Natural Cures For Dementia

Dementia is a loss of brain function. Some of the symptoms of this problem include memory loss and impairment, mood swings, difficulty in reading and writing. It may be caused by factors such as Alzheimer’s disease and stroke.

People suffering from diseases such as AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and Motor Neurone disease are at a higher risk of developing this medical condition. You can use natural remedies to obtain relief from the symptoms associated with this problem.

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Natural Cures for Dementia

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. Intake of vitamin D rich food items may prevent the growth of the problem. You can obtain this vitamin through fatty fish and fortified foods.

It can also be obtained through sun exposure. You should discuss the exact dosage of this vitamin with your doctor.

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Vitamin E

Intake of vitamin E can help in reducing the long term risk of dementia and improve the functioning of the brain. You can consume spinach, items prepared with the use of olive oil and avocado to obtain this vitamin.

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Diet

It is important to note that the excessive intake of salt and high cholesterol food items can aggravate the symptoms associated with the problem. Fresh fruits and vegetables are low in salt and cholesterol.

Therefore, you should consume fresh fruits and vegetables to obtain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals and control the growth of dementia. You should reduce the consumption of processed food items such as fast food, fried food and packaged snacks.

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Ginkgo

Ginkgo can be used as a natural cure for dementia. It contains bilobalide and ginkgolides. These components can help in increasing the flow of blood to the brain. You can consume ginkgo 3 times in a day under the supervision of a doctor. Additionally, you should completely avoid the intake of raw ginkgo seeds.

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Lemon Balm

Lemon balm tea can be taken 3 to 4 times on a daily basis to improve sleep and reduce agitation resulting from the problem of dementia. You can prepare this tea by boiling dried lemon balm leaves (1 teaspoon) in water.

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Almonds

Intake of almonds can help in improving the strength of the brain. You can soak a few almonds in water before sleeping and consume these soaked almonds (after peeling them) in the morning to increase the memory and get relief from other symptoms.

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Rosemary

Rosemary is another effective natural cure to treat the symptoms. It can be taken as a part of food items consumed on a daily basis. You can also prepare and consume rosemary tea to get the desired results.

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Reduce Stress

Stress can aggravate the problem of dementia. You can practice meditation and different forms of breathing exercises to reduce the stress and tension. This natural remedy can help in reducing the depression and anxiety resulting from dementia.

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Chamomile

Chamomile has calming properties. Tea prepared by boiling chamomile flowers in water can be taken 2 to 3 times in a day to relax the mind and improve mental alertness. You can use this natural remedy on a daily basis.

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