There is the potential to protect against Alzheimer’s disease by using the right antioxidants. Antioxidants are found mainly in fruits and vegetables. However, acai fruit is known as #1 source of antioxidants on the planet; pomegranate is the second best source. When you combine these two fruits into a juice, you get a powerful and healthy product.
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder, which affects parts of the brain that control thought processes, memory, and language. It is important to realize that there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. According to The Alzheimer's Association, there were more than 5 million people with Alzheimer’s disease living in the United States in 2007. About 4.9 million of them are older than 65 years of age. To compare, previous nationwide estimates showed 4.5 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease. This is a 10 percent increase. Moreover, considering the fact that 78 million baby boomers are in their early 60s , more and more people may develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Based on solid clinical evidence, researchers are certain that brain cells are destroyed by production of a pathologic protein called amyloid. Amyloids produce free radicals that damage cells, impair their function, and eventually cause cell death. However, anti-oxidizing agents may prevent oxidative cell damage and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Supplementing one’s diet with antioxidants, such as acai, is a promising approach for slowing disease progression to the extent that oxidative damage may be responsible for the cognitive and functional decline observed in Alzheimer’s disease.
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Hi Sis!
I read through your older posts and the one on March 12 just got me. Thanks to all who commented. We are in a strange club together. Cousin Margeo's comment made me laugh and cry at the same time. I miss Uncle George too. When I was visiting Dad recently on my trip to Arizona, I tried not to cry when I was with him. But one time I broke down. I asked him to come with me in the living room to have "family prayer". It was just us two, but I thought he would be familiar with the term since family prayer was a constant in my growing up years. We sat on the couch and I started to cry. I didn't want to upset him so I said, "I'm sorry to cry but I haven't seen you since October and I've missed you so much Daddy." I put my head on his shoulder as he gently patted me. Finally I was able to squeak out a prayer. As I said each sentence, he would say "Yes". For instance I said, "We are so grateful for the healing peace of our Saviour, Jesus Christ". He said, "Yes". I said, We are grateful for the abundance of blessings in our lives. "Yes". He couldn't remember to say, "Amen" at the end of the prayer, but he seemed to know what I was praying about.
Another day I took him a little scrapbook I made of simple sentences and single pictures of our family. He read every word out loud, but only seemed to recognize himself and his brother Max. When we got to the last page, there was a picture of his youngest grandson, Ethan. He said, "Hi little guy!" Then he made this squeaky noise that has delighted all his children and grandchildren over the years. As he did that, he tickled the picture. I said, "Oh Daddy, all the babies love it when you do that!" Then he laughed the most joyous laugh. I laughed and he laughed harder because I was laughing. It was a real Giggle Fest. After that I sang his favorite song: "Day-O". He couldn't remember the words but enjoyed hearing it: "Come Mister Tally Man tally me bananas. Daylight come and me wanna go home." I told Mom that we need to write that as his epithat when the time comes. On the last day I was there, I was going to pick up Krista so she could take me to the airport (she shares Mom's car). On the way, I just had to go see Dad. The feeling was overwhelming. I wondered if he was napping at that time in the afternoon. But then I thought that God wouldn't prompt me so strongly if he was asleep. He was sitting in his chair when I got there. I said (as I always said when I went to see him all that week), "I am your oldest daughter Kathy from Utah. I teach school." Then quickly I told him, "I have to go back to Utah today but I had to tell you good-bye and you are the best Daddy I have ever had." He kissed me on the cheek and said, "Good-bye Sweetheart". I still feel that kiss on my cheek.
I love that I get these post directly in my email. You always have such great information. I also love the crossword game that you posted several weeks ago...fun!
Thanks! I thought the cw puzzle was kind of hard. I am not good at those. Good for your brain though!!
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