Alzheimer's/Memory Loss

Alzheimer's/Memory Loss

*May be tied to an aluminum toxicity - use glass, iron or stainless steel cookware, and avoid products containing aluminum (antacids, foil, deodorants, etc).

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF

Fruits: Strawberries, blueberries, mangoes, acai berries, pomegranates, grapes (especially purple/red), pineapple, raspberries, persimmon, tart red cherries
Vegetables: Asparagus, beets (including the green tops), broccoli, carrots, green bell peppers, kale, okra, onions, red cabbage, rutabaga's, spinach, sweet potatoes, watercress, yams
Eggs, soybeans and soy products, mung beans, lentils, fava beans, whole grains, brewer's yeast and wheat germ.
Sprouted grains, brown rice.
Baked or broiled fish (especially salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring).
Cilantro, garlic (1-3 cloves a day), Green Tea, Turmeric (also found in curry)
Oats, Olive oil, nuts (especially Brazil nuts), flax seeds, sesame seeds and sesame nut butters
Red wine (in moderation)

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE

Zinc Supplements (can hasten the onset of symptoms)
Excessive Alcohol (can worsen memory loss and dementia)
Artificial sweeteners & processed foods
Red meat, lunch meat, bacon & cheese
Fast food, caffeine, and soda
Cream of Tartar, baking powder (due to the aluminum content)
Tap/city water (due to possible aluminum additives - drink bottled/filtered water instead)

ESSENTIAL OILS

Basil, bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, cedarwood, cypress, frankincense, galbanum, geranium, German chamomile, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, myrrh, neroli, patchouli, rose, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, spikenard, vetiver, (wear as perfume, temples, bottom of feet, diffuse, or neck/shoulder massage).

HERBAL

Astragalus, Basil, cardamom, cilantro/coriander, German chamomile, dandelion (leaves & flowers), ginger, ginko biloba, ginseng, gotu kola, lemon balm, nutmeg, parsley, red clover flowers, rosemary, sage, skullcap, stinging nettle, turmeric, wood betony
Ashwagandha: In capsule form, up to 2g daily; or in tincture form (made from the root) up to 1 teaspoon three times daily.
Daily Ginseng: Siberian Ginseng (2-3 grams of dried root) and Asian Ginseng (100-200 mg herbal extract).
Brain Tincture: Make a tincture with 1 cup Siberian ginseng root, 1 cup ginkgo leaves, 1 cup gotu kola leaves, and 6 cups brandy; (if using dried herbs, cut these amounts in half). Take 1/2-1 teaspoon 1-3 times daily (alone, in juice, or add to a smoothie!).
Brain Tea: Add 1/2 cup Siberian ginseng root to 1 quart boiling water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and add 1/4 cup ginkgo leaves, 1/4 cup gotu kola leaves, and 1/4 cup peppermint leaves and steep for another 20 minutes. Drink 2-3 cups daily. (if using dried herbs, cut these amounts in half).
Yerba Mate tea

NATURAL

Lecithin
Drink a glass of warm water with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar before each meal.
Dissolve 3 teaspoons Turmeric in warm coconut oil along with a pinch of black pepper. Stir well and drink daily.

YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY

Gentle Chair Yoga for Dementia (16 minutes, Emily Elliot)

SUPPLEMENTS

Acetyl-L-carnitine: 500 mg three times daily
Aged Garlic Extract (AGE/Allium sativum)
Antioxidants: 2,000 mg Vitamin C, 400 IU vitamin E, and mixed carotenoids providing 25,000 IU vitamin A activity daily
Benfotiamine: 300mg daily
Coenzyme Q10: 100 mg daily for prevention; 200-300 mg daily for memory loss/dementia; 300 mg daily for Alzheimers (take with food)
Eleuthero (eleutherococcus senticosus): as directed
Evening Primrose Oil: 1,000 mg 3 times daily (can substitute 1,000 mg borage oil once daily)
Gastrodin (gastrodia elata): as directed
Ginkgo Biloba: 80 mg 3 times daily (should have at least 24% flavone glycosides)
Gotu Kola: 200 mg extract 3 times daily (should have 10% asiaticosides)
Huperzine-A: 50-100 mcg twice daily
Omega-3 oil: 100-1000 mg daily
Phosphatidylserine: 100 mg daily for prevention; 200-300 mg daily for memory loss/dementia; 300 mg daily in 3 divided doses for Alzheimers
Siberian Ginseng: 100-300 mg 3 times daily (should contain at least 0.8% eleutherosides)
Tyrosine: 7g daily
Vitamin B12: 100-150 mcg/daily plus Folic Acid: 400-800 mcg daily
Vitamin B Complex: 1 pill, plus extra 50 mg vitamin B6 a day with food (look for a B-100 complex with 100 mcg vitamin B12 and biotin; 400 mcg folic acid; and 100 mg all other B vitamins)
Vitamin E: 400-800 IU daily for prevention; 800-2000 IU daily for memory loss/dementia; 2000 IU daily in 2 divided doses for Alzheimers

