The Causes of Alzheimer's and Dementia

There are many reasons why a person would be diagnosed with what is frequently called "Alzheimer's" or dementia. Some of the better known reasons are:

1) strokes (whether known about or not),
2) illegal drugs,
3) prescription drugs,
4) lack of oxygen (as the body gets older, less oxygen is absorbed),
5) diet, which is high in bad fats (e.g. trans-fatty acids) and low in good fats (e.g. omega-3),
6) years and years of an acidic diet, and the lack of things that alkalize the body, which leads to yeast, fungus, mould and bacteria thriving in the body

However, there are some things that can cause brain damage (i.e. dementia) that are not well known. For example, aspartame, otherwise known as NutraSweet, Equal, and many other names, can kill enough brain cells to cause dementia.

7) aspartame, Monosodium Glutamate, HVP, cysteine and other "excitotoxins"

But aside from all of these things, what few people understand is that it has been known for several decades that heavy metals are a main cause of Alzheimer's and dementia, and perhaps Parkinson's and other brain diseases.

8) Heavy metals, such as mercury, lead (found in chocolate, among other things) and others

Two of the major causes of heavy metals are dental amalgam (e.g. silver fillings) and vaccinations.

The bottom line of all of these things is that not enough oxygen and good fats get into the brain. When the brain gets plenty of oxygen, the mind is clear and sharp. It is when things such as listed above, or illegal drugs, etc. block the flow of oxygen into the brain that major problems arise.

Brain damage can manifest itself in many different ways. For example, the same things that cause dementia may also be responsible for Parkinson's disease, Lewy Body disease, and so on.

Mercury

Lead is probably not the major culprit of Alzheimer's and dementia today, the holder of that title is almost certainly mercury.

• "The maximum amount of mercury that the Environment Protection Agency allows people to be exposed to is 5,000 times smaller than the permissible amount of lead exposure; in other words the EPA apparently considers mercury to be 5,000 times more toxic than lead."
  Marcia Basciano DDS at annual meeting of IAOMT san diego 1994."
  http://www.whale.to/a/toxic_dentistry.html

So where does this mercury come from?

• "Scientists have shown that trace amounts of mercury can cause the type of damage to nerves that is characteristic of the damage found in Alzheimer’s disease. The level of mercury exposure used in the test was well below those levels found in many humans with mercury/silver amalgam dental fillings. The research conducted at the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine found that exposure to mercury caused the formation of “neurofibrillar tangles,” which are one of the two diagnostic markers for Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research has shown that mercury can cause the formation of the other Alzheimer’s disease marker, “amyloid plaques.” The scientists also exposed the test nerves to other elements, including aluminum, but found that only mercury caused the damage consistent with Alzheimer’s disease."
  http://www.whale.to/m/alzheimers.html

Dental amalgam, the silver fillings dentists use, is by far the biggest culprit of mercury poisoning and the biggest reason for Alzheimer's and dementia in the world today.

• "Worldwide there are over 4000 research papers indicating mercury is a highly toxic substance. How can dentists be so thoughtless as to place one of the deadliest toxins in existence "two" inches from our brain?"
  Tom Warren (http://www.whale.to/a/toxic_dentistry.html)

We see the same mentality of dentists that we saw with cancer in my "Introduction to Alternative Cancer Treatments Article" (The Article)

• "You wouldn’t take a leaky thermometer, put it in your mouth, and leave it there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Yet that’s exactly what happens when an amalgam filling is installed in your mouth."
  Dr Michael Ziff (http://www.whale.to/a/toxic_dentistry.html)

Just how much mercury do dentists put into your mouth?

• "Dr. Richard D. Fischer, a practicing dentist in Annandale, VA and past president of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, gave his testimony before Congress on November 14, 2002. Dr. Fischer has published numerous scientific papers and in 1998 was listed in Who’s Who in Medicine and Health Care. These are excerpts from his testimony:

  “Dental amalgam (‘silver’) fillings contribute more mercury to the body burden in humans than all other sources (dietary, air, water, vaccines, etc.) combined. These fillings contain 50% mercury – which is more neurotoxic than lead, cadmium, or even arsenic.

