Lately a research has be initiated to know how helpful is gingko biloba in treating patients who is suffering from dementia and memory loss.
More than 3000 patients have been used for this study. These patients were given gingko biloba two times a day for the period of six years. But there no improvement in their memory or language capabilities. A study which was initiated in University of pittsburg has been published by The Journal of American Medical Association.
The war between conventional medicine and natural remedies has proved to be a never-ending debate. While the practitioners of conventional medicine claim that there is no proof of the efficacy of various herbs and natural remedies, those who take the holistic and natural approach feel that conventional medicine uses far too many chemicals and has an approach that is symptomatic in treatment.
Dr. Joe Mercola did 33 clinical trials in 2002 to prove that gingko biloba mixed with other various substance can help in improving the memory of people who suffered from dementia.
Another independent research conducted in Austria reviewed 10 randomized controlled double blind clinical trials and stated that the gingko biloba extract was as effective, if not more, than the regular medicines prescribed by conventional allopathic physicians.
Nobody knows this, if the results of pittsburg was proving that the other results were fault or it has some methodology flaws.
A never disorder is called Dementia, this has a high chance of happening to old aged people. Dementia can be caused by stroke, concussion or a nerve disorder. The problem will get serious by every passing day.
The fact is the quality of life of the patient will definitely get affected. The are medicines available to control the symptoms and effects of dementia.
The patient should practice the following learning the art of using memory aids, computerized recalling devices and mnemonics. Wherever the patient remains, be it a hospital or home he should practice some regular memory exercise that will help to slow down the progression of this disease.
While there are some options available in conventional medicine, it is best to adopt a holistic approach so that the treatment can carry on without the burden of side effects and a debilitating lifestyle.
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More than 3000 patients have been used for this study. These patients were given gingko biloba two times a day for the period of six years. But there no improvement in their memory or language capabilities. A study which was initiated in University of pittsburg has been published by The Journal of American Medical Association.
The war between conventional medicine and natural remedies has proved to be a never-ending debate. While the practitioners of conventional medicine claim that there is no proof of the efficacy of various herbs and natural remedies, those who take the holistic and natural approach feel that conventional medicine uses far too many chemicals and has an approach that is symptomatic in treatment.
Dr. Joe Mercola did 33 clinical trials in 2002 to prove that gingko biloba mixed with other various substance can help in improving the memory of people who suffered from dementia.
Another independent research conducted in Austria reviewed 10 randomized controlled double blind clinical trials and stated that the gingko biloba extract was as effective, if not more, than the regular medicines prescribed by conventional allopathic physicians.
Nobody knows this, if the results of pittsburg was proving that the other results were fault or it has some methodology flaws.
A never disorder is called Dementia, this has a high chance of happening to old aged people. Dementia can be caused by stroke, concussion or a nerve disorder. The problem will get serious by every passing day.
The fact is the quality of life of the patient will definitely get affected. The are medicines available to control the symptoms and effects of dementia.
The patient should practice the following learning the art of using memory aids, computerized recalling devices and mnemonics. Wherever the patient remains, be it a hospital or home he should practice some regular memory exercise that will help to slow down the progression of this disease.
While there are some options available in conventional medicine, it is best to adopt a holistic approach so that the treatment can carry on without the burden of side effects and a debilitating lifestyle.
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