Did you know June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month? Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes changes in areas of the brain that control memory and reasoning. Why the disease develops is not yet fully understood. At present, it has no cure. But proper care can help most people with Alzheimer’s live a comfortable life for many years.
Using Your Mind to Heal Your Body
When you're ill or in pain, taking time to look at your habits, diet and attitude may provide insight into what ails you.
"Clearly, the more active you become on your own behalf, the more likely you'll do well," says James S. Gordon, M.D., director of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C., and author of "Manifesto for a New Medicine." "Thinking about your illness, what may have caused it and what you can do to speed your recovery, may minimize your need for drugs and surgery because doing so maximizes your capacity for helping yourself."
The following tips may help you move faster from diagnosis to recovery by using your mind to get more involved in your care.