  To put this in perspective, the amount of mercury contained in one average size filling exceeds the U.S. E.P.A. standard for human exposure for over 100 years. Put in other terms, it takes only ½ gram of mercury (the amount in one filling) to contaminate all fish in a 10-acre lake."
  http://www.gifam.org/article-4.htm

Dental amalgam is clearly one source of mercury, as is fish, but there are other sources. This is a quote relative to both mercury and aluminum:

• "According to Hugh Fudenberg, MD (http://members.aol.com/nitrf), the world's leading immunogeneticist and 13th most quoted biologist of our times (nearly 850 papers in peer review journals), if an individual has had five consecutive flu shots between 1970 and 1980 (the years studied) his/her chances of getting Alzheimer's Disease is ten times higher than if they had one, two or no shots. I asked Dr. Fudenberg why this was so and he said it was due to the mercury and aluminum that is in every flu shot (and most childhood shots). The gradual mercury and aluminum buildup in the brain causes cognitive dysfunction."
  http://www.whale.to/vaccines/flu11.html

The Combination of Aluminum and Fluoride

The issue of aluminum and Alzheimer's Disease needs more discussion!

• "Evidently Alzheimer's Disease came along after people started using aluminum cookware. Isabel Jansen, R.N., wrote of a simple experiment regarding the use of aluminum pots, where it's easily proven that the aluminum and the fluoride content in water, both increase dramatically.

  "In January 1987, experiments performed at the Medical Research Endocrinology Dept., Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and the Physics Dept of the Univ. of Ruhana, Sri Lanka, showed that fluoridated water at 1 ppm, when used in cooking in aluminum cookware, concentrated the aluminum up to 600 ppm, whereas water without fluoride did not. (Science news 131:73)

  They suggested that because of the known fact that aluminum is neuro-toxic and is in abnormally high concentrations in the brain of Alzheimers and other neurological disease victims, including AIDS, that these findings raise questions about adding fluoride to the water supply of communities to reduce tooth decay....

  Because of these findings, a test was made of Antigo, Wisconsin water which has been fluoridated for 33 years. The water was examined by a certified Wisconsin laboratory, and showed that when it was used in cooking in aluminum cookware, it concentrated the aluminum by 833 times and increased the fluoride content by 100%.

  The maximum allowed aluminum content of water is set by the World Health Organization at 200 micrograms per liter. This makes Antigo water, when cooked in aluminum, 75 times over the maximum. No test was made of distilled water, as the Antigo Water Dept. does not dispense distilled water."
  http://www.whale.to/a/alz.html

Aluminum is technically not a heavy metal, but it is so toxic many people categorize it with the heavy metals, as I do. I could go on, but I think I have made my point: lead, mercury, aluminum and fluoride, and other heavy metals, are the major cause of Alzheimer's.

Heavy metals get into the body by many different ways, but primarily by:

1) Dental amalgam (mercury),
2) Cooking utensils (aluminum, iron),
3) The foods we eat and the things we drink (mercury, aluminum, etc.),
4) The air we breathe, meaning pollution (lead and many others),
5) Combinations of the above items.

Aluminum By Itself

Here is an interesting quote I found:

• "Alzheimer's "disease" has only existed about 25-30 years. (Not to be confused with dementia) Alzheimer's patients on autopsy have consistently elevated levels of aluminum in the CNS. Widespread use of aluminum cans in beer and soft drinks began about 30 years ago. "Coincidentally" the aluminum industry has recently launched an expensive pre-emptive television advertising campaign citing all the many benefits of aluminum containers for use in food storage. Their slogan reads "nothing keeps foods fresher than aluminum." [No doubt in the hopes of reaching all those uninformed soft drink bottling company executives who haven't yet heard of this marvelous new packaging option!] The EPA requires that public water have less than 50ppb [parts per billion] of aluminum, yet canned beverages contain 6160ppb."
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Lead

There are many household exposures to lead, particularly in older homes. However, it is much easier to study lead exposure in the work place.

