Research now indicates that Alzheimer’s disease begins as early as 30 years before symptoms appear. Researchers found that those who eventually developed Alzheimer’s had evidence of elevated inflammation three decades before diagnosis.
This means it’s important to reduce inflammation now, to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease 30 years from now. Here are five things you can do.
1. Stop Smoking
The toxins from smoking inflame the whole body, not just the lungs.
2. Limit Alcohol, Processed Sugar, and Saturated and Trans Fat
These foods and substances all contribute to systemic inflammation.
3. Eat More Colorful Vegetables and Fruit
The color in produce comes from numerous anti-inflammatory nutrients.
4. Get Moderate Exercise
Exercise helps detoxify the body, clearing out toxins that can cause chronic inflammation. However, too much exercise can actually increase inflammation, so moderation matters.
5. Get Good Sleep
Quality sleep allows your body — and your brain — to repair itself.
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About Dr. Terry Shintani, MD, JD, MPH
Dr. Terry Shintani is a Harvard-trained physician and nutritionist, named a Living Treasure of Hawai’i and recipient of the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Award for Excellence. He is the creator of the Peace Diet and the landmark Waianae Diet — published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and cited over 137 times — and the author of 16 books on natural health and nutrition, drawing on more than 35 years of clinical practice in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Learn more about Dr. Shintani’s work and recognition: NLM Native Voices
Sources:
- NIH/PubMed — Midlife Inflammation and Long-Term Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
- NIH/NIA — Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet
- NIH/PubMed — Exercise Intensity and Systemic Inflammation: A U-Shaped Relationship