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Dr. Heather Sandison, a distinguished naturopathic doctor, has devoted her career to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to those affected by dementia. Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Sandison has integrated groundbreaking, holistic, and multimodal interventions, seamlessly creating clinical, residential, research, and educational platforms. Her relentless dedication has not only transformed the lives of patients and caregivers she has also set new standards in the field of dementia care.She is the primary clinical investigator and author of the peer reviewed article “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in August of 2023. She is the founder of Solcere (Soul - SAIR - eh) Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind. At Solcere, Dr. Sandison and her team of doctors and health coaches focus primarily on supporting patients looking to optimize cognitive function, prevent mental decline, and reverse dementia by addressing root causes of imbalance in the brain and body. At Marama, Dr. Sandison has created an immersive residential experience in the lifestyle proven to best support brain health including personalized treatment plans, sensory stimulation, engaging activities, and intensive cognitive therapies. She also hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer's summit. Her book Reversing Alzheimer's will be published by HarperCollins in June 2024 to scale her impact and work towards her goal of making dementia rare and optional. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. Topics covered in this episode:Types of GaslightersSoy's Health EffectsThyroid Function Blood Sugar Mand Alzheimer's Disease Ketosis Personalized Treatment Plans Sensory Stimulation Genetic Modification Ketones Oxidative Stress and AgingFamily Involvement Alternative Approaches Referenced in the episode:The Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 10 | Get Yourself Some Sleep | Mollie McGlocklinThe Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 109 | Chronic Lyme Disease | Dr. Jess PeatrossThe Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 118. Death, Grief & The Legacy We Leave Behind | Part I | Beth CavenaughThe Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 143 | Parasites: The Little Known Cause of Chronic Disease | Dr. Jaban MooreThe Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 225 | The Hormonal Blindspot: Why Ignoring Your Hormones Can Harm Your Health | Beth WestieThe Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 244 | Detoxify Your Life: Strategies for Reducing Toxic Exposure | Rana MafeeTo learn more about Heather Sandison and her work, head over to www.drheathersandison.com/ IG @dr.heathersandisonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support.

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden interviews Dr. Heather Sandison, who discusses her innovative approach to cognitive health and dementia care. Dr. Sandison emphasizes the potential for reversing cognitive decline through functional medicine, lifestyle changes, and a focus on diet, particularly the benefits of ketosis. She shares insights on creating a supportive environment for individuals with memory issues and the importance of personalized strategies based on genetic and environmental factors. The conversation highlights the need for a shift in perspective regarding Alzheimer's treatment and the potential for significant improvements in cognitive function. In this conversation, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Dr. Heather Sandison discuss the rising prevalence of dementia and cognitive decline, emphasizing the importance of environmental factors and lifestyle choices in mitigating risks. They explore how to architect living spaces to promote brain health, the impact of toxins, and the significance of hormonal optimization. The discussion also highlights the critical role of caregivers, their mental health, and the need for support systems. Finally, they touch on innovative approaches to Alzheimer's treatment and ongoing research efforts.   For Audience · Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/ !  · Find out more about Dr. Heather's expertise at https://www.solcere.com/ & https://www.maramaexperience.com/about/     Takeaways Dr. Sandison emphasizes a new approach to dementia care.        Functional medicine can optimize cognitive health.        Creating a supportive environment is crucial for healing.        Ketosis can significantly improve cognitive function.        Personalized strategies are essential for effective treatment.        Genetic factors play a key role in cognitive decline.        Dietary interventions can enhance brain health.        Social engagement is vital for cognitive support.        There is hope for reversing Alzheimer's symptoms.        Innovative treatments are emerging in the field of cognitive health. Dementia is increasingly prevalent due to demographic shifts.        Environmental factors significantly influence cognitive health.        Screen time and modern stressors contribute to cognitive decline.        Architecting living spaces can reduce exposure to harmful stimuli.        Toxins like mycotoxins are neurotoxic and should be avoided.        Hormonal optimization is crucial for brain health in aging individuals.        Caregivers face increased health risks and need support.        Caregivers should prioritize self-care to maintain their well-being.        Innovative treatments for Alzheimer's are being developed and researched.        Community support can enhance the caregiving experience.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cognitive Health and Dementia Care 03:09 The Shift in Perspective on Alzheimer's Treatment 06:05 Creating a New Model for Memory Care 09:03 Understanding Genetic and Environmental Factors 11:59 Innovative Approaches to Cognitive Function 15:04 The Role of Ketosis in Brain Health 18:09 Personalized Strategies for Cognitive Improvement 20:56 Exploring Dietary Interventions for Brain Health 26:06 The Rise of Dementia and Cognitive Decline 28:40 Architecting Environments for Brain Health 31:54 The Impact of Toxins on Cognitive Function 35:08 Hormonal Optimization for Brain Health 41:27 Supporting Caregivers in Dementia Care 48:23 Innovations in Alzheimer's Treatment and Research   To learn more about Dr. Heather Sandison: Email: drheathersandison@gmail.com Website: https://www.drheathersandison.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7D8wkR3j1ZNoI2HHCLs3tg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/ Reach out to us at:    Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw    

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Heather Sandison to talk about something that needs more attention Alzheimer's disease, and whether it can actually be reversed. She challenges the conventional belief that it's irreversible and dives into how environmental toxins, poor lifestyle habits, and hidden infections can drive cognitive decline. We broke it all down using the acronym "TNSSS-I" — Toxins, Nutrients, Stressors, Structure, Signaling, and Infections. Dr. Sandison shares powerful recommendations: an organic ketogenic diet, dual-task exercises, proper sleep, and detoxing from things like heavy metals, mold, and chemicals. We also touched on gut health, oral hygiene, blood sugar balance, and the role of APOE gene testing. If you've been impacted by Alzheimer's or want to protect your brain for the long run this episode gives you the practical tools and real hope. #alzheimer #wellness #antiaging Dr. Heather Sandison IG: @dr.heathersandison ==== Thank You To Our Sponsors! Calroy Head on over to at calroy.com/drg and Save over $50 when you purchase the Vascanox and Arterosil bundle at https://calroy.com/rachel. Cornbread Hemp Head to cornbreadhemp.com/DRG and use code DRG at checkout for a special discount—Cornbread Hemp: This is the good life. ==== Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/

In this conversation with Dr. Heather Sandison, we explore what I consider to be one of medicine's most significant misunderstandings—that Alzheimer's disease, particularly in women, is an unstoppable fate. We examine the evidence behind cognitive decline, hormones, lifestyle interventions, and a framework for preventing and even reversing what was once considered irreversible.If you're interested in making evidence-based decisions about your brain health, understanding why traditional approaches have failed, or learning about the powerful role of lifestyle interventions in cognitive function, this episode provides both the scientific rationale and actionable strategies you need.Subscribe to The Neuroscience Experience for more conversations that challenge conventional thinking about brain health. I'm committed to bringing you insights that transform how we approach cognitive aging and performance. SponsorsA huge thank you to my sponsors for supporting this episode. Check them out and enjoy exclusive discounts:Hone Health – Take control of your hormones with at-home testing designed specifically for men. Get personalized insights and expert guidance to optimize your health and performance. Learn more at: https://honehealth.com/Momentous – Science-backed supplements trusted by elite athletes and experts. Whether you're looking to improve recovery, performance, or overall wellness, Momentous has you covered. Use code NEURO for 20% off your order: https://www.livemomentous.com/neuroTroscriptions – Unlock your cognitive potential with precision-dosed nootropics developed by medical experts. Whether you need more focus, clarity, or energy, Troscriptions offers innovative solutions.- Get 10% off: https://troscriptions.com/NEURO- https://troscriptions.com/discount/NEUROMAIL?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NeuroMail Episode Timestamps:  00:00 Why Are Women More Vulnerable to Alzheimer's? 06:13 The Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy 11:24 Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia 17:04 Alzheimer's Drugs vs. Lifestyle Interventions That Work 29:50 APOE Gene, Genetic Risk, Lipids, and Cholesterol in Alzheimer's 37:47 How the Ketogenic Diet Impacts Brain Health 41:11 GLP-1 Agonists and Their Role in Cognitive Health 44:30 How Infections Contribute to Cognitive Decline 48:00 Plasma Exchange and Alternative Therapies 52:09 Foundational Health Practices & Dual Task Exercise 54:17 Conclusion and Further Resources The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman

Aging is the leading risk factor for cognitive decline, and projected statistics show that the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's will reach 8.5 million by 2030 and 11.2 million by 2040.  Today, I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Heather Sandison, a naturopathic doctor and the founder and medical director of Solcere Health, a San Diego-based brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility that aims to return its residents to independent living. Dr. Sandison is also the New York Times bestselling author of Reversing Alzheimer's.  In our conversation today, Dr. Sandison and I explored the most common signs of early cognitive decline, looking at ways to differentiate dementia from formal Alzheimer's disease. We dive into the causes of dementia and Alzheimer's, examining six key imbalances that can affect ApoE status and tackle the limitations of current approaches to Alzheimer's research. We also share information on current drug modalities and touch on the importance of brain-nurturing environments and helpful activities for maintaining cognitive status as we age.  I look forward to having Dr. Sandison back for a second conversation, where we will dive deeper into practical ways to support and improve brain health. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Some early signs of neurocognitive decline Barriers to care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's What differentiates dementia from Alzheimer's? Various factors that could cause Alzheimer's The role ApoE genetics play in Alzheimer's risk How addressing lifestyle factors can help prevent cognitive decline. The limitations of current Alzheimer's treatments How the results of clinical trials on the Bredesen intervention have shown significant improvements in cognitive function Why individualized treatments are essential for managing Alzheimer's and dementia Making healthy choices accessible and creating environments that support cognitive function The benefits of making positive changes in your daily life and taking small steps to enhance brain health  Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Heather Sandison On her website Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life, we're talking about reversing cognitive decline and optimizing brain health with Dr. Heather Sandison, author of Reversing Alzheimer's. As a naturopathic doctor and founder of the first memory recovery residential program, Dr. Sandison shares the six root causes of neurodegeneration—and how you can bring the brain back into balance at any age.We're talking about reversing Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative conditions (although it is so much more). From toxins to stress to nutrition, this empowering episode offers real hope and practical tools for preventing and even reversing memory loss. Whether you're supporting a loved one or thinking ahead for your own brain, this is one conversation you don't want to miss.Dr. Sandison's free Keto Diet Guide can be downloaded at: https://www.drheathersandison.com/In that website people can also watch all her content and read her blogKEY TAKEAWAYS:The six root causes of cognitive decline (and how to assess them)How toxins and stress quietly sabotage brain healthWhat your ApoE4 gene does—and doesn't—mean for your futureSigns of early cognitive decline most people missWhat Dr. Sandison's clinical trial revealed about reversing Alzheimer'sABOUT GUEST:Dr. Heather Sandison is the NYT bestselling author of “Reversing Alzheimer's The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health”. She is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, a residential program turning memory care into memory recovery. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of peer reviewed research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.drheathersandison.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeSPONSOR:Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!WORK WITH CHRISTA: I've streamlined my proven method to help you get to the REAL root of eczema and food sensitivities—without the overwhelm. Join the program at christabiegler.com before doors close!

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss an upcoming 5-week asynchronous book club hosted by Bambu Care in their free support community, Bambu Care Champions. The book club will focus on "Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health" by Dr. Heather Sandison. This book is relevant for those wanting to prevent dementia, people with mild cognitive impairment, and those with dementia seeking to improve cognition and function. The episode provides details about the book club's format, the book's key themes, and why it's a valuable resource for caregivers and individuals concerned about brain health.MENTIONED IN EPISODE: Reversing Alzheimer's Book | ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3XgRksI⁠Join the Book Club | https://www.letsbambu.com/champions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Treehouse | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/treehouse⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bambu.care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC's website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC's website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

With rates of Alzheimer's and dementia rising steeply, especially among women, the conventional pharmaceutical model has largely failed in treating the brain. Functional Medicine takes a different systems-based, personalized approach—focusing on inflammation, metabolic health, and environmental exposures—which offers real hope for prevention and even reversal of cognitive decline. In this episode, I discuss, along with Dr. Heather Sandison, Dr. David Perlmutter, and Maria Shriver, why it is possible to reverse cognitive decline and the cutting-edge science of brain health and Alzheimer's prevention. Dr. Heather Sandison is the The New York Times bestselling author of Reversing Alzheimer's The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health. As a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine, she's the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, a residential program turning memory care into memory recovery. Dr. Sandison has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and published her most recent clinical findings in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. She's excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she's learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is the author of Grain Brain and Drop Acid, among others. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. Shriver is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, former First Lady of California, founder of the Women's Alzheimer's Movement, and Strategic Advisor on Women's Health and Alzheimer's at Cleveland Clinic. Shriver works to use her voice and platforms to advance some of our nation's most pressing issues affecting women and women's health. In November 2023, Shriver joined the President and the First Lady to announce the first-ever White House Initiative on Women's Health Research, an effort led by Dr. Biden and the White House Gender Policy Council, to galvanize the Federal government and the private and philanthropic sectors to spur innovation, unleash transformative investment to close research gaps, and improve women's health. Shriver's advocacy led to the establishment of this historic initiative, and she continues to advise and collaborate with Dr. Biden. She is also the co-founder of the brain health and wellness brand MOSH and founder of Shriver Media. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Full-length episodes can be found here: How to Reverse Dementia with Dr. Heather Sandison https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep929?_pos=24&_sid=7873ecf2c&_ss=r How to Prevent Alzheimer's with Your Fork https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep47?_pos=8&_sid=7873ecf2c&_ss=r Maria Shriver's Journey: Redefining Women's Health and Alzheimer's Prevention https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep908?_pos=12&_sid=7873ecf2c&_ss=r

With so many diets, nutritional advice, and intermittent fasting options, you might find it hard to choose a single one. But what if you were better off not choosing a single one? In this episode, Dr. Dan Pompa shares invaluable insights on cellular regeneration, fasting strategies, and holistic health. He emphasizes the importance of individualized fasting approaches, feast-famine cycling, diet variation, and the impact of cellular inflammation on overall well-being.  Listen now and start taking care of both your gut and cells today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/feast-famine-cycling-cell-energy-and-fixing-hormone-resistance/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/ Related Episodes Detox from Heavy Metals, with Wendy Myers Detox to Reverse Disease, with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Reduce the Toxins in Your House, with Dr. Vivian Chen Upgrade Your Heavy Metal Detox, with Wendy Myers 5 Keys To Detox, with Rachel Varga Personalize Your Detox, with Dr. Mark Hyman Eliminate Toxicants: How Glyphosate Harms Health, with Dr. Heather Sandison  

