Alzheimer's disease is a brain disease in which there is a decrease in mental abilities, weakening of memory and learning disabilities, loss of common sense, the ability to communicate and, as a result of all this, a deterioration in the quality of life. This is a progressive disease. An overexcited state, depression and hallucinations are also observed. There is a total degeneration of brain cells associated with a violation of their nutrition, especially in the left temporal region of the brain. After 60 years, the production of hormones - estrogens in women and androgens in men - also decreases. This directly affects the state of the brain. Of course, diagnosis is important. Previously, doctors always believed that an increase in protein occurs only during pregnancy, and could not understand how the level of this protein could be associated with the pathology of Alzheimer's disease. This level increases most in the brain - it was promoted by senile plaques in viral areas of the brain that are directly associated with this disease. Now we can only say one thing: it is possible to detect Alzheimer's disease by early stages. You just need to get tested more often for protein levels, and then you can avoid a diagnosis such as Alzheimer's disease. People with this disease may experience a variety of behavioral problems. For example, paranoia, as well as clouding of consciousness. Such disturbances may interfere with normal daily life, and also cause sleep disturbances. Exist medical supplies, which help manage some of the most bothersome symptoms of the disease, including depression, disruptive behavior such as agitation, and aggression. To treat the symptoms of the disease, medications are used as prescribed by a doctor. Medications may alleviate the severity of the disease, but they cannot completely eliminate the symptoms or prevent the progression of the disease.

IT IS BETTER TO TREAT THE DISEASE IN THE EARLY STAGES

It is in the initial stages of the disease that one can hope to slow down the development of symptoms. At the early stage of the disease, when moderate depression appears, antidepressants are prescribed. My treatment regimen can significantly prolong life, improving its quality. At the beginning of treatment, I prescribe B vitamins - B1 and B12, and piracetam. The dosage regimen looks like this: B1 - 1 ml daily intramuscularly for two weeks. B12 - 1.5 mcg also daily intramuscularly for two weeks. Piracetam - daily 5 ml of 20% solution intravenously during the same period. All three injections can be done immediately one after the other. The risk of Alzheimer's disease may increase due to a deficiency of vitamin B3 in the body. It turns out that people who consume less than 10 mg of this vitamin per day have an 80% greater risk of getting sick than those who consume more than 20 mg. It is also necessary to take vitamin E from 400 to 800 IU ( international units) per day, which eliminates the symptoms of the disease. Along with vitamins, I recommend using Shevchenko’s recipe in treatment. To do this, mix 50 ml of sunflower unrefined oil and 40 ml of vodka. Close the lid and shake vigorously for several minutes, quickly pour the mixture into a glass, exhale and drink everything as quickly as possible before the medicine decomposes again into oil and alcohol. Take the mixture in this way 3 times a day (do not eat anything 2 hours before taking), 15 minutes before meals, if possible - at regular intervals. During these 15 minutes from taking the mixture to eating, you should not eat or drink anything. You can rinse your mouth with water, but immediately spit it all out, do not swallow. And so - 10 days. After the first and second ten days, take breaks of 5 days. And after the third ten-day period, a break of 2 weeks is necessary. Then start all over again. And then it will be at least a year, at least two, before recovery. It is known that the body gets sick when its tissues experience oxygen starvation. Leukocytes and granulocytes in the body are always on alert. And when they notice a virus or microbe, they surround it and release hydrogen peroxide, which destroys them. However, leukocytes and granulocytes produce little hydrogen peroxide. Therefore, when people take vodka with oil according to the Shevchenko method, as a result of mixing, hydroperoxide is formed, which, when decomposed, releases molecular oxygen. And it is a powerful antioxidant. As a result, vodka with oil normalizes redox processes in the body and improves immunity. Like any treatment, the use of hydrogen peroxide must be carried out carefully. The total daily intake should not exceed 30 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide. You can start taking it with 3 drops per tablespoon of water. Such techniques are done on an empty stomach before meals in the morning. During the day, an hour before meals or no earlier than 2 hours after meals. In the evening - 2 hours after dinner. Every day the dose is increased by 1 drop and one dose is increased to 10 drops. And in total, three times a day you get 30 drops.

NON-STEROID DRUGS CAN NOT BE TAKEN FOR A LONG TIME

There are a number of practical and simple paths - many of them are open only in last years, - which can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. An observation showed that those who took non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 2 years had half the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who did not take them. Taking the drugs for more than 2 years led to an even greater reduction in the risk of the disease. Why do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs help prevent Alzheimer's disease? According to this study, the protein plaques that accumulate in the brain in Alzheimer's disease are the result of some kind of inflammatory response, so inflammation appears to play a large role in the development of the disease. This is the reason why anti-inflammatory drugs seem so promising for preventing or at least slowing the progression of the disease. Unfortunately, long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is not without risks in itself. It can lead to stomach ulcers and interfere with kidney function, so herbal treatment is very important.

