Alzheimer’s can affect any one of us. For decades, scientists have been looking for a drug that can cure Alzheimer’s disease. Despite some recent progress in research, there is still no effective cure. However, this does not mean that we cannot slow down or prevent the development of the disease.
Alzheimer’s disease, also known as senile dementia, is a complex age-related disease characterized by the progressive loss of nerve cells and thus cognitive function.
Alzheimer’s is characterized by symptoms such as confusion, memory loss, and difficulties with abstract thinking and fulfilling familiar tasks. In addition, there are spatial and temporal disorientation, problems with language and a shifting mood. As the population ages, a larger proportion of people will suffer from this disease. The risk of Alzheimer’s is only partly due to heredity.
Current treatments cannot reverse or stop the progression of the disease, underlining the need for new, more effective therapeutics. Additionally, a healthy lifestyle is of great importance and can delay the onset of symptoms.
A lifestyle that promotes brain health not only strengthens neurons and delays mental deterioration, it also has an immediate positive effect on memory and brain performance.
With this statement, Dr. Gary Small, Professor of Psychiatry and brain research expert, underlined the importance of our lifestyle and physical fitness for brain health.
Regular physical training prevents Alzheimer’s disease. This results in a 40% lower probability of contracting Alzheimer’s disease. Mental exercises and a relaxed approach to stress can also prevent the disease. Restful sleep and regular breaks in everyday life to meditate or do breathing exercises also contribute to this.
Cannabidiol is able to reduce damaged areas of the central nervous system or brain and to form new nerve cells.
But what can we do apart from our healthy lifestyle to prevent Alzheimer’s?
This is where cannabidiol (CBD) comes in. CBD is contained in hemp and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Moreover, it has no psychedelic effect, which is why it is legal in most countries.
Studies show that cannabidiol can reduce damaged areas of the central nervous system and brain, and can form new nerve cells. CBD aims to counteract the neurochemical and inflammatory effects of senile dementia and can have a protective influence.
Studies have shown that inflammation of the nerve tissue plays a decisive role in the development of senile dementia. By taking cannabidiol regularly, it is possible to avoid new cases and even slow down existing Alzheimer’s diseases.