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole is joined by Dr. Gregory Kelly, SVP of Product Development at Qualia Life and expert in nootropics, anti-aging, and cognitive health. Dr. Kelly breaks down the concept of mental energy as a finite resource, explaining why it depletes and how to restore it. He explores the rise of neuroinflammation, the role of nootropics in brain health, and the science behind stacking ingredients for optimal mental performance. Plus, Dr. Kelly shares insights from Dr. Heather Sandison's study on cognitive health, offering practical strategies to improve focus, memory, and overall mental vitality. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Go to qualialife.com/WILL and use code WILL to get an additional 15% off any Qualia order.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Go to qualialife.com/WILL for up to $100 OFF Qualia Mind, and as a listener of The Art of Being Well use code WILL at checkout for an additional 15% off any purchase. For your convenience Qualia Mind is also available at select GNC locations near you. Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositiv.com/WILLCOLE or enter WILLCOLE at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.Listeners of The Art of Being Well can claim an exclusive three-month free trial, with no credit card required at www.YNAB.com/willcole.Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code WILLCOLE at checkout to receive 10% off site wide.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Identifying and addressing toxin-related symptoms can be quite challenging! After all, toxins can be the root cause of hormonal imbalances, chronic infections, autoimmune diseases, and more. This can make the journey to better health frustrating if you're unable to recognize and tackle the specific sources of toxins and their effect on your well-being. In this episode, Dr. Margaret Christensen dives into the impact of environmental toxins, particularly mycotoxins and toxic mold, on overall health. The key to feeling freaking amazing may lie in identifying and addressing these hidden culprits. Listen now and start detoxing today!  Show Notes Mycotoxins may cause symptoms such as hormonal imbalances and chronic infections. This highlights the need for proactive assessment and comprehensive support in addressing these toxin-related health challenges.  Glyphosate and Roundup Exposure Glyphosate is prevalent in everyday life through pesticides in lawn care. This exposure can lead to hormonal imbalances, chronic infections, and autoimmune diseases. Understanding and recognizing the signs of glyphosate and Roundup exposure is crucial for addressing toxin-related health issues. Impact of Toxic Mold Toxic mold can have far-reaching effects on health, leading to autoimmune diseases, cancers, and neuropsychiatric syndromes. Mold exposure suppresses the innate immune system, which increases susceptibility to infections and diseases. Comprehensive testing by professionals can help you identify and recover from the impact of toxic mold on your health. Hormonal Imbalances Hormonal imbalances can result from exposure to environmental toxins, affecting overall health. These imbalances may manifest as weight resistance, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, neuropsychiatric disorders, and more. It is essential to pay attention to hormonal symptoms and seek guidance on addressing toxin-related hormonal disruptions. If you want to find and address the root cause of your symptoms, listen to this episode and start feeling freaking amazing! Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Guest Bio As a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP), Dr.Margaret has served as an associate faculty member for the Institute for Functional Medicine (FunctionalMedicine.org) for many years,  teaching physicians and health care practitioners nationally and internationally on the role of environmental toxicants, epigenetics, nutrition, and lifestyle exposures on hormonal health and chronic complex disease.  Now her interest has turned toward the realm of Certified Functional Medicine Health Coaching (CFMHC). Focusing on a person's strengths, values, and what is “right” with them helps them achieve their long-term health goals. (We all know what we're supposed to do… it's the HOW that coaching can help you with when you're overwhelmed!)  Dr.Christensen is board certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine through the American College of Physicians and Surgeons. (ABOIM)  From her previous life, as a board-certified Ob-Gyn (FACOG), Dr. Margaret has had a long-standing interest in the myriad factors affecting hormonal imbalances and how to safely treat hormone-related illnesses from a whole systems standpoint.   Dr. Christensen graduated with honors from Rice University, received her M.D. with honors from Baylor College of Medicine, and subsequently completed her residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas (BUMC), with honors Links https://margaretchristensenmd.com/  Related Episodes Reduce the Toxins in Your House, with Dr. Vivian Chen Decrease Toxic Exposure and Become More Resilient, with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Detox from Heavy Metals, with Wendy Myers Detox to Reverse Disease, with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Upgrade Your Heavy Metal Detox, with Wendy Myers 5 Keys To Detox, with Rachel Varga Personalize Your Detox, with Dr. Mark Hyman Eliminate Toxicants: How Glyphosate Harms Health, with Dr. Heather Sandison

Are you worried about aging and memory health? Join us as we dive into strategies that empower women in their 50s to live healthy, vibrant lives while reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's. In this episode, Dr. Heather Sandison discusses cognitive health strategies to combat dementia and Alzheimer's. This episode dives into the early signs of these neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle interventions, such as diet, exercise, and sleep. Dr. Sandison also explores scientific misconceptions around existing treatments, focusing on the benefits of ketosis, metabolic health, and innovative treatments. Dr. Sandison shares her professional insights and practical tips for those caring for aging parents, as well as providing guidance on the path to optimizing brain health at any age. To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep266 Dr. Heather Sandison is the NYT bestselling author of “Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health”. She is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, a premier brain optimization clinic based in San Diego, and Marama, a residential program changing memory care to memory recovery. Dr. Sandison is dedicated to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. She is shattering common misconceptions about Alzheimer's teaching lifestyle change protocols that keep your brain sharp at any age. Check out our fasting membership at resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Heather Sandison is the NYT bestselling author of Reversing Alzheimer's The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health. She is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, a residential program turning memory care into memory recovery. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of peer reviewed research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.We were blown away to find out that there are experts out there working toward, not just improving, but reversing Alzheimer's. Dr. Sandison's work is absolutely fascinating and this episode is packed with actionable advice on brain health.Sponsors:This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. Hot LMNT season is upon us! Instead of drinking coffee all day to keep warm, switch to hot LMNT. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high-performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. A recent study suggests that DHA can reduce Alzheimer's risk, and since our family doesn't love to eat fish, we are all in on the Momentous Omegas. If you want to protect your brain health, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

Is there anything you can start doing right now to protect your cognitive health as you age?Dementia and Alzheimer's are often viewed as an inevitable risk of aging. In fact, approximately 64% of Americans say their biggest fear around getting older is dementia. It's not an irrational fear. By 2040, it's estimated that over 11 million American's will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. But that doesn't mean there isn't hope.Today's guest challenges many assumptions around aging and brain health. Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine. She's the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, a residential program turning memory care into memory recovery. Dr. Sandison is also the author of the bestselling book, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health.Decades before you ever experience a sign or symptom of Alzheimer's disease, your brain is already changing. But you don't have to hope for a miracle drug or treatment because there are proactive steps you can take right now. Listen in as Dr. Sandison shares the critical lifestyle factors that contribute the most to cognitive health so you can support your brain health as you age./ / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / /Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start:>>> Free Kwik Brain Starter Pack>>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your Genius>>> Explore My Top Brain Health Supplements for Focus, Memory, and EnergyTake your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Heather Sandison, a pioneering naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic and Marama, the first memory care facility with the goal of restoring residents' independence. Our conversation dives deep into the latest strategies for reversing Alzheimer's and protecting brain health, uncovering practical tools for improving cognition and supporting lasting wellness. Dr. Sandison passionately shares her insights into neurocognitive medicine, a forward-thinking approach that emphasizes the brain's capacity to heal and transform. We discuss the science behind this work, including how neuroinflammation, stress, and environmental factors impact cognitive function and how lifestyle interventions can make a tangible difference. Dr. Sandison explains how new innovative treatment methods are helping patients regain clarity and maintain brain health, shattering the misconception that cognitive decline is inevitable. We also explore the connection between trauma, memory, and brain health, and Dr. Sandison sheds light on how trauma can affect memory retention and emotional processing. She offers guidance on recognizing early symptoms of cognitive decline and highlights the importance of addressing inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental exposures that can contribute to brain fog, anxiety, and sleep issues. You can find links to Dr. Sandison's book (“Reversing Alzheimer's”), social media, and more in the show notes! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue bringing important conversations to the forefront of health and wellness! For the full show notes please visit my website: www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode264  

Toxin load has a major impact on our health. From mysterious symptoms to a life-changing revelation, this is a story of pain to purpose and a promise of hope.  In this episode, Dr. Dan Pompa talks about the impact of toxins on our health and the importance of addressing the root causes of health issues. He shares his personal journey, highlighting his struggles and the pivotal role of mercury toxicity in his symptoms.  Listen now and start getting rid of toxins today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/from-mercurys-mad-hatters-disease-to-a-message-of-hope/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Detox from Heavy Metals, with Wendy Myers Detox to Reverse Disease, with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Reduce the Toxins in Your House, with Dr. Vivian Chen Upgrade Your Heavy Metal Detox, with Wendy Myers 5 Keys To Detox, with Rachel Varga Personalize Your Detox, with Dr. Mark Hyman Eliminate Toxicants: How Glyphosate Harms Health, with Dr. Heather Sandison

If you're worried about cognitive decline and Alzheimer's prevention, you're definitely not alone.  In this episode, Dr. Heather Sandison shares her wealth of knowledge about brain health and Alzheimer's prevention and her expertise in innovative solutions for dementia care. She delves into the importance of early intervention, emphasizing the impact of proactive measures at the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Dr. Sandison offers hope and empowerment, showing the potential for improvement and the possibility of halting the progression of the disease. Listen now and start taking care of your brain today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/reverse-alzheimers-a-toolkit-to-improve-your-cognition/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Eliminate Toxicants: How Glyphosate Harms Health, with Dr. Heather Sandison Preventing Alzheimer's: A Holistic Approach to Improving Cognition, with Dr. Heather Sandison Achieve Optimal Mental Health, with Dr. Miles Nichols Optimize Your Brain, with Dr. Patrick Porter Heal the Gut-Brain Connection, with Dr. Will Cole De-Stress Using Yoga and Meditation, with Dr. Marianela Lavena Manage Stress and Become Resilient, with Dr. Stephen Sideroff Start Your Day Stress-Free, with Dr. Stephen Sideroff  

Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of the peer reviewed research “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Sandison hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer's summit where she shares cutting-edge and tried-and-true insight into what is possible for those suffering with dementia. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.

Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of the peer reviewed research “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Sandison hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer's summit where she shares cutting-edge and tried-and-true insight into what is possible for those suffering with dementia. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.

In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, we're looking back on some of the most potent ways to support your brain health and cognition.  This episode features Harvard-trained clinical research scientist and brain expert Dr. Datis Kharrazian, the foremost authority on holistic (and highly effective) care for dementia Dr. Dale Bredesen, and founder of Marama Memory Care facility Dr. Heather Sandison, whose mission is to reverse dementia and reintroduce residents to living independently! This is a robust episode with many exceptional clinical pearls to keep your brain and nervous system young and resilient.  

Show notes: (1:27) How Dr. Sandison became interested in Alzheimer's treatment (4:23) Understanding genetic predispositions (9:28) Six components of brain health (19:12) Hormonal balance and testosterone therapy for brain health (21:50) Nutrition for brain health (28:00) Benefits of the ketogenic diet and seasonal eating for cognitive health (38:25) Recommended supplements for brain health (42:18) Learn more about Dr. Sandison (43:29) Outro Who is Dr. Heather Sandison?   Dr. Heather Sandison, a distinguished naturopathic doctor, has devoted her career to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to those affected by dementia. Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Sandison has integrated groundbreaking, holistic, and multimodal interventions, seamlessly creating clinical, residential, research, and educational platforms. Her relentless dedication has not only transformed the lives of patients and caregivers she has also set new standards in the field of dementia care.   She is the founder of Solcere (Soul – SAIR – eh) Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind. She is the primary clinical investigator and author of the peer reviewed article “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in August of 2023.     She also hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer's summit. Her book Reversing Alzheimer's will be published by HarperCollins in June 2024 to scale her impact and work towards her goal of making dementia rare and optional. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. Connect with Dr. Sandison: Web: https://www.drheathersandison.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7D8wkR3j1ZNoI2HHCLs3tg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drheathersandison Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

But if you've been following me for a while, you know that I'm a firm believer that no disease, including Alzheimer's, is inevitable—or irreversible if you catch it early enough. And my guest wholeheartedly agrees. I'm joined by Dr. Heather Sandison, a leading naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine who studied under the brilliant brain health pioneer, Dr. Dale Bredesen. She's the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's go-to brain optimization center, and Marama, the first memory care facility focused on returning residents to independent living. In this episode, we explore her new book, “Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health,” where she challenges everything we thought we knew about this disease and offers practical tools to keep your brain sharp at any age. For full show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/dr-heather-sandison-alzheimers Thank you to our sponsors! Check them out: Use code GUNDRY to save up to 40% off air purifiers at Airdoctorpro.com . Get convenient, high-quality, affordable groceries delivered with Thrive Market. Get $80 in free groceries at thrivemarket.com/gundrypodcast . Go to timelinenutrition.com/GUNDRY to get 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to PendulumLife.com and use code GUNDRY to get 20% off your first month of a GLP-1 Probiotic membership. Visit Juvent.com/GUNDRY and use code GUNDRY at checkout to get an extra $500 off your Juvent Micro-Impact Platform.

In this episode of Collective Insights, Dr. Greg Kelly hosts Dr. Heather Sandison, highlighting her profound impact on the field of dementia care and the launch of her new book, "Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health." Dr. Sandison shares insights from her extensive experience, covering topics like holistic interventions for the aging brain, the significance of personalized medicine, and her pioneering work at Marama, the innovative elder care facility she founded.Sponsored by Qualia Mind: qualialife.com/benangel Use code benangel when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qualialife. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qualialife. Email: support@qualialife.com.

Have you watched someone you love suffer from Alzheimer's? Dr. Heather Sandison, a distinguished naturopathic doctor, has devoted her career to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to dementia patients. Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Sandison has integrated groundbreaking, holistic, and multimodal interventions, seamlessly creating clinical, residential, research, and educational platforms. Her relentless dedication has not only transformed the lives of patients and caregivers but has also set new standards in dementia care. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. (https://www.drheathersandison.com/about/). I learned so much from her and I'm extremely grateful for the conversation.  What you'll learn:   Alzheimer's as type 3 diabetes (1:53) Impact of insulin resistance and a ketogenic diet (5:09) Her journey and patient success stories (9:42) Her target demographic and prevention strategies (13:07) Benefits of hormone replacement therapy (15:32) Male hormone replacement therapy and cognitive preservation (21:04) Other lifestyle factors that can preserve cognitive health (23:47) Sleep apnea and its effect on cognitive health (27:17) Work/life balance and the need for purposeful engagement and meaningful activities in retirement (37:03) The importance of family connections and maintaining a meditation practice (56:08)   Where to learn more:   Dr. Heather Sandison Reversing Alzheimer's Book   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!  

