HONOURING ALZHEIMER'S DAY

As doctors diligently search through the fine print of more than 1200 pages of the Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease they have not been able to find an answer for the challenge now facing the care of 35 million known cases already in Canada. Just now our Liberal leader is speaking on the radio recommending preventive care.

Perhaps there are indeed other angles to consider. For example there is a larger window to look through with preventive medicine. My husband loved his wheels and the care of his car was very important. The lube job to take care of at regular intervals, high quality gasoline to fill the tank and at times additives as was recommended. To help with its digestive needs when the mileage meter might indicate the oil needed to be changed to keep all the moving parts in the motor free from rust. The radiator required antifreeze for the winter, a change of shoes - winter tires or overshoes/chains when required for negotiating mountain roads during snowstorms.

You probably get the picture - the need for the same type of preventive care to maintain human health. The lube job for human needs can be fulfilled with fish liver oil or cold pressed vegetable oils. The quality of human food can be maintained with 80 percent plant-based foods like vegetables and fruits (according to nutritionist Simone Gabbay RNCP) and supported by many medical doctors including Gladys T. McGarey, M.D. the author of “The Physician Within You.” Nourishing the body in this way keeps it in the proper acid/alkaline balance to fight any invading germs. The other 20 percent is needed for the important building-block proteins that include mainly chicken, fish, lamb, whole grains, beans, and dairy, as required for energy output. Exercise builds health for both the car and people. Further information can be found at 1-866-ECC-8209.