamin K – 11%
Folate – 75%

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#10 BROCCOLI

This is a quintessential healthy food and it’s easy to understand that it’s an alkaline food.

BROCCOLI IS ONE OF THOSE VEGETABLES THAT HAS SO MUCH GOING ON YOU SIMPLY HAVE TO MAKE AN EXTRA EFFORT TO GET MORE OF IT INTO YOUR SYSTEM. SOME PEOPLE EAT BROCCOLI EVERY DAY AS A WAY TO MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH AND MAKE SURE THEY’RE ON THE ALKALINE SIDE. YOU AT LEAST WANT TO EAT IT MULTIPLE TIMES A WEEK, WITH 3 OR 4 TIMES BEING A GOOD RULE OF THUMB.

Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin C – 135%
Vitamin A – 11%
Calcium – 4%

11. Free Cookbook

Over the past year, my friend Dave over at PaleoHacks has been working on a super secret cookbook project with our good friend Peter Servold a Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef and owner of Petes Paleo... And today, this new incredible Paleo Cookbook is finally available to be shipped right to your door for FREE! Thats right -- as a special launch promotion, were offering our brand new Paleo fat loss cookbook to you for free (Chef Pete lost 60 lbs using these recipes!) -- All you have to do is just cover a small shipping cost (international shipping is a bit more).

The cookbook is called Paleo Eats, and its filled with over 80 chef created, insanely tasty Paleo recipes which means they are free from gluten, soy, dairy, and refined sugar. But most importantly, they are EASY and FAST to make when you see how Pete simplifies gourmet cooking. Pete has well over 10,000 hours of experience cooking these gourmet meals refining his recipes over the past 10+ years for the absolute perfect taste. Inside, youll find recipes like:Pan-Roasted Pork Chops w/ Ru

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Thursday, June 15, 2017

Alzheimer’s Disease Part 2

Alzheimer’s Disease Part 2

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Alzheimer’s Disease

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Alzheimer’s Disease Part 1

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Alkaline Foods That Fight Cancer Pain Gout Diabetes And Heart Disease

Alkaline Foods That Fight Cancer Pain Gout Diabetes And Heart Disease

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