In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey and Dr. Heather Sandison discuss actionable strategies for optimizing brain health and longevity. Dr. Sandison explains how lifestyle changes, including diet, oral hygiene, and sleep, can help prevent cognitive decline. She also shares insights into the Marama Experience, her revolutionary approach to memory recovery and brain health. Sponsors: Zbiotics | Go to https://zbiotics.com/DAVE for 15% off your first order. Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ and use the code DAVE for 10% off your order. Resources: Dr. Sandison's Website: www.drheathersandison.com Reversing Alzheimer's Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com Dr. Sandison's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND Dr. Heather Sandison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/ Dr. Sandison's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drheathersandison Dave's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey Dave Asprey's Book ‘Smarter Not Harder' is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Want to join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live? Join Our Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/ Danger Coffee by Dave Asprey: https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/ Supplements by Dave Asprey: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/ Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com/ Timestamps and Highlights: 00:00:01 – Introduction by Dave Asprey 00:02:30 – The Role of Diet in Brain Health 00:07:00 – The Importance of Oral Health in Brain Function 00:12:00 – How Sleep Impacts Cognitive Health 00:17:30 – Key Strategies for Optimizing Cognitive Function 00:22:00 – The Marama Experience: Memory Care to Memory Recovery 00:30:00 – Steps for Protecting Brain Health Over Time See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heather Sandison ND is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the Founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic. She has dedicated her career to researching and supporting those suffering with dementia. She hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer's Summit where she shares cutting-edge insights into keeping your brain sharp at any age. Dr. Sandison's new book is entitled, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health.   Here she and Dawson discuss: Optimizing our health as we age The six risk factors of Alzheimer's: Toxicity. Nutrients. Stressors. Structure. Signaling. Infection. Three types of toxins: Mold, household, and personal chemicals Heavy metals like lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium: what they do to our body Balancing stress High quality sleep Your body's signals Infection as a risk factor, especially gum health Case histories: the first major study was published in 2022   To reach Dr. Heather Sandison: https://www.drheathersandison.com/   And Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #blissbrain #mindtomatter #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #brainhealth #alzheimers  

Dementia and Alzheimer's are rising at an alarming rate, affecting millions worldwide and costing trillions in healthcare. In this episode of “The Doctor's Farmacy,” I sit down with Dr. Heather Sandison to explore groundbreaking personalized treatment approaches that offer hope in reversing cognitive decline. Learn more about the impact of lifestyle interventions, the role of environmental toxins, and the power of holistic methods compared to conventional treatments. In this episode, we discuss: The rising prevalence of Dementia and Alzheimer's The importance of personalized treatment plans for cognitive decline The critical role of lifestyle interventions, including diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management, in reversing cognitive decline. How toxins, such as heavy metals and mold exposure, contribute to cognitive decline The advancements in diagnostics, including more accurate and early detection methods for dementia and Alzheimer's How cognitive decline and dementia can be reversed through a multifaceted approach View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BIOptimizers, LMNT, Cymbiotika. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Get Magnesium Breakthrough for FREE. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and get your FREE bottle today. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by OneSkin, Bon Charge, and Lumebox.   The rates of Alzheimer's, dementia, and overall cognitive decline are increasing. However, our daily choices can increase our risk or set us up for optimal brain health, regardless of age. Today's guest shares powerful research demonstrating how positive lifestyle choices can prevent decline and how she guides her patients in implementing these practices daily. Today, on the Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru interviews Dr. Heather Sandison about neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia and the importance of early detection and prevention. Dr. Sandison explains the Bredesen Protocol, which takes a comprehensive approach to brain health, and shares why she follows that protocol in her practice. She also discusses the benefits of sleep, stress management, exercise, and the ketogenic diet in preventing cognitive decline. Additionally, she shares why reducing environmental toxin exposure, maintaining metabolic flexibility, and practicing meditation are other vital parts of assessing overall brain health.  Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living. She is the primary author of the peer-reviewed research “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline,” published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Sandison hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer's Summit, where she shares cutting-edge and tried-and-true insight into what is possible for dementia patients. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Sandison dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Early warning signs and detection of Alzheimer's (00:00:21 / 00:00:21) Early detection using The Bredesen Protocol and six components of brain health (2:31 2:31) Compounding lifestyle habits that can prevent or lead to cognitive decline (13:50 / 9:21) Brain healthy diet (21:55 / 18:11) Body composition and the role in brain health (32:32 / 26:51) Stress and sleep deprivation (34:41 / 29:00) What participants in Dr. Sandison's study implemented and the results (39:11 / 33:30) Environmental toxins (1:01:00 / 55:20) Types of Infections found to be associated with cognitive decline (1:13:41 / 1:08:00) Supplements for brain health (1:20:00 / 1:14:20) GLP-1 prescriptions (1:33:41 / 1:28:00)  Also mentioned in this episode: Dr. Sandison's book- Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health For more on Dr. Heather Sandison, follow her on Instagram @dr.heathersandison, Facebook @drheathersandison, or her website, drheathersandison.com.  This episode is brought to you by OneSkin, BONCHARGE, and Lumebox.   Right now, OneSkin is offering my community 15% off; just go to oneskin.co and use coupon code DHRU to save 15% and give your skin the scientifically proven, gentle care it deserves.  Right now, BON CHARGE is offering my community 15% off; just go to boncharge.com/DHRU and use coupon code DHRU to save 15%. Lumebox is offering my community $260 off their FDA-approved portable Red Light device—that's over 40% off! Go to thelumebox.com/dhru to get your Red Light device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor focused on dementia care. She is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic. She shares her research with Paul and provides hope for dementia prevention and care through lifestyle changes you can make right now. Watch for her new book, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health.More about Dr. Sandison and links she recommends:Dr. Dale Bredesen, Senior Director of Precision Brain Health at Pacific Neuroscience InstituteResearch Paper by Dr. Sandison and her team Research Paper by Dr. Toups and Dr. Bredesenhttps://reversingalzheimersbook.comThis episode is sponsored by Babbel language learning app. For 60% off your subscription go to www.Babbel.com/breathIf you're interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurnitureWAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media. It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donateYou can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod Try Our Sponsor's Products/ServicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can you care for your brain today to support your mental health for the rest of your life? What are the easy ways that you can upgrade your life to protect your brain? Why is community an often overlooked yet crucial part of cognitive health? In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks about the […] The post Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health with Dr. Heather Sandison | POP 1024 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Expanding upon the July 2024 Functional Forum about reversing cognitive decline, this podcast episode offers the full conversation between Dr. Heather Sandison and James Maskell.  Dr. Sandison is the author of Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health. In this episode, the guest delves deeper into the potential for functional medicine to reverse dementia, and Dr. Sandison shares her success in using a comprehensive approach to improving cognitive function for patients.  She also discusses challenges and controversies surrounding this approach, including the role of mold and toxins in brain health This is a hopeful discussion that offers listeners: An overview of the factors that clinicans want to consider addressing with dementia patients Findings from clinical trials that use lifestyle and personalized medicine An understanding of cost saving benefits of a functional medicine approach The potential for AI to assist in supporting decision-making protocols And much more!

Conventional medicine often portrays dementia as an irreversible, hopeless condition. However, according to Dr. Heather Sandison, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in neurocognition, many people CAN get their lives back with a comprehensive functional medicine approach.Dr. Sandison has dedicated her career to changing the narrative around Alzheimer's and dementia. She's seen firsthand how a protocol that targets all of the root causes—from diet and exercise to toxins and infections—can have a profound impact. Her approach is about WAY more than just popping some pills.The new medications being touted as the "solution" to Alzheimer's? Turns out they may just slow decline while burdening patients with brain-threatening side effects. Dr. Sandison emphasizes that we must expand access to lifestyle interventions proven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.If you or a loved one are facing dementia, this episode will provide real hope - and effective tools to support your brain health at any age."I have watched [people] get their lives back, get their cognition back, be able to continue to work or go back to work, remember grandchildren's names. I mean, really meaningful changes in the quality of life." - Dr. Heather SandisonGuest BioDr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who helps people with dementia using new and holistic methods. She founded Solcere Health Clinic and Marama, a special care home for the elderly. Dr. Sandison led a study that showed improved cognition in dementia patients, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in August 2023. She also hosts the Reverse Alzheimer's Summit and has released her book "Reversing Alzheimer's" in June 2024. Her goal is to make dementia rare and help people keep their brains sharp.Resources:Discover the groundbreaking ESS60 molecule, proven to extend life by 90%, at MyVitalC.com.Connect with Dr. Heather Sandison- Website - https://www.drheathersandison.com/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/DrSandisonND - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.HeatherSandisonND - Get the Book - https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/ Connect with Christopher Burres- Website - https://www.myvitalc.com/- Website - https://myvitalc.com/livebeyondthenorms/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about a toolkit to improve cognition and protect brain health from cognitive decline. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Heather Sandison.  Heather Sandison, ND is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of memory recovery.  She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of the peer reviewed research “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.  Dr. Sandison hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer's summit where she shares cutting-edge and tried-and-true insight into what is possible for those suffering with dementia.  She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.  She is also the author of the newly released book “Reversing Alzheimer's The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health”. Key Takeaways: What are the most common factors impacting cognitive health today? What are some of the top tools for mitigating environmental toxicity? What approaches lead to optimal microbiome diversity? What is the role of herpetic viruses in Alzheimer's? How much more important has vascular health become in the pandemic era? What are the genetic contributors to cognitive decline? Is the presence of amyloid correlation or causation? How can one more consistently remain in ketosis without dependence on exogenous ketones? Should certain people avoid saturated fats? What are some of the tools that may assist in balancing lipid dysregulation? Is there a place for limbic and vagal work in optimizing cognitive health? What are some of the common challenges preventing optimal sleep? Are all seed oils toxic? Can vegetarians and vegans optimize cognitive health without animal protein? What is the role of hypercoagulation and arterial calcification in cognitive decline? How important is reducing EMFs in reversing Alzheimer's? How can mitochondrial health be supported to optimize energy currency production? Can antimicrobial mouthwashes actually make things worse? What is the role of peptides in supporting brain health? Connect With My Guest:  http://ReversingAlzheimersBook.com Interview Date: June 18, 2024 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode202. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority. 

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Heather Sandison, a naturopathic doctor, published researcher, and the author of a new book you'll definitely want to read, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health. Dr. Sandison's work is extraordinary in many ways, but, in my opinion, one of her most impressive achievements is creating Marama Memory Care, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living! I loved speaking with Dr. Sandison, and I know you'll learn a lot from this podcast. Enjoy! In this podcast, Dr. Sandison and I discuss: The true underlying drivers of chronic illness, and dementia specifically, and why the conventional approach is not working An incredibly surprising role of amyloid beta plaque (thought to be the major contributor to dementia) that no one is talking about 6 factors Dr. Sandison addresses in her Alzheimer's patients to achieve cognitive improvement at the cellular level 3 reasons why Alzheimer's research and standard treatment has been a massive failure…this is a must-listen for any person dealing with neurodegenerative disease Details of the now infamous 2006 study that seems to have fabricated research on Alzheimer's connection to amyloid beta proteins How faulty science led to a misguided paradigm of Alzheimer's treatment and the development of risky, expensive drugs that don't have a substantial positive effect Why inflammation isn't a root cause of disease and the triggers we can be aware of instead The thoughtful details of Dr. Sandison's research and how what she found completely upends everything we thought we knew about Alzheimer's Actionable, accessible steps you can start TODAY to prevent or even reverse dementia...plus movement and mindfulness tips you've never heard before!  

By addressing six key factors—toxins, nutrients, stressors, structure, infections, and signaling—we can significantly improve brain health and manage Alzheimer's more effectively. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Dr. Heather Sandison. Heather is a naturopathic doctor renowned for her groundbreaking work in dementia care. As the primary clinical investigator and author of a peer-reviewed article published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, she has demonstrated her commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of cognitive decline. Dr. Sandison is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic and Marama, pioneering facilities focused on optimizing cognitive function and reversing dementia. Additionally, she hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer's summit and is set to publish her book, "Reversing Alzheimer's," aiming to empower individuals to maintain sharp brain health at any age. We're excited to have Heather with us today to discuss brain health protection and a new toolkit to reversing Alzheimer's.   Labs we typically run as a cognoscopy:  MOCA & EEG Full Male or Female Panel with ApoE status Real Time Mycotoxins with glutathione provocation  Quicksilver Heavy Metals & Mercury Tri Test Real Time Environmental Pollutant and Glyphosate  Genova NutraEval  Cyrex Array 12 GI Maps  Lab Corp ptau - LabCorp Order Code 483745 Walsh nutrient testing and Urine Kryptopyrroles  ASI Volumetric Imaging -  MRI w/o contrast w/ NeuroQuant HSV1, HSV2- Labcorp #164099 Cytokine panel  Neurotransmitter testing    For more information about Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health by Dr. Heather Sandison, please visit: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com For more information about Dr. Heather Sandison, please visit: https://www.drheathersandison.com For more information about Kirtan Kriya Meditation, please watch: https://youtu.be/jfKEAiwrgeY?si=NJL3wy0wjgskrEK_ For more information about Marama Memory Care, please visit: https://www.maramaexperience.com

Reversing Alzheimer's & Dementia... Hang on, what? Up until now we've 'known' Alzheimer's & Dementia to be a degenerative neurological condition for which there is no cure or solution. But today I'm speaking with Dr. Heather Sandison who brings with her evidence of a very different reality emerging around the improvement and reversal of these conditions.  Dr. Heather Sandison is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind. She is the primary clinical investigator and author of the peer reviewed article “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in August of 2023. She also hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer's Summit, and her book Reversing Alzheimer's will be published by HarperCollins this June (2024) Get excited as she shatters common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and shares what she has learned about keeping our brains sharp at any age.   TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au DR HEATHER SANDISON Website: drheathersandison.com TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 161 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on demonstrable benefits of lifestyle adaptations for reversing Alzheimer's.I talk with Dr. Heather Sandison, a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine, and author of the newly released book, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health. The founder of the Solcere Health clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility with the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living, Dr. Sandison has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. Dr. Sandison is the primary author of a publication, Observed Improvement in Cognition during a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, and hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer's Summit. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. Episode Timeline: 0:11 Introduction to cognitive decline and brain health with  naturopathic doctor, Heather Sandison 3:46 Reversing cognitive decline through a holistic approach 9:31 Results of Improving cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients through a clinical trial 16:09 Ketogenic diet benefits for brain health, including optimal fuel source, detoxification, and anti-inflammatory effects 23:12 Benefits of partner dancing such as ballroom dancing for cognitive health 27:34 Brain training activities, importance of enjoyment, and establishing habits for brain health 34.37 Preventing and delaying Alzheimer's disease through lifestyle changes Learn more about Dr. Heather Sandison's work and Preventing Alzheimer's. https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/ https://twitter.com/DrSandisonND https://www.youtube.com/@maramaxp https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch https://linktr.ee/askdrgill Download your free Introduction to the Change Your Aging Masterplan. And if you have not already done so, rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

Alzheimer's and finding a cure for it is a cause I am deeply passionate about; we have spoken about it on the show many times before. I couldn't be more thrilled to bring you today's guest, Dr. Heather Sandison, who is here to talk to us about her brand-new book Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health, which came out June 11. This book is a much-needed exploration of this awful disease, and how both patients and their caregivers can take back control. There are currently 6.5 million Americans alone living with Alzheimer's, and that number only grows. As Dr. Sandison writes, the urgency for a solution has never been greater, and this book helps us find one. Dr. Sandison is at the forefront of dementia care and research. She is both the founder of Solcere Health Clinic (which is San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic) and also Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal and aim of returning cognitively declined residents back to independent living. She sees up close and personal every single day what Alzheimer's and dementia looks like, and she's doing something about both preventing it and reversing it. The main takeaway that I got from Reversing Alzheimer's was that there is hope, and that we have more power to fight back against this disease than we previously thought we did. There is a growing body of evidence that shows that implementing a handful of strategies can improve cognition and quality of life in dementia patients, and this book lays out this customizable and doable approach so that work can begin immediately in that effort. If you are looking to fortify your brain health against cognitive decline, implement lifestyle changes that can reverse the effects of Alzheimer's, transform your environment to support cognitive wellness, and understand options for brain health to fit any budget—this book is for you. This book, for anyone who has experienced Alzheimer's up close, is a big exhale; Dr. Sandison wants a future where Alzheimer's is not a terminal diagnosis, but a reversible condition, a future free of the affliction of this disease. I think you, like me, will find hope in these pages and in this conversation. Dr. Sandison is a renowned neuropathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and is also the primary author of the peer-reviewed research “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline,” which was published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease last August. She also hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer's Summit, where she shares cutting-edge insight into what is possible for those suffering with dementia. Dr. Sandison is the doctor I wish my family had when my grandparents were suffering with dementia, but one that I'm also so glad is here now with the mission of making dementia rare and optional, and to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping our brains sharp, no matter our age.   Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health by Dr. Heather Sandison