• "Research presented at the May 2000 meeting of the American Academy of Neurology revealed a dramatic correlation between on-the-job lead exposure and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in later years. The occupational histories of 185 people with Alzheimer's disease were compared to 303 people without the disease. Results showed that individuals were up to 3.4 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's if they had worked in jobs exposing them to high levels of lead - either by breathing lead dust or from direct skin contact."
  http://www.fi.edu/brain/metals.htm

And another article on lead and Alzheimer's:

• "A four-year study looked at 535 former chemical manufacturing employees, who had an average of eight years of occupational exposure to lead and an average of 16 years since last working with lead. Blood and bone levels of lead were measured, and neurological tests were given - and compared with 118 non-exposed people from the same neighborhoods. The lead workers not only had greater declines in test scores, but also in normal age-related declines in brain functions. "The effects of the average level of bone lead found in former lead workers was like five more years of aging on the brain," said Dr. Schwartz."
  http://www.fi.edu/brain/metals.htm

Yeast, Fungus and Mold (or Mould)

Due to "modern" farming practices, food processing, etc. virtually everyone in America has yeast and fungus in their bodies. It is highly probable that yeast and fungus are a major cause of Alzheimer's. Actually the real problem may be the mycotoxins (i.e. the waste products of yeast and funugs) of the yeast and fungus.

If they are not a major cause, by themselves, they certainly contribute massively to the problems caused by the above metals!!

In addition, many homes have mould growing on walls and no one even knows about it.

The "cure" for yeast and fungus is to basically eat a highly alkaline diet and avoid (or at least cut back drastically) key foods such as sugar, dairy products, meat (which is acidic) and refined flour. All of these things "feed" the yeast, fungus and mould.

If you visit a rest home for the elderly, virtually every meal they serve is acidic and use the above items extensively!! This is due to ignorance, of course, not a conspiracy.

There are a wide range of supplements that kill yeast and fungus. Among these are Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE), goldenseal, black walnut, echinacea, and a host of other items.

One product that is highly recommended is SpectraZyme, from InnerLight. This product contains three superb items that kill fungus that are not normally found in health food stores. A vendor of this product can be found at:
InnerLight Vendor (Click: Our Products, then Colloidal Capsules)

Two other items from this same vendor (which help remove the mycotoxins) are also critical: MycoDetox I and MycoDetox II. After clicking on Our Products, MycoDetox II can be found by clicking Colloidal Capsules, and MycoDetox I can be found by clicking Liquid Colloidals.

Other Comments

Here is another long list of items. Note that aspirin and Tylenol are mentioned in this article:

• "About a year ago I learned that ALDEHYDES such as ACETaldehyde seemed to aggravate the symptoms of ALS. Also I read a hazardous materials report on mercury which cautioned against using ACETylene in the presence of mercury. In my business I used a substantial amount of ACETone as a cleaning solvent. (I also used a great deal of Xylene, which I'll explain later) The words kept haunting me; ACETone, ACETaldehyde, ACETylene, and others that may be more familiar to you, ACETylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) ACETaminophen (Tylenol) and maybe even N-ACETyl Cysteine. After doing some more digging, I found that ALL these substances (with the possible exception of N-Acetyl Cysteine, since I couldn't find its chemical breakdown anywhere.) have one disturbing thing in common. They all have a CH3 Methyl Group attached to them..."
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The Treatments

Above and beyond all the treatments that will help dementia and Alzheimers patients, the Bob Beck Protocol is the most important!! This treatment will remove every microbe from the body of a person, thus freeing up the body's immune system and allowing the brain to function properly.

Here is an article on the Bob Beck Protocol related to cancer:
The Bob Beck Protocol for Cancer

In addition to the Bob Beck Protocol, it is necessary to cheleate heavy metals and do several other things.

There are several ways to "chelate" (i.e. molecules that bind to heavy metals and remove them from the body) heavy metals. The best one of EDTA chelation therapy, given as an I.V. by a medical doctor.

