Monday, April 14, 2014

Defying Grey Matter Loss--Dementia Here We Come!

Based on commercial ads for propecia, it seems that hair loss is more catastrophic for men and sometimes women than grey matter loss, Brain Researcher Edward Zamrini intimated (my take on his message) that until we can reinvigorate our aging brains (which steadily but surely loose gray matter and become debilitated with plaque and tangles) with stems cell plugs taken from those parts of our bodies that we often substitute for our brains anyway (just like we can surgically enhance our head hair from those same regions), research has strongly associated the following actions to stave off the unbecoming living death of alzheimer's induced dementia.

To do so, Edward urged that we should:

1. Genes: Make sure we have the proper genetic heritage. (Yes, a little late to do anything about it, but just stay abreast of the latest time travel and gene insertion research).

2. Education: Acquire an education and continue to pursue knowledge throughout your entire life. Pursuant to your abilities, avoid overly stressful academia and intellectual pursuits.

3. Employment: Seek out demanding, yet satisfying, employment that engages your spirit. Again, do so pursuant to your abilities, avoid overly stressful and dangerous employment.

4. Environment: Surround yourself with a rich, healthy and stimulating environment.

5. Socialization: Embed yourself in rewarding, supportive social networks. (Facebook probably doesn't count).

6. Nutrition: Eat Well (Unfortunately studies suggest that this is most important early in life). A Mediterranean diet appears to be best. Your diet should includes nuts, fish, fruit, and vegetables. Avoid over-eating, transfats and sweets. Empty calories and transfats appear to be deleterious. Also, cheese in moderation may be beneficial.

7. Exercise: Exercise daily for 30-45 minutes up to your capacity and don't forget that the pharmaceutical companies have yet to come up with a exercise pill and probably won't so don't sit on your couch waiting for one to be advertised.

8. Spirituality: Discover those elements of a rich spiritual or religious life that bring solace and peace to the mind and body.

9. Sleep: Foster an environment that allows restful and satisfying sleep.

10. Blood Pressure: Monitor your blood pressure and take action when necessary to keep it at a healthy level.

11. Politics: Be politically active to promote a cleaner environment.

Loren M. Lambert © August 18, 2013 

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