References JUNE 2018

Holistic Approaches to Protecting the Brain from Alzheimer's Disease

• TED Radio Hour. "Lisa Genova: Can Alzheimer's Disease be Prevented?" Accessed 10 Apr 2018: https://www.npr.org/2017/07/21/537016132/lisa-genova-can-alzheimers-disease-be-prevented
• NIA.NIH.gov "What Causes Alzheimer's Disease?" Accessed 10 Apr 2018: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-causes-alzheimers-disease
• Alzheimer's Association: "10 Early Signs and Symptoms". Accessed 10 April 2018: https://alz.org/10-signs-symptoms-alzheimers-dementia.asp
• Alzheimer's Association: "Alzheimer's Disease Fact and Figures." Accessed 10 April 2018: https://www.alz.org/facts/overview.asp
• National Institute of Aging Online. "Memory & Cognitive Health." Accessed 8 Nov 2016: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/featured/memory-cognitive-health
• Also see Brain Health Presentations and Handouts: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/brain-health-resource
• Smith G.E., "Healthy Cognitive Function and Dementia Prevention." Am Psychol. (2016, May-June). 71:4, 268-275. Accessed 9 Apr 2018: http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/amp/71/4/268/
• Alz.org "10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's." Accessed 8 Nov 2016: http://www.alz.org/10-signs-symptoms-alzheimers-dementia.asp
• Alzheimer's Association. The Healthy Brain Initiative: A national public health road map to maintaining cognitive health.(published with the CDC). Accessed 8 Nov 2016: https://www.alz.org/national/documents/report_healthybraininitiative.pdf
• Healthy Aging and Prevention: Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Emory University. http://alzheimers.emory.edu/healthy_aging/index.html
• Bredesen, Dale E. "Reversal of Cognitive Decline: A Novel Therapeutic Program." Aging (Albany NY) 6.9 (2014): 707–717. Accessed 29 April 2018: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4221920/
• Woods, B. Aguirre, E. Et al., "Can cognitive stimulation benefit people with dementia?" posted 15 Feb 2012. Accessed 9 Apr 2018: http://www.cochrane.org/CD005562/DEMENTIA_can-cognitive-stimulation-benefit-people-with-dementia CSTdementia.com http://www.cstdementia.com
• Murray, Michael T. "Alzheimer's Disease" as cited in Pizzorno, Joseph E. & Murray, Michael T. (eds.)Textbook of Natural Medicine (4thed).(Churchill Livingstone.2013.), 1196-1197.
• Amieva H., Meillon C., Helmer C, et al., "Ginkgo biloba extract and long-term cognitive decline: a 20-year follow-up population-based study." PLoS One. (2013) 8:1, 527-555. Accessed 8 April 2018: http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0052755. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0052755

Hemp Seeds Nourish Brain Health

• PsychologyToday.com "Hemp: A Recipe for Brain Health" post written by Korn, L.E. Posted 24 Jul 2017. Accessed 6 April 2018: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rhythms-recovery/201707/hemp-recipe-brain-health
• "Characterization of Lignanamides from Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Seed and Their Antioxidant and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activities" as cited in GreenMedInfo.com: "Hemp Seed Could Have Anti-Alzheimer's Benefits, New Study Reveals" posted 24 Dec 2015. Accessed 6 Apr 2018: http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/hemp-seed-could-have-anti-alzheimers-benefits-new-study-reveals-1 Full Research Article Link: J. Agric. Food Chem. 63, 49, 10611-10619
• Neotrition.com. Food for Thought: "Brain Food Essentials: Hemp Seeds" poste written by Leesa Klich, Msc, Rhn. Accessed 6 April 2018: https://neurotrition.ca/blog/brain-food-essentials-hemp-seeds
• PureHealingFoods.com "Hemp Seed FAQ" Accessed 6 April 2018: http://www.purehealingfoods.com/hempHeartsFAQ.php
• Callaway, J.C. "Hemp Seed as a Nutritional Resource." Euphytica (2004) 140: 65. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-004-4811-6