This treatment has been known about for decades, but because EDTA chelation is not profitable enough for orthodox medicine the treatment has been buried. It is not that EDTA chelation is not expensive, it is expensive. The problem is that it cures the patient too quickly, and it does not treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's. In short, it is not profitable enough for Big Pharma (i.e. the pharmaceutical industry) and it is not "sophisticated" enough, meaning it is too simple, for Big Medicine. Big Pharma and Big Medicine like to treat symptoms, not causes.

Here is a quote:

• "The Alzheimer's type of dementia does respond rather well to [EDTA] chelation therapy. Fifteen Alzheimer's disease patients, in a private clinical setting, were tested first, then administered chelation therapy, and were observed by loved ones to have returned to normal, or near normal, functioning. It was a gratifying experience for everyone involved with the testing and treatment: diagnosticians, clinicians, health care technicians, the patients, plus their family and friends."
  Dr Casdorph, M.D. & Dr Morton Walker

Everyone was gratified except Big Pharma.

Not everyone can get access to EDTA chelation therapy. EDTA is also sold as pills, however, only about 5% of the EDTA gets past the digestive tract.

A single celled plant, called chlorella, is a superb chelation item. If you cannot get EDTA chelation as an I.V., chlorella is one way to go. Dosage should start at 2 or 3 grams a day, and slowly build up to the maximum dosage recommended by the vendor. The build-up is to avoid diarrhea. Chlorella contains Vitamin K, which can cause blood clots, so there is a maximum dosage the vendor will tell you about.

Also, if a person has their dental amalgam removed from their teeth (which is recommended, but not required, for the elderly), a great deal of mercury will be released by the dentist removing the mercury. A person should eat 20 or 30 grams of chlorella (do not have the dental surgery before you build up to these doses) both BEFORE and AFTER the surgery, to chelate the high amounts of mercury being released. This dosage is obviously for a very short amount of time.

Mike Adams has evaluated many vendors of spirulina (another algae) and chlorella. Here is the page with his recommended vendors for both:
Recommended Vendors

Other chelators of heavy metals include: organic germanium, alpha lipoic acid, and NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine). Eating apples will also help.

Of course diet is critical to deal with Alzheimer's. aspartame, MSG, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), cysteine, and others, should absolutely be removed from the diet of a person with Alzheimer's.

Also, all aluminum pots and pans should be removed from the residence. All aluminum cans should be removed. All plastic should be removed that can be removed (Note: At the bottom of all plastic containers is a triangle with a number in it - no human should consume a product from a plastic bottle with a number of 3 or above. Only a 1 or 2 are healthy. If there is no triangle with a number, don't use it!)

Also, as mentioned above, yeast and fungus should be killed by various supplements. This is very critical and will work in conjunction with the removal of ALL sugar from the diet and virtually all refined flour and dairy products!!

The "cure" is really a very ambitious removal of heavy metals and yeast/fungus/mould from the body (and in some cases from the house itself). Elderly people who do not have long to live do not need to go through the process of having their dental amalgam removed, but should go through an agressive chelation program.

Getting The Good Fats Into the Brain

A discovery made by Johanna Budwig, which is frequently used in cancer treatments and in Type II diabetes treatments, is the best way to get the good fats into the brain.

First of all, REMOVE ALL BAD FATS FROM YOUR DIET!!! This includes removing trans-fatty acids (i.e. partially hydrogenated oils) and most saturated fats from animals (saturated fats from plants are good). Any fat cooked at high termerature should also be avoided (e.g. corn oil, vegetable oils, etc.). These things are critical to avoid!!

Next you need to buy some high quality, LIQUID omega-3 supplements. Here are some good examples:

1) Barlean's Highest Lignan Content Flax Oil, for high ratio omega-3 to omega-6, which must be refrigerated.

