Dementia

     There are various disorders and factors contribute to the development of dementia. Most of the common forms of dementia cannot be cured or irreversible brain damage. Early detection of symptoms is crucial which can help you to manage the condition and plan ahead, as some causes can be treated. If your family member has this kind of medical history, it can provide important tips about the risk of getting dementia. It might ask about how and when symptoms began, changes in behavior and personality. Dementia affects patient’s working memory, processing speed, executive function which include the ability of focusing or paying attention.

    I became obsessed with this topic when my father got the delirium, it might run in the family. I strongly believe that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. It will never too young or too old to begin thinking about prevention. I am trying to understand to the best of my ability the kind of foods and lifestyle modifications that I might be able to integrate into my life to help minimize my risk of developing any kind of dementia.

    If you exercise regularly, get the good quality sleep every night, you will find the way of managing your stress, anxiety or depressed. There are some foods that we can eat that can help protect your brain as ages.

    Start with almonds, all nuts are healthy but almonds particularly will be highlighted because they are a top source of dietary magnesium. Almonds are also very rich source of vitamin E. Second with blueberries, blue corns, purple potatoes, and red onions, mostly blue colors which rich in anthocyanin. The most rejoice choices are dark chocolates, it provides the abundant source of dietary magnesium, and full of cocoa flavanols that can have protective effects on cardiovascular health. But need to make sure that the chocolate has 85% or higher over it.  The cruciferous vegetables are also important, low calorie, but rich in folate, various of vitamins, and fiber which can provide the antioxidant and the elements of detoxification. Up next, avocado is an all in one brain food that contains the highest concentration of fat protecting antioxidants of any fruit or vegetable. Avocados are packed with carotenoid, lutein and zeaxanthin which can help boost processing speed in the brain. The next meat is the wild salmon, it provides omega-3 fatty acids, which its compound can create brain healthy new cells.