VINEGAR RUBBING AND MEDICINAL PLANTS WILL EASE THE DISEASE

At the same time, regular vinegar rubdowns are also necessary. It is necessary to wipe the body with vinegar, which, being absorbed through the skin, penetrates into the body and replenishes the lack of its own acid in the body. I also recommend taking kvass made from spruce needles, which increases the level of hormones produced. Take fresh spruce branches with needles (cut into 6 cm pieces), with which you need to fill a three-liter jar to the top, fill the contents of the jar with spring water, add half a glass of sugar and 1 tsp. sour cream, leave for two weeks, tying the neck of the jar with gauze in 3 layers. Take half a glass 30 minutes before meals 3 times a day for a month. To stimulate the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary system, calamus, elecampane, dandelion, wormwood and chicory are used. 2 tbsp. l. a mixture of these herbs, taken in equal proportions, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave overnight in a thermos. Take 3 times a day, a third of a glass, an hour after meals. To eliminate the supposed viral factor, prepare a mixture of fireweed, corn silk, lemon balm, mint and sage, taken in equal parts. 4 tbsp. l. pour 1 liter of boiling water over the mixture of herbs. Leave overnight in a thermos. Take 2 times a day, 0.5 cups, an hour after meals. You can't do without plants with antidepressant effects, such as heather and St. John's wort. They are taken as tea at least 3 times a day. To increase immunity, use a pharmacy tincture of eleutherococcus. As for tinctures, I also recommend taking vodka tinctures (1:10) of Leuzea and mountain arnica. Leuzea tincture is taken 60 drops in the morning and afternoon before meals. Arnica tincture - 20 drops 3 times a day after meals. As a strengthening and sedative, it is worth taking an infusion of the roots of dissected hogweed and valerian officinalis (1:1). 4 tbsp leave the mixture of crushed roots in 1 liter of boiling water for 12 hours and drink 0.5 cups 3 times a day before meals.

“MEMORY MOSS” - AN ANCIENT FOLK REMEDY

To improve memory in folk medicine Bitters and essential oil plants are used to increase cerebral blood flow. You can prepare the following infusion: 1 tbsp. l. herbs lemon balm, centaury, rosemary and calamus rhizomes, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave overnight. Drink a third of a glass 3 times a day before meals. Ginkgo biloba leaf extract improves memory due to the fact that it has a beneficial effect on blood circulation, including cerebral circulation. The drug in the form of a solution or tablets (also available under the name memo-plant) can be taken 120-240 mg (calculated as dry extract) per day. In addition, we need to fight dementia. Hawthorn infusion will effectively protect the brain from dementia. 2 tbsp. l. crushed flowers of the plant, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes, strain and drink hot 20 minutes before meals. The infusion should be consumed in fresh 3 times a day. To treat memory and other disorders associated with Alzheimer's disease, large amounts of herbs containing berberine alkaloids are needed. They have analgesic, sedative and muscle relaxant properties. The main source is barberry. Herbal preparations from this plant make sleep healthier and reduce spontaneous activity. In cases of memory impairment, qigong therapy is also effective. I also recommend yoga classes. There are no special asanas against Alzheimer's disease. However, among those who practice hatha yoga and especially raja yoga, this disease practically does not occur. Yoga practices revitalize and strengthen cortical neuron cells. Indeed, the goal of yoga is to achieve balance in the micro- and macrocosmos (man and nature) through the development of all chakras, and above all the crown. This is facilitated by inverted poses, pranayama, and cleansing yoga procedures. Huperzine, a promising natural remedy for Alzheimer's disease, is an extract from the Chinese moss moss. It is able to revive memory and concentrate attention. Huperzine has been used in folk medicine for many centuries to revive memory in the elderly. “Memory moss” controls the functioning of acetylcholine, called the “memory molecule.” Brains affected by Alzheimer's disease have too little acetylcholine because damaged cells stop producing it.

