Turmeric

Lawson58

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Interesting my husband also worked shifts, didn't get much sleep and has early onset dementia. I have just finished a book on sleep which spoke about the different stages of sleep and the risks of lack of sleep
Again, this is one of those things that apply to some and not others. I have been a chronic insomniac for over forty years and always feel envious of those who can indulge in 'nana naps'. If I don't take a sleeping pill, I just don't go to sleep. It has huge advantages when travelling because I don't suffer jet lag. But I have just undertaken a series of cognitive tests and have no problems. (YET!!!!!!!!!)
 

dancer12

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Again, this is one of those things that apply to some and not others. I have been a chronic insomniac for over forty years and always feel envious of those who can indulge in 'nana naps'. If I don't take a sleeping pill, I just don't go to sleep. It has huge advantages when travelling because I don't suffer jet lag. But I have just undertaken a series of cognitive tests and have no problems. (YET!!!!!!!!!)
Hi Lawson58:

We all go without sleep sometimes, I'm talking about the kind of sleep where your mind doesn't get rested at all. He worked for Bombardier Aerospace, Massey Ferguson, Ford Motor Company, his mind was active 24 hours a day, he was worried that if he fell asleep he'd be late for work and his workers wouldn't have anything to do. All this and raising a family at the same time, no stress there. We all go without sleep at times but we have a chance to catch up somehow, I'm talking about the 24/7 lack of deep sleep with added pressure combined. Just my opinion, of course.
 

Bree

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I take turmeric for arthritis, and I have to say it has been a miracle treatment for me. I no longer take Tramadol, Co-Codamol, Gabapentin, or Voltarol, which I used to take for pain.

MOH has AZ, he also took turmeric, it did him no good at all, in fact it caused problems as he takes Warfarin, the turmeric sent his INR haywire, it took ages to return to normal levels.
 

windyhill

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I don't think food supplements have an answer to dementia otherwise the answer would have been found years ago. Food supplements are certainly useful for some health problems, such as arthritis, indigestion etc., but for major illnesses such as cancer and dementia I'm afraid a simple solution is nowhere near.
On the subject of a certain lifestyle causing dementia, my wife always ate a healthy varied diet, she didn't smoke, slept like a log every night after a long challenging days work, didn't drink much, had a wide circle of friends until her dementia surfaced, did a lot of puzzles and crosswords just before dementia hit home,always kept control of her body weight, and generally had a very healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle has not prevented a rapid onset of her dementia.
Articles have been published that point out that Finland has a high incidence of dementia because of environmental factors - presence of neurotoxic mycotoxin in indoor moulds. low selenium levels in the soil, high methyl mercury levels in the water, and cyanobacteria that cause neurotoxins in the water. Take your pick - none of them easy to solve.