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Memory Loss Responds to Multi-Disciplinary Medical Program
Source: PR Newswire
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ via Individual Inc. -- Patients
with early stages of Alzheimer's Disease and other types of memory
loss may be able to halt the progression of cognitive decline,
according to a one year pilot project conducted by the Alzheimer's
Prevention Foundation. The findings were presented at the recent
Fourth International Symposium on Advances in Alzheimer's Therapy in
Nice, France, in May.
Cognitive dysfunction is one of modern medicine's greatest challenges.
Current demographic predictions cite a decline in memory function as
the population continues to age. The clinical project carried out by
the non- profit Alzheimer's Prevention Foundation in Tucson, Arizona,
demonstrates an improvement in most patients studied.
Recent research demonstrates that Alzheimer's Disease is a progressive
illness like heart disease and takes years to develop. "The prevention
and reversal of memory loss may lie in a brain longevity lifestyle,
not unlike a healthy heart lifestyle," says Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.,
President and Medical Director of the Alzheimer's Prevention
Foundation. His program is based on research showing that high levels
of the hormone cortisol -- caused by chronic stress -- not only ages
the body but can be toxic to the brain's memory center. Since studies
have shown that meditation can lower cortisol levels and improve
mental functioning, Dr. Khalsa incorporates it into a seven-step
complementary brain longevity program that combines allopathic
medicine and natural remedies.
The seven-step Brain longevity Program includes:
1) Dietary Modification (high complex carbohydrate, low fat, moderate
protein diet)
2) Supplementation with anti-oxidants, B-Vitamins, and trace elements
3) Nutritional or Herbal Supplements (Acetyl-L-Carnitinc,
Phosphatidyl- Serine)
4) Medication (L-Deprenyl and others)
5) Cognitive Exercise (mental training, participation in discussion
groups, music, art, etc.)
6) Hormone Replacement Therapy, as indicated
7) Mind/Body Exercise, including meditation
Dr. Khalsa presented his findings at the Second Annual International
Congress on Alternative and Complementary Medicine in Washington,
D.C., in June. His forthcoming book, "Brain Longevity: How to
Regenerate your Mind and Memory for a Lifetime of Peak Mental
Performance," co-written with Cameron Stauth, will be published by
Warner Books in 1997. SOURCE Alzheimer's Prevention Foundation
/CONTACT: Jonathan Holden, 520-297-9133/
[08-20-96 at 06:47 EDT, PR Newswire]