PEACE OF MIND IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF TREATMENT

Headaches and dizziness are common. In this case, prepare an infusion of the herbs Astragalus woolly, Vinca minor and Veronica officinalis (1:1:1). 5 tbsp. l. Infuse the mixture overnight in 1 liter of boiling water and drink 0.5 cups 3 times a day before meals. You can add honey to taste. The disease is accompanied by atherosclerosis and often hypertension. To combat them, I advise you to take an infusion of mistletoe leaves and kidney tea (1:1). 4 tbsp. l. Infuse the crushed mixture of herbs in 1 liter of boiling water until cooled and drink a third of a glass 3 times a day before meals. At the same time, include regular intake of eggplants and fruits in your diet. walnut. For hypotension, 3 times a day before meals, take royal jelly on the tip of a knife, place it under the tongue and hold until dissolved. Infusion medicinal herbs will help with fainting. Mix oregano, lavender, and purslane in equal proportions and grind them into powder. 4 tbsp. l. Infuse the powder for 3 hours in 1 liter of boiling water and drink a third of a glass 3 times a day before meals. In addition, rub oil prepared from powdered bay laurel leaves into your limbs. 3 tbsp. l. Boil the raw materials in 0.5 liters of unrefined sunflower oil and leave in a warm place for 2 days. Boil again before use. Convulsive muscle contractions are common. An infusion of the roots of cinquefoil and hemlock helps. Mix the ingredients in equal proportions, chop and 4 tbsp. l. Boil the mixture for 7-8 minutes in 1 liter of water. Leave overnight and drink 0.5 cups 3 times a day, preferably before meals. At the same time, take foot baths with fern decoction. 5 tbsp. l. Boil crushed dry rhizomes of the plant for 2 hours over low heat in 5 liters of water and use for baths. For muscular dystrophy, all dysfunctions nervous system take 30 drops per 2 tbsp. l. water 2 times a day before meals 2% tincture in 40% alcohol of Echinops fruits. I advise you not to forget about the treatment with calmness. Stress releases a hormone called cortisol into the blood, which is toxic to the memory centers in the brain. Just as strong acid corrodes tissue, cortisol literally destroys these centers. You can achieve peace of mind by resorting to meditation and reading the Bible.

PREVENTION OF DISEASE - IN A HEALTHY WAY OF LIFE

And now about disease prevention, which is very important. In general, there is no specific prevention of Alzheimer's disease. But the risk can be reduced if you healthy image life, there is more vegetables, fruits, bread - only from grain flour, stop smoking and alcohol. To keep your brain active, use various kinds exercises. The importance of mental exercises cannot be stressed enough. The reading group showed improved memory. It doesn't matter what exactly this mental activity is: you can read, learn to play musical instrument, study the computer, solve puzzles - anything to keep the gray matter of the brain active. Patients need to go for at least a 20-minute walk three to four times a week, even this will be enough to feel a noticeable improvement in their condition. Light load on fresh air increases the amount of beneficial effects chemical compounds in the brain and helps maintain high levels emotional state. Speaking about the basics of preventing Alzheimer's disease, it should be emphasized that this is a matter of ensuring that the gray matter of our brain works at its maximum. favorable conditions. The number one goal is to prevent mini-strokes. First of all, it is a low-fat diet and regular physical exercise, in this way the risk of Alzheimer's disease can be reduced. There are also other ways to prevent stroke. Let's take a closer look at them. It is worth taking low-dose baby aspirin every day, at least 3 times a week for three weeks. There is good evidence that this can prevent blood clots and help blood flow more freely in small vessels. But before you decide to take aspirin regularly, consult your doctor, especially if you have any gastrointestinal conditions. Aspirin sometimes causes irritation of the gastric mucosa and worsens the condition of a stomach ulcer. Lower your blood pressure. Reducing high blood pressure is a very important stroke prevention measure; the latter is very important because depression can lead to memory loss. Ancient art restoration of brain function was also based on breathing exercises and stretch marks. Simple breathing exercises and stretching exercises, such as those found in yoga, improve focus and what might be called overall brain energy. The simplest exercise of this kind is as follows: straighten your back and take a slow breath, bending slightly backward; then, gradually bending your back, exhale slowly. Perform this exercise in a rhythm that makes you tense a little. It can be done while sitting on a chair or on the floor. In addition, it is necessary to support normal level insulin and cholesterol in the blood. I would also like to note that during breaks between medications, you should not take any balms or “miracle” drugs, just rest from treatment.