Over 212 million Americans say their biggest fear about growing older is developing Alzheimer's. Part of why we're so afraid is that we believe it's untreatable. But what if we could not only prevent cognitive decline, but actually reverse it? In REVERSING ALZHEIMER'S: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health (HarperCollins, June 11, 2024), Dr. Heather Sandison, a leading expert in dementia care, proves that reversal is possible, and is already occurring in patients at Solcere, her brain-optimization clinic, and Marama, her memory care facility, in San Diego, California. You can learn more about her book and other offerings here: /https://www.drheathersandison.com/ SUMMARY Dr. Sandison discusses cognitive decline, dementia stages, and importance of lifestyle changes. Modifiable risk factors like hearing loss, hypertension, and social isolation increase dementia risk. Sleep apnea contributes to cognitive decline. A complex approach addressing toxicity, nutrients, and other root causes is needed for Alzheimer's. Brain-nourishing environments are crucial. TAKEAWAYS - Personalized lifestyle interventions can help cognitive decline. - Addressing modifiable risks and maintaining cognitive reserve is key. - Sleep apnea treatment is essential to prevent further decline. - Toxicity reduction and creating nourishing environments improve cognition. - Sandison's book provides toolkit for better brain health. 02:00 Introduction and Background 04:43 Understanding Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's 11:34 Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia 16:42 The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Cognitive Decline 26:10 The Role of Toxicity in Cognitive Decline 32:55 Creating Brain Nourishing Environments 38:55 A Comprehensive Toolkit for Improving Cognition Click any link below to connect with Laurel Brennan, MOTR/L, RYT, CHC, ReCODE 2.0  Detox Guide for Brain Health ⁠⁠https://www.rootcauseology.com/⁠⁠ for information on Brain Health Services, Yoga, and⁠ ⁠Brain Health Retreats⁠ Instagram @rootcauseology⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ TikTok @rootcauseology⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook @rootcauseology⁠⁠  YouTube RootCauseologywithLaurelBrennan LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-brennan-38931945/ Private⁠ ⁠Facebook Group, Brain Wellness & Dementia Prevention Schedule a Free Consultation

Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine. She's the author of Reversing Alzheimer's. Show Sponsors:  BiOptimizers

Are you or someone you love grappling with the fear that aging inevitably means losing mental sharpness or possibly developing Alzheimer's? It's a concern that looms large as we age, particularly as we think about maintaining not just body health but also the health of our minds.   In today's episode of the Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition podcast, we dive deep into emerging strategies that defy the old narrative of inevitable cognitive decline. With insights from leading experts, we explore the transformative approaches that are reshaping our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.   Whether you're looking to safeguard your own mental acuity as you age or seeking solace and solutions for a loved one, this discussion is a beacon of hope and action. In This Episode:   00:47 Welcome to Dr. Jocker's Functional Nutrition Podcast   03:37 Introducing Dr. Heather Sandison   06:56 Discussion on Reversing Alzheimer's and Dementia   10:45 Clinical Trial Insights and Results   14:47 Challenges and Success Stories in Patient Compliance   26:04 Lifestyle Interventions for Brain Health   29:58 The Importance of Deep Sleep and REM Sleep   30:51 Strategies for Better Sleep   33:40 The Role of Nutrition in Brain Health   34:31 Exercise and Cognitive Engagement   38:54 Stress Management and Meditation   42:51 Supplements and Personalized Approaches   48:42 Introducing the Book: Reversing Alzheimer's   51:29 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   This podcast is sponsored by ShopC60.com. C60 is a powerful, Nobel Prize-winning antioxidant, that helps to optimize mitochondrial function, fights inflammation, and neutralizes toxic free radicals! I'm a big fan of using C60 in conjunction with your keto and intermittent fasting lifestyle to support your immune system, help your body detox, and increase energy and mental clarity. My favorite C60 products for Keto & IF lifestyles include C60 Purple Power in Organic MCT Coconut Oil (you can add this to your coffee) and their delicious Sugar-Free C60 Gummies (made with allulose and monk fruit)! If you are over the age of 40, and you'd like to kick fatigue and brain fog to the curb this year, visit shopc60.com and use the coupon code “JOCKERS” for 15% OFF  and start taking back control over your health today!   Have you heard of Paleovalley's amazing Turmeric Complex? It contains whole food and organic turmeric instead of just isolated curcumin.    And we know that organic turmeric is way better, and one of the best things you can take to shut down inflammation in the body and support healthy blood flow and blood pressure.    It also includes coconut oil and black pepper as its ingredients, which has been shown to improve the absorption of turmeric by 2000%! Plus, there's also organic ginger, rosemary, and cloves which synergize with the turmeric to help improve digestion and blood sugar.   Paleovalley's Turmeric Complex also supports joint health, mental clarity, and improved brain function. You've just got to try this product. Visit paleovalley.com/jockers!     “Personalized lifestyle interventions hold a great promise to seeing real improvement with people with cognitive decline, dementia, Alzheimer's disease.” -Dr. Heather Sandison   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean  TuneIn Radio   Resources: Visit https://shopc60.com/jockers – Use code “JOCKERS” to get 15% off! Paleovalley's Turmeric Complex - visit paleovalley.com/jockers     Connect with Dr. Heather Sandison: Website - https://www.drheathersandison.com/   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/   If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/  

Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health by Heather Sandison https://amzn.to/3KGoX0h A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer's and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease. A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a solution has never been greater. Dr. Heather Sandison is at the forefront of dementia care and research. The founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living, Dr. Sandison knows better than most what Alzheimer's does to people—to their brains, their bodies, their families, and their lives. If you're facing the challenge of Alzheimer's, either personally or as a caregiver, there is hope. A growing body of evidence shows that implementing a handful of strategies can improve cognition and quality of life in dementia patients. In Reversing Alzheimer's, Dr. Sandison lays out this customizable and doable approach so that you can start supporting you or your loved one's brain health right away. Within these pages, Dr. Sandison distills complex neurocognitive research into actionable steps, empowering you to: Fortify your brain health against cognitive decline Implement lifestyle changes that can reverse the effects of Alzheimer's Transform your environment to support cognitive wellness Understand options for brain health to fit any budget Dr. Sandison's expertise, derived from her clinical practice, residential care, and peer-reviewed research, charts the course for a future where Alzheimer's is not a terminal diagnosis, but a reversible condition. Reversing Alzheimer's is an essential tool for anyone aspiring to rewrite their story and achieve a future free from the affliction of Alzheimer's. About the author Dr. Heather Sandison, a distinguished naturopathic doctor, has devoted her career to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to those affected by dementia. Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Sandison has integrated groundbreaking, holistic, and multimodal interventions, seamlessly creating clinical, residential, research, and educational platforms. Her relentless dedication has not only transformed the lives of patients and caregivers she has also set new standards in the field of dementia care.

Are you caring for your aging parents or grandparents? Have you witnessed them forgetting things and recent events, exhibiting mood or behavior changes, or, in severe cases, losing the ability to perform everyday tasks?    You are not alone. One of the biggest challenges for older adults is the decline in their cognitive abilities, which impacts their quality of life and can be overwhelming for them and their families.   But did you know that Alzheimer's is both preventable and reversible? That's right! There are actionable steps we can take to improve the health of our brain, which, in turn, will also strengthen our bones. This knowledge empowers us to make positive changes in our health, and that's what my guest and I will focus on today.   Dr. Heather Sandison shares insights from her groundbreaking book, Reversing Alzheimer's. Discover how brain and bone health are interconnected and learn practical steps to enhance both.   Dr. Heather Sandison is a distinguished naturopathic doctor who has devoted her career to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to dementia patients. She is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic and Marama, a residential care facility for older people that offers a memory recovery program.   Want to protect your brain and strengthen your bones? Join us to learn life-changing tips from Dr. Heather Sandison in today's episode of the Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast!   “The crime is when someone is told by a neurologist, which still happens, that there's nothing that you can do... I've written an entire book about all of the things you can do, not to be overwhelming, but to give people a menu of options, of things that can work.” - Dr. Heather Sandison   In this episode: - [04:34] - Why did Dr. Sandison decide to focus on studying brain health? - [11:43] - Why do most people think there's no hope for dementia patients? - [16:32] - What are the six components of brain health? Which ones are also important for bone health? - [23:29] - What can people do besides regular exercise programs to improve cognitive function? - [30:32] - Why are routines important? How do you balance predictability and novelty when designing your daily routines? - [37:34] - What type of diet can prevent the risk of dementia? - [42:42] - Is there a relationship between diabetes and dementia? - [48:46] - What is the positive impact on a person's cognitive function if you switch up diets? - [51:36] - How do Dr. Sandison's clinical trials affect patients and their families? - [54:55] - How can you get a copy of Dr. Sandison's book?   Resources mentioned - Dr. Heather Sandison's new book: Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health - https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/ - Osteoporosis Exercises to Strengthen Your Bones and Prevent Fractures - https://www.happyboneshappylife.com/osteoporosis-exercises-to-strengthen-your-bones-and-prevent-fractures   More about Margie - Website - https://margiebissinger.com/  - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/  - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en    DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.   *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support, and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of brain health and dementia care with your hosts, Dr. Shivani and the esteemed Dr. Heather Smith Sandison, a leading naturopathic doctor renowned for her pioneering work in dementia care. With a passion for transformative healing and a commitment to empowering individuals, Dr. Sandison's journey is defined by her tireless pursuit of cutting-edge solutions to optimize cognitive function and reverse dementia. Join us on a transformative journey as we explore: -Uncover its significance in preventing dementia and managing blood sugar levels. -Explore genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. -Learn about comprehensive approaches, including toxin exposure and stress management. -Discover the power of tailored treatments and interventions. -Gain insights into innovative trials and cognitive improvements. -Shift from traditional memory care to recovery-focused approaches. -Explore the emotional significance of aging and community options. -Advocate for comprehensive evaluations and proactive steps. -Discuss nuanced considerations for alcohol use. -Integrate lifestyle practices and medical interventions.  Tune in to Fusionary Health for an enriching blend of expert insights, real-life anecdotes, and actionable strategies to unlock the secrets to a healthier brain and overall well-being. This episode is proudly sponsored by Fusionary Formulas, your trusted companion on the path to optimal well-being. Visit www.FusionaryFormulas.com and use code FUSIONARYHEALTH for exclusive savings. For more transformative insights from Dr. Heather Sandison, visit https://www.drheathersandison.com/. You can also find out more about her book, "Reversing Alzheimer's," aimed at making dementia rare and optional, and shattering common misconceptions about Alzheimer's. Connect with your host, Dr. Shivani Gupta, and explore additional resources at www.ShivaniGupta.com. #FusionaryHealth #DrShivaniGupta #HolisticWellness #NaturopathicMedicine #AgingWell #HealthyAging #Relationships #HomeEnvironment #PreventiveHealth #DementiaCare #BrainHealth #Curcumin #NeurocognitiveDecline #Alzheimers #Parkinsons #DrHeatherSandison #InnovativeInterventions #CognitiveDecline #SeniorLiving #IndianCulture #ElderCare #CommunityEngagement #Purpose #Engagement #BrainHealthyPractices #CognitiveWellness #MetabolicHealth #Gratitude #OptimizeWellBeing

Discover the solution to reversing Alzheimer's. Forget the pills and embrace a holistic approach that's transforming lives. In this episode, Dr. Heather Sandison shares the holistic approach to reversing Alzheimer's, shedding light on practical strategies and groundbreaking research. Dr. Sandison, a distinguished naturopathic doctor, shares her pioneering work in transforming memory care into memory recovery at Marama, where residents experience an immersive approach to unlock cognitive vitality.  Listen now to start moving toward cognitive vitality! For show notes, visit  https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/preventing-alzheimers-a-holistic-approach-to-improving-cognition/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Achieve Optimal Mental Health, with Dr. Miles Nichols Optimize Your Brain, with Dr. Patrick Porter Heal the Gut-Brain Connection, with Dr. Will Cole De-Stress Using Yoga and Meditation, with Dr. Marianela Lavena

As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Heather Sandison devoted her career to helping those battling dementia. She's developed unique and successful strategies for patients and caregivers through clinical, residential, research, and educational platforms. You can maintain a sharp mind throughout life. And her new book, Reversing Alzheimer's, shows you how.    Key Takeaways To Tune In For: [04:00] Challenges of Reversing Alzheimer's Disease [08:09] Root Causes of Cognitive Decline [15:32] Prevention and Treatment Strategies [21:02] Exploring Nutrients and Supplements [24:06] Exercise and Hormone Replacement Therapy   Resources talked about in this episode Reversing Alzheimer's Book: https://agelessliving.com/team/ Social media handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforbesvan https://www.instagram.com/ageless.living/ https://www.facebook.com/AgelessLivingInc/ https://www.youtube.com/@ageless.living  

This is a very enlightening and informative session with Dr. Heather Sandison who is a renowned Naturopathic Doctor. She specialized in working with Alzheimers and Dementia for returning cognitively declined residents to independent living.You can contact her and get a copy of her new book Reversing Alzheimers @ drheathersandison.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fearless-aging--2801795/support.

Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of the peer reviewed research “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Sandison hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer's summit where she shares cutting-edge and tried-and-true insight into what is possible for those suffering with dementia. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Dr. Heather Sandison, a distinguished naturopathic doctor, has devoted her career to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to those affected by dementia. Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Sandison has integrated groundbreaking, holistic, and multimodal interventions, seamlessly creating clinical, residential, research, and educational platforms. Her relentless dedication has not only transformed the lives of patients and caregivers she has also set new standards in the field of dementia care.She is the primary clinical investigator and author of the peer reviewed article “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in August of 2023. She is the founder of Solcere (Soul - SAIR - eh) Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind. At Solcere, Dr. Sandison and her team of doctors and health coaches focus primarily on supporting patients looking to optimize cognitive function, prevent mental decline, and reverse dementia by addressing root causes of imbalance in the brain and body. At Marama, Dr. Sandison has created an immersive residential experience in the lifestyle proven to best support brain health including personalized treatment plans, sensory stimulation, engaging activities, and intensive cognitive therapies. She also hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer's summit. Her book Reversing Alzheimer's will be published by HarperCollins in June 2024 to scale her impact and work towards her goal of making dementia rare and optional. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. Topics covered in this episode:Soy's Health EffectsThyroid Function Blood Sugar Mand Alzheimer's Disease Ketosis Personalized Treatment Plans Sensory Stimulation Genetic Modification Ketones Oxidative Stress and AgingFamily Involvement Alternative Approaches Referenced in the episode:The Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 10 | Get Yourself Some Sleep | Mollie McGlocklinThe Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 109 | Chronic Lyme Disease | Dr. Jess PeatrossThe Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 118. Death, Grief & The Legacy We Leave Behind | Part I | Beth CavenaughThe Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 143 | Parasites: The Little Known Cause of Chronic Disease | Dr. Jaban MooreThe Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 225 | The Hormonal Blindspot: Why Ignoring Your Hormones Can Harm Your Health | Beth WestieThe Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 244 | Detoxify Your Life: Strategies for Reducing Toxic Exposure | Rana MafeeTo learn more about Heather Sandison and her work, head over to www.drheathersandison.com/ IG @dr.heathersandisonYou can preorder Heather's latest book "Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health" on here: https://amzn.to/4aILft2__________________________________________________________MentaFocus from Amare is a unique blend of key ingredients that are backed by clinical research and it has been shown to help support focus, mental sharpness, clarity, creativity, and cognitive function.I highly suggest checking out MentaFocus as a part of the Fundamentals Pack, which comes alongside a prebiotic probiotic and phytobiotic powder, as well as meant to sink, which helps to sink your gut brain access and help improve the signaling from your gut to your immune system. People who use the Fundamentals Pack have less tension, better mood, less anger, less fatigue, less confusion, and higher vigor. Head to http://www.lindseyelmore.com/amare to save 10% off of your first order today.__________________________________________________________We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you would like to be a supporter of the show, head to www.lindseyelmore.com/supporter Your contribution helps us to bring the best guests into our interview chair. Thank you for listening. Come check us out at https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-lindsey-elmore-showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support.

