Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease probably caused by the accumulation of beta-amyloid peptide in the brain. AD is the leading cause of dementia in the elderly people. Usually presents with gradual symptoms of loss of cognitive functions (memory, orientation, attention and language) caused by the death of neurons.
Similar to AD, we have Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease dementia, whichmay be variations of the same disease. In this disease, synuclein (a protein in the brain that helps nerve cells to communicate) changes shape (remains "badly folded") and slowly accumulates mainly in the brain, but also in the digestive tract and heart. These abnormal synuclein deposits are called Lewy bodies. Misfolded synuclein in Lewy bodies triggers more misfolded synuclein, resulting in the formation of more Lewy bodies. Brain damage results from the accumulation of Lewy bodies. Lewy bodies also is develop in some people with Alzheimer's disease,
The first step to take before involving any kind of treatment is called detoxification. This is the process where the person clears up his/her body from the usage of drugs to assess the real effect to the person.
Weightlifting would not complement her current workout routine because she is working to improve her flexibility. By adding weightlifting to her routine she would only be increasing her strength and muscle mass.
