Perhaps the most promising natural remedy for Alzheimer’s disease is one called “huperzine A.” This one is definitely worth a closer look.
Physicians can prescribe one of many classes of drugs for Alzheimer’s, including cholinergic drugs, NMDA inhibitors, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatories. But treating this disease doesn’t begin and end with pharmaceuticals. Alternative medicine is very promising and huperzine A may be the best bet.
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This remedy is based on a chemical derived from the Chinese herb “Huperzia serrata,” used to treat contusions, strains, swelling and schizophrenia. All evidence … Read More
An amazing new health breakthrough shows a strange-but-true cause of memory loss. It is also the cause of many other health issues, but that’s another story. If you overeat — i.e. consume between 2,100 and 6,000 calories a day — your risk of fading memory may double.
In part three of my quick look at Alzheimer’s disease, I wrap up with two more supplements that have shown great potential for patients. They are “Ginkgo biloba” and acetyl-L-carnitine.
Do you know a neighbor, friend or relative who is over 80 and yet seemingly has the mind of a 25-year-old? These folks remember everything, still take courses, follow politics, and read voraciously. What’s their secret? It could be partly genetics, partly the result of healthy diet (read: 
Lysine is an essential amino acid, meaning your body can’t manufacture it — you need to get it in your diet. Lysine is needed for growth and to help maintain nitrogen balance in your body. While it’s true that most people get adequate lysine in their diets, vegetarians and vegans, and those who exercise a lot may be deficient.