Dr. Sandison confesses that when she first heard Dr. Dale Bredesen talk about his work reversing cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease she was skeptical. But when she started to apply the Bredesen principles in her clinical work and saw just how meaningful the improvements were to patients' symptoms and quality of life, as she puts it: "...how do I do anything else with my life, but basically tell as many people who will listen that this is possible?" She then went on to found the first two residential care facilities for individuals with cognitive decline that are based on the Bredesen approach. She's published research on her clinical outcomes and is continuing to gather more data for publication. The information and inspiration she shares are relevant to anyone dealing with cognitive decline, caring for someone with cognitive decline, or even those of us who want to preserve and optimize cognitive function as we move through life. I found her report that environmental toxins were one of the most common findings among her patient population illuminating. - DrKF Head to https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxme... for the transcription and all the resources. Guest information Dr. Heather Sandison, ND, Author Reversing Alzheimer's https://www.drheathersandison.com/ Email: drheathersandisonnd@gmail.com Thank you to our Sponsors Diamond Rupa Health - https://tinyurl.com/yc26f6sj Biotics Research - https://www.bioticsresearch.com/ Integrative Therapeutics - https://tinyurl.com/47sfktzb Gold OneSkin - https://tinyurl.com/ycxvz5we Mira - https://tinyurl.com/3pj4t338 TimeLine Nutrition - https://tinyurl.com/4bsdfczz Midroll Practice Better - Start your free trial and save 20% for 4 months on any paid plan with code KF20 - https://sites.practicebetter.io/new-f... Show Notes Reversing Alzheimer's by Dr. Heather Sandison :https://tinyurl.com/3hcywxxv Dr. Dale Bredesen: https://www.apollohealthco.com/dr-bre... Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCa): https://mocacognition.com/ Marama Residential Care Facility: https://www.maramaexperience.com/ Study: Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Study: Precision Medicine Approach to Alzheimer's Disease: Successful Pilot Project: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... DrKF Resources Podcast: Addressing Root Causes of Neurodegenerative Diseases with Dr. Dale Bredesen: https://tinyurl.com/3f2jchcm DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/our-... Younger You Group Program: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/youn...

Everyday choices can impact your health and well-being. Uncover the antitoxic lifestyle, from the garden hose you use to the cleaning products in your home. Delve into the eye-opening insights with an expert who's been at the forefront of the antitoxic movement, offering practical tips for toxin-free living. Are you ready to make these simple changes for a healthier life? In this episode, David Steinman, a best-selling author and advocate for toxin-free living, sheds light on the significance of adopting an antitoxic lifestyle, emphasizing the need to make informed choices to minimize exposure to harmful substances. Steinman shares practical examples, from choosing non-toxic gardening equipment to the importance of organic food and water filtration. He emphasizes the long-term health benefits of these choices, highlighting the impact on both individual well-being and the environment.  Listen now and start living toxin-free today! For show notes, visit  https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/zero-tolerance-why-theres-no-safe-exposure-to-carcinogens/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Decrease Toxic Exposure and Become More Resilient, with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Reduce the Toxins in Your House, with Dr. Vivian Chen  Eliminate Toxicants: How Glyphosate Harms Health, with Dr. Heather Sandison

Symptoms like brain fog, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating shouldn't be ignored. First off, facing these symptoms day after day is no way to live. And secondly, there could be an unsettling reason behind these symptoms. Cognitive decline can be caused by several things, including trauma, concussion, and genetics, but not everybody experiencing cognitive decline is even aware of it. It turns out that 40% of Alzheimer's & dementia worldwide could be prevented with modifiable behavior. You don't want to wait for a diagnosis before addressing the health of your brain! Why not start today? This interview is on optimizing your brain function with Dr. Heather Sandison, an expert in cognitive health, particularly Alzheimer's & Dementia. Get ready to discover little-known truths about these two conditions, including how to prevent and reverse them.   The information Dr. Heather shares is cutting-edge, scientifically backed, and so important for everyone to hear. In this interview, you will learn: The importance of taking action to optimize cognitive function as early as your 40s. How to understand cognitive decline, including detection, prevention, and reversal. The easy win and biggest change you can make for your brain health today. Dr. Sandison's favorite brain-boosting recipe using just 5 ingredients. The widely available supplements you can take to support your brain health. Alzheimer's and dementia are increasingly prevalent in today's world, and to be armed with information that can not only prevent but reverse these conditions? It doesn't get much better than that.  

From glyphosate to water contamination, the dangers are real and pervasive. But what can you do to protect yourself? Join Dr. Heather Sandison as she uncovers the shocking truth about environmental toxicants and their impact on your health.  If you're feeling frustrated because, despite your efforts to eat organic and avoid pesticides, you're still worried about the impact of toxicants on your health, then you are not alone! You may have tried switching to natural cleaning products and avoiding plastic containers, but the fear of exposure to glyphosate and other environmental toxins still lingers.  In this episode of the Feel Freaking Amazing Podcast, Dr. Heather Sandison dives into the impact of environmental toxicants on our health. She sheds light on how toxic substances like glyphosate, mercury, and mold can lead to severe health issues, particularly affecting cognitive function. She emphasizes identifying and eliminating these toxins to promote vibrant health. The discussion also touches on the challenges of water contamination and the detrimental effects of plastic bottles, offering you practical solutions and urging you to take action to reduce your toxic burden. Dr. Sandison and Dr. Trubow's insights and encouragement throughout the episode provide a compelling reason for anyone concerned about environmental toxicants and their health to tune in. Protecting Brain Health Environmental toxins, such as glyphosate and mercury, have a strong impact on brain health, specifically their contribution to severe diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's. Dr. Heather Sandison expounds on the neurotoxic effects of glyphosate, which can disrupt the central nervous system when it substitutes glycine, an essential amino acid. As a result, understanding the dangers of these toxins and making efforts to minimize their exposure is crucial for preserving and optimizing cognitive function. Safeguarding Well-being Advocating for solutions like clean water alternatives and reduction in single-use plastic usage, Dr. Sandison and Dr. Wendie highlight the importance of these conscientious choices in upholding our overall health. They suggest simple actions like replacing single-use plastics with glass and sourcing clean water from trusted sources. Listen now to start feeling freaking amazing! Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. She has created unique, successful solutions for patients and caregivers using clinical, residential, research and educational platforms. She hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer's summit which has reached over 80,000 registrants. She is currently working on a book that will be published by HarperCollins in 2024 and a tech/AI product to scale her impact and work towards her goal of making dementia rare and optional. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.  Related Episodes  Decrease Toxic Exposure and Become More Resilient, with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Reduce the Toxins in Your House, with Dr. Vivian Chen

Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. She has created unique, successful solutions for patients and caregivers using clinical, residential, research and educational platforms.   She hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer's summit which has reached over 80,000 registrants. She is currently working on a book that will be published by HarperCollins in 2024 and a tech/AI product to scale her impact and work towards her goal of making dementia rare and optional. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.   In this episode, Dr. Sandison shares her journey into the field of neurohacking and biohacking, as well as her experiences in treating patients with cognitive decline. She emphasizes the importance of lifestyle factors such as exercise, diet, sleep, stress management, and dental health in maintaining optimal brain function. You will gain valuable insights into the steps you can take to protect your brain health and prevent the onset of dementia.   Connect with Dr. Heather Sandison Website: https://www.drheathersandison.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maramaxp Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSandisonND TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drheathersandison Follow the BriteVibe podcast Instagram: @britevibesonly Facebook: @BriteVibe TikTok: @britevibe YouTube: @BriteVibe   00:03:38 - Focus on Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Brain Disorders 00:09:44 - Dr. Dale Bredesen's Contribution to Alzheimer's Treatment 00:17:01 - Preventative Measures for Brain Health 00:18:26 - Marama's Approach to Treating Cognitive Decline 00:21:04 - The Potential of Reversing Severe Dementia 00:22:59 - Preventative Strategies for Cognitive Health 00:27:08 - Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet 00:30:32 - Seasonal Eating and Metabolic Flexibility 00:32:15 - Importance of Sleep and Treating Sleep Apnea 00:40:09 - Importance of Avoiding Toxins in Everyday Products 00:44:18 - Dental Health and Its Connection to Cognitive Decline 00:49:24 - Transitioning to Non-Toxic Living 00:50:22 - Using EWG's Healthy Living App for Product Safety 00:51:39 - Mold Toxins and Their Effects on Cognitive Health     #BriteVibe #Shorts #Podcast #DrHeatherSandison #BrainHealth #DementiaPrevention #Neurohacking #AlzheimersPrevention #ToxinFreeLiving #KetogenicDiet #ExerciseForBrainHealth #SleepApneaAwareness #Detoxification #PreventDementia   

How can we use intermittent fasting as well as exercise and nutrition strategies to optimize our brain health and prevent dementia and Alzheimer's Disease?    To help answer that question, Dr. Jockers has sought the help of Dr. Heather Sandison, a renowned naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to helping those suffering from dementia.   Keeping your brain sharp at any age is possible. Dr. Sandison is here to shatter those (and other) misconceptions we might have about our brain health. Clinical research has shown that good sleep, regular exercise, and intermittent fasting can all reduce the risk of dementia.    There are also some great book resources that Dr. Sandison shares, as well as thoughts on cognitive exercise and how to deal with toxic air pollution in your immediate environment. The solution to pollution is dilution!   Please join us on this highly impactful episode of Functional Nutrition. And if you know of someone suffering from deteriorating mental clarity, this episode could change their life – so sharing is caring! Please join us.   In This Episode:   Introduction to today's topic Understanding the epidemic of neurodegenerative conditions What are some of the top preventative lifestyle tips? Unpacking an organic ketogenic diet approach (with intermittent fasting) What is Cognitive Exercise? The power of meditation and prayer Resistance training (and dual-task exercise) How Einstein used to walk at pace (to stimulate thinking!) What can people do to improve their sleep?  Treating sleep apnea to prevent cognitive decline What else is Dr. Sandison seeing when diagnosing her clients? What can you do today? Open your doors and windows! Adding salt and minerals to distilled water How to create resources for new neurons and synapses (preventing exposure to toxicities) How consistently is Dr. Sandison seeing people get better? This podcast is sponsored by ShopC60.com. C60 is a powerful, Nobel Prize-winning antioxidant, that helps to optimize mitochondrial function, fights inflammation, and neutralizes toxic free radicals!   I'm a big fan of using C60 in conjunction with your keto and intermittent fasting lifestyle to support your immune system, help your body detox, and increase energy and mental clarity.    My favorite C60 products for Keto & IF lifestyles include C60 Purple Power in Organic MCT Coconut Oil (can add this to your coffee) and their delicious Sugar-Free C60 Gummies (made with allulose and monk fruit)!   If you are over the age of 40, and you'd like to kick fatigue and brain fog to the curb this year, visit shopc60.com and use the coupon code “JOCKERS” for 15% OFF  and start taking back control over your health today!   When it comes to gut health, bone broth is one of my ‘go to' items I add to my diet. But, not all collagen is created equal. Many brands use poor-quality bones and heating methods that remove all of the potent benefits of collagen.    That is why I choose to use Paleovalley Bone Broth Protein Powder, you can get all the gut healing benefits without the mess from a company that uses only 100% grass-fed and finished cows and is not processed with high heat or extracted with harmful chemicals.    There are no fillers, flow agents, or added flavors. There is only ONE ingredient in this product and it's bovine bone broth protein. Visit paleovalley.com/jockers  “About 10,000 steps a day reduces your risk of developing dementia by half." - Dr. Sandison   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean  TuneIn Radio   Resources: Shop Carbon 60 - Use the coupon code "JOCKERS" for 15% OFF your first order in all their products! Paleovalley.com/jockers (BOOK RECOMMENDATION) - The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline (BOOK RECOMMENDATION) - Amazon.com: Ultra-Processed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food (Audible Audio Edition)   Connect with Dr. Heather Sandison: Website - https://www.drheathersandison.com/   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. She has created unique, successful solutions for patients and caregivers using clinical, residential, research and educational platforms.Because we are both determined to make dementia rare and optional, I am excited to have her back on the show to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share the results of her successful clinical trial in which dementia patients reversed cognitive decline!Some important points from the interview: 07:11 the results of the clinical trial09:11 Comparing the results of Dr. Sandison's trial with that of Dr. Dale Bredesen11:58 Why it is so important to acknowledge cognitive decline early13:47 How Alzheimer's is impacted by diabetes. (For more information, watch Dr. Beverly Yates' interview on Brain Health Matters. Link:16:11 The first steps toward a healthier brain19:27 Several fun ways to improve brain functionDr. Sandison's Website HEREResults of Dr. Sandison's Clinical trial can be found HERE NOW is the time to start a healthier brain protocol.One way to do that is to join Kate for Tune Up Your Brain. With fun and easy activities that you can incorporate into your everyday life, this program is the fastest way to improve your memory with a beautiful melding of brain science with the healing power of music and sound. Check it out HERE  There are many more episodes of Brain Health Matters along with the latest brain health research on our WEBSITE Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate's books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade" and "The Vegan Brain" Check out the Brain Health Matters BLOG for many more ways to improve your brain and your life!