Protecting Brain Health with Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)

• Assisi A., Banzi R., Buonocore C., et al. "Fish oil and mental health: the role of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in cognitive development and neurological disorders." Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 2006 Nov;21(6):319-36. Accessed 8 April 2018: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17012979
• Freund-Levi Y, Eriksdotter-Jonhagen M, Cederholm T, et al. "Omega-3 fatty acid treatment in 174 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer disease: OmegAD study: a randomized double-blind trial." Arch Neurol. 2006 Oct;63(10):1402-8. Accessed 8 April 2018: http://www.utdallas.edu/~tres/papers/freund-levi.2006.pdf
• Robinson, Jennifer G, Nkechinyere Ijioma, and William Harris. "Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cognitive Function in Women." Women's health (London, England)6.1 (2010): 119–134. PMC. Web. 8 Apr. 2018. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2826215/
• Maclean CH, Issa AM, Newberry SJ, et al. Effects of Omega‐3 Fatty Acids on Cognitive Function with Aging, Dementia, and Neurological Diseases: Summary. (2005 Feb.) In: AHRQ Evidence Report Summaries. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 1998-2005. 114. Accessed 8 Apr 2018: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11893/
• Cederholm, T., Salem, N. & Jan Palmblad; ω-3 Fatty Acids in the Prevention of Cognitive Decline in Humans, Advances in Nutrition, Volume 4, Issue 6, 1 November 2013, Pages 672–676. Accessed 8 Apr 2018: https://doi.org/10.3945/an.113.004556
• Ricardo U., Dangour, A.D. "Nutrition in Brain Development and Aging: Role of Essential Fatty Acids" Nutrition Reviews (May 2006)64 (suppl 2) S24-S33; DOI: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2006.tb00242.x http://nutritionreviews.oxfordjournals.org/content/64/suppl_2/S24
• NutritionData.com. Foods Highest in Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Accessed 7 Nov 2016. http://nutritiondata.self.com/foods-012140000000000000000.html?maxCount=20

Boosting Brain Resilience with Ginkgo & Bacopa

• Murray, Michael T. "Alzheimer's Disease" as cited in Pizzorno, Joseph E. & Murray, Michael T. (eds.) Textbook of Natural Medicine (4th ed). (Churchill Livingstone. 2013.), 1196-1197.
• Amieva H., Meillon C., Helmer C, et al., "Ginkgo biloba extract and long-term cognitive decline: a 20-year follow-up population-based study." PLoS One. (2013) 8:1, 527-555. Accessed 8 April 2018: http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0052755. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0052755
• American Botanical Council Online. "Meta-analysis shows Ginkgo to be Effective for Mild Dementia." Accessed 8 April 2018: http://cms.herbalgram.org/herbclip/430/041153-430.html?ts=1478527989&signature=6221f74265ae09375aaa227ab00cd1bf
• Johnson, R.L., S. Foster, Low Dog, T. and Kiefer, D. National Geographic Guide to Medicinal Herbs: The World's Most Effective Healing Plants. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic, 2012. pp 114-117.
• Mars, Bridgitte & Fiedler, Chrystle. Home Reference Guide to Holistic Health & Healing. (Beverly, MA: Fair Winds Press. 2015.), 82.
• Birks J. & Grimley, Evans J. "Ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia." Cochrane Database Syst Rev. (2009) Jan 21;(1):CD003120. Review. Accessed 8 April 2018: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003120.pub2/abstract;jsessionid=4FE40C66E59F3A034709AD3B90735DCF.f02t04
• DeKosky S.T., Williamson J.D., et al., "Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM) Study Investigators. Ginkgo biloba for prevention of dementia: a randomized controlled trial." JAMA. (2008 Nov 19) 300:19, 2253-62. Accessed 8 April 2018: http://www.infekt.ch/content/uploads/2013/11/jc_jan09_buehler.pdf (there are various comments linked to this research)
• May B.H., Yang A.W., Zhang A.L., et al. "Chinese herbal medicine for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Age Associated Memory Impairment: a review of randomized controlled trials." Biogerontology. 2009 Apr;10(2):109-23. Accessed 8 April 2018: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0028877/
• Wang BS, Wang H, Song YY, Qi H, et al. "Effectiveness of standardized ginkgo biloba extract on cognitive symptoms of dementia with a six-month treatment: a bivariate random effect meta-analysis." Pharmacopsychiatry. (2010 May) 43:3, 86-91. Accessed 8 April 2018: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20104449
• Aguiar, S. & Borowski, T. "Neuropharmacological Review of the Nootropic Herb Bacopa monnieri." Rejuvenation Research (2013) 16:4. Accessed May 6 2018: https://www.invitehealth.com/media/pdf/neuropharmacological-review-of-the-nootropic-herb-bacopa-monnieri.pdf
• Group, Edward, DC, ND. Benefits of Brahmi (information for patients, with clinical citations linked) http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/9-facts-brahmi-bacopa-monnieri/
• Roodenrys, Stephen, Booth, Dianne. et al. "Chronic Effects of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) on Human Memory," Neuropsychopharmacology 27 (2002): 279–281. Accessed November 8 Apr 2018: doi:10.1016/S0893-133X(01)00419-5 http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v27/n2/full/1395862a.html
• Uabundit N, Wattanathorn J, Muci- mapura S, et al. "Cognitive enhancement and neuroprotective effects of Bacopa monnieri in Alzheimer's Disease model." J Ethnopharmacol. 127(1): (Jan 8, 2010), 26-31.

