Alzheimer's disease (AD), also referred to
simply as Alzheimer's, is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that starts
slowly and gradually worsens over time. It is the cause of 60–80% of cases of
dementia. The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent
events. As the disease advances, symptoms can include problems with language,
disorientation (including easily getting lost), mood swings, loss of motivation;
not managing self-care, and behavioral issues. As a person's condition
declines, they often withdraw from family and society. Gradually, bodily
functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Although the speed of progression can vary,
the typical life expectancy following diagnosis is three to nine years. A
person might forget a recent conversation or have difficulty remembering the
name of objects, people, or places. Because it’s a progressive condition,
symptoms develop gradually and become more severe. This means that, over time,
someone with Alzheimer’s might become increasingly confused or disorientated.
In addition, their personality might change becoming aggressive and suspicious
of others – and they might experience hallucinations or delusions. Alzheimer's
disease affects most areas of the brain. Memory, thinking, judgment, language,
problem-solving, personality, and movement can all be affected by the disease.
CAUSES OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Alzheimer's disease is thought to be caused by the abnormal
build-up of proteins in and around brain cells. One of the proteins involved is
called amyloid, deposits of which form plaques around brain cells. The other
protein is called tau, deposits of which form tangles within brain cells. Although
it's not known exactly what causes this process to begin, scientists now know
that it begins many years before symptoms appear. As brain cells become
affected, there's also a decrease in chemical messengers (called
neurotransmitters) involved in sending messages, or signals, between brain
cells.
Age
Old age comes with so many challenges and one of such is
Alzheimer's. Age is the single most
significant factor that leads to Alzheimer's. The likelihood of developing the
disease doubles every 5 years after you reach 65. But it's not just older people
who are at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Around 1 in 20 people with
the condition are under 65. This is called early- or young-onset Alzheimer's
disease, and it can affect people from around the age of 40.
Family history
The genes you inherit from your parents can contribute to
your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, although the actual increase in
risk is small. But in a few families, Alzheimer's disease is caused by the
inheritance of a single gene and the risks of the condition being passed on are
much higher. If several of your family members have developed dementia over the
generations, and particularly at a young age, you may want to seek genetic counseling
for information and advice about your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease
when you're older. Nevertheless, we are here for you. It is nothing to fear as
our herbal medicine has been advanced to provide a cure.
Down's syndrome and Head injuries
People with Down's syndrome are at a higher risk of
developing Alzheimer's disease. This is because the genetic fault that causes
Down's syndrome can also cause amyloid plaques to build up in the brain over
time, which can lead to Alzheimer's disease in some people. Also, people who
have had a severe head injury may be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's
disease.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition, which means the symptoms develop gradually over many years and eventually become more severe. It affects multiple brain functions. The first sign of Alzheimer's disease is usually minor memory problems. For example, this could be forgetting about recent conversations or events, and forgetting the names of places and objects.
As the condition develops, memory problems become more severe and further symptoms can develop, such as:
• Confusion, disorientation, and getting lost in familiar places
• Difficulty planning or making decisions
• Problems with speech and language
• Problems moving around without assistance or performing self-care tasks
• Personality changes, such as becoming aggressive, demanding, and suspicious of others
• Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there) and delusions (believing untrue things)
• Low mood or anxiety
STAGES OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
There are five stages associated with Alzheimer's disease: preclinical Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease, mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, and severe dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect intellectual and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily function.
The five Alzheimer's stages help understand what might happen, but it's important to know that these stages are only rough generalizations. The disease is a continuous process. Each person has a different experience with Alzheimer's and its symptoms.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Alzheimer's disease
People with mild cognitive impairment have mild changes in their memory and thinking ability. These changes aren't significant enough to affect work or relationships yet. They may have memory lapses when it comes to information that is usually easily remembered, such as conversations, recent events, or appointments. Also, these individuals have trouble judging the amount of time needed for a task, or they may have difficulty correctly judging the number or sequence of steps needed to complete a task. The ability to make sound decisions can become harder for them. The truth is that not everyone with mild cognitive impairment has Alzheimer's disease. MCI is often diagnosed based on the doctor's review of symptoms and professional judgment.
Mild dementia Alzheimer's disease
This nature of Alzheimer's disease is often diagnosed in the mild dementia stage when it becomes clear to family and doctors that a person is having significant trouble with memory and thinking that impacts daily functioning. In the mild dementia stage, people may experience:
• Memory loss of recent events. Individuals may have an especially hard time remembering newly learned information and ask the same question over and over.
•Difficulty with problem-solving, complex tasks, and sound judgments. Planning a family event or balancing a checkbook may become overwhelming. Many people experience lapses in judgment, such as when making financial decisions.
• personality changes. People may become subdued or withdrawn — especially in socially challenging situations — or show uncharacteristic irritability or anger. Reduced motivation to complete tasks also is common.
• Difficulty organizing and expressing thoughts. Finding the right words to describe objects or clearly express ideas becomes increasingly challenging.
• Getting lost or misplacing belongings. Individuals have increasing trouble finding their way around, even in familiar places. It's also common to lose or misplace things, including valuable items.