Welcome to the first episode of Get to the Root of It! This interview was initially recorded in the fall of 2022 in the Facebook Group, Brain Wellness and Dementia Prevention with Dr. Heather Sandison of Solcere and Marama and Laurel Brennan of RootCauseology.com. We are starting with this episode because it so clearly highlights what this podcast is all about. We look at root causes, share insights and expertise with a heavy dose of hope and love. I hope it helps you and your loved ones in some way. 2:45 Dr. Health Sandison Bio 4:20 Journey: Inspired by Dr. Dale Bredesen but skeptical 5:55 Seeing is Believing: Saw the improvement of patient with severe dementia, MoCA score improved from 2 to 7 in 6 weeks after getting on BHRT, dental health addressed by a biological dentist, began resolving moldy environment, started Ballroom Dancing, got into ketosis 11:45 Clinical trial, ITHNCLR, awaiting peer-review, N=23, completed 6 months of Bredesen Protocol with most receiving benefit and improvement in cognition, the greater the commitment and engagement in protocol, the more benefit observed https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/N...12:15 Solcere Health Clinic: brain health, ReCode and PreCode report in collaboration with Apollo Health 15:45 Marama: addressing lifestyle in fully supportive residential environment (12 beds) 21:42 Support in implementing Bredesen Protocol via Retreat 23:30 Marama at Home & Benefits of Aging-in-Place; getting more people access to a brain-healthy lifestyle/Bredesen Protocol at home 27:15 Necessity of fall prevention at home 28:46 maramaexperience.com to get on waiting list for residential living 29:40 maramaathome.com for caregiver training course 30:06 Bredesen, The End of Alzheimer's Program Book 30:40 Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care 32:00 Best Advice for preventing or reversing cognitive decline: 1.Keto/vegetable heavy 2.Exercise like your life depends on it (strength, cardio, dual task, contrast O2). 3.Optimize sleep 4.Stress reduction 38:10 Hormetic Affect: Increase stress on a complex system to get an adaptive response and increased resilience in the system 42:15 Just-Right Challenge and Occupational Adaptation 48:50 Hope for the future--intergenerational wisdom transfer, Marama-type experience becomes the standard in senior living 51:17 Retreat ideas and plan for Yoga and Brain Health Retreat 2023 in Costa Rica Check out the resources below for more information: Dr. Heather Sandison Resources: https://www.solcere.com/ for Keto diet guide maramaexperience.com to get on the waiting list for residential living in SanDiego, CA or maramaexperience.com/apply to learn more or apply for a room at The Clear Mind Center is Wichita, Kansas maramaathome.com for caregiver training course Laurel Brennan, MOTR/L, RYT Resources: https://www.rootcauseology.com/ for information on Brain Health Services Yoga and Brain Health Retreats Instagram @rootcauseology TikTok @rootcauseology Facebook @rootcauseology and private Facebook Group, Brain Wellness & Dementia Prevention

A recent survey found that sixty-four percent of all Americans say that their biggest fear about growing older is that they will suffer from dementia. I share that fear! So this week I'm diving into some evidence-based strategies you and I and everyone can implement to take great care of those beautiful brains of ours, so that it can take care of us now and well into the future. Today are three of the more surprising brain-health hacks I've discovered in my deep dive into the topic as part of my work on a book called Reversing Alzheimer's with Wednesday's guest, Dr. Heather Sandison. The book will be out in 2024 but you can get a preview this week.   This episode sponsored by:  HelloFresh – Use promo code 50BETTERPERSON to save 50% and get free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm interviewing Dr. Heather Sandison, who is the founder of the Solcere medical clinic and the Marama residential elder care facility in Southern California–the first memory care facility to have the goal of returning its residents to independent living.  Heather is working on a book where she details her evidence-based approach--full disclosure, I am helping her write that book and as we've been working on it I've gotten so excited by her stories of folks who have made incredible gains in their brain health that I had to have her on to share the things we can all do now that will help us have better brain health, memory, and cognition in the future. Wait til you hear the stories of her patients who have gotten better! You'll want to do what they're doing.  Marama at Home digital course Solcere medical clinic website This episode sponsored by:  HelloFresh – Use promo code 50BETTERPERSON to save 50% and get free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With her unwavering dedication to supporting those suffering from dementia, Dr. Sandison has devoted her career to addressing the root causes of imbalances in the brain and body. Today she joins us to share the latest research on lifestyle interventions shown to slow cognitive decline, shattering common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and providing key insights to keeping our brain sharp at any age. Sponsored by Qualia Mind: https://neurohacker.com/podcastdiscount. Use code james when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: support@neurohacker.com.

A lot of people think they can do their beloved crossword or sudoku and keep their brains strong. But what I've been learning by working on a book called Reversing Alzheimer's with Dr. Heather Sandison (it will be out in 2024), is that doing what you've always done in terms of activities or hobbies isn't enough to prevent to dementia. They are great, you can still do them, but unless you are in the moderate to severe stage of dementia, your brain really thrives on novelty. Come get heaps of ideas on how to keep your neuroplasticity humming–all by following your natural curiosity! This episode sponsored by:  HelloFresh – Use promo code 50BETTERPERSON to save 50% and get free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. She has created unique, successful solutions for patients and caregivers using clinical, residential, research and educational platforms employing holistic and multimodal interventions. She is the primary clinical investigator and author on the peer reviewed article Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in August of 2023. In this interview, Dr. Sandison shatters common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and shares what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. This is a powerful interview you do not want to miss!   Links Improve Your Bone Health Naturally Free Mini-Course Free Webinar - How to Boost Brain Health, Improve Your Memory, and Reverse Cognitive Decline (September 13th at 7;30 pm ET, 4:40 pm PT) Dr. Sandison's Website   Timestamps [02:46] - Dr. Heather's Story [08:22] - Deep Dive Into This Comprehensive Approach [18:21] - Let's Talk About Sleep [25:40] - The Model That You Can Follow [31:54] - What She Has Seen From Her Studies and Testing [41:31] - How To Get In Touch With Dr. Heather  

Sinclair Kennally brings on guest Dr. Sanderson, a leading authority on neurodegenerative issues, Alzheimer's, and dementia, who unveils groundbreaking strategies to take charge of your health and reverse these conditions. Prepare to be captivated by her expertise as she guides you toward renewed vitality and cognitive well-being.   Dr. Heather Sanderson passionately emphasizes that neurodegenerative diseases are not invincible. With Dr. Dale Bredesen's training as her foundation, she enlightens us about the pivotal role of addressing root causes. Uncover the dynamic interplay between toxins, nutrients, stress management, structural support, and infection prevention. Dr. Sanderson reveals a holistic blueprint that empowers you to manage and reverse these conditions.   Dr. Sanderson unveils the transformative power of optimizing cellular function throughout your body in this enlightening conversation. Break free from the traditional siloed approach and embrace a comprehensive strategy that promotes brain health through harmonious balance. She delves into the synergistic connection between a ketogenic diet and cognitive wellness, shedding light on its potential to reduce dementia risk.   Prepare to have your understanding of Alzheimer's turned on its head. Dr. Sanderson dispels the misconception surrounding beta-amyloid plaques, unveiling their true nature as a protective mechanism triggered by infections and toxins. With her guidance, you'll gain a fresh perspective on the complex puzzle of neurodegenerative conditions. Timestamp: 01:00 Dr. Heather Sanderson's Background and Skepticism about Reversing Alzheimer's 03:00 The Side Effects of the Bredesen Approach and its Impact on Overall Health 05:00 The Importance of Addressing Toxicity as a Root Cause of Dementia 08:00 The Impact of Stress on Cognitive Functions and the Importance of Self-compassion 10:00 The Relationship between Infections and Beta-amyloid Plaques in Dementia Highlights:   Dr. Sanderson's expertise uncovers the transformative potential of addressing toxins, nutrients, stress, structure, and infections.   Embark on a journey to optimize cellular function, nurturing brain health from within.   Learn the secrets of a ketogenic diet and its profound impact on reducing dementia risk.   Find the mystery behind beta-amyloid plaques and their connection to cognitive wellness.   Dr. Sanderson offers resources and support to help you implement these strategies at home, backed by the expertise of a Bredesen-trained provider.     Subscribe to the Podcast here: Apple   |   Spotify   |  Stitcher Connect with Sinclair Kennally: Instagram: @‌detoxrejuvenation Website: https://detoxrejuvenation.com/

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are debilitating conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. The loss of memory and cognitive function can be devastating, not only for the individuals themselves but also for their loved ones. However, there is hope for reversing dementia. In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the incredible Dr. Heather Sandison. She is a Naturopathic Doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia, and let me tell you, the insights she shared are mind-blowing! Here are some key takeaways that I believe will have a profound impact on your life: Prioritize Your Brain Health: Dr. Heather emphasizes the importance of investing in ourselves and recognizing our own worth. Remember, you are absolutely deserving of a healthy and thriving brain!  Find Your Balance: We all know that stress can take a toll on our memory and cognitive abilities. Dr. Heather highlights the significance of maintaining a balance between engagement and overwhelm.  Take Action: The most crucial step is to take action! Dr. Heather encourages us to identify our one next right step towards improving our brain health. It could be as simple as adding a new habit to our daily routine or committing to a healthier diet. Remember, every small step counts, and together, they lead to remarkable transformations! I cannot stress enough how valuable this episode is, and I highly recommend giving it a listen. Dr. Heather is a true inspiration, and her expertise will leave you feeling empowered and hopeful.    Key Takeaways: [00:01:15] Alzheimer's and dementia struggle. [00:05:14] Improving cognitive function in Alzheimer's. [00:08:30] Immersive experience for dementia. [00:12:38] Medications vs. natural approaches. [00:15:48] Dual task exercises. [00:19:22] Using oxygen to optimize exercise. [00:21:44] Chronic diseases and imbalance. [00:26:30] Glucotoxicity and Alzheimer's disease. [00:29:00] Oral estrogen and inflammation. [00:34:26] Genetic risk of Alzheimer's. [00:36:25] Positive attitude and longevity. [00:40:14] Red light therapy benefits. [00:44:00] Brain health improvement strategies. Where To Find Our Guest Website: https://www.drheathersandison.com/ Solcere Health Clinic: https://www.solcere.com/ Marama Experience: https://www.maramaexperience.com/ Reverse Alzheimer's Summit: https://summits.drtalks.com/reverse-alzheimers-summit/?uid=305&oid=42&ref=2309 Memorable Quotes "I wish more than anything every day. I wish there was a pill or an IV that I could give my patients to just stop the suffering. But we don't have that yet. But what we do have are these other really exciting things that we can do where the side effects are just better health and more graceful aging generally." [00:12:29] – Dr. Heather Sandison "My life's work is to change the narrative around Alzheimer's. There is hope. There's lots we can do. And the sooner we get started, the sooner we get these foundations in place, the sooner we get the toxins out and the nutrients balanced, the better our outcomes.” [00:42:51] – Dr. Heather Sandison     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are debilitating conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. The loss of memory and cognitive function can be devastating, not only for the individuals themselves but also for their loved ones. However, there is hope for reversing dementia. In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the incredible Dr. Heather Sandison. She is a Naturopathic Doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia, and let me tell you, the insights she shared are mind-blowing! Here are some key takeaways that I believe will have a profound impact on your life: Prioritize Your Brain Health: Dr. Heather emphasizes the importance of investing in ourselves and recognizing our own worth. Remember, you are absolutely deserving of a healthy and thriving brain!  Find Your Balance: We all know that stress can take a toll on our memory and cognitive abilities. Dr. Heather highlights the significance of maintaining a balance between engagement and overwhelm.  Take Action: The most crucial step is to take action! Dr. Heather encourages us to identify our one next right step towards improving our brain health. It could be as simple as adding a new habit to our daily routine or committing to a healthier diet. Remember, every small step counts, and together, they lead to remarkable transformations! I cannot stress enough how valuable this episode is, and I highly recommend giving it a listen. Dr. Heather is a true inspiration, and her expertise will leave you feeling empowered and hopeful.    Key Takeaways: [00:01:15] Alzheimer's and dementia struggle. [00:05:14] Improving cognitive function in Alzheimer's. [00:08:30] Immersive experience for dementia. [00:12:38] Medications vs. natural approaches. [00:15:48] Dual task exercises. [00:19:22] Using oxygen to optimize exercise. [00:21:44] Chronic diseases and imbalance. [00:26:30] Glucotoxicity and Alzheimer's disease. [00:29:00] Oral estrogen and inflammation. [00:34:26] Genetic risk of Alzheimer's. [00:36:25] Positive attitude and longevity. [00:40:14] Red light therapy benefits. [00:44:00] Brain health improvement strategies. Where To Find Our Guest Website: https://www.drheathersandison.com/ Solcere Health Clinic: https://www.solcere.com/ Marama Experience: https://www.maramaexperience.com/ Reverse Alzheimer's Summit: https://summits.drtalks.com/reverse-alzheimers-summit/?uid=305&oid=42&ref=2309 Memorable Quotes "I wish more than anything every day. I wish there was a pill or an IV that I could give my patients to just stop the suffering. But we don't have that yet. But what we do have are these other really exciting things that we can do where the side effects are just better health and more graceful aging generally." [00:12:29] – Dr. Heather Sandison "My life's work is to change the narrative around Alzheimer's. There is hope. There's lots we can do. And the sooner we get started, the sooner we get these foundations in place, the sooner we get the toxins out and the nutrients balanced, the better our outcomes.” [00:42:51] – Dr. Heather Sandison     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - Joining us today to explore Alzheimer's, brain health, bone health, and improving cognition at any age is Dr. Heather Sandison.=>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart=>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the BoneCoach™ Team***Topics Covered0:00 - Episode start1:14 - Meet our special guest, Dr. Heather Sandison.3:03 - Uncover significant Alzheimer's and dementia findings with Dr. Sandison.6:15 - Get to know the types of patients Dr. Sandison helps in her practice.7:32 - Navigate the intricate spectrum of Alzheimer's and dementia.15:26 - Reveal the surprising bone-brain health connection.20:14 - Identify actionable steps for promoting brain health.23:08 - Highlight key nutrients and compounds essential for brain wellness.24:44 - Learn effective exercise techniques for brain health.27:21 - Develop a lifestyle strategy that supports a healthy brain.31:47 - Examine the risk of dementia associated with caregiver stress.32:56 - Explore the promising future of Alzheimer's and dementia research.34:52 - Find out how to connect with Dr. Heather Sandison.***Resources MentionedFind all resources mentioned and show notes @=>> https://bonecoach.com/dr-heather-sandison-alzheimers-prevention-reversal***What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast?1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you!

Dr. Heather Sandison discusses How to Reverse Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. Ben Weitz. [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]    Podcast Highlights 3:05   The most recent drugs for Alzheimer's disease that have recently been approved, including Aducanumab, that remove beta amyloid from the brain, do not actually make patients better and may make them worse.  I did a podcast with Dr. Bredesen in episode 271 where we discussed that the landmark study that supposedly showed that the amyloid plaque that was seen in the brains of  Alzheimer's patients in the landmark paper in Nature in 2006 that was so influential in influencing this whole amyloid hypothesis of Alzheimer's disease, that these images were falsified. Dr. Sandison said that she wishes for all the patients and the families of those out there who are suffering with a loved one who has dementia that there was a pill or an IV that would just make the nightmare go away.  Unfortunately, despite the billions of dollars that have been spent on this problem and despite the uncountable hours of really smart researchers who have been working on the concept, they have been barking up the wrong tree.  The two most recent drugs approved are Aducanumab and Lecanemab they both cause brain swelling and brain bleeding and at most they make you get worse at a slower rate. They might keep your mom in memory care longer. But your goal should be to have your mom improve and get out of memory care. 7:02  The great news is that we have an alternative, which is the precision medicine/Functional Medicine approach pioneered by Dr. Dale Bredesen.  Dr. Sandison is working on a book called Reversing Alzheimer's that will be published in June 2024 by Harper and she has just published a paper using this Functional Medicine model in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease:  Sandison H, Callan NGL, Rao RV, Phipps J, Bradley R. Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline. J Alzheimers Dis. 2023 Jun 19.   This paper is similar to the one that Dr. Bredesen and Dr. Kat Toups published in the Journal of Alzheimer's in July 2022, but Sandison's trial used patients who had more severe cognitive decline and she got similar results. Toups K, Hathaway A, Gordon D, Chung H, Raji C, Boyd A, Hill BD, Hausman-Cohen S, Attarha M, Chwa WJ, Jarrett M, Bredesen DE. Precision Medicine Approach to Alzheimer's Disease: Successful Pilot Project. J Alzheimers Dis. 2022;88(4):1411-1421.  Bredesen used patients who had a MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) score of 19 or better, while Sandison took participants with a MoCA scores between 12 and 23. This showed that this Functional Medicine approach can work with patients with more severe cognitive decline.  While the Bredesen study lasted nine months, the Sandison study only lasted six months. They were both pilot studies with 23-25 patients.  The Sandison study saw 73.9% of our participants improve their cognitive function, while the Bredesen study saw 84% improvement of cognitive function.  The key thing to focus on is that this Functional Medicine approach did not just slow the decline of cognitive function as these super expensive drugs did, but patients actually got better and had improved cognitive function!  11:33  While we might not yet be seeing a significant change in attitudes among conventional doctors or among insurance companies, who essentially control the healthcare system in the US, the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease is highlighting Dr. Sandison's paper in their annual periodical. And things will have to change because there are a massive number of people in the baby boomer generation who are approaching the age at which the risk is higher and there might be so many with Alzheimer's that the cost of caring for the...

