HIV Protocol and Memory Loss

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Hi, I'm 64 and have been HIV+ for 21 years. Both my age and my

medical condition contribute to memory deficits. What works for me is

what I call the " big four. " Rest, exercise, nutrition, and stress

management.

 

The strategy is to increase oxygenation of the brain (exercise, rest,

nutrition, gingko, and fish oil all do this), and reduce or remove

problems that distract you and hinder memory function. Depression is

a major cause of memory deficits. Also check for medical cause.

(HIV, in my case, not only attacks the immune system, it directly

attacks brain cells, as do many other diseases.)

 

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).

 

It wouldn't hurt to talk to an allopathic practitioner (mainstream

medicine-- MD) to rule out any physiological causes.

 

Hope it helps,

 

Bill

 

 

, " Dorothy "

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