Adapted from Keith Scott-Mumby

I was shocked, when I discovered a study I shared a while back from the Annals of Internal Medicine from September 2011, nearly 4000 older adults were followed and the degree of cognitive impairment was linked to an increased risk of death.¹

And that’s not all…Around the globe, 44 million people are afflicted with Alzheimer’s or a similar dementia. This insidious disease steals away your memories, your quality of life, and your ability to be independent.

The effects and signs of Alzheimer’s disease are just as devastating to relatives forced to watch the rapid decline of their loved one as to the person with the illness– perhaps even more so.

Yet doctors continue to assert there is nothing that can be done to stop the relentless progress of AD. They prescribe phony drugs, propped up by fake science, but their view is wholly pessimistic.

On the other hand, there are countless studies proving that holistic, complimentary, and alternative care can and does stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

My brain is my primary asset. As a doctor and a writer, I must retain my mental fitness at all costs. I refuse to simply accept that this disease cannot be prevented or stopped.

You shouldn’t accept that either!

If traditional medicine doesn’t get its’ head out of its’ collective behind, experts believe that cases of Alzheimer’s disease will triple worldwide by 2050.

It is physically, emotionally, and financially devastating to the patient, their families, and the planet at large. Globally, this insidious disease comes with a $605 billion price tag every year.

Life Expectancy After Alzheimer’s Diagnosis:
4 To 8 Years

Diseases of the brain are the number one cause of other disabilities in later life. Most cases are detected after age 65 and two-thirds of the patients are women.

If you recognize that you or someone you know is exhibiting the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, there is no time to waste. You must launch a proactive attack to slow or stop the disease as quickly as possible.

The Alzheimer’s Association put together ten warning signs used by doctors around the world to evaluate, diagnose, and treat their patients.

10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s You Must Not Ignore

1. Changes to memory that begin to disrupt daily life
2. Gradual inability to plan or solve even simple problems
3. Difficulty doing tasks that were once familiar
4. General confusion about time or location
5. Growing inability to understand visual or spatial concepts
6. Struggling with words in speech or writing
7. Forgetting where something is and being unable to retrace steps
8. Impaired judgment that seems to worsen
9. Slowly pulling away from work or social events
10. Alteration to overall mood and personality

Dr. Keith Black with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, explained…

“If we could identify patients who are developing the disease early, it would give us a much better opportunity to intervene with treatments, and it’s much more likely for those treatments to be effective.”

If you are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or any other neurodegenerative disease, I suggest getting a second opinion (or even a third) to confirm. Many patients are misdiagnosed! Not every form of dementia is as severe as Alzheimer’s and respond better and faster to treatments.

Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

A staggering 5% of patients are between 35-55 years old when they are diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Many of these patients have a strong familial history of the disease. Genetic counseling may be able to pinpoint the expression of particular genes – APP, PSEN 1, or PSEN 2 – that could increase your personal risk.

No matter what, know that diet is critical to your brain health. It is your body’s first line of defense against all illness and disease.

Diabetes of the Brain

Another startling point that I want to share with you, if you’ve been a reader of mine you heard me say it before, that evidence strongly suggest Alzheimer’s disease is actually a third type of diabetes!

So if you want to age well, keep your insulin levels DOWN. Eat less sugar and starch.

Finally, if you haven’t joined the dots yet, Alzheimer’s is not a genetic condition, whatever is claimed. It’s environmental and triggered by lousy diets, especially sugar, starch and junk.

Here are ten of my favorites to protect my brain.

Foods to Fight Brain Deterioration

1. Extra Virgin Coconut and olive oil
2. Eggs
3. Avocado
4. Nuts and seeds
5. Seafood and sea vegetables
6. Berries
7. Turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin
8. Leafy greens (kale, spinach, broccoli)
9. Green tea or coffee
10. Pumpkin, squash, tomatoes, and beets

If you suspect that you or a loved one might be showing early signs of Alzheimer’s, don’t delay talking to your doctor. The sooner you know one way or another, the better your chances of fighting it and receiving the support you’ll need to manage the disease.

It is not hopeless. The moment you believe it is, the disease begins to win.

Stay Healthy.