December 15, 2005 • ISSUE 60 / VOLUME 1

Early memory loss should be treated

Memory can be improved if found and treated with proper therapy

After an intitial evalutation, "SCENAR" therapy is administered to boost memory capabiity and correct abnormalities.

It is now a common understanding that memory trouble is often associated with Alzheimer's dementia. Anyone who has witnessed a family member suffering with Alzheimer's dementia has watched his or her loved one deteriorate from a vibrant person to someone whose personality changed drastically and eventually required nursing care.

There is agreement among the medical community and researchers that a condition exists known as mild cognitive impairment or MCI. This is a medical term used to describe early memory disorder. People with MCI will notice memory problems greater than normal for them and will not show other symptoms of dementia like loss of orientation, impaired judgment, planning or reasoning.

Unlike the Alzheimer's patient, people with MCI also will admit to themselves that they are forgetting things and will usually ask others if they noticed them being forgetful.

The Alzheimer's demented patient will argue with you that their memory is perfectly fine. Someone with MCI is able to maintain daily activities at work or home, and their thinking and reasoning skills are intact.

Complaints of memory loss are extremely common and occur for everyone at some point during their life. It is estimated that about 10 to 15 percent of the population have MCI. They are at increased risk for developing Alzheimer's dementia or other forms of dementia. In certain studies, 10 percent of those with MCI went on to develop dementia each year while the research was conducted. It is now recommended to pay attention to people's complaints of memory problems. They should be screened and, if needed, treated as the research has clearly shown that these people can be helped to improve their memory and/or delay the onset of Alzheimer's dementia with treatment.

Vitamin replacement protocol is suggested to correct elevated homocystine levels ...

At the Integrated Healing Center, the assessment for MCI is done in several stages. The initial evaluation includes a history, physical examination and an electro-meridian analysis to assess the metabolic, mental and autonomic nervous system. Laboratory tests will be done as part of this evaluation, which may include a food toxicity test, hormone level assessment and an intracellular test for electrolytes and mineral deficiencies.

Once the initial evaluation is complete, "SCENAR" therapy is administered to boost the memory capabilities and to correct any abnormalities detected in the initial evaulation.

Finally, a vitamin replacement protocol is suggested to correct elevated homocystine levels. Research strongly suggests elevated homocystine may be a pre-dementia or MCI related vitamin deficiency. Therapeutic replacement with a dementia medication will be determined at this phase.

Preventive treatment for MCI or dementia would include reducing risk factors associated with Alzheimer's. Controlling hypertension, diabetes and cholesterol, in addition to incorporating regular physical and mental exercises, reduces these risk factors. Call 955-1544 today for an appointment.