VEGETABLE JUICES, LARD AND SPICES - HEALTHY FOOD

As for food, I recommend acidic foods: mushrooms, eggs, cottage cheese, pickled vegetables, meat, fish, as well as first courses - borscht and soups made from pickled vegetables. meat broth, as well as lard with garlic. Drink fresh fruit and vegetable juices daily, at least 250 ml. Studies have shown that then the likelihood of illness is reduced several times compared to those who do not drink juices. It is important to maintain a normal body weight. Reduce your consumption of meat and processed foods high level cholesterol, replace them with chicken and fish. Some types of fish, such as tuna, trout, mackerel and salmon, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. They have a beneficial effect on the brain because they are part of the insulating sheath of nerve fibers. The development of the disease is also prevented by various kinds of spices that can be added to food. First of all, it is cinnamon extract. Scientists isolated a substance from cinnamon called CEppt, which inhibited or even prevented the development of Alzheimer's disease. The substance was extracted from the powder of cinnamon sticks, which were ground and then made into a solution at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius. A slowdown in the development of the disease was found. This discovery raises the possibility that the substance could not only prevent but also cure Alzheimer's disease after the molecules that cause it have already formed. However, if cinnamon is used in large doses, it can cause harm. This spice negatively affects liver function. According to the recommendations, the daily dose of cinnamon should not exceed 10 g. Alzheimer's disease and grape seeds are treated. They are rich in substances that are thought to reduce brain degeneration in old age. This is explained by the fact that the extract, rich in polyphenols, prevents the formation of amyloid protein deposits in the brain. Scientists believe that the seeds can be used as a cheap, natural and safe means to prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, you should think twice before spitting out the seeds when eating grapes. Coffee and caffeine can be good remedy for our brain. In fact, coffee may help prevent illness. Drinking five cups of caffeinated coffee every few days resulted in significant improvements in memory recall. The data is still being analyzed, but so far it shows that caffeinated coffee has positive influence on sick people. Healing properties blackcurrant allow it to be used for the treatment and prevention of disease. It contains vitamins C, P, K and group B, provitamin A, pectin substances, sugars, essential oil, phosphoric acid, potassium, phosphorus and iron salts. The leaves of the plant contain copper, manganese, silver, magnesium and phytoncides. To meet your daily requirement for vitamin C, it is enough to eat 20-25 blackcurrant fruits. IN medicinal purposes use the fruits and leaves of the plant. According to studies, blackcurrant fruits protect against diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. Their regular use strengthens the immune system and increases the body's resistance to infections. An infusion of leaves removes excess puric and uric acids from the body; it is prescribed as a diaphoretic and mild laxative. Contraindications to the use of black currants are stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastritis. It would be nice to prepare an infusion. To do this, pour 100 g of blackcurrant fruits into 1 liter of boiling water and leave covered for 1.5 hours, then strain. Take one glass 3 times a day. Black currant fruits are also used to prevent atherosclerosis. If you don’t have diabetes, you can combine currants with sugar in a 1:2 ratio and mash with a spoon. Take 2 tbsp. l. twice a day with a drink a small amount water..

ABOUT THE USE OF NEW DRUGS IN TREATMENT

The new natural drug “Ebixa” is intended for those whose disease has entered a severe stage, but it can also be used in the middle stage of the disease. "Ebixa" protects brain cells and stimulates the process of transmitting information and signals between them, slowing down the development of the disease. Leptin helps in the treatment of disease. It is a hormone that was discovered in the 1990s and is thought to be responsible for appetite and maintenance. normal weight. Now scientists are studying the effect of leptin on memory and mental processes. A study found that older adults with high leptin levels have a very low risk of Alzheimer's disease. Patients with high levels of this hormone have better memory and show fewer signs of aging than those with low leptin levels. Among people with low leptin levels, 25% showed signs of Alzheimer's disease. In those who were already showing signs of the disease, memory and concentration improved after leptin levels were increased.

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common causes of senile dementia. Her specific gravity accounts for 45% of all neurodegenerative diseases leading to dementia.

Despite what is observed in Lately“rejuvenation” of Alzheimer's pathology, in most cases it is clearly related to age, choosing older groups of the population as its “victims”.

For this reason, the increasing life expectancy of people in high developed countries inevitably accompanied by an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the increase in the patient population is facilitated by the development of medicine and improved diagnostic quality.

According to world statistics, today the annual costs of treatment and social support for patients with asthma and their families amount to more than 500 billion.

With the number of patients growing worldwide, this figure could reach $1 trillion by early 2030.

In order to stop the “Alzheimer's epidemic” in developed countries, for example, in the USA, special National programs have been developed and are being implemented.

In our country, there is still no state program for assistance to patients with asthma.

Risk group

On this moment AD is considered incurable, so it is not surprising that many people, approaching old age, want to know how great the risk is for each of them to develop asthma, what factors can contribute to this disease and how to prevent or at least delay the development of a devastating disease.

Statistics confidently place elderly age, and with each passing year the likelihood of illness increases.

As a result, the maximum number of cases is registered in people over 80 years of age; according to official data, this is every second person who has crossed this age threshold. For comparison, among 60-year-olds this figure is much lower and amounts to one in twenty people.

The second rank among risk factors is heredity: it is known that episodes of the disease in a family history increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's by about five times. Molecular genetic methods of study revealed a morphological relationship different forms

AD with certain genes located on the 21st, 14th and 1st pair of chromosomes.

The next predisposing factor to the development of AD is considered to be a low level of intelligence and education. This is explained by the fact that people who speak foreign languages, train their memory and have varied interests and hobbies, have their brains constantly occupied with active thought processes. This helps to activate interneuron connections and develop compensatory capabilities that prevent the development of neurodegenerative processes. At the same time, cases of asthma among widely known personalities in the world who have high intelligence and active, do not at all refute the significance of this risk factor. They can be considered exceptions that only confirm the hypothesis that brain training can increase its compensatory capabilities and delay the onset of clinical manifestations of the disease.

It has become known that certain toxic elements may play a role in the occurrence of asthma. According to the intoxication theory put forward by some scientists, excessive ingestion of substances such as zinc, nitrates or aluminum into the body can trigger a destructive process in the brain, leading to the deposition of pathological amyloid protein.

