Ayurveda’s 5,000 year old system for health and healing provides an incredible array of herbs to treat Alzheimer’s disease. This condition is characterized by a gradual degeneration of brain cells and has become quite common in older people. Ayurvedic herbs are being looked at as a powerful natural way to help minimize the problems associated with this disease.

Although the majority of the patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease are people who are over the age of 65, there are many risk factors for developing the disease. Some of these factors include high blood pressure, genetics, coronary artery disease, head trauma, high cholesterol and lack of essential brain exercise.

Although the warning signs are not always easy to notice right away, people who are at-risk should keep an eye out for gradual memory loss, poor cognitive skills, personality problems, and dementia.

There is no known cure and Alzheimer’s disease progresses over time. Because the disease causes brain tissue degeneration, it is important to use the appropriate herbs to help balance out the negative effects.

Guduchi, Pancha-Tikta-Ghruta Gugguli, Amalaki, and Musta are a few Ayurvedic herbs that are often used to treat Alzheimer’s. Herbs such as these treat brain damage and benefit brain cell functionality.  Read more...

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