Are your joints painful? Do you suffer from daily discomfort? As it stands today, chronic pain affects more Americans than DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, and CANCER combined.   In fact, chronic pain is THE NUMBER ONE reason Americans access the Healthcare system today. However, many people believe their only option for pain relief is found in drugstore options such as Ibuprofen, Advil, and Tylenol (to name a few). Tragically, most people are unaware that these pain meds do more HARM than good.    Common side effects include Headaches, Liver and Kidney issues, High Blood Pressure, and in rare cases – even death. Not to mention, they are just masking your pain... Giving you temporary relief...   While this may sound all doom and gloom, I do have good news... There is an all-natural solution that addresses the root cause of your discomfort... A REAL solution that allows you to get back to being YOU!   And that solution is called Curcumin Gold made by my friends at Purality Health. Curcumin Gold contains Turmeric Curcumin Extract, Vegan Omega-3s, & Ginger Oil. These carefully selected ingredients support healthy joint function and address the root cause of inflammation within your body. Trust me when I say you won't find anything else on the market quite like this. In fact, my friends over at Purality Health have a patented formula that utilizes something called ‘MICELLE LIPOSOMAL' technology which delivers the nutrients into your bloodstream – proven to be 800% more efficient!   Even better, it's backed by a 180-day money-back guarantee. And today, we have a 30% OFF coupon for you! Visit puralityhealth.com and use the coupon "DRJ" to access 30% OFF today!   Today's episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley Organic Supergreens, a delicious blend of 23 organic superfoods to energize your body!    Paleovalley Organic Supergreens uses only the finest, most bioavailable superfoods helping your body absorb those valuable vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes found in each delicious serving.    Paleovalley Organic Supergreens is a certified organic, gut-friendly, and nutrient-rich drink you and your kids are sure to love! Hurry and grab yours from Paleovalley.com and be sure to use code JOCKERS at checkout for an extra 15% off! Are you eager to learn how to stimulate brain cell autophagy? Dr. Jockers is back with some of the best nutrition strategies to stop neuroinflammation and Alzheimer's Disease.    Dr. Jockers is being interviewed by Dr. Heather Sandison as part of her Reverse Alzheimer's Summit. From the impact of ketones as epigenetic modulators (how our genes express themselves), to microbial infection and inflammation in the brain, Dr. Jockers is covering everything we need to know about keeping our noggins young and stress-resilient.     There's quality content on mitophagy, improving mood and memory, intermittent fasting, a ketogenic diet, and more! If you know of someone suffering from Alzheimer's, or if you don't want to end up with one of the fast-growing neuro-degenerative conditions yourself, then this episode is for you. Please join us!      "In our society, we have to be intentional about taking breaks from eating, and we also have to be intentional about what we are eating in order to allow our body to burn fat for fuel and to create these ketones." ~ Dr. Jockers Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio In This Episode:   04:20 Information about the Reverse Alzheimer's Summit 06:55 Connecting the dots between mitochondria and ketosis 08:55 What happens when our insulin level is elevated? 10:38 Understanding ketones 14:55 The importance of stress-resilient mitochondria 16:30 The advantage of burning sugar for fuel 17:10 What is the link between intermittent fasting and a ketogenic diet? 20:00 A low-carb, high-protein diet to reduce cravings 24:50 Is the ketogenic diet good for detox? 29:05 What food should you cut out first? 31:10 What is flax? 33:25 The benefits of coconut fats 36:25 What's the deal with keto esters? 39:50 How athletes are supplementing with ketones 40:40 Who is ketosis not safe for?    Resources: Curcumin Gold -  Visit puralityhealth.com and use coupon "DRJ" to access 30% OFF today! Paleovalley Organic Supergreens - use code JOCKERS at checkout for an extra 15% off Connect with Dr. Sandison: Website - Solcere   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Dr. Heather Sandisonjoins the show to talk about the top things you can do to combat Alzheimer's, helping to dramatically reduce its symptoms, and prevent it if you haven't been diagnosed yet. We talk about the heavy metals that can promote Alzheimer's and dementia, the correct supplementation for combating the disease, and the many risk factors, like genetics and lifestyle, that contribute to the disease. Dr. Sandison also goes over the 15 things that you can do to dramatically reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer's, and her incredible Reversing Alzheimer's summit that I was grateful to participate in. On today's podcast, you will learn: The prevalence of Alzheimer's and the likelihood of developing it. The main lifestyle factors that can cause Alzheimer's. Top mineral deficiencies and imbalances that contribute to Alzheimer's Why you must check your APOE genetic status to see if you're at risk of developing Alzheimer's How heavy metals and toxins contribute to Alzheimer's. The best ways to detox heavy metals and toxins for Alzheimer's. 15 things you can do to reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer's Dr. Sandison's incredible Reversing Alzheimer's summit.   Heather Sandison's Bio: Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. She has created unique, successful solutions for patients and caregivers using clinical, residential, research and educational platforms. She hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer's summit which has reached over 80k registrants.  She is currently working on a book that will be published by Harper Colins in 2024 and a tech/AI product to scale her impact and work towards her goal of making dementia rare and optional.  She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. You can learn more about Dr. Sandison and her work at drheathersandison.com Make sure to sign up for the FREE Reversing Alzheimer's summit from June 13th through 19th. drtalks.com/reverse-alzheimers-summit/   ✨SUBSCRIBE✨ http://bit.ly/38pyo1U  

Have you ever heard of Senolytics?[i] It's the latest breakthrough in aging and longevity science that I honestly had not heard about until I had an email about our next guest, whose work I'm very familiar with. Watch this interview on YouTube here https://youtu.be/poThU96sslU   I'm a huge fan of Neurohacker Collective (that was founded in 2015 with a mission of creating best-in-class well-being products) and I've been following their work for years to learn anything and everything possible about bio-hacking. We even quoted Heather Sandison (a medical advisor and podcast host with Neurohacker Collective) on our HRV EPISODE. [ii] One quick look at their ABOUT US[iii] section on their website, and I saw many of the leaders, innovators in health, longevity and wellness around the world, and quite a few who we have interviewed, like Dr. Anna Lembke from EPISODE #162[iv], Dr. Stickler from EPISODE #96[v] and Dr. Vuyisich from EPISODE #93[vi] and in their Collective Insight Section you'll see many names we quote often, like Dr. Andrew Huberman, Deepak Chopra, Dale Bredesen, David Rabin, Bruce Lipton, Michael Gelb, Jim Kwik…I could go on and on here. These are the leaders and innovators in the field of health, wellness and bio-hacking. This is going to be a phenomenal episode! And with that, I want to welcome you back to The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we cover the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning (for schools) and emotional intelligence training (in the workplace) with tools, ideas and strategies that we can all use for immediate results, with our brain in mind.  I'm Andrea Samadi, an author, and educator with a passion for learning specifically on the topics of health, wellbeing and productivity, and launched this podcast to share how important an understanding of our brain is to our everyday life and results using the most current brain research. If there's a tool, strategy or resource that I find, that could be helpful to improve productivity and results, whether we are a teacher in the classroom, a coach or in the modern workplace, I will share it here. On today's episode #285, we will be speaking with Dr. Gregory Kelly, the Director of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective[vii], a naturopathic physician (N.D.), and the author of the book Shape Shift: The Shape Intelligence Solution[viii] that's all about getting healthy while creating your ideal shape. As I was researching for this episode, I couldn't help thinking “how on the earth did I miss this topic of senolytics?” since I'm always looking for anything new when it comes to productivity, health and wellness hacks. While preparing for this episode, the Neurohacker Collective Team was extremely helpful. Tina Gammon, their Marketing Manager, sent me the trio package of Qualia Senolytic for (Vision, Night and Mind) and I'll be sharing the IMMEDIATE results I felt with the Night and Mind products, with a level of clarity I've never felt before.  I haven't tried the VISION one yet but have lots of questions to ask Dr. Kelly about today. So, hang tight, because on today's science-packed episode, we'll dive deep into this cutting edge topic, with the latest anti-aging research where we will cover: What is cellular senescence? What are the "Hallmarks of Aging" and why is cellular senescence an important hallmark? The difference between cellular senescence and autophagy (with a quick review of 9th grade science mitosis). Classical places where senescent cells take hold in the body. The science to support senolytics from Mayo Clinic and Scripps Institute. How do senolytics work? The correct way to dose senolytics. What makes Qualia Senolytic a groundbreaking supplement in the longevity space? A bit first about Dr. Kelly.   He has extensive experience in both natural medicine and nutrition, and has been an influential figure in this field. He has served as the editor of the journal Alternative Medicine Review and taught Advanced Clinical Nutrition, Counseling Skills, and Doctor-Patient Relationships at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Kelly has also published hundreds of articles on natural medicine and nutrition, contributed three chapters to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, and has over 30 journal articles indexed on Pubmed. His areas of expertise include nootropics, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, weight management, sleep, and the chronobiology of performance and health. Additionally, he has helped develop several rare and powerful compounds that have scientifically shown senolytic activity, and which have a wider range of mechanisms than existing senolytic supplements available. Before I get lost in my words on this topic, let's meet Dr. Gregory Kelly, and see what we can learn today to open our eyes to something new in this ever-changing field of science, health and longevity. Welcome Dr. Kelly. Thank you for being here on a Friday night. I'm curious with your background, what would you typically be doing on a Friday night (I imagine hanging out with Dr. Stickler and perhaps Dr. Andrew Huberman) talking about what you can create with the latest neuroscience research. Dr. Huberman advising you on your vision products, and Dr. Stickler, with a stack of tools for peak performance to investigate…is this what a typical Friday night would look like for you? INTRO Q: Dr. Kelly, I watched your interview with Dave Asprey, because he's been promoting your new Qualia product that we will be talking about today, all over the place, so I had to see what he asked you when he interviewed you (because he's such a creative mind).  I loved how he asked you about why you called your company Neurohacker Collective! What a great question. Can you share the answer again for our audience, as it's fitting for our podcast? Q1: Can we start with the basics?  What is cellular senescence and can you explain it from the 2 angles-the Zombie explanation for the movie experts who tune into the podcast vs the gardener analogy? 1B: How do we know we have senescent cells? Is it like inflammation? Q1C: We've talked about the concept of using exercise to prevent the shortening of telomeres on this podcast, but can you orient us with this idea and how it came into the evolution of aging? Q2: Our podcast took a turn towards health and wellness during the pandemic and we picked 5 health staples to dive deep into. You can see a couple of people from your organization that we've had on the podcast and many others we quote. Can you look at the list I've chosen, and tell me what I'm missing if we were to compare them to the "Hallmarks of Aging?" that you've uncovered? Q3: What's the difference between cellular senescence and autophagy (with a quick review of 9th grade science/mitosis here) and what we should expect healthy cells to do in our body vs the ones that give us trouble? Q4: What are some places where senescent cells take hold in the body? What about the science that supports senolytics from Mayo Clinic and Scripps Institute? What should we know? How do senolytics work? Q5: Andrea's vitamin story-I've got to also ask about the difference between taking vitamins that remove free radicals. It's not easy to see what's going on in the body. How would this be similar/different? Q6: What's the correct way to dose senolytics?  I loved that Dave Asprey was looking for a way to bio-hack what you've invented and perhaps take senolytics once a decade of something. Will this ever be a possibility? Q7:  I've got to give a huge shout out to Tina Gammon, on your Marketing Team, as she made sure I was sent all 3 of your Qualia Senolytics (for Vision, Night and Mind). I tried the NIGHT one for optimized sleep, and now I'm someone who measures everything and sleep is one of my weakest links, but I had the craziest, most vivid dreams and definitely felt recharged when I woke up. I took the MIND one before my day began, and I'm someone who also logs my levels of CLARITY on a weekly basis (Brendon Burchard would like this done daily) but I did notice an usual surge of clarity. Is this something you've heard of before? Is it usual to notice something like I did the VERY next day? What do most people notice? What about the VISION one? Did you consult with Dr. Huberman with his expertise here on Ophthalmology? I wear contacts and am finally ready for laser eye surgery…should I hold off on using this one till I finish messing around with my eyesight? Q8: What makes Qualia Senolytic a groundbreaking supplement in the longevity space? Q9: As we wrap up and close out this episode, what's one thing that you hope our listeners will take away from this episode on your work over the years, senolytic cells, Neurohacker Collective, and what we can do to optimize our health and longevity at the cellular level? Thank you, Dr. Kelly, for coming on the podcast. I was so excited to meet you, dive deeper into this topic and think about how I'm going to implement this ground-breaking product into my day.  For people who want to try your Qualia Senolytics, I was thrilled to see that your team created an affiliate link and coupon code for our audience:    CLICK ON THE LINK IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRY QUALIA SENOLYTICS https://neurohacker.com/shop/qualia-senolytic?rfsn=7305328.843217 Code: NEUROSCIENCE (good for 15% off purchase). Is there one product that you recommend plain Qualia Senolytic vs the specific versions I have for VISION, MIND and NIGHT? Thank you again for your time on a Friday night. RESOURCES: Senolytics improve physical function and increase lifespan in old age Published July 9, 2018 by Ming Xu et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-018-0092-9 X3 Bar by Jaquish https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/ Studies on the Qualia Products https://neurohacker.com/studies The Hallmarks of Aging by Carlos Lopez-Otin et al Published June 6, 2013 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3836174/ The 12 Hallmarks of Aging Published Jan. 2023 by Carlos Lopez-Otin et al https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36599349/#:~:text=We%20propose%20the%20following%20twelve,exhaustion%2C%20altered%20intercellular%20communication%2C%20chronic To stay young kill zombie cells Published Oct. 26, 2017 by Megan Scudellari https://www.nature.com/articles/550448a Cell Fates- Division, Senescence and Death by Armando Hasudungan on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egy--doiBF0 Telomeres and Cell Senescence Khan Academy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5YiO6rKr-w (Phenomenal Explanation)! REFERENCES: [i] Senolytics: The Latest Breakthrough in Aging and Longevity Science bu Nickl Bitz https://neurohacker.com/senolytics-the-latest-breakthrough-in-aging-and-longevity-science-an-interview-with-the-neurohacker-science-team [ii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #125 on Heart Rate Variability: Why It's Important for Tracking Health, Recovery and Resilience  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/what-is-hrv-and-why-is-it-important-for-tracking-health-recovery-and-resilience-with-andrea-samadi/ [iii] https://neurohacker.com/about [iv]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #162 with Dr. Anna Lembke on “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/medical-director-of-addictive-medicine-at-stanford-university-dr-anna-lembke-on-dopamine-nation-finding-balance-in-the-age-of-indulgence/ [v] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #96 with Dr. Stickler on Expanding Awareness for Limitless Peak Performance, Health, Longevity and Intelligence  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-daniel-stickler-on-expanding-awareness-for-limitless-peak-performance-health-longevity-and-intelligence/ [vi]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #93 with Dr. Momo Vuyisich on Improving the Health of Your Microbiome Preventing and Reversing Chronic Disease  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-momo-vuyisich-on-improving-the-health-of-your-microbiome-preventing-and-reversing-chronic-disease/ [vii] Neurohacker Collective https://neurohacker.com/ [viii]Shape Shift: The Shape Intelligence Solution by Dr. Gregory Kelly   https://www.amazon.com/Shape-Shift-Intelligence-Solution-ebook/dp/B0711S1JSC  

