How to Prevent Dementia

Reports are indicating that dementia is becoming more and more common, affecting 1 in 8 people over 65 years and 1 in 4 people over 85 years of age.

The gradual loss of memory and inability to carry out day-to-day functions not only has a terrible impact upon the sufferer but is extremely difficult on family and carers.

Chinese Medicine sees the condition as a brain disease, where the brain is retiring before the body. Using Traditional Chinese Medicine theory it is possible to prevent this situation from occurring by strengthening the brain and improving it’s activity especially after the age of 50.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine theory the Kidneys produce marrow and fill up the brain. Therefore, if you strengthen the Kidneys you will in turn strengthen the brain.

It is important then to keep the kidneys in good condition. This can be achieved in various ways, such as:

1. Avoid the consumption of chemical substances which weaken the kidneys.
2. Eat foods which nourish the Kidneys/Brain, like bean curd, walnuts, black sesame seeds, lamb, prawns, chives, black beans and deer meat.
3. Have regular acupuncture or acupressure (especially after the age of 50) to assist in strengthening the Kidneys and stimulating the Brain.

Should you wish to discuss how you can further prevent this illness or how TCM can assist those already diagnosed with the condition please contact a practitioner.