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Amnesia health advice: I am 61 years old male ,hypertensive and diabetic,i was treated with anti hypertensive medication and insulin for more than 15 years,lately I was suffering from amnesia, what the causes of my amnesia? and how may it be treated?
( 8 Jan 2008)

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Amnesia health advice

Amnesia is a condition in which a person suffers a loss of memory and their memories are not being retrieved successfully. Amnesia can be caused if the brain has suffered any damage through trauma or disease or through the use of certain drugs. In addition, amnesia also occurs as a defense mechanism, especially after a highly traumatic event. Amnesia can be spontaneous, for example, transient global amnesia. This conditon is more common in middle-aged and elderly men, but also occurs in women. The symptoms last less than 24 hours and patients are generally unable to remember events in the immediate past and may also have trouble grasping new information. This type of amnesia causes some anxiety but no neurological problems during or after the attack.

There are several herbs, vitamins and supplements that may help boost memory. These remedies have a number of effects and work to restore cell membrane fluidity and reduce free radicals. To preserve the health of your brain, you can use Ashwagandha, which is a medicinal plant used in India to treat many aging disorders. Recent research has shown that you can use grape seed extracts to protect the brain. Grape seed extract is beneficial because it seems to prevent the neuronal toxicity which is experienced by patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease. There are a number of herbal remedies for memory loss. You can drink a tea made from the herbs Rosemary and Sage to treat a weak memory. In addition, phosphorus-rich fruits such as apples, figs, oranges, and dates will also boost your memory.

answered by Garreth Myer on 29 Jan 2008, 4:35:40

 

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