Most people are aware that as they age, their mental capacity declines.  It is often very frustrating for people to forget other people’s names, events, locations, reaction times etc.  The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease. Memory loss can have a devestating effect for some people if it hinders their occupational functions and activities of daily living.  Other medical conditions may cause memory loss such as side effects of drugs, strokes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, menopause, hypothyroidism, meningitis, and HIV infection to name a few.  The mental capacity of a person depends on many factors such as blood supply to the brain, glucose for the brain, hormones, vitamins, and neuronal capacity.

A lot of research is being done to discover the best methods for preventing and improving memory as the population ages. Prevention seems to be one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent the early onset of memory loss. Studies show that continuous stimulation of the mind through reading, socializing, enjoying art, listening to music, watching theatre, etc. lead to slowing of memory loss. People who exercise regularly also have an increased mental capacity. In Europe, the herb Ginkgo Biloba has been used for years to increase circulation to the brain, and has become one of the most effective treatments for reversing mental loss.

Signs and Symptoms:

Forgetfulness
Difficulty remembering
Loss of short term and long term mental capacity

Lifestyle Changes:

Stop smoking
Avoid alcohol
Exercise daily for one hour and include both aerobic and weight training exercises
Decrease stress
Get 8 hours of sleep a night
Enjoy the arts, theatre, movies, social events, and the company of others
Keep your mind active by challenging it with puzzles, games and books

Dietary Changes:

Increase your consumption of essential fatty acids by eating more fish (3x/week), seeds, nuts, olive and canola oil.  These improve your good cholesterol and prevent hardening of the arteries that lead to the brain ensuring better blood flow.
Increase dietary fiber to 30 grams a day. See High fiber list.
Avoid fried foods and fast foods.
Eat a diet that has less than 30% of the daily caloric intake from fat.
Choose lean cuts of meats.
Drink 10 glasses of filtered water daily.
Eat 5 servings of fruit and vegetables daily.
Eat a high protein breakfast as this will enable your memory to work better throughout the day.
Children who were fed a high protein breakfast performed better on tests.

Natural Solutions For Memory Loss:

Neuro-Plus:  2 capsules twice daily one hour before, or two hours after meals.
OR
Ginkgo Biloba Extract: 1 capsule twice daily one hour before, or two hours after meals.

Take  one of the above with
Eskimo-3: 3 capsules daily with meals.

Other beneficial Products:

E-400 Selenium: 2 capsules daily with breakfast.
Q-Max: 1 capsule daily between meals.