Alzheimer's disease has been first described in 1906 by a German physician. During a long century, scientists have learned a great deal about this disease. But, it is not enough. Until now, scientists persist to search for treatments to treat the disease, delay its onset, or prevent it from developing. What is Alzheimer's disease? What does cause Alzheimer's? What are some drugs that could be able to have a positive effect on it? Is there a natural treatment able to fight Alzheimer's?

What is Alzheimer's disease?

It is a brain disorder that occurs gradually. Alzheimer's destroys brain cells. It starts with mild memory loss, changes in personality and behavior, and a decline in thinking abilities what we call cognition. Alzheimer's gets worse over time. It progresses to loss of speech and movement, then total incapacitation and eventually death. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 50 to 70 percent of dementia cases.

What does cause Alzheimer's disease?

Researchers are not exactly sure what causes Alzheimer's. But they have noticed something very interesting in the brain of people with Alzheimer's that can help to find an effective treatment. What is it? People with the disease have an abundance of two abnormal structures in the brain: plaques and tangles. Plaques are dense, sticky substances made up of accumulations of a protein called beta-amyloid. Tangles are twisted fibers caused by changes in a protein called tau. The beta-amyloid plaques reside in the spaces between the billions of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain, and the neurofibrillary tangles clump together inside the neurons. Plaques and tangles block the normal transport of the electrical messages between the neurons that enable us to think, remember, talk and move. As Alzheimer's progresses, nerve cells die, the brain shrinks, and the ability to function deteriorates.

What are some drugs that could be able to have a positive effect on it?

Anti-inflammatory Drugs. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs taken in large amount would be able to reduce likelihood of developing Alzheimer's, according to some studies.

Antioxidants. Antioxidants such vitamin E, C and carotene have a positive effect to prevent cognitive decline.

Estrogen.Several epidemiological studies have linked the female hormone estrogen to improved memory and possible delay or prevention of AD in women.

CPHPC. A new synthetic drug which shows promise as a cure for Alzheimer's disease has been developed by UK scientists. It is called CPHPC. The protein SAP (Serum Amyloid P Component) is always present in both the plaques and the tangles of nerve fibres that are found in the brains of persons with Alzheimer's disease, and are thought to damage healthy cells. CPHPC would be able to eliminate SAP proteins according to recent tests. But it's too early to say how much it will benefit people with the disease. New treatments for Alzheimer's disease are desperately needed, and it's possible that this new drug could be a future candidate.

Is there a natural treatment able to fight Alzheimer's?

Studies have shown an interesting relation between risk factors for heart disease (such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and diets high in saturated fats and trans fats) and an increased risk for AD. Naturopathic doctors agree to say that the root cause of Alzheimer's is the modern lifestyle. They explain how to improve the mental condition of the patients by means of diet, nutrition, and hydration. Furthermore, their therapy helps to get rid of things that harm health such as digestive disorders, environmental and chemical exposures and toxicities. Earlier detection and treatment of Alzheimer's disease facilitate with better outcomes.

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