The process of cognitive decline can precede the appearance of symptoms by decades. By the time clear symptom pictures arrive, the progression can be well underway.
Cognitive decline points to deeper underlying problems and imbalances. The earlier you can correct these imbalances, the better. Our brains need healthy bodies to enjoy good cognition well into our senior years. Everything from language difficulties to executive functioning problems like memory and inflexible thinking can be clues that something is amiss.
Did You Know?
” Dementia and Alzheimer’s are now the leading cause of death for Australian women and hundreds of new cases are diagnosed each week. We are an ageing population and its now roughly 1 in 10 people, over the age of 65 that have it! “
Whether it’s stress, hormone imbalances, blood sugar irregularities or gut health, Naturopathy and Acupuncture can offer effective natural medicines and treatments to boost overall health, in order to enhance brain health. We have many herbal medicines and nutrients at our disposal, backed by extensive research, traditional use, and literature.
Tending to your brain by enhancing our brain’s fertiliser can be one beneficial focus. BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) plays a crucial role in the growth of neurons. Medicinal mushrooms like lion’s mane, and herbs like Bacopa can be beneficial here, as can exercise and relaxation – Hello Saltuary ;-).
Alzheimer’s has long been touted as “Type 3 Diabetes”. Keeping blood sugars in check with a clean, balanced diet is a necessary core focus. Aside from diet, many herbs can help here too. Nigella and Gymnema are just two of the vast array that we have access to. Spices such as cinnamon can positively impact blood sugar levels too.
Optimising mitochondrial function is important too. Our mitochondria are like the engine in a car – but in our cells. They’re the ‘powerhouse’ within our cells. Many know and love CoQ10 (‘ubiquinol’) – a common supplement. Think of CoQ10 as being akin to petrol. A car won’t drive without petrol, and our cells can drive better with things like CoQ10! Damage to our mitochondria can result in early ageing, chronic fatigue and has been linked to dementia, cardiovascular disease and even diabetes.
Toxins play a vast role as well. Our world is loaded with these things, and glyphosate is one in particular that needs a mention for how insidious it is. You’d probably know this by its common name of RoundUp. RoundUp has been shown time and time again to be wildly detrimental not just to our own health, but that of the planet, especially our bees. Infrared saunas can be great for whole body detox, and binders such as charcoal can also aid.
Gut health is an important factor to keep on your radar too. Your gut is literally an interface to the outside world and it communicates with our entire body and its various systems. Things like chronic constipation have been associated with conditions such as Parkinson’s, so if your gut is not well, seek help.
Our Approach at Saltuary
As natural therapists, we aim to optimise brain function and address common problems that can lead to cognitive decline. Our expertise includes improving blood flow to the brain, optimising nutrition (such as antioxidants and beneficial fats), reducing stress, and encouraging lifestyle changes. By addressing these areas, we can support and enhance overall brain health, helping you maintain good cognition well into your senior years.
At Saltuary, we are dedicated to providing effective natural therapies to support your health and wellbeing. Visit us to learn more about how our treatments can benefit your brain health.
Remember, brain health is merely whole body health!