Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia or memory loss in which there is slowly a progressive degeneration of the brain characterized by impairment of memory and gradually a disturbance in reasoning, planning, language and perception. Alzheimer's disease accounts for nearly one half of all the cases reported for dementia. The risk factors for Alzheimer's disease are old age, genetic factors, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, high levels of cholesterol, a history of head injury and poor academic education. Alzheimer's disease may also be a type of amyloidosis, since there is an abnormal protein deposition in some parts of the brain.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Alzheimer's disease is mainly aimed at strengthening the brain cells and slowing down as well as reversing the degeneration process in different parts of the brain. Ayurvedic herbal medicines which specifically act on the brain cells and strengthen the nerve cells as well as improve the functioning of the brain, are used in high uses for prolonged periods, depending upon the severity of the affliction in the affected individual. Herbal medicines are also used so that the nerve cells start communicating with each other properly and start functioning at optimum on near optimum levels. In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also used to remove the deposition of abnormal protein in different parts of the brain, which cause damage and dysfunction of the brain. This abnormal protein which is removed from the brain cells is then removed from the circulation either through the gastrointestinal system or through the kidneys.
Alzheimer's disease is a chronic condition and in most affected individuals is already in an advanced state, by the time an accurate diagnosis is made. This presents serious limitations on the benefit that medicines can offer to such affected individuals. However, Ayurvedic medicines can be used in high doses for prolonged periods without any serious adverse effects, and can therefore bring about a slow but sustained improvement in people affected with Alzheimer's disease. Treatment needs to be continued regularly for about 9 to15 months.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com
