19-09-2016, 07:18 AM
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Re: Dementia/Alzheimer's
Originally Posted by Jennifer Eckles
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It is beyond doubt that low oxygen levels in brain cells have a profound negative effects on function of nerve cells of the CNS. Brain hypoxia leads to anaerobic cellular respiration, generation of lactic acid and free radicals, acidic pH cellular environment, chronic inflammation, inability of the immune system to heal injuries and many other negative effects (see the links to medical research below), that include possible formation of tumors.
25-09-2016, 04:06 PM
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Re: Dementia/Alzheimer's
Originally Posted by Jennifer Eckles
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I've been following the ketogenic diet for some time. The way I do it is by intermittent fasting - for example, only eating during an 8 hour period in any one day and fasting for the remaining 16 hours of that day. I do feel so much more energised and clear-headed.
How have you been finding the ketogenic diet?
25-09-2016, 06:02 PM
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I have had first hand experience with Vascular Dementia, a close relative to Alzheimer's. I lost my mother to VD and had to sit back and watch her mind gradually fade from reality. Five years after her diagnosis, she died in my arms in a care home, having convinced herself she was overweight and having systematically starved herself to death.It was difficult to describe my emotions at the time and it still hurts to think about it now, some years later.
A lot of people are very ignorant of dementia...until they have to deal with it themselves. Unfortunately dementia is a very cruel and unforgiving disease and spreads it effects across everyone who has to deal with it in some way. In my mother's case, I looked upon her death as a release from VD, having destroyed both her mind and her body with it. Sadly, as her only son, I also had to deal not only her deteriorating health, but her financial and legal affairs as well...and its that point where you find out how badly dementia victims are treated by society.
26-09-2016, 07:37 PM
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Re: Dementia/Alzheimer's
Originally Posted by Graham
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I have had first hand experience with Vascular Dementia, a close relative to Alzheimer's. I lost my mother to VD and had to sit back and watch her mind gradually fade from reality. Five years after her diagnosis, she died in my arms in a care home, having convinced herself she was overweight and having systematically starved herself to death.It was difficult to describe my emotions at the time and it still hurts to think about it now, some years later.
A lot of people are very ignorant of dementia...until they have to deal with it themselves. Unfortunately dementia is a very cruel and unforgiving disease and spreads it effects across everyone who has to deal with it in some way. In my mother's case, I looked upon her death as a release from VD, having destroyed both her mind and her body with it. Sadly, as her only son, I also had to deal not only her deteriorating health, but her financial and legal affairs as well...and its that point where you find out how badly dementia victims are treated by society.
This is the second time I'm having to go through it. Saw my mum yesterday and she's happy enough in her own bubble, I'm always unsure if she knows it's me or not these days though. What she does like is a nice hug, that's probably the only thing which brings her comfort.
All very sad.
30-09-2016, 11:59 PM
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I have a similar worry with the lapses but (really, no joke) I've had these since my 20s.I saw my Father retire from a successful career, become a popular key member of his local community, then have his mind stolen by dementia so I know how it feels.
I don't know if it's hereditary but dread the thought of suffering myself, let alone anybody who has to care for me.
01-10-2016, 09:05 AM
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Re: Dementia/Alzheimer's
Originally Posted by devon56
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I have a similar worry with the lapses but (really, no joke) I've had these since my 20s..
Have you had a medical opinion about your 'lapses' devon?
I'm no expert but I'm wondering if it could be a mild form of epilepsy ... There's a name for it but I can't remember.
04-10-2016, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by carol
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Have you had a medical opinion about your 'lapses' devon? I'm no expert but I'm wondering if it could be a mild form of epilepsy ... There's a name for it but I can't remember.
04-10-2016, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Pats
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You may be thinking of Absence seizures carol, which causes a short period of “blanking out” or staring into space.
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