By Marianne Fernance

• Are you concerned about Alzheimer’s and dementia?
• Does someone you know, or love, face the daily reality of memory loss?

For many people the fear of dementia, like public speaking, measures greater than our fear of death. While many preventative strategies have been suggested, the best prevention is a diet and lifestyle that supports optimal brain health.

What are the causes of dementia?

While the progressive memory loss of dementia can be caused by a number of different conditions, it is important to realise that it is not an inevitable part of aging. In reality, correct nutrition and, the elimination of environmental toxins, can help us to retain mental alertness and function to allow us to enjoy the golden years.

Using Fatty Acids to Improve Brain Health

More commonly referred to as fish oils, DHA omega-3 fatty acids help to protect the brain from damage by preventing inflammation within the tissues of the brain. DHA, like other omega-3 fatty acids is commonly found in high concentrations in oily fish, and to a lesser extent eggs and poultry. Read the rest of this entry »