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Ozone and Health Treatment: Ozone Therapy and Dementia
Another novel application of ozone therapy, still under study, is the treatment of dementia, a problem that is affecting more people, with great impact on the cognitive level. The idea is to apply it in the form of autohemotherapy to improve the quality of life of those affected. The ozone treatment is applied through the blood, as in the vascular dementia is affected and the oxygen does not come with sufficient certainty to the brain.
In the medical community uses the term “dementia“ to describe patients with impaired intellectual capacity. It is important to note that dementia is not a normal condition of aging. Dementia disorders are caused by abnormal and pathological processes can affect both young people and the elderly. Read the rest of this entry »
Alzheimer
What is Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia. Dementia is a brain disorder that affects a person’s ability to perform daily activities.
It is a serious, degenerative disorder, meaning that the brain damage progresses over time and is irreparable. The damage is caused by the gradual loss of cells in the brain.
Subsequent parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. Alzheimer’s disease usually progresses permanently and are common Total disability. It can cause infection or failure of other body systems and also the patient’s death. This usually happens within a period of 15 years.
What causes Alzheimer’s?
The exact cause of AD is unknown. However, there are some risk factors that may increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s.
What is Alzheimer’s symptoms?
The disease can appear in various forms, and may not be noticeable until the disease has already evolved somewhat.
The following symptoms may make you think in the presence of Alzheimer’s disease: