If it was me, I'd try methylene blue and DMSO. I posted in the past on Alzheimer's and methylene blue is an OTC supplement that can be of benefit. But is an excellent memory booster in general.
But it has also been shown to increase mental activity and reduce mental tiredness. Studies have shown it to be effective for memory improvement even at low doses. Here is one study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14724055 Methylene blue improves brain oxidative metabolism and memory retention in rats. " Methylene blue (MB) increases mitochondrial oxygen consumption and restores memory retention in rats metabolically impaired by inhibition of cytochrome c oxidase. This study tested two related hypotheses using biochemical and behavioral techniques: (1) that low-level MB would enhance brain cytochrome c oxidation, as tested in vitro in brain homogenates and after in vivo administration to rats and (2) that corresponding low-dose MB would enhance spatial memory retention in normal rats, as tested 24 h after rats were trained in a baited holeboard maze for 5 days with daily MB posttraining injections. The biochemical in vitro studies showed an increased rate of brain cytochrome c oxidation with the low but not the high MB concentrations tested. The in vivo administration studies showed that the corresponding MB low dose (1 mg/kg) increased brain cytochrome c oxidation 24 h after intraperitoneal injection, but not after 1 or 2 h postinjection. In the behavioral studies, spatial memory retention in probe trials (percentage of visits to training-baited holes compared to total visits) was significantly better for MB-treated than saline control groups (66% vs. 31%). Together the findings suggest that low-dose MB enhances spatial memory retention in normal rats by increasing brain cytochrome c oxidase activity." And: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC523083/pdf/0110633.pdf Extinction Memory Improvement by the Metabolic Enhancer Methylene Blue " We investigated whether postextinction administration of methylene blue (MB) could enhance retention of an extinguished conditioned response. MB is a redox compound that at low doses elevates cytochrome oxidase activity, thereby improving brain energy production. Saline or MB (4 mg/kg intraperitoneally) were administered to rats for 5 d following extinction training of tone-footshock conditioning. Postextinction freezing was lower in rats receiving MB compared with saline, suggesting that MB improved retention of the extinction memory. The MB effect was specific to tone-evoked freezing because there were no differences in pretone freezing. Control subjects similarly injected with MB showed no evidence of nonspecific effects on measures of motor activity and fearfulness. MB-treated rats exhibited both greater retention of extinction and greater overall brain metabolic activity. Rats with higher retention of extinction also showed a relative increase in cytochrome oxidase activity in prefrontal cortical regions, especially anterior infralimbic cortex, dorsal and medial frontal cortex, and lateral orbital cortex. These regional metabolic increases were also correlated to the behavioral freezing index used to assess retention of extinction. It was concluded that MB administered postextinction could enhance retention of extinction memory through an increase in brain cytochrome oxidase activity." " Therefore, it is not the case that MB preferentially affects the activity of only brain regions engaged in acquisition or extinction. Which regions are more affected would seem to depend on which regions have more metabolic energy demand during the period when MB is administered." Methylene blue is available at fish and aquarium shops. It is sold as a fish fungal treatment. It is usually available in concentrations of 1% or 2.3% methylene blue. Novalek Methylene Blue and Kordon Methylene BlueCheck are two commonly found sourcess. Be sure the methylene blue treatment does not contain zinc. Dilute the methylene blue to 0.1% and have him take two to three drops in the morning and in the evening. I take it myself as a preventative and mental energy enhancer.The dosage I recommend is derived from a study done by researchers at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080818101335.htm Potential Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Cure Found In Century-Old Drug And from other sources. A company is trying to patent methylene blue as an Alzheimer's drug and their testing uses much larger doses, 65 mg three times daily: Rember for Alzheimer's: Methylene Blue's Comeback http://pipeline.corante.com/archives/2008/07/31/rember_for_alzheimers_me thylene_blues_comeback.php The other supplement I would try is DMSO. It appears to also increase oxygen metabolism in the brain. Here is a testimonial: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:40mIoXlAmkwJ:www.kr ysalis.net/dmso.htm+%2Bhow+to+make+msm+from+dmso&cd=17&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl= us "11/15/03 Update: Dementia Help I received some emails from a person that illustrate/support the DMSO-MSM oxygen transport theory and its benefit to brain function and dementia. She gave me permission to share them with you on this web page. From: debbi...@aol.com Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 12:04:28 EST To: dwgr...@krysalis.net Subject: re: my Mom and memory dmso Hi, just looking at the web sites. And...ran across your great site. I have dmso...and use for blood infection, yukky feelings...and yes its great and fantastic with hydrogen peroxide. Ok the question is: My mother is here and sent to me via Dad due to the fact he can't handle her memory loss and confusion anymore. I'm the health nut...smile of the family and taking her in for 3 weeks. Its a struggle ...she had a sudden blood clot 911 scene about 3 yrs....clot in arm...so large the arm exploded! Skin ripped open like paper tearing...and a clot in the gut as large as a melon...and the heart went haywire...ended in a pace maker...and in the brain a black spot was found... Ok, I did an experiment...Gave my mom some liquid dmso in juice...half tsp. and within an hour...a new woman!...She could have conversation, laugh, be alert. not exhausted, stopped yawning nonstop...the look of senile confusion left. Yes, some cognitive tasts