Amnesia
General characteristics
General characteristics
Amnesia is defined as either a complete or partial loss or lessening of memory. It can be temporary or permanent and can relate to forgetting all or some of the past (retrograde) or the inability to retain new information after the onset of amnesia (antegrade or anterograde).Diet and lifestyle
Diet and lifestyle
Follow all the nutritional advice for high blood pressure as lowering the blood pressure will help increase blood flow to the brain and help memory function in many incidences.
Carrots and fresh carrot juice are high in phosphorous which is of great benefit to the memory in particular. Alarge glass of fresh carrot juice or a couple of raw carrots daily is a must.
Other foods high in phosphorus are dates, oranges, figs, grapes, apple, almonds and walnuts.
Add a teaspoon of wheatgerm oil to salads or on bread to experience it's positive influence on the peripheral circulation.
Add a few sprigs of chervil to meals for its tonic effects on the brain and memory.
Raw kale, shredded in salads or brewed as a tea will improve the memory and is also a blood and nerve tonic.
Useful herbs
Useful herbs
Rosemary tea increases the flow of blood to the head and prevents hardening of the blood vessels making it very useful for enhancing the memory. Use half a teaspoon in a mug daily. It has a long reputation as being the 'herb of rememberance'. Add half a teaspoon of dried sage for its positive effects in the treatment of memory loss.Natural healing
Natural healing
Vitamins B1 and B12 provide valuable nutrition to the brain and enhance memory function.
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