Scientists include other risk factors for AD:

• suprathreshold effect on the brain free radicals and ionizing radiation;
• some infectious diseases;
• cerebral vascular pathology;
• thyroid diseases;
• Down's disease;
• mother's age at birth is over 40 years.

In some cases, there is a clear connection between the onset of the disease and massive and/or repeated traumatic brain injuries.

Of course, each of these factors, taken separately, has little chance of triggering the development of dementia. However, it is possible that the presence of a more compelling reason against their background is more likely to lead to the manifestation of the Alzheimer's clinic.

Women

Judging by numerous studies lasting several decades, a higher incidence of asthma in women than in men has been reliably proven.

It reaches a ratio of 2:1.

Such high risk Scientists associate the development of the disease among women with several risk factors.

• Firstly, It is in women that a specific apolipoprotein is most often detected - a gene responsible for an increased risk of asthma.
• Secondly, In the vast majority of countries in the world, women live much longer than men. Because average duration life and the risk of Alzheimer's are directly proportional to each other, and most men simply “do not survive” to Alzheimer’s dementia, then women unwittingly “take on” a high risk of the disease in the last ages of life. Statistically, this looks like the ratio of women’s risks of developing asthma after 65 years of age is 1:11 to men’s risks of 1:6.
• Third, a higher likelihood of female dementia is associated with the increased sensitivity of the female brain to unfavorable factors, in particular, numerous hormonal changes throughout life. This is confirmed by hundreds of observations of long-term use of hormone replacement drugs by women, against which the risk of Alzheimer's was much lower. Moreover, the role of maintaining normal hormonal levels in restoring already lost memory properties in elderly patients was confirmed.

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Men

According to statistics, Alzheimer's affects the stronger sex much less often, but, for the most part, this is due to their shorter life expectancy.

Doctors believe that the reasons why most men do not live to develop asthma are: correct image life, adherence to unhealthy habits (alcohol, smoking) and high, compared to women, mortality from injuries and poisoning.

In addition to common risk factors with women, additional risk factors for men include diabetes, obesity and stroke. Research by French experts shows that the risk of Alzheimer's dementia in men after a stroke becomes three times higher.

Another provoking factor is chronic stress. It is known that men are less emotional than women, and by nature tend to restrain the manifestations of their feelings - both negative and positive. Internal combustion unexpressed emotions have the ability to gradually accumulate, forming a chronic stressful state internal organs, including the brain, thereby creating favorable conditions for the development of AD.

Relationship with other diseases

Patients with Down syndrome are more susceptible to Alzheimer's than others; according to statistics, a quarter of patients with Down syndrome exhibit AD symptoms.

Apparently, this is due to earlier aging of the body with this genetic disease, which occurs already at the age of 20-30 years.

Other diseases that often accompany asthma are vascular pathologies and diabetes. According to one scientific hypothesis, this coincidence is facilitated by the common causes of diseases.

A detailed study of the possible role in the development of Alzheimer's is currently underway. bad cholesterol", causing cardiovascular diseases - atherosclerosis, strokes, cerebral pathology.

Prevention of Alzheimer's disease

Since the definitive cause of AD is still unclear, preventive actions do not play a decisive role in preventing the development of dementia and are of a general nature. However, they are very important for maintaining good physical and mental fitness, maintaining a youthful appearance and delaying the onset of old age.

With the onset of the retirement period, many people experience a decrease in intellectual and physical activity. This greatly weakens the functional potential of the brain, especially against the backdrop of an age-related decrease in hormonal levels and the intensity of metabolic processes in the body. Therefore, the most effective method Prevention of Alzheimer's in men and women is considered a variety of brain training.

It could be:

• learning foreign languages;
• game of chess;
• mastering a new profession;
• playing musical instruments;
• computer literacy and communication in social networks;
• solving crossword puzzles;
• trips;
• new acquaintances and active social life;
• participation in social work.

In addition, maintaining physical and mental tone and an optimistic outlook on life is facilitated by participation in accessible sports, walks in the fresh air and gardening.

Scientists believe humor is a useful component of positive thinking. It relieves stress, helps to maintain hope for the best and not get upset over little things. In old age, a healthy lifestyle, including sufficient physical activity, is especially important. healthy eating and refusal bad habits . There is evidence of a reduced risk of asthma when consuming ingredients Mediterranean diet

and adding turmeric spice to dishes.

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No one is immune from Alzheimer's disease, just as there is no magic pill to treat it. But there are methods that can reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative pathology and slow down its progression. Let's consider effective drugs

1. , prescribed for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease in patients who are at risk. Medicines improve memory and thinking, correct behavioral disorders and emotional lability:

An antagonist of calcium ions, suppresses their entry into the cells of the body. Positively affects peripheral, cerebral and coronary circulation. Improves microcirculation processes. Increases the plasticity of red blood cells, reduces blood viscosity. Increases tissue resistance to hypoxia, reduces excitability of the vestibular apparatus.

