ALZHEIMER PERSONAL STORIES – after using Vitacel GH-8 supplements with Ginkgo Biloba antioxidant nutrients.
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ALZHEIMER'S - Vitacel GH-8 Testimonials
My husband who is 73 years of age was diagnosed at Cook County Hospital and South Shore Osteopathic Hospital as having Alzheimers Disease and Dementia symptoms. I was told that there was no hope, natural alternative cure or medicine that was really effective for prevention of Alzheimer and Dementia, and that he would get progressively worse and worse. No Alzheimers Disease drugs or Dementia alternative or complementary medicine treatments were prescribed, so I took him home to care for him little hope for a remedy for his brain aging health disease, but a strong belief in God, I felt someone someday would do some good and find an alternative to traditional medicine for his Alzheimers. The doctor wanted me to put him in the care of a nursing home because on top of the Alzheimers symptoms, he also had a bad heart. I refused, and said I would do my best to care for him at home. I heard about Dr. Koch's a natural alternative and complimentary antiaging product called - Vitacel GH-8, from a friend and decided to order it as the price was affordable and the Vitacel 8 GH8 with Ginkgo Biloba was available in the USA. On three antiaging supplements a day, I noticed signs of improvement in his Alzheimers disease symptoms. His forgetfulness started to leave him, his memory improved and he started to remember things and even started to dress himself properly. Prior to taking GH-8 nutrient supplements, he would put on two of the same garment, sometimes inside out and with both socks on one foot. Other improving signs the Alzheimer's Disease was getting better, was when he started to converse and answer the phone. He is not nervous anymore and although he can’t completely say prayers, he can say them partially now. Praise the Lord.
Auntire Tynes
8239 So. Colfax Ave.
Chicago, IL
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder in which nerve cells in the brain collapse and die, making it difficult for the brain’s signals to be transmitted properly. A person with Alzheimers disease has problems with memory, judgment and thinking, which makes it hard for the person to work or take part in day-to-day family and social life. Changes in mood, personality and behavior also may occur.
There are two basic types of Alzheimer’s disease: early-onset and late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Late-onset AD is the more common type, usually beginning after age 65.
What is early-onset Alzheimer’s disease?
This is a rare form of Alzheimers disease in which individuals are diagnosed with the disease before age 65, usually in their 40s and 50s. Less than 10 percent of all Alzheimer’s disease patients have this type. Symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease are similar to those of late-onset, but the person often is still active with work, family and social activities when the signs and symptoms begin.
Signs and Symptoms of Early onset Alzheimer’s disease
Memory loss and Fogetfullness
Brain Confusion
Restlessness
Misplacing and forgetting things
Trouble performing familiar tasks and chores
Personality and behavior changes
Poor and decreased judgment
Impaired ability to communication
Inability to follow directions
Problems with speech and language
Impaired visuospatial skills
Emotional apathy and depression
Social withdrawal and less willingness to interact with family memebers and friends
Loss of motivation, initiative and drive
There is no cure for AD and no way to slow the progression of the disease. For some people in the early or middle stages of AD, medication such as tacrine (Cognex) may alleviate some cognitive symptoms. Donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), and galantamine (Reminyl) may keep some symptoms from becoming worse for a limited time. A fifth drug, memantine (Namenda), was recently approved for use in the United States. Combining memantine with other AD drugs may be more effective than any single therapy. One controlled clinical trial found that patients receiving donepezil plus memantine had better cognition and other functions than patients receiving donepezil alone. There are many adverse side effects of prescription medications.
Also, other antiaging medicines such as natural medications may help control behavioral symptoms such as sleeplessness, agitation, wandering, anxiety, and depression.
Alternatives and Coplementary Medicines?
Coenzyme Q10 Antioxidant Nutrients
Coenzyme Q10 known as CoQ10, or ubiquinone, is an antioxidant that occurs naturally in the body and is needed for normal cell reactions to occur. This compound has not been studied for its effectiveness in treating Alzheimer’s.
A synthetic version of this compound, called idebenone, was tested for Alzheimers disease but did not show favorable results. Little is known about what dosage of this alternative - complementary coenzyme Q10 is considered safe, and there could be harmful effects if too much is taken.
Ginkgo Biloba Antiaging Supplements
Ginkgo Biloba is a plant extract containing several compounds that may have positive effects on cells within the brain and the body. Ginkgo biloba is thought to have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, to protect cell membranes, and to regulate neurotransmitter function. Ginkgo has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine and currently is being used in Europe as ana alternative and complimentary natural medicine to alleviate cognitive symptoms associated with a number of neurological conditions.
In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (October 22/29, 1997), Pierre L. Le Bars, MD, PhD, of the New York Institute for Medical Research, and his colleagues observed in some participants a modest improvement in cognition, activities of daily living (such as eating and dressing), and social behavior. The researchers found no measurable difference in overall impairment.
Results from this study show that ginkgo may help some individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, but further research is needed to determine the exact mechanisms by which Ginkgo works in the body. Also, results from this study are considered preliminary because of the low number of participants, about 200 people.
Few side effects are associated with the use of Ginkgo, but it is known to reduce the ability of blood to clot, potentially leading to more serious conditions, such as internal bleeding. This risk may increase if Ginkgo biloba is taken in combination with other blood-thinning drugs, such as aspirin and warfarin.
Currently, multicenter trial with about 3,000 participants is investigating whether Ginkgo may help prevent or delay the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease or vascular dementia.
What is the prognosis?
AD is a progressive disease, but its course can vary from 5 to 20 years. The most common cause of death in AD patients is infection.
What antiaging research is being done?
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Scientists are currently studying or testing different types of Alzheimers drugs and other substances to determine if they can stop AD progression, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), statins (such as those used for lowering cholesterol), folic acid, Ginkgo Biloba, and vitamins E, B6, B12 AND CoQ10, . Studies in basic science are also exploring the potential of vaccines. The National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Mental Health also support research related to AD.
