New treatment for Alzheimers

nerdhume · Post by **nerdhume** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 4:48 am

In the UCLA protocol, patients made dramatic lifestyle changes. They avoided simple carbs, gluten and processed foods. They increased their fish intake, took yoga and meditated. They were instructed to take melatonin, get adequate sleep, incorporate vitamin B-12, vitamin D-3 and fish oil.

http://abc7news.com/health/non-drug-tre ... rs/336963/

nerdhume · Post by **nerdhume** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 4:58 am

There is a link from the previous article to this research. It is the first time anything has been shown to reverse Alzheimer's.
http://impactaging.com/papers/v6/n9/full/100690.html

JFR · Post by **JFR** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 5:06 am

Thanks for posting this Theresa. I hope this research continues. Watching my mother's cognitive decline into Alzheimers was so painful. Anything that offers the promise of not going that route is worth following.

Jean

nerdhume · Post by **nerdhume** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:06 am

That's what I thought Jean, and the treatment is pretty much what we do for MC. I can get the 12 hours between dinner and breakfast ok, the not eating 3 hours before bedtime means I will have to eat dinner really early or stay up later (I usually fall asleep about 8 pm whether I am in my bed or not).

Hopeful · Post by **Hopeful** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:15 am

Wow - this is huge! I bet these protocols will take a LONG time to be adopted by the medical community as there are no pharmaceutical companies who stand to profit. Cynical, I know.

I wonder if it is possible to get some more details on the food part of the diet? They limit carbs, but I wonder if they also limit meats somewhat?

nerdhume · Post by **nerdhume** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:42 am

my second post above is a link to the actual research and case studies. This includes diet and other protocols.

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:28 am

This is so interesting....and encouraging!

I have long believed that most of our ills come from the "standard" American diet.

Perhaps getting MC might actually save us from Alzheimer's and other degenerative diseases.....since it has led many of us to adopt healthier eating, like the paleo diet (no grains, lots of fruits/veggies, no sugar or processed foods). Also, isn't it interesting that we here have discovered the importance of high vitamin D levels, coconut oil, B-12, omega 3, Coenzyme Q, dental hygiene, etc.? And we have talked a lot about the importance of sleep, exercise and meditation/relaxation. I had heard a little about the research on fasting, and it does seem impressive, so I am going to incorporate those recommendations too.

I'll be looking forward to more publications from this group. I'm especially interested in which of the changes might give the biggest bang for the buck. IOW, is it more important to take a B-12 supplement or eat only non-farmed fish? Or to exercise or fast a certain number of hours between meals? I know it will take quite some time to tease out the REALLY critical lifestyle changes.

Wouldn't it be something if having MC prevents or minimizes our risk of dementia?

Thanks for sharing, Theresa.

Polly

Post by **tex** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:16 am

Polly,

IMO the ranking is vitamin D, fish oil or other appropriate sources of fatty acids (to help preserve the myelin sheaths protecting nerve fibers), vitamin B-12 (along with an adequate amount of folate), avoiding gluten, followed by everything else.

Love,
Tex

nerdhume · Post by **nerdhume** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 10:29 am

I have lost a lot of my 'brain fog' since having MC and making the dietary changes. That is also related to fibromyalgia and the Lyrica I used to take for it. So it's hard to say what has helped but I don't seem to be in such a fog now.

brandy · Post by **brandy** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 4:46 pm

Hi Theresa,

Much (overdue) thanks for posting this. I shared it with my sister and also my Dad. I'm another one with a Mom with Alzheimers and Celiac. Timing is everything and he was complaining to me about Mom so I told him I came across a new study. Sent him an email with the study and to have the aid pick up the vitamins. It's rough because my Dad who is her caretaker is a 78 year old alcoholic.

Brandy

nerdhume · Post by **nerdhume** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 4:49 am

Brandy,
I am sorry your parents are having such a difficult time. Alcoholism may be linked to blood sugar issues as well, so avoiding simple carbs and gluten might be helpful for your Dad as well. My FIL was an alcoholic, then diabetic, and refused to change his diet, eventually losing both legs (a little at a time), before he died.
It's hard dealing with parents in crisis and I certainly feel for you.

Blueberry · Post by **Blueberry** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 4:28 pm

Nice article. My father saw that Alzheimer's piece. He ended up e-mailing it to his brothers and many friends. My father's mother developed Alzheimers. Grandma's mom also had Alzheimers, so with a family history it's a greater concern for us.

The article seems to have lit a fire under my father. He went out and purchased the supplements. (He had already been eating well.) Yesterday the last one was picked up, the B12. I happened to be with him. It's good to see he is doing what he can to avoid developing the condition.

Personally, I've noticed over the years that when my gut acts up all to often my memory becomes frighteningly poor. I've wondered if there might be a connection.

Post by **tex** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 7:26 pm

Blueberry,

Brain fog (IOW, cognizance and memory issues) is a common problem for many of us while we are reacting with MC.

Tex

Blueberry · Post by **Blueberry** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:26 am

Thanks Tex. I should have elaborated. It's something I've wondered about for awhile for my family. In my family my father, sister and I share a common poor spelling trait. (It's to the amazement of my mom who was known for winning spelling contests in school, and went on to win an English college scholarship.) No amount of practice seems to improve our spelling. Some write that this poor spelling trait can be an early warning for Alzheimer's. Hard to say about that, but it's concerning.

Something that I've personally, and as you mention with others, noticed is that when well to the gut the spelling and memory problem greatly improves. When well for a long while with the gut, spelling becomes very easy. I'm the only one in the family with MC, but it has made me wonder if there could be a connection with the gut and the spelling issue within my family, and with that possibly the development of Alzheimers. Lots of if there, but has me thinking someday, once I'm completely well with the gut, if a blood relative develops Alzheimers I could suggest diet ideas that have helped me with my MC.

I suppose it is a little bit similar to the debate about depression. Some say depression should be addressed largely by improving the mind. Others say depression can be overcome by addressing other parts of the body such as correcting gut issues, thyroid problems, etc.

nerdhume · Post by **nerdhume** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 5:23 am

tex wrote:Blueberry,

Brain fog (IOW, cognizance and memory issues) is a common problem for many of us while we are reacting with MC.

Tex

I can attest to experiencing brain fog along with the relapse.

I sometimes have low blood sugar (have all my life). The first sign I notice is lack of concentration, trying very hard to concentrate on something and being unable to.