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Recently a study has been conducted to gingko biloba to know whether it can help in treating patients with dementia and memory loss.

The Journal of American Medical Association recently published a study conducted in University of Pittsburg. In this study more than 3000 elderly patients were randomly chosen and given gingko biloba twice a day between 2000 and 2008 for an average of six years. The researchers did not find any specific evidence that showed that the herb improved cognitive memory or language capabilities.

The war between conventional medicine and natural remedies has proved to be a never-ending debate. While the practitioners of conventional medicine claim that there is no proof of the efficacy of various herbs and natural remedies, those who take the holistic and natural approach feel that conventional medicine uses far too many chemicals and has an approach that is symptomatic in treatment.

Dr. Joe Mercola did 33 clinical trials in 2002 to prove that gingko biloba mixed with other various substance can help in improving the memory of people who suffered from dementia.

Another independent research conducted in Austria reviewed 10 randomized controlled double blind clinical trials and stated that the gingko biloba extract was as effective, if not more, than the regular medicines prescribed by conventional allopathic physicians.

It is not very sure that the results of pittsburg was proving that the other results were fault or it has some methodology flaws. Nobody knows this.

Dementia can be caused by stroke, concussion or a nerve disorder. The problem will get serious by every passing day. A never disorder is called Dementia, this has a high chance of happening to old aged people.

The fact is the quality of life of the patient will definitely get affected. The are medicines available to control the symptoms and effects of dementia.

The patient should practice the following learning the art of using memory aids, computerized recalling devices and mnemonics. Wherever the patient remains, be it a hospital or home he should practice some regular memory exercise that will help to slow down the progression of this disease.

While there are some options available in conventional medicine, it is best to adopt a holistic approach so that the treatment can carry on without the burden of side effects and a debilitating lifestyle.

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