Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Prevented?

Natural strategies that may help to stave off dementia.

- Emily A. Kane

It seems more and more people are being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Can this be prevented or reversed? The toxic burden in our food, air, and water contributes greatly to the increased incidence of cognitive decline. Our bodies are designed to protect vital organs against toxins by walling toxins (e.g., plastics, pesticides, fertilizers, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals) inside fat cells. Our brains are made mostly of fat (cholesterol, in particular), and, unfortunately, many of these noxious substances can cross the bloodbrain barrier and lodge in our fatty brains.

It’s not all bad news, however. Dale Bredesen, MD, published promising research from three years of working with Alzheimer’s patients. He is writing a book on the topic, set to be released sometime this year. He has pinpointed three types of Alzheimer’s:

1. From amyloid plaque