It just makes sense to hear, “What’s good for the heart is good for the brain.” Exercise, good nutrition, and reduced stress have been proven to reduce heart disease. Yet, in the United States, someone is still diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at a rate of about 1 per minute.
So if people weren’t following a healthy-heart regimen, would the stats be 1 every 30 seconds or worse? We just don’t know. What we do know is that everyone wants an easy fix to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and the multitude of dementias.
But there is no easy and proven prevention method. There are things, however, within our control that make sense to change or even eliminate from our lives. The very things that have helped extend our lives are possibly killing us from the inside out. Pollutants and toxins from the foods we eat, the water we drink, and the products we buy have been a point of controversy for years.
Aspartame, a common sugar alternative, has been reported to have the most side-effect complaints (top of the list is headaches) with the FDA, yet it continues to find its way into more products everyday. Plastics have been shown to outgas carcinogens yet plastic may be the most common substance in our homes.
I further discuss the importance of removing toxins from our lives in this article, Beyond the Basics – How Else Can You Stave Off Alzheimer’s?, which was published by EmpowHER. Please stop by, read, share, and leave a comment.
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Elaine Pereira says
February 19, 2015 at 12:10 pmNice article, a little scary how much is both in and out of our control. My mother did everything right, walked, healthy diet, socially engaging, active, and got Alzheimer’s anyway! My daughter re-wraps food in wax paper before putting it into ANY storage container that’s not glass. Guess it will take time to see if that proves to be a good strategy.
Mike Good says
February 19, 2015 at 12:19 pmI agree that it’s scary Elaine. We are always hearing that what used to be bad for us is now good for us, and vice versa. It’s so confusing and frustrating. We never really know who’s behind the studies. From the materials we use to build our homes to the air we breathe, some things we can’t control but I think public awareness is helping change things for the better. Will it make a difference with Alzheimer’s disease, only time will tell.
Manuel Leal Navas says
June 24, 2016 at 5:31 amHi
Thanks for the information, there is too much to take care of.
I’m concerned about the quantity of factor and toxins that you mention.
How we can, if not controlled, have the knowledge to prevent possibles affections
and what are the best way to show the person I’m take care of .
Thanks
P.D
Sorry if my writing isn’t perfect.
Mike Good says
June 24, 2016 at 12:44 pmI agree, there is too much. I’ve tried to eliminate as much from my life as possible but there are still way to many avenues for toxins to reach us. We have to spend a little more for organics and read more labels about what we are purchasing. It’s not easy.