• Indications for use: cerebrovascular accidents, vascular spasms, atherosclerosis, traumatic brain injury, stroke. The drug reduces headaches, tinnitus and improves general condition.
• Directions for use: orally after meals, 25 mg 1-3 times a day. The duration of therapy is determined by the attending physician.
• Side effects: drowsiness, dry mouth, gastrointestinal disorders, extrapyramidal disorders, allergic reactions.
• Contraindications: intolerance to active components, pregnancy and lactation.

Release form: tablets of 25 and 75 mg of cinnarizine, in packages of 20 and 60 pieces, drops for oral administration of 20 ml in a bottle.

1. Actovegin

Deproteinized extract from calf blood. Activates metabolic processes at the cellular level, increases the transport and accumulation of glucose and oxygen. Increases the energy resources of the cell. Stimulates the energy processes of functional metabolism and anabolism, increases blood supply to the brain.

• Indications for use: cerebrovascular insufficiency, ischemic stroke, traumatic brain injury, peripheral circulatory disorders, angiopathy, trophic disorders in varicose veins, ulcerative lesions of various etiologies, burns, radiation injuries, degenerative processes in the cornea.
• The method of administration and dosage depend on the severity of the indications for use. The medicine is used orally, parenterally and locally.
• Side effects: allergic reactions, increased sweating, increased body temperature, lacrimation.
• Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, pregnancy and lactation.

Release form: dragee forte, solution for injections and infusions, cream and ointment 5%, eye gel.

1. Aminalon

GABA, a biogenic amine that takes part in metabolic and neurotransmitter processes in the brain. Restores metabolic processes of the brain, activates energy processes, improves glucose utilization, increases respiratory activity and blood supply. Removes toxic metabolic products, increases thinking productivity, improves memory and has a mild psychostimulating effect.

• Indications for use: cerebrovascular accidents, traumatic brain injuries, atherosclerosis of cerebral arteries, vascular diseases of the brain. Impaired memory, speech and attention, headaches and dizziness, polyneuritis, alcoholic encephalopathy.
• Directions for use: orally before meals. The initial dosage is 500 mg 2 times a day with a gradual increase to 1 g 2 times a day. The duration of therapy is determined by the attending physician.
• Side effects: dyspepsia, sleep disorders, blood pressure surges, feeling hot.
• Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Release form: tablets for oral administration, 6, 12 pcs. in cell packaging.

1. Glycine

An essential amino acid with neurometabolic, antioxidant and neuroprotective properties. Regulates metabolic processes in the body, stimulates protective inhibition of the central nervous system. Improves mental performance, relieves psycho-emotional stress. Takes part in the synthesis of other amino acids. Improves mood and has a beneficial effect on sleep phases.

• Indications for use: dysfunction of the nervous system, mental and physical exhaustion, sleep disorders, mental retardation, excessive excitability, neuroses and anxiety states. Ischemic stroke, psycho-emotional stress, prolonged stress, encephalopathy of various origins.
• Directions for use: tablets are placed under the tongue or behind the cheek, 1 capsule 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment is 2-4 weeks.
• Side effects: allergic reactions. No cases of overdose have been recorded.
• Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, low blood pressure, patients under 2 years of age.

Release form: sublingual tablets, 50 pcs. packaged.

1. Memoria

Homeopathic medicine with nootropic effect. It has pronounced antihypoxic and vasoregulatory properties. Reduces the permeability of vascular walls and reduces the susceptibility of blood vessels to biogenic vasopressor components.

Improves elasticity and increases vascular tone, stimulates microcirculation and blood circulation. Stimulates mental activity and improves cognitive functions. Slows down age-related degenerative changes in the brain.

• Indications for use: disorders of brain activity, memory impairment, decreased concentration, increased intellectual stress, exhaustion of the nervous system. Headaches and dizziness, complex therapy of atherosclerosis, dementia, conditions after traumatic brain injury.
• Directions for use: orally, 3-10 drops 2-3 times a day, undiluted or diluted with water. The duration of treatment is individual for each patient.
• Side effects: allergic reactions, photosensitivity. There are no data on cases of overdose
• Contraindications: intolerance to the drug components, pregnancy and lactation.

Release form: alcohol drops for oral administration, 20, 50 or 100 ml in dark glass bottles with a dropper cap.

1. Picamilon

Nootropic, improves mental activity and memory. It is used for mild to moderate cerebrovascular accidents, increased anxiety and irritability, vegetative-vascular dystonia, and withdrawal syndrome. Increases resistance to physical and mental stress.

The medicine is taken orally regardless of food. The average dosage is 20-50 mg 3-3 times a day, the course of treatment is 1-2 months. Side effects include increased anxiety, irritability, headaches and nausea. Allergic skin reactions are also possible. Treatment is symptomatic. The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components, as well as in acute and chronic diseases kidney Picamilon is available in tablet form at 10, 20 and 50 mg in a package of 30 pieces.

