WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT (TM): ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: The Complete Guide to Preventing, Treating, and Coping with Memory LossGrand Central Publishing, 1. nov. 2007 - 304 sider A leading Alzheimer's expert presents a comprehensive program to help prevent and slow the progress of memory loss. There are currently more than four million Americans afflicted with Alzheimer's, and an estimated 14 million will have the disease by 2050. The good news is that everyone can make lifestyle changes to increase the odds that they will live well into old age with their mental faculties intact. Dr. Devi's groundbreaking program can help prevent the disease from developing and slow memory loss in those already suffering from the illness. By taking an active role in the management of the disease and through a combination of medication, natural hormone therapies, mental exercises, cognitive rehabilitation, and nutritional and herbal supplements, it is possible to slow the effects of this debilitating condition and improve the quality of life. |
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Disease | 44 |
LIVING REALLY LIVING WITH | 103 |
A Pharmacological Approach | 143 |
Complementary and Hormone Therapies | 163 |
Stimulating the Senses | 176 |
When Alzheimers Isnt the Only Health | 192 |
Disease | 248 |
Glossary | 255 |
References and Suggested Readings | 261 |
Index | 271 |
About the Author | 283 |
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WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT (TM): ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: The ... Gayatri Devi,Deborah Mitchell Ingen forhåndsvisning - 2007 |
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