Alzheimer Remedies

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that attacks the nerve cells in the brains responsible for processing cognitive data. The condition is often characterized by poor memory. According to the John Hopkins Medicine website, Alzheimer's affects one out of every 10 people over the age of 65. While no cure presently exists, there may be remedies to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's.

Drugs

• The John Hopkins Medicine website reports that the use of a variety of drugs that combat against the loss of enzymes in the brain, such as donepezil, galantamine and rivastigmine have shown "modest" improvement in patients who have mild to moderate Alzheimer's. However, side effects consist of an upset stomach and decrease in appetite.

Herbs/Natural Remedies

• According to Vitaminsidary.com, certain herbs arouse mental activity in the brain helping to slow down the loss of cognitive ability. Horse balm, rosemary, dandelion, fava beans, sage, ginko biloba combined with cayenne pepper, Brazil nuts and gotu kola have been reported to increase enzyme production in the brain. Taking vitamin E everyday can also be helpful in slowing down Alzheimer's. Other herbal ingredients that can be helpful in treating Alzheimer's include bala oil, astragalus, brahmi oil and manookparni.

Foods

• The Home Remedies and Natural Cures website says certain foods can aid in combating Alzheimer's. These include carrots, fish high in oil, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, soybeans and sunflower seeds. The site also recommends foods and beverages rich in antioxidants such as strawberries, blueberries, green tea, coffee and fresh foods containing large amounts of vitamins A and C. It also says Alzheimer's progression can also be deterred by avoiding foods that possess aluminum, including salt, baking powder and microwave popcorn.

Other Remedies

• If you begin to experience a decline in memory loss, cut down or eliminate alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, and salt. Also, certain activities can provide helpful remedies, such as getting routine exercise and challenging the brain through puzzles and memory games.