1. Cavinton

Dilates blood vessels in the brain, strengthens and improves blood supply, and promotes glucose utilization. Reduces platelet aggregation and relaxes smooth muscles.

• Indications for use: neurological and mental disorders caused by cerebrovascular accident. Memory and speech disorders, headaches and dizziness, hypertension, vasovegetative symptoms during menopause. Atherosclerotic and angiospastic changes in the retina, secondary glaucoma.
• Directions for use: 1-2 tablets 3 times a day for a long period of time. The therapeutic effect makes itself felt 1-2 weeks after the start of treatment. When administered intravenously, the dose is determined by the doctor.
• Side effects: tachycardia, decreased blood pressure, allergic and local reactions.
• Contraindications: intolerance to the components of the drug, severe heart rhythm disturbances, pregnancy and lactation. Not used in unstable blood pressure and low vascular tone.

Release form: tablets of 50 mg in a package of 50 pcs., solution of 0.5% in ampoules of 2 ml.

1. Trental

A xanthine derivative, improves microcirculation and rheological properties of blood. Normalizes the elasticity of red blood cells, reduces platelet aggregation and improves blood viscosity. Improves tissue respiration, stimulates metabolic processes in the central nervous system.

• Indications for use: cerebral and peripheral circulation disorders, ischemic stroke, paresthesia, angioneuropathy, Raynaud's disease. Tissue damage due to impaired microcirculation, trophic ulcers, circulatory failure in the retina, impaired sexual function.
• The method of administration and dosage depend on the form of release of the medication, and therefore are prescribed by the attending physician.
• Side effects: gastrointestinal disorders, flushing of the face and upper body, heart rhythm disturbances, headaches and dizziness, allergic skin reactions.
• Contraindications: intolerance to the components of the drug, tendency to bleeding, hemorrhagic stroke, pregnancy and lactation, retinal hemorrhages.
• Overdose: nausea, vomiting, stool disorders, dizziness, rapid heartbeat. Treatment is symptomatic; there is no specific antidote.

Release form: enteric-coated tablets, 10 pcs. in a blister, solution for injection, 5 ml in an ampoule.

1. Piracetam

Positively affects blood circulation and metabolic processes in the brain. Increases the amount of acetylcholine at the synaptic level and the density of cholinergic receptors. Stimulates redox processes, promotes glucose utilization, improves regional blood flow and the body's energy potential.

• Indications for use: memory, attention and speech disorders, atherosclerosis, cerebral blood supply disorders, reduced intellectual and mental functions, subcomatose and comatose states. Mental illness, treatment and prevention of senile dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Emergency care for withdrawal symptoms.
• The method of administration and dosage depends on the indications for use and the form of release of the medication.
• Side effects: mental agitation, irritability, decreased concentration, increased sexual activity, angina. Overdose has similar symptoms, treatment is symptomatic.
• Contraindications: intolerance to the drug components, acute renal failure, patients under 1 year of age.

Release form: 400 mg capsules, 200 mg enteric-coated tablets, 20% solution in 5 ml ampoules, granules for children.

Prevention of Alzheimer's disease should include a healthy lifestyle, balanced diet, physical and intellectual stress, positive emotions. To increase the protective properties of the immune system, it is recommended to take vitamins and minerals and immunostimulants. Also, do not forget about timely treatment of any diseases, especially those that can cause brain damage.

Shoshina Vera Nikolaevna

Therapist, education: Northern Medical University. Work experience 10 years.

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Prevention of Alzheimer's is necessary for everyone who wants to remain sane and have a bright memory after retirement age. Around 40 million people worldwide suffer from this disease. Therefore, you should try to protect yourself.

To avoid the development of the disease, it is necessary to lead a correct lifestyle. You should stop drinking alcohol and smoking.

If a person does not get enough sleep for a long time, the physiological processes in the body become disrupted. This increases the production of cortisol, which is a stress hormone. This increases the risk of developing the disease. Due to lack of sleep, the clearing of cellular waste from the brain occurs more slowly. It accumulates beta-amyloid, a marker of dementia.

Proper nutrition

Prevention of Alzheimer's disease includes. To reduce the likelihood of brain damage, you should:

