RE: HIV Protocol and Memory Loss

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Bill

Hi new to the group, I just asked a question before I read your post. You

not only answered but reassured me of all the things I am doing!

Thank you.

As for memory, some times maybe twice a week I will get this very strange,

hmm how do I explain it. Well 2 examples, driving to work I will get to a

certain

Spot and wonder where in the heck am I? Just for 2 seconds. At work walking

back to my desk for just a split second I cant figure out which isle is

mine.

Please don't tell me this is early Alzheimer's? I just turned 48, no history

of it in my family.

Cyndie

 

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Specific suggestions are:

 

The three " magick medicines " :

Gingko biloba-- I take 60 mg daily

fish oil-- I take 1200 mg daily

broccoli or other greens... cooked. Apparently it is the " green " in them

that works, but supposedly any of the kales will improve mental function and

delay or stop old age dementia. I caught this info on National Public Radio.

The interviewee didn't give a specific " dose " , but said it needs to be

cooked, and a part of your daily diet. She referred to a study (can't

remember the source) that showed a 40% decrease in memory deterioration

related to aging. That is a very significant number.

 

The problem with memory difficulties is diagnosis of cause, especially at

your age, when memory problems are often related to stress and depression

rather than age. Also, many physical ailments interfere with memory

function.

 

Other things you can do:

If you smoke, try quitting (but don't stress yourself out over it... that is

something best done when your mind is otherwise at ease).

 

Get plenty of rest. If your life style is such that you can, try working in

afternoon naps... even a lunch-time " catnap " is good.

 

Needless to say, cut back or quit alcohol and pot if you use it.

 

Another thing is " mental exercise " With the brain and memory, it is very

true that you " use it or lose it. " Lots of reading, if possible, take a few

courses in subjects that interest you, or if you're a puzzle fan, allocate

some time daily to doing puzzles. Stimulating conversation is also very

beneficial. (and it is an excellent stress/depression reducer).