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Alternative Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease & other Dementias

Alternative Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease & other Dementias
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Ginkgo Biloba for Alzheimer's Disease
The properties of Ginkgo Biloba have been suggested for use in cases of dementia such as Alzheimer's
Ergoloid Mesylates
Ergoloid Mesylates have been widely researched and were a popular treatment for dementias such as Alzheimer's disease before cholinesterase inhibitor drugs were approved by the Food and Drug Administration. I look at the effectiveness, dosage, side effects of this alternative treatment for Alzheimer's disease
Lemon Balm May Improve Memory in Alzheimer's and Dementia
There is some evidence that Lemon Balm-Melissa Officinalis, may improve memory for people Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
Huperzine A
Huperzine A is an alternative treatment for Alzheimer's disease. A traditional Chinese medicine Huperzine is a moss extract with similar properties to cholinesterase inhibitors such as Aricept. There are problems with alternative medicines and more research is required.
Estrogen
Estrogen research seemed to show that the hormone would be beneficial in the prevention and possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The problem was the dangerous side effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Alternative treatments for Alzheimer's disease
Alternative treatments for Alzheimer's disease include some that appear to have preventative and protective treatments for Alzheimer's. Some that have been said to be of use do not help at all and can be dangerous
Antibiotic treatment for Alzheimer's disease?
Using antibiotics to treat Alzheimer's disease is a new and radical approach in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Vitamin C a treatment for Alzheimer's disease?
In one study vitamins E and C in combination showed a reduced risk of people developing Alzhimer's disease.
Vitamin E Treatment for Alzheimer's
Antioxidant treatment for Alzheimer's in the form of Vitamin E.

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