The Alzheimers Prevention and Treatment Diet: Using Nutrition to Combat the Effects of Alzheimers Disease

by Richard S. Isaacson, Christopher N. Ochner

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a type of dementia that can be very hard on both the patient and the caregiver. Currently, five million Americans have been diagnosed with AD--and that number is likely to triple by 2050. While the cause of Alzheimer's disease is still a mystery, new research has increased our knowledge of certain aspects of the disease. Perhaps most significant, studies show that proper diet may make a real difference, not only in slowing the progression of AD, but also in preventing it. In this groundbreaking book, a notable expert on Alzheimer's disease has teamed up with a leading researcher of nutrition to create a unique guide to understanding and managing this serious condition. The Alzheimer ' s Prevention and Treatment Diet outlines a cutting-edge nutritional program that will be of interest both to Alzheimer's patients and to anybody who wants to maintain optimal memory and mental agility for years to come. The book begins with an overview of Alzheimer's disease, outlining its symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and current treatment methods. You'll also learn how Alzheimer's disease differs from other forms of memory loss and cognitive impairment. Next, Drs. Isaacson and Ochner take a closer look at the impact of nutrition on your ability to think and remember, examining the effects of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins on the brain. Then, they share their innovative program for Alzheimer's prevention, showing you how to maximize your cognitive health through diet and exercise. Finally, the authors give tips for the caregiver on adapting and implementing the program for people who already have Alzheimer's, decreasing the speed with which symptoms worsen. If Alzheimer's disease is a concern for you or a loved one, The Alzheimer ' s Prevention and Treatment Diet will give you the information you need to fight back. Using Dr. Isaacson and Dr. Ochner's recommendations, you can put into practice what the evidence is showing us--that what you eat can make all the difference for your mind.

Genres: Health, Cooking

434 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 17, 2015

Reviews

[Angie Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Sleep disorders may contribute to cognitive decline.
Learn a language, sing or play an instrument while also having an extensive social network. Decreased sense of smell is an early symptom of cognitive impairment. Nutrition is one of the most important factors in management of AD. B vitamin May help reduce risk of
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[Patricia Rudolph · Rating 5 out of 5]

My LO has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's officially for 5 years. Memory was lost, didn't remember his mother, or past life, acted like a 12 yr old. he was 75, He had some terrible night as he kept asking to go to the bathroom and get up at night. The doctor prescribed a sleeping pill (zolpidem), but it had a very bad side effect on him (delusions and hallucinations) and we decided not to give it any more and went for the Neuro X program that was introduced to us by his primary care doctor, he was on the Neuro X program for Alzheimer’s disease from Uine Health Centre for 6 months. The treatment relieved symptoms significantly, After the treatment he’s all of a sudden back active again, almost all his symptoms are gone, no signs of agitations, his sleeps pattern are back to normal. His memory loss has greatly improved, and he tells stories about his past life, we got the Neuro X program from uinehealthcentre.com

[Carol Oberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ebook is no good. Too many references to other pages. Get a hard copy. Just superior information.

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

great lists of snacks and meal ideas for a healthy brain

[GiGi Windsor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting!! Lots of good information! Really good recipes too.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, somewhat fuzzy when the authors get into specifics. (e.g., Carbs or Net Carbs?) But a good introduction to the topic. Focuses on menu strategies, rather than specific recipes.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Concise information that was easy to absorb and informative.