Improving Lives with Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia Patients

• Cove, Jennifer et al. "Effectiveness of Weekly Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for People with Dementia and the Additional Impact of Enhancing Cognitive Stimulation Therapy with a Carer Training Program." Clinical Interventions in Aging 9 (2014): 2143–2150. PMC. Accessed: 8 Apr. 2018: https://www.dovepress.com/effectiveness-of-weekly-cognitive-stimulation-therapy-for-people-with--peer-reviewed-article-CIA
• Spector, A. Thorgrimsen, L., Woods, B. Royan, L., et al., "Efficacy of an evidence-based cognitive stimulation therapy programme for people with dementia" (RCT) British Jl Psychiatry (2003), 183L248-254. Print.
• Woods, B. Aguirre, E. Et al., "Can cognitive stimulation benefit people with dementia?" posted 15 Feb 2012. Accessed 9 Apr 2018: http://www.cochrane.org/CD005562/DEMENTIA_can-cognitive-stimulation-benefit-people-with-dementia CSTdementia.com http://www.cstdementia.com
• Matsuda, O., "Cognitive stimulation therapy for Alzheimer's disease: The effect of cognitive stimulation therapy on the progression of mild Alzheimer's disease in patients treated with donepezil." International Psychogeriatrics, (2007) 19(2), 241-252. doi:10.1017/S1041610206004194 Accessed 9 Apr 2018: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/international-psychogeriatrics/article/cognitive-stimulation-therapy-for-alzheimers-disease-the-effect-of-cognitive-stimulation-therapy-on-the-progression-of-mild-alzheimers-disease-in-patients-treated-with-donepezil/CCE296F93DD3A1C910BDF3BA874094A6
• Lundy, J. "CST: Making a difference for People with Dementia." Power Point Presentation. Accessed 9 Apr 2018: http://semo.edu/pdf/HHS-CSTPPT.pdf
• MODEM-Dementia Interventions. "Cognitive Stimulation Therapy" https://toolkit.modem-dementia.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CST-Intervention-Summary.pdf
• Unforgettable.org "The facts about Cognitive Stimulation Therapy" Accessed 9 Apr 2018: https://www.unforgettable.org/blog/what-is-cognitive-stimulation-therapy/