Moderate dementia Alzheimer's disease
During the moderate dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease, people grow more confused and forgetful and begin to need more help with daily activities and self-care.
People with the moderate dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease may:
• Show increasingly poor judgment and deepening confusion. Individuals lose track of where they are, the day of the week, or the season. They may confuse family members or close friends with one another or mistake strangers for family.
They may wander, possibly in search of surroundings that feel more familiar. These difficulties make it unsafe to leave those in the moderate dementia stage on their own.
• Experience even greater memory loss. People may forget details of their personal history, such as their address or phone number, or where they attended school. They repeat favorite stories or make up stories to fill gaps in memory.
• Need help with some daily activities. Assistance may be required with choosing proper clothing for the occasion or the weather and with bathing, grooming, using the bathroom, and other self-care. Some individuals occasionally lose control of their bladder or bowel movements.
• Undergo significant changes in personality and behavior. It's not unusual for people with the moderate dementia stage to develop unfounded suspicions — for example, to become convinced that friends, family, or professional caregivers are stealing from them or that a spouse is having an affair. Others may see or hear things that aren't really there.
Individuals often grow restless or agitated, especially late in the day. Some people may have outbursts of aggressive physical behavior.
Severe dementia Alzheimer's disease
In this case, the mental function continues to decline, and the disease has a growing impact on movement and physical capabilities. In late-stage severe dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, people generally:
• Lose the ability to communicate coherently. An individual can no longer converse or speak in ways that make sense, although he or she may occasionally say words or phrases.
• Require daily assistance with personal care. This includes total assistance with eating, dressing, using the bathroom, and all other daily self-care tasks.
• Experience a decline in physical abilities. A person may become unable to walk without assistance, then unable to sit or hold up his or her head without support. Muscles may become rigid and reflex abnormal. Eventually, a person loses the ability to swallow and control bladder and bowel functions
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER
Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a set of symptoms, most commonly, memory loss and reduced cognitive function. On the other hand, Alzheimer’s disease is a specific type of dementia. There are many other types of dementia, including vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, etc. People can have more than just one type of dementia, known as mixed dementia. This is when a person has multiple conditions which could contribute to the diagnosis.
ALZHEIMER’S MEDICATIONS AND THEIR SIDE EFFECTS
Almost all prescribed over-the-counter medications for treatment in some way alter the way organs or systems function. They come with ‘limited’ efficacy and ‘horrible’ side effects. They destroy all emotions, motivation, and slow down your metabolism. Most patients/caregivers have extensive knowledge of this but failed to find a viable natural alternative so they go back to the usual medication doctors prescribe. Most people feel a temporary relief or masking of their unwanted symptoms, which leads them to believe the substance, is helping their illness. Medications for the treatment intended to help people potentially became a host of debilitating side effects, which in all honesty is not wise to embark on its use. As chronic and degenerative illnesses are on the rise, science has continued to produce medicines that in most cases worsen the ailments. It appears that the end goal is profit and more profits. There is a level of insincerity as they have not reviewed the right medications for a permanent cure.
Some Western Anticonvulsant Medications and their Side Effects
Memantine
One of the medications which are recommended by doctors in treating Alzheimer’s disease has been memantine. It is a broad recommendation for people with moderate, middle, and severe stages of the disease. Just like other western medications, memantine has its own side effects which include worsening mental abilities in form of disorientation and problems carrying out daily activities such as getting dressed. This medicine leads to delusions, aggression, and agitation. Users of memantine also experience; dizziness, headaches, tiredness, and raised blood pressure.
Donepezil, Rivastigmine and Galantamine
These drugs are offered to people with mild, moderate, and severe stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The use of these medications has in no way guaranteed a cure for patients. In using these medications, the majority have to deal with, Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Loss of Weight. Other side effects include muscle cramps, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and insomnia. Side effects can be less likely for people of all ages.
THE POWER OF NATURAL HERBS FOR ALZHEIMER AND DEMENTIA
So many people have asked how I came about BRONGEE, why it’s so effective that it provides a permanent cure where western medication failed, and why is there no side effects compared to western medications which do not cure Alzheimer's and dementia permanently in addition to its debilitating side effects. I will not cease to point out that Herbal medicine has been an age-long solution for dementia. Although many people are yet to know of its potency, there is a need to create and sustain awareness by letting people know that THERE IS HOPE FOR THOSE WHO FACE ALZHEIMER AND DEMENTIA TO BE CURED. Alzheimer's should not be a death sentence when herbs can provide the cure.
BRONGEE HERBAL SUPPLEMENT COMPOSITION
BRONGEE is a natural herbal medicine that has blazed a trail for Alzheimer's and dementia permanent cure. It is all "natural", with no chemical added for preservative purposes. It is made from natural herb extracts such as Moringa, Basil Leaves, Resveratrol, N-acetyl-l-carnitine, l-tyrosine, Biotin, Dha, Bacopa Monnieri, and Panax Ginseng, Eucalyptus, Bulgarian Rose Oil, Ginkgo Biloba, Serrate Clubmoss, Salvia Officinalis, and a few other supplements. I will point out that the process through which BRONGEE is made is well refined and researched. Our herbal medicine has been in existence for a long time with proven results.
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