HOMEOPATHIC

Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri): 150 mg twice daily

MIND-BODY CONNECTION

Can represent hitting bottom, or a relationship to surrender. Your decisions and desires are not reflecting how you see your role on this planet. Try to surrender and let go of your need to control everything/everyone.
Can also represent in inability to accept life/a desire to die or a desire to return to the safety of childhood.

FOOD MEDICINE
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.

Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian

BEVERAGES

Banana-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)

Blueberry-Pomegranate Smoothie (LC GF VT)

Golden Milk (LC GF VG VT)

Mango Lassi (GF VT)

Mango-Banana Smoothie (GF VT)

Superfruit Smoothie (GF VG VT)

Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie (GF VT)

Brain Smoothie (GF VG VT)

Green Smoothie (LC GF VT)

Mango Matcha Smoothie (GF VT)

Mango-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)

Blueberry Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

Cranberry-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)

Herbal Mango Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

Mango Pineapple Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

Sunrise Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

MAINS

Adult Ramen (LC GF VG VT)

Avocado & Egg Toast (LC GF KT VT)

Breakfast Burrito (LC VT)

Curry Noodle Stir Fry (LC VG VT)

Garlic Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Hoppin' John Fritters (LC VG VT)

Mung Beans and Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Oven-Fried Fish (LC KT)

Salmon with Avocado Salsa (LC GF)

Salmon with Spinach Artichoke Sauce (GF KT)

Spiced Lentil Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Vegan Jambalaya (LC GF VG VT)

Veggie Ramen (LC VG VT)

Asian Broccoli & Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce (LC GF KT)

Buddha Bowl (GF VG VT)

Egg Drop Soup (LC GF VT)

Green Chili Soup (LC VG VT)

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry (LC GF VG VT)

Miso Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Pasta Della California (LC GF VG VT)

Salmon with Mustard Sauce (LC GF KT)

Sesame Salmon (LC GF KT)

Turkey Kielbasa & Bean Pasta (LC)

Vegetable Curry (LC GF KT VG VT)

Asparagus Penne (VT)

Bean & Veggie Tacos or Burritos (VG VT)

Chickpea Wraps (LC VG VT)

Fish Fillets with Broccoli Stuffing (LC)

Healthy Scrambled Eggs (LC GF KT VT)

Mujaddara (LC GF VG VT)

Noodles with Peanut Sauce (VG VT)

Quinoa Oatmeal (LC GF VG VT)

Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce (LC GF)

Shrimp Power Bowl (GF)

Vegan Black Bean Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

Veggie Omelet (LC GF KT VT)

SIDES

Asparagus Au Gratin (LC KT VT)

Cannellini & Arugula Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Couscous Pilaf (VG VT)

Favetta & Pita Triangles (GF VG VT)

Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (LC GF VG VT)

Red Beans & Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Carrots (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Onions (LC GF VG VT)

Spinach & Strawberry Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Zattar Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Asparagus with Hollandaise (LC GF VT KT)

Creamy Kale (LC GF KT VG VT)

Double Mashed Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Glazed Carrots (LC GF VG VT)

Mashed Sweet Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Asparagus (LC GF VG VT KT)

Roasted Cauliflower (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Sweet Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Steamed Edamame (LC GF VG VT)

Avocado Cilantro-Lime Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Dill Vinaigrette Greens (LC GF VG VT KT)

Farro (VG VT)

Irish Potatoes (Colcannon) (LC GF VT)

Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Broccoli (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Chipotle Sweet Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Sauteed Spinach (LC GF KT VG VT)

Warm Red Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)