still rough...the dmso wore off....and then back to the fatigued, yawning and disorientated person...not remember a hoot...short term memory...goes! So, I gave some more dmso...maybe a whole tsp....and within an hour she came alive...again...and could use the bathroom, dress her self, old conversation have energy....Oxygen must be getting to her brain!!!!!!!!!! Praise God. She is only a beautiful...69...this blood cloot ordeal happened...3 years ago. If you could see her...she is so pretty...and her love for life and thankfulnes just comes alive after dmso. Please help me....am I right for thinking this...oxygen got thru to her brain! Will this continue to help her and even heal up the damage..mmm. The dr. hear heard this story and wanted me to immediately put on a hyperbaric treatment program. Then chelation...mouth is full of silver and gold teeth... I hope you can help me asp. I only have my mom for one more week...I will for sure send her home with dmso...or have Dad order from you? And is this legal in Mich. and I'm in Oklahoma where its legal...I love it personally. Sincerely, Debbie My Response From: david gregg dwgr...@krysalis.net Date: Fri Nov 7, 2003 2:58:18 PM US/Pacific To: debbi...@aol.comsubject: Re: my Mom and memory dmso Debbie, Wow! What a wonderful testimony. It definitely makes sense in that the DMSO transports oxygen in the blood where her hemoglobin apparently isn't. She must be anemic. Read my web page on anemia: www.krysalis.net/anemia.htm You need to correct the anemia and then the DMSO won't be needed so often. As described (the way I do it for myself), get a glass eyedropper bottle (2oz). Add (about) 10 B12, 10 folic acid and 4 multiple vitamin tablets. Fill with DMSO & shake periodically. Takes about 3 days for pills to fall apart. Let sludge settle and apply eyedropper load of clear liquid to insensitive skin. I use the outside of my forearm. It will absorb through the skin and within about one hour she will feel wonderful. You may want to use it every day for a few days but then once a week or once a month. You will soon notice that the up feelings will start to last much longer than when DMSO alone is used. This works because B12 and folic acid are required for the body to synthesize hemoglobin and her intestine is not absorbing them properly. Please give me permission to add your email, with or without your name as you wish (if you want it protected) to my DMSO web page. It is too perfect an illustration to not share with others. David Debbie's Update-1 From: debbi...@aol.com Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2003 22:06:13 EST To: dwgr...@krysalis.net Subject: re: Mom, dementia in OK. What a wonderful letter. Thank you for writing. I have my Mom in bed next to me at the computer...in our office. She had a wonderful day ...on DMSO. Yes, I really think she is B 12 deficiant...One day I gave her a bunch of b 12 and the DMSO together...and it was wonderful. Yes, it does wear off and I was so concerned about the wear off. My Mom and I are so happy now after reading your e mail tonight. It was so such a blessings. Our whole family is pulling for her here at my house. We love her so much. Yes, you may use my e mail to you for the website but please correct the spelling and such due to my hurriedness...at my husband's office. I am amazed...I prayed and we stood on the fact that God wants her well...and we have made the decision to fight!...Suddenly the DMSO...idea came to me and the rest is history...that brown bottle in the cupbd. was a miracle to my mother. I will go to you anemia website now and read to my Mother. She is so happy that you wrote back and it gives such hope. This may be the answer...and not chelation? Or...??? We will give the DMSO and B vit theory a real GO! I will stay in touch with you and hopefully...in a few days ..I will sit Mom down and let her write to you herself. More later and may God richly bless you!!!!!!!! Debbie Debbie's Update-2 From: debbi...@aol.com Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 11:02:14 EST To: dwgr...@krysalis.net Subject: re: Mom with dementia Thank you. I have so much to tell. Mom has been doing fantastic! She flew home and Dad was amazed at how well she was doing! I have a ton to tell. I will call you , Ok?...This is all so amazing. Do you have other testimonials? I have added this mineral...Germanium. Look up dmso/germanium regarding dementia/alz. I mean it...my Mom's life has turned around. Dad was even checking out alz. homes for Mom while she was staying here with me. I'm in Ok and they are in Mich. More later. I will just have to talk with you. God is so good. Bless you and have a wonderful weekend...YaHoo!!!!!! Sincerely, Debbie" - Steve N From: MaryAnn Helland [mailto:marmar...@bellsouth.net] Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 6:25 AM To: silver-list@eskimo.com Subject: EXTERNAL:CS>Need some ideas, please My brother is in trouble. On Father's Day, he wanted to call my Dad and wish him a happy day -- my Dad died in 1996. Recently, he (brother) was on his way to a location very near where he lives -- and ended up in a town four towns away. On Tuesday night of this week, he called my Mom and asked her "Mom, is my Dad dead? When did he die?" So he is having serious memory issues, both recent and distant memory is involved. Of course, he's seeing doctors and being tested, and they don't know what's going on with him. He's been tested for Alzheimers, and they tell him he doesn't have it. The doctors also tell him that this is not seizure-related -- my brother is an epileptic, and his seizures are controlled by medication. He's had brain scans and MRI's and no abnormalities are found. They did find a small, non-malignant tumor on the brain, behind his left ear, but told him that is not life-threatening and is not involved in the memory issues. So -- does anyone have any ideas about what could be going on with him? Any help will be appreciated. MA -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Rules and Instructions: http://www.silverlist.org Unsubscribe: <mailto:silver-list-requ...@eskimo.com?subject=unsubscribe> Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/silver-list@eskimo.com/maillist.html Off-Topic discussions: <mailto:silver-off-topic-l...@eskimo.com> List Owner: Mike Devour <mailto:mdev...@eskimo.com>