10 Ways To Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer’s

MRI Head Scan Alzheimer’s. The mere mention of the word sends shivers down our collective spines. Millions have been touched by it, having witnessed the devastation up close with loved ones who’ve been diagnosed. It is, as we all know, a grim picture, so it’s imperative that each one of us does everything possible to avoid the disease. While we don’t know exactly what causes Alzheimer’s, there is mounting evidence that suggests the changes you make now can have a considerable impact on what happens to your brain decades from now. The current thinking is that we may be able to significantly slow or even stop the progression of Alzheimer’s by adopting as many brain-supportive habits as early in life as possible. Here are the big ones to help keep your brain in top form for as long as possible: 1) Tame inflammation, ’round the clock Chronic inflammation is often the starting point for diseases that these days are tragically becoming endemic, such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Fortunately, inflammation can be tamed, by trading sugars, industrial oils, processed foods, and factory-farmed meats for wholesome, fresh, consciously-raised, real foods and by maintaining the bacterial balance of the gut microbiome. To get on a more brain-supportive path, start with a 2 or 3 week cleanse to fortify and repair your gut, and add in the brain-loving foods listed below. 2) More movement, and a lot less couch-potato time Simply put, moving your butt is good for your brain. Frequent movement helps improve memory and slows the rate of cognitive decline. Movement also increases blood flow to the brain, key for the health of the organ. According to the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation, regular exercise cuts the risk of developing the disease by half, so keep moving. If […]

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