1. Eat more natural foods. American and Japanese researchers have proven that daily intake of fruits, vegetables and juices from them allows you to protect yourself from many diseases.
2. Often and in large quantities eat berries. They consist of biologically active components such as anthocyanosides, which have the ability to protect cells from damage and memory impairment.
3. Include foods containing polyunsaturated fatty acids in your diet. Omega-3s are found in salmon, tuna, and mackerel. They reduce the likelihood of disease occurring. Studies have shown that with their help it is possible to delay the development of pathology for ten years.
4. Take B vitamins. They help reduce homocysteine ​​levels. This amino acid gradually accumulates in the body and weakens the inner walls of the arteries. If the amount of homocysteine ​​exceeds the norm, then a person’s cognitive functions deteriorate.
5. Drink grape juice or a glass of red wine every day. These drinks contain microelements that can protect the brain from stress, adverse oxidative reactions and amyloid beta, which contributes to the development of dementia.
6. Give preference to Mediterranean cuisine. It is useful to eat dishes with olive oil, tomatoes, eggplants, zucchini, bell pepper, fish and seafood.
7. Limit your sugar intake. Doctors found that the disease is associated with insulin resistance of brain cells. Therefore, those who want to avoid such problems in old age are advised to control the intake of sugar into the body.
8. Don't forget about vitamin K. There is a lot of it in spinach and cabbage. It is rarely added to multivitamin complexes, so emphasis should be placed on these products.

Physical activity

Exercise helps prevent Alzheimer's disease. Research has shown that exercise can help maintain intelligence and stop the development of memory and cognitive impairment.

Today, disorders of consciousness are considered a very serious problem. Scientists suggest that over the course of fifty years the number of people diagnosed may increase several times.

British scientists prove that physical activity can slow down the development of memory impairment.

One of the stress hormones produced during exercise, corticotropin-releasing hormone, has been found to protect the brain from memory loss. Its level increases when a person is under stress. If the amount of the hormone is more than normal, then anxiety is constantly felt and depression develops. In normal doses, this substance is beneficial for the brain, as it supports mental capacity and preserves nerve cells.

Half a million people in the UK suffer from Alzheimer's dementia. Examinations have proven that the amount of the hormone in patients is reduced.

During exercise, corticotropin-releasing hormone increases the density of synapses that connect nerve cells. Their loss is one of the causes of memory impairment in people with Alzheimer's disease.

Scientists say this is the first time they have found evidence of the beneficial effects of exercise in slowing memory loss. From this we can conclude that physical activity is an excellent preventive measure. Those who are interested in how to prevent Alzheimer's disease should first resort to performing gymnastics.

Developing stress resistance

Millions of people suffer from clinical depression. In this disorder, processes occur in the brain that increase the risk of dementia. This is due to increased production of cortisol, which reduces the size of areas of the brain.

For depression for a long time oxidative processes and inflammation develop, damaging blood vessels and provoking dementia.

It has been proven that if a person becomes depressed before the age of 60, the risk of Alzheimer's disease is much higher than for others. It is important to treat it, since dementia is detected in 35% of cases of depression.

Thanks to such activities, it decreases nervous tension. This is confirmed by tests for stress hormone levels before and after exercise.

Brain exercises

And signs that appear long before severe lesions. A person has difficulties with memory, spatial orientation, personality and mood changes. To maintain a sane mind, you need to train your brain. Statistics say that pathology develops in people who engage in mental activity much less frequently than others.

You can also protect yourself by starting a hobby. To reduce the likelihood of pathology, it is necessary to read books, newspapers, magazines, perform written activities, study foreign languages, play music, attend various courses, play tennis, golf, chess. It is also useful to engage in group sports, do crossword puzzles, and walk.

Prevention of Alzheimer's disease in middle-aged women is the same as for men. You should eat right and exercise physical activity, train your thinking. These measures will help prevent serious brain damage.

Diseases associated with the nervous system How to avoid getting Alzheimer's disease

How to avoid getting Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease may have a genetic cause.

In general, the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease increases as you age, although for some it affects older people rather than later in life. mature age. In the history of medicine, a case of this disease was noted at the age of 28 years. Early onset of symptoms appears to be due to hereditary factors, but the development of Alzheimer's disease at age 65 and later is sporadic.

Although the causes of this pathology are not yet clear, doctors believe that some forms, in particular those that appear before 65 years of age, may be associated with the inheritance of at least three specific genes. One of these factors is the notorious 21st chromosome, which also causes Down syndrome.

It is possible that hereditary predisposition also plays a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease in later life.

However, more and more scientific evidence confirms that, as with the development of heart disease and cancer, this pathology is caused by a combination of several factors, including genetic, and environmental influences.

Susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease is universal, affecting all ethnic and socioeconomic groups. However, people with a higher level of education are better able to protect themselves from it. One study of 595 people over 60 found that highly educated people were less likely to develop dementia. However, it was suggested that such study participants, due to their intellectual abilities They were simply better at answering questions and holding conversations, so it was more difficult for them to detect symptoms of dementia. On the other hand, those who spend their entire lives engaged in mental activity, using brain reserves, delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease and the manifestation of its symptoms by several years.

With Alzheimer's disease, patients experience specific physical abnormalities, which may explain the degradation of intelligence and behavior. They have reduced production of some chemical substances, serving as neurotransmitters, that is, communicating between nerve cells. Autopsies of people who died from this disease reveal fibrous web-like lesions nerve cells(neurons), as well as accumulations of degenerative nerve cells - neuritic plaques.

S. Eisenstadt

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