2) Udo's Choice Oil Blend (purchased in the refrigerated section at Whole Foods) for omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9,

3) Carlson Fish Oil (Omega-3's DHA and EPA), to make sure the patient gets more omega-3s than omega 6s AND to get the long-chain omega-3s,

These are the key supplements. The ideal situation would be to get most of the omega 3 from items 1 and 2 above, but to also mix in some Carlson Fish Oil to get the long-chain omega 3s.

It is critical to mix one or more of these oils with some organic cottage cheese (best choice!), organic yogurt or skim milk. Actually, and this is very important, the organic cottage cheese, organic yogurt or skim milk and your source of omega 3 should be thoroughly mixed together before eating. This combination will convert the oil soluable omega 3 into water soluable omega 3.

So here is how you need to take your omega 3 supplements. To make "one bowl" mix 1 tablespoon of the omega 3 oils mentioned above (or a combination of them) with 1 1/4 cups of organic cottage cheese or organic yogurt (or 2 cups of skim milk). Mix them together for a couple of minutes and let it sit for a couple of more minutes. This will convert the omega 3 from oil soluable to water soluable.

At this point you can sprinkle in some cinnamon and add some fruits or other things to meet your taste requirements.

Eat one or two bowls of this every day!! This means you will get 1 or 2 tablespoons of high quality water soluable omega-3 every day.

Remember to shake the bottle of oil each time before you use it.

Getting Oxygen Into the Brain

Surprisingly, there are ways to get oxygen into the brain in most cases. These may be temporary solutions, but giving a person a little DMSO and MSM once a day is a lot better than things that don't work at all.

Here is an article that is critical to read on cayenne pepper:
http://members.tripod.com/healingtools/drschcay2.html

Another item that is worth looking at is DMSO. See this article (read until you have finished reading about his mother):
http://www.krysalis.net/dmso.htm

DMSO should generally NOT be taken orally unless it is mixed with additional water or fruit juice. The reason is that it dehydrates whatever it touches. It can cause a rash or dehydration in the digestive tract if it is not mixed with enough water or fruit juice.

DMSO is generally simply rubbed on the skin, where it will quickly penetrate the skin. If a rash develops, spray the rash with water. The rash is caused by the DMSO dehydrating the skin.

If you take more than a teaspoon of DMSO a day, it can cause severe body odor. See this article for safety warnings about DMSO:
DMSO Safety Article (actually it is about cancer)

Here is an entire article on how to buy MSM and how to take MSM very easily:
Article on Taking MSM

Here is another article worth looking at:
http://www.turmeric-curcumin.com/curcumin_studies/

The Product Vibe, by Eniva

A liquid ionic vitamin/mineral supplement that has been used for cancer treatments for the past few years has been showing dramatic and fast results among those who already have dementia. The product is called Vibe, by a company called Eniva. It is making significant changes in mental clarity within a matter of days. The suggested dose is 1/2 ounce for 2 days, 3/4 ounce for 3 days, 1 ounce for 3 days, then level off at 2 ounces a day. Within 2 weeks there should be a significant change.

After a few weeks the patient should be able to maintain their condition on one ounce a day. I have to think that the combination of 1 ounce of Vibe every day, combined with 2 ounces of Tahitian Noni Juice (yes, use that brand!) would be a very potent maintenance plan!!

Here is a Vibe vendor:
Vendor of Vibe [Click on Vibe Icon]

The V.I.B.E. Machine

Unrelated to the vitamin and mineral supplement just mentioned, a Multi-Wave Oscilator (using Nikola Tesla technology) called the V.I.B.E. machine is an excellent way to get energy into the brain cells. The patient sits in front of the machine for 1 to 10 minutes and every cell in the body, including the brain cells, is energized.

Few people can afford a VIBE Machine, however, there are many individuals, as well as clinics, who are willing to let you use their machine, usually for a small fee. To find these people go to the manufacturer's website and click on "Locate a Vibe Center Near You!" Click the drop down box and then click your state.

If you live near one of these machines, give it a try for a couple of weeks. Then you can decide if it is helping.

Here is the site:
Manufacturer of V.I.B.E. Machine

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