Keep a FIRM GRIP on your precious memories… with this herbal ‘triple threat’
They say that the only thing that’s forever is our memories…
But for some older folks, that’s sadly not true.
Their loved ones watch helplessly as their precious memories slip away.
And docs tell them there’s NOTHING they can do to slow it down or make it stop.
Well, it turns out that doctors don’t know everything…
Because if you can get to the ROOT CAUSE of memory loss… you might be able to CLING onto those beloved names and faces a little while longer…
And keep your “wits” about you, far into your “golden years.”
The problem is, there isn’t just ONE culprit behind cognitive decline or memory impairment. So, the trick is to try to beat back as many of them as you can – all at the same time.
That’s not, of course, what the mainstream does. They like to pick one thing… and hammer away at it until it disappears.
But that hasn’t worked with Alzheimer’s… or any other forms of dementia.
Here’s something your doc will NEVER tell you about… that might hit memory loss from THREE different angles!
A memory-saving hat trick
For centuries, Native Americans in the Desert Southwest have used leaves from this type of plant for a multitude of health concerns.
But it’s been BLACKLISTED by the mainstream… despite there being NO scientific proof that it poses ANY significant threat.
It’s the creosote bush (Larrea tridentate) – and some tribes believe it to be the first plant ever created.
In fact, creosote is widely considered to be one of the ULTIMATE survivors of the desert’s harsh conditions.
And it could help you SURVIVE the ravages of age-related memory loss (as in Alzheimer’s cases), too.
It’s shown a lot of promise in recent scientific studies, particularly through 3 different actions:
- Antioxidant: Creosote is PACKED with compounds that fight free radicals and oxidative stress, both common culprits of “brain drain.”
- Antidiabetic: Traditional medicine uses creosote to treat type 2 diabetes – and sugar is a SUPERVILLAIN when it comes to keeping your brain sharp (which is why Alzheimer’s is often referred to as “type 3 diabetes”). A 2016 animal study showed how creosote extract improves insulin sensitivity.
- Antiviral: We’ve known for over a century that it creosote can beat back HSV, the virus whose strains can cause both herpes and shingles and has been linked to Alzheimer’s. The Pima and Maricopa people of Arizona STILL use it for chickenpox (another manifestation of HSV)!
That second one has gotten the most attention so far… particularly because of an antioxidant compound discovered in creosote called nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA).
Turns out that there’s practically NO form of the herpes virus that NDGA can’t target.
And it’s been shown to be up to 97.5% effective!
The preferred form of NDGA is one of its methylated derivatives, called M4N.
And in one study, M4N was able to INHIBIT replication of herpes strains that had learned to resist the antiviral drug acyclovir.
Fortunately, these viruses don’t seem to be able to figure out how to develop resistance against NDGA… or its derivatives.
So why all the breathless reports about how you NEVER want to use creosote?
To put it simply… it was an overreaction to a couple of individual cases of liver toxicity in the 1990s.
And even though creosote was CLEARED of any blame… and there was no PROOF that the toxic reaction wasn’t caused by something else… the damage was already done.
Now, you’ll probably find a disclaimer on any creosote supplement package that’ll warn you that “Rare reports of serious liver disease have been associated with ingestion of chaparral.”
The warning may go on to say something like this…
Seek advice from a healthcare practitioner before use and, in so doing, inform them if you have had, or may have had, liver disease, frequently use alcoholic beverages, or are using any medications. Discontinue use and see a doctor if vomiting, fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or jaundice (e.g., dark urine, pale stools, yellow discoloration of the eyes) should occur.
Well, I’d say that’s good advice – no matter WHAT supplement OR drug you plan on taking!
You can find creosote supplements in capsule, powder, or liquid form… or dried creosote leaves that you can steep into hot water to make a tea.
Creosote is also known by the nicknames “chaparral”… and greasewood.
As with any other supplement, check with a naturopathic doc on the right dosage for you… start out small… and work your way up from there.
To medicine for your mind,
Melissa Young
