
Food for the ageing brain…
There is growing evidence that vitamin supplementation has a significant role to play in lowering the risk of dementia.
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There is growing evidence that vitamin supplementation has a significant role to play in lowering the risk of dementia.
“I am losing my memory doc”, was A’s first statement as she walked into my office. Probing further I found A was complaining of much more that absent mindedness.
Clinical Autonomic Dysfunction with a plethora of systemic complaints often goes unrecognised. But the right diagnosis and treatment can help speed up the recovery process.
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological condition in which the death of brain cells causes memory loss and cognitive decline.
While the diagnosis is clinical, brain imaging, electrophysiology, blood tests to rule out reversible causes or indeed contributing factors and a thorough pre-rehabilitation assessment including evaluation for co-morbidities (associated conditions) will be required in all instances. At Buddhi Clinic our assessment includes standard outcome indicators for activities of daily life, quality of life, neuro-disability and mental health.
At Buddhi Clinic we are able to bring together a unique skill set in managing Autism & ADHD. We successfully combine drug treatment & behavioural therapy with a range of Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) interventions- Ayurveda, Naturopathy & Yoga for a unique, holistic, never before solution
Common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include memory loss, language problems, and impulsive or unpredictable behavior.
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