Nov 30 2008
Keys to understanding dementia(part 6)
We were talking about oxidative stress and why it is bad. It is bad because of the damage to cells caused by free radicals which are a result of breathing in oxygen. Free radicals are extremely unstable and can cause damage to various parts of a cell.
Besides taking in oxygen which everyone has to do to live, other pollutants can increase the amount of free radicals in a person’s body.
Things such as pollution, sunlight, smoking and mercury can increase the amount of free radicals in your body.
The important thing is how can your body combat the formation of free radicals.
The answer is………
Come back tomorrow to find out
By Susan Berg author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
http://www.alzheimersideas.com
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/dementiacare/
http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com
http://dementiatips.blogspot.com
http://alzact.today.com
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