Slow Effects of Alzheimer's & Dementia with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Alzheimer Disease involves the shrinkage of frontal or temporal lobes and nerve cell death in several areas of the brain. This leads to a loss of key functions such as memory loss, impaired learning ability and concentration. Depression and anxiety can also accompany this debilitating condition.

 Chinese Medicine especially Acupuncture can lower or delay these brain changes. It works by inserting small disposable needles into specific acupuncture points in the brain, which stimulate nerve regeneration and brain function. This method has been known to increase the patient’s verbal and motor skills and improve mood and cognitive function.

 

 

A new study by researchers from Wellesley College Centre for Research on Woman investigating the effects of two important acupuncture points on the human brains of Alzheimer disease patients discovered new evidence that acupuncture has a striking, sustained effect on Alzheimer patients and that the use of acupuncture can enhance the hippocampal connectivity in AD patients. 

The hippocampus is an area of the brain involved in processing emotions, memory and the autonomic nervous system. The researchers note that the MRI scans demonstrate that acupuncture “increased connectivity” in the hippocampus in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s disease damages the hippocampus resulting in memory loss, cognitive dysfunction, dementia and disorientation. The study suggests that acupuncture may provide important clinical benefits to Alzheimer’s Disease.

 

Chinese Herbal Medicine can also benefit patient's at the on-set of dementia with tailor made remedies made for each patient. The herb most beneficial to patients suffering from the disease is Ginkgo Biloba, an ancient Chinese herb that can help the mind stay sharp and strengthen memory. However there are several other Chinese herbs that are also known for their ability to assist in cognitive function and prevent memory loss.

 In China, acupuncture is widely used in addition to Western medicine to prevent and delay the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.  In the Care Cure Acupuncture Clinics which employ a team of Chinese Doctors trained and experienced in all aspects of Chinese Medicine, we apply these methods to provide healing and rejuvination for all patients.

 So if you are experiencing the onset of Alzheimer’s or Dementia or if you have a history of this disease in your family, then please don't lose hope. We can help if you let us. Why not avail of our FREE NO OBLIGATION CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION and let our practitioner’s advise you on the best course of treatment for your disease.

 You can pop into your local Care Cure Acupuncture Clinic or alternatively call up on our information lines on 091-539996/086-2158292 to book an appointment. Clinics are located in Galway City, Loughrea, Tuam, Dun Laogharie, Wicklow Town and Longford. See our website www.carecure.ie for further information.