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11-28-2013, 01:38 PM | #51 | ||
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11-28-2013, 08:58 PM | #52 | ||
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Thanks Doc, that makes me feel better.
It also means that perhaps my brother isn't addicted to alcohol, just dependant on it. |
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11-29-2013, 03:15 AM | #53 | |||
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Alcohol dependence Alcohol abuse Alcoholism I don't know that the label really matters; IMO if his drinking is having a negative effect on him (including longterm health issues) or those around him or who care about him, there may be a problem. Doc
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12-15-2013, 04:55 AM | #54 | ||
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Why not try some supplements which help neurodenerative diseases in general,
including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, such as : Acetyl l-carnitine Phosphatidylserine Benfotiamine Methylcobalamin Astaxanthin Octacosanol You can read Annetta Freeman's protocol for Parkinson's here. http://ceri.com/annett4.htm Protective effects of octacosanol on 6-hydroxydopamine-induced Parkinsonism in rats via regulation of ProNGF and NGF signaling. http://www.nature.com/aps/journal/v3...ps201069a.html Even sea cucumbers may be of benefit. A double blind study on the Reinhardt and sea cucumber capsule in treating dementia of the aged. http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJF...J200001004.htm Clinical study of Reinhartdt and sea cucumber capsule combined with donepezil in treating Alzheimer's disease. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/17342994/ Cucumaria frondosa is the species found in your oceans, off New England. The protective effect of eicosapentaenoic acid-enriched phospholipids from sea cucumber Cucumaria frondosa on oxidative stress in PC12 cells and SAMP8 mice. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/24231470/ The SAMP8 mouse: a model of Alzheimer disease ? http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12014843 Regeneration of the radial nerve cord in the sea cucumber Holothuria glaberrima. http://link.springer.com/article/10....F1471-213X-9-3 Regeneration of the enteric nervous system in the sea cucumber Holothuria glaberrima. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10205023 '' Sea Cucumbers Fast Track Organ Regrowth By Healing Their Wounds. '' http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1017194617.htm |
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