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Alternative therapies in neurological disease: An introduction to the cause and General Treatments

The brain is composed of one hundred billion neurons. These neurons are supported by approximately one trillion support cells called glial cells. The brain comprises about 2% of total body weight, while burning about 20-30% of all calories used by the body. The brain is a soft structure, such as custard, protected by a hard skull.

In the center of almost all neurological damage and disease is a power failure caused mitochondrial damage by free radicals. It's amazing to me that a of individual causes leading to such different manifestations of neurological dysfunction.

Let's talk about specific causes or triggers neurological diseases:
1. Physical trauma, as in a fall, car accident, sports injury or assault.
2. Emotional trauma, stress, abuse or post-traumatic stress disorder.
3. Drugs
4. Alcohol
5. Relentless chronic stress, which can be emotional, physical or infectious.
6. Environmental toxins, including pesticides, organochlorines, organophosphates, or solvents.
7. Toxic metals, especially mercury, lead and aluminum
a. Mercury is the root cause of most neurological diseases, including autism, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and multiple sclerosis. A very interesting film clip of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology shows the release of mercury from dental amalgams in place. Especially fascinating is the increased volume of steam shown by the contact of the teeth, as in food or chewing gum, dental work and drilling. The site address is http://www.iaomt.org/videos/
b. Lead exposure in children has been shown to affect their IQ and cause learning disabilities.
c. Aluminum is strongly associated with Alzheimer's disease.
8. The deprivation of oxygen, as in stroke, or cerebral palsy at birth
9. Genetic predisposition may make certain individuals more likely to be affected, but they do require an environmental trigger to show susceptibility.
10. Nutritional deficiencies

There are some treatments which apply to all neurological diseases. The body needs essential nutrients in the form of real food and supplements, and filtered water. If the repair is going to happen, we must get rid of nutrient deficiency, processed foods and fast food. We need to avoid toxins, including nicotine and caffeine, both of which decrease blood flow to the brain. Supplements emphasize that support nerve and brain tissue, are the B vitamins, especially B1 (thiamin), B6, folic acid and vitamin B12. Essential fatty acids, both omega 3 and omega 6, are components of nerve cell membrane and myelin sheath surrounding the nerve. The phospholipids, specifically phosphatdylcholine and phosphatidylserine, are also important part of the cell membrane and the myelin sheath. There is an increased volume of fat in the brain tissue of the nervous tissue is real (so if someone calls you a bighead, no offense, are correct!).

Other nutrients that are very important to reverse the permanent damage to the brain include many antioxidants, particularly glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid, selenium and melatonin. Unfortunately, glutathione, perhaps the most important antioxidant in the brain, can not be absorbed intact when taken orally. It can be administered intravenously or transdermally (Through the skin), or the three basic components can be taken orally. The B vitamins, coenzyme Q 10, carnitine or acetyl L-carnitine, ribose and magnesium are all known nutrients that can support the brain or the mitochondrial bioenergetic system, which is made all the energy of the cells.

There are many nutrients that are supposed to improve memory. I have not seen any of these options helps tremendously with my patients, but the following nutrients support brain function:

• phosphatidylserine
• Gingko biloba
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• Huperzine
• Vinpocetine
• Alpha-lipoic acid
• Co-enzyme Q10
• Vitamins C and E
• Pregnenolone

additional nutrients, called growth factors nervous, because of its influence on nerve growth, including phosphatidylserine, Glycerophosphocholine (GPC) and acetyl-carnitine.

Stem cells are cells that can become any cell, including nerve cells. Although there are ethical dilemmas in stem cell research, the cure rates damaged tissue is exciting, and there are other ways to obtain stem cells, besides the controversial sources are in the news today.

Also of these nutrients and those mentioned above, there are substances that support the neurotransmitters in the brain. The amino acid tryptophan and 5HTP, a degradation product tryptophan are precursors of serotonin. L-Dopa, which is found in various herbs, and tyrosine, another amino acid, are precursors of dopamine. Both of these neurotransmitters are involved in the cause of anxiety, depression and attention difficulties. Too much excitement in the brain excitatory neurotransmitters, theanine, taurine and lactium can suppress nervousness, irritability and anxiety. SAM, cysteine and excitatory B5 activated to provide support and can help with depression, fatigue, apathy and lack of motivation.

Reducing stress is a critical element in the repair of the brain. This may include lifestyle changes, meditation, and relaxing music. You will also find that expressing gratitude about the blessings of life and beauty of the land can be a very important component in the repair the brain. The exercise, humor and adequate amounts of sleep are also helpful.

Hyperbaric oxygen is a generic for rehabilitation of the brain. It is classified as a drug in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber because the body content is well above the physiological range for oxygen when one is treated in a camera. If you want to know whether hyperbaric oxygen improves a neurological condition, we can obtain a SPECT scan before and after treatment with hyperbaric oxygen. If improvement is seen in the second scan, we know that hyperbaric oxygen is an effective treatment for this individual. Hyperbaric oxygen mobilizes stem cells from bone marrow. It also acts as a signaling agent to stimulate DNA the production of growth hormones and repair, and upregulate their receptors in the brain.

Low dose Dilantin is a modulator of biochemical activity in the brain and nerves. At low doses of 100-300 mg / day can stabilize the nerve membrane to reduce hyperexcitability state and is extremely safe.

I'll be against certain neurological diseases in the next article. Stay tuned for more information on this important field!

About the Author

Stan M. Gardner, M.D. is certified nutrition specialist (CNS). He writes and lectures extensively on the subject of preventive medicine and natural means of healing. With over 15 years experience in the integrative field of medicine, he is a popular speaker and provides interesting perspectives on healthy alternatives to drugs and surgery. For more information visit www.stangardnermd.com.

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