Today I'm talking about an overall approach to life that helps keep your mind open and your brain sharp, now and well into the future.  And that attitude is to be a lifelong learner.  A lot of people think they can do their beloved crossword or sudoku and keep their brains strong. But what I've been learning by working on a book with my last guest, Dr. Heather Sandison, is that doing what you've always done in terms of activities or hobbies isn't enough to prevent to dementia. They are great, you can still do them, but unless you are in the moderate to severe stage of dementia, your brain really thrives on novelty. Come get heaps of ideas on how to keep your neuroplasticity humming–all by following your natural curiosity! This episode sponsored by:  Better Help – Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm interviewing Dr. Heather Sandison, who is the founder of the Solcere medical clinic and the residential elder care facility in Marama in Southern California–the first memory care facility to have the goal of returning its residents to independent living.  Heather is working on a book where she details her evidence-based approach--full disclosure, I am helping her write that book and as we've been working on it I've gotten so excited by her stories of folks who have made incredible gains in their brain health that I had to have her on to share the things we can all do now that will help us have better brain health, memory, and cognition in the future. Wait til you hear the stories of her patients who have gotten better! You'll want to do what they're doing.  Marama at Home digital course Solcere medical clinic website This episode sponsored by:  Better Help – Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the UNPILLED podcast tackles the common misconceptions when it comes to the relations between genetic testing and Alzheimer's. Kashif is joined by Dr. Heather Sandison ND, the founder and medical director of the North County Natural Medicine. She is also the founder of Marama. Dr. Heather's expertise in the field of neurohacking and neurocognitive medicine allows her to share all factors that affect the brain including genetics, the environment, and beyond.

Dr. Heather Sandison is founder of Marama, a first-in-the-world senior living facility with a goal for residents to return to independent living. In this episode she explains there are so many things we can do to improve our cognitive health starting today regardless of where you might be on the spectrum of risk or decline. Please know, she says, that there's hope for anyone suffering with dementia, and this is an absolutely preventable disease.” Heather Sandison, ND specializes in neurocognitive medicine and neuro hacking. She is the founder and medical director of Solcere and the founder of Marama, a senior living facility with a goal for residents to return to independent living. Thank you to our supporter: Renue by Science: 10% off NMN https://renuebyscience.com/product/pure-nmn-sublingual-powder-16-grams/?rfsn=6332650.fd7cfd Enter jane10 at checkout for 10% off. Cutting Edge Health podcast website: https://cuttingedgehealth.com/ Cutting Edge Health Social: Instagram - https://instagram.com/cuttingedgehealthpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Cutting-Edge-Health-Podcast-with-Jane-Rogers-101036902255756 (((Dr. Sandison's clinic website: https://www.solcere.com/hmd.com/)))) (((Dr. Sandison's Marama website: https://www.maramaexperience.com/)))) Please note that The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Cutting Edge Health podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. Special thanks to Alan and Nicole on my team.

Do you have a loved one suffering from dementia? Are you worried about your own cognitive health as you age? If so, this episode of The Hormone Prescription Podcast is for you!   Our guest, Dr. Heather Sandison, the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, and Marama, the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind, and a leading expert in the field of integrative medicine, shares her insights on how to protect your brain and prevent or reverse dementia.   In this episode you will learn: The role that hormones play in brain health The benefits of lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, for cognitive health The genetic determinism of Alzheimer's disease and what you can do to mitigate your risk The tests and treatments available to prevent and treat dementia The complex system science approach versus the reduction approach to brain health And much more!   If you are interested in learning more about how to protect your brain and prevent or reverse dementia, this episode is a must-listen!   (00:00): Do you think that dementia is a done deal and that once you get it, you'll always have it. Well, you need to listen up because that's actually a lie.   (00:12): So the big question is how do women over 40, like us, keep weight off, have great energy balance. Our hormones in our moods feel sexy and confident and master midlife. If you're like most of us, you are not getting the answers you need and remain confused and pretty hopeless to ever feel like yourself. Again. As an OB GYN, I had to discover for myself the truth about what creates a rock, solid metabolism, lasting weight loss, and supercharged energy. After 40 in order to lose a hundred pounds and fix my fatigue. Now I'm on a mission. This podcast is designed to share the natural tools you need for impactful results. And to give you clarity on the answers to your midlife metabolism challenges, join me for tangible natural strategies to crush the hormone imbalances you are facing and help you get unstuck from the sidelines of life. My name is Dr. Kyrin Dunston welcome to the hormone prescription podcast.   (01:05): Hi, everybody. Welcome back to another episode of the hormone prescription with Dr. Kyrin. Thank you so much for joining me today. If you believe that dementia is a done deal in that, once you have it, you will always have it. It will progress and get worse. Then you need to listen up because that is just not true anymore. The truth is that you can prevent and reverse cognitive decline and Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. When you take a root cause all systems approach. And my guest today is an expert on this. She is going to break it down for you. She's also hosting a wonderful summit that is coming up on Alzheimer's and cognitive functioning and dementia and how to prevent and reverse it. So I definitely want you to attend that. We'll have the link in the show notes, because this is for everyone.   (02:00): You know, don't hear this title and think, oh, uh, my brain is fine, right? It takes decades to develop cognitive decline and dementia. And so if you have a brain, and you're a human, and you're getting older, which is just about every one of us, then you need to listen up, cuz you need to be doing things, taking steps to protect your precious brain, your mainframe computer. Now. So we'll dive into talking to Heather. She gave a masterclass today about all the things that you need to be doing for your brain. Don't be overwhelmed though, because in her summit she's going to go into with experts like me, way more detail. And of course I'm the hormone expert and hormones. You definitely need a prescription for hormones. If you want to protect your brain, you cannot have optimized brain function without it. So we'll dive into that, but I'll tell you a little bit about Dr.   (02:56): Heather and we'll get started. She's really rather remarkable. Dr. Heather Sandison is the founder of SOCE health clinic and MIMA the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind at SOCE Dr. Sandison and her team of doctors and health coaches focused primarily on supporting patients, looking to optimize cognitive function, prevent mental decline and reverse dementia by addressing root causes of imbalance in the brain and body. This is something all of you should be doing. She was awarded a grant to study an individualized integrative approach to reversing dementia and is a primary investigator on the it H N C L R clinical trial at Marama. Dr. Sandison has created an immersive residential experience in the lifestyle proven to best support brain health. She understands that changing her diet, adding nutrients, creating community and optimizing a healing environment are all challenging. Even for those with full cognitive capacity at Marama, she's done the work for you, all you or your loved one need to do is show up. She is also the host of the reverse Alzheimer's summit and collective insights podcast, where she works to share what is possible for those suffering with dementia. Welcome Dr. Heather Sandison.   (04:23): Thanks. It's so exciting to be here with you.   (04:25): Yeah, I am so excited about your summit coming up. Many of my listeners know that my mom suffers with advanced Alzheimer's and I really I'm so passionate about helping others to know how to prevent and reverse cognitive decline. Cuz personally, I think it is the most devastating disease someone could be diagnosed with. How did you come to be so passionate about preserving cognitive capacity and preventing and reversing Alzheimer's?   (04:59): Well, as you know, it's an absolutely torturous disease, not only for the person experiencing it, but for all of their loved ones who have to watch this slow painful demise. And the reason I became so passionate was because there's a bit of injustice in this, right? I was told that there was nothing you could do for dementia by very well meaning very well educated instructors when I was in school just 10, 12 years ago, right? Like this is very recent history I was told. There's nothing you could do to suggest otherwise is to give someone false hope and that's just cruel. Right? So don't do that. And then fast forward a few years I saw Dr. Bison speak at a conference and I was really intrigued because his approach, he was saying, you could reverse dementia. You could reverse cognitive decline. And his approach made a lot of common sense.   (05:54): It just wasn't common practice to kind of put all of functional medicine together and apply it to someone with dementia. So what he was describing was BA essentially complex system science approach, the opposite of the reductionistic approach that conventional medicine has been taking for decades, where they try to create one pill or one IV formula that's gonna cure Alzheimer's right. And then everybody's gonna get on it and nobody's gonna have it again. Well, this is really a false premise. It doesn't work because it's based on this idea that beta amyloid plaques or tell proteins these pathological or, or histological really physiological changes. They're almost like scar tissue in the brain that they are the ones that cause dementia or, or Alzheimer's when in fact it's what causes that scar tissue is what causes dementia. And so what I saw after seeing Dr Bison speak was that I was intrigued, right.   (06:55): I, I was skeptical, but I was curious. And so like when I had and did his training, I came back to my office still skeptical, but my first patient Linda came into my office after I was on Dr. Bison's website. Right. I was on the list of people who had been trained by him. And so I had patients showing up asking, uh, because there weren't other people in San Diego who had been trained by him at that point. And so Linda came in with her husband, very enthusiastic, totally committed to doing everything she could. Now for your listeners who aren't familiar with a mocha score, this is the Montreal cognitive assessment. And it's a score out of 30. So 30 is perfect. We really wanna get over 26, especially as we're aging. And when we start to be able to measure cognitive decline. So this can be sometimes you hear this called mild cognitive impairment.   (07:46): And I won't go on the tangent about how I feel about that use of language . But as you get down into the teens, lower teens, this is Alzheimer's disease. This is relatively severe dementia, where you're having trouble taking, having a conversation. Maybe you get lost in familiar places. You aren't nonverbal. Like you can still have a conversation, but often you're repeating yourself. Unable to work is very typical at this stage. Now, by the time you get to a two, a three, a four, this person is, is answering with yes or no statements, right? They're they can't hold complex concepts in their mind. They can't hold questions for very long. And this is where Linda was. Linda was at a two out of 30. So she could answer with yes or no. Her handwriting had been affected. So it was a bit shaky. It was at a very severe slant.   (08:35): It was very, very small letters. Her relationship with her husband of course, was severely affected. They couldn't hold a conversation and he loved her so much. I mean, it was so inspiring to watch how committed he was to her and how much he wanted to work hard to get her back. And I could see in Linda, she had this big, bright smile, and she was in there. She wore these loud, amazing clothes, you know, lots of mismatch and lots of color and hats and accessories. It was just great. And you could see who she had been and these little remnants personality that were peaking through. Well, her and her husband went home and they got out of a moldy bedroom. She got hers removed from her mouth. She got on biodentical hormones. She started all of the supplements. They went fully keto. They started ballroom dancing three to four times a week.   (09:28): And they started walking like vigorous walking exercise every day of the week and low and behold, six, seven weeks later, she came back and her mocha was a seven. Her life had been transformed. So she was now bickering with her husband about something that had happened on the ride to the clinic, which I was just like in disbelief. I could, I thought, you know, I was looking at her mocha scores, her worksheets and going, did we do it wrong? Like, did we miss anything? Like I just, my brain couldn't process that this was possible because I had been told the old refrain that people are still told that, that you couldn't do this. That this was impossible that I started crying because I was like, wait, what? This really works. And especially, I didn't have the confidence that it would work with someone with such severe disease.   (10:18): So when I saw in that moment, when I saw what was possible for Linda, I mean, how could anyone not commit themselves to this for the rest of their lives, right? Like this is possible for Linda. Then what's possible for everyone else who is younger. Who's just noticing those first signs that their brain isn't working the way it used to 10 or five years ago. What's possible for people who know their genetic risk, if they can prevent it from ever even starting. We know that dementia, the changes in the brain, the inflammation, the toxic assaults, the, the infections, the imbalances that cause dementia, the trigger that scar tissue formation, those imbalances start decades before anyone notices changes in their cognitive function, in their memory. And so if we can intervene sooner, we can make Alzheimer's optional. People do not have to go down the torturous path that your mom has.   (11:19): You could be scared. Your children could be spar. The torture of having to watch that of having to put someone in a home because they don't feel like they have the capacity to both raise their own children, work their full-time job, manage their house and care for the, their debilitated loved one with dementia. My life's purpose is changing the narrative around this, which is why I was so grateful that you joined me on the reverse Alzheimer's summit to help me in this crusade around telling people that I'm sorry, respectfully. I disagree with your neurologist who told you here's acept and Meda. It doesn't work very well. Get your affairs in order. There's nothing else that can be done. There's actually an overwhelming amount that can be done to support someone who's noticing their memory fading.   (12:07): Oh my gosh. She said so much in there. And when you told Linda's story and how she and her husband just went and made radical changes in seven weeks had marked improvement. I cried because it's just such demonstrative of what is possible when people really take this seriously and they do all the things and they radically reevaluate and change their lifestyle. What is possible? It's sad to me that it requires us to have such pain in order to do it. We have to go so far that people aren't willing to do it, but I love that they did it. Oh my gosh. You've said so many things. all right. So let's dive into this, but I, I think this idea of complex systems science approach versus reduction approach really is the whole shift in paradigm in medicine that is about antiaging, metabolic, functional medicine.   (13:06): It is the healthcare revolution. It is the next frontier. There's so many areas where we take this reductionist approach. Like it's just a disease, it's just symptom management and you have to deal with it and you have to control it, particularly not only with dementia. I think dementia is where this shows up as just this hopeless attitude of, oh, this is it. Get your affairs in order here, take these medicines. They don't really help. So let's dive a little into all the things that you've got to do, but I wanna start by talking, you mentioned genetic risk and I know people have heard there's Alzheimer's gene. They can't, most people readily access this, or maybe they can maybe, you know, of a place that people can get this, unless their doctor orders it. Can you talk a little bit about the genetics? What is the genetic determinism level with Alzheimer's and what's available? Mm-hmm   (14:04): yeah, there's a lot of agency here, right? Like, so even if you have the worst genetics, there's still a chance that you'll be in the camp that doesn't get dementia. Right. So there it's much more about epigenetics than it is about genetics. Right? So that, that, the way I describe it to patients is it's as if an architect has written the, has drawn the plans for a house and that's your genetic, so that's the plan. And then where you build that house, if it's by the beach, or if it's up in the mountains or it's in the desert, if there's carpet or tile, or, you know, if it's facing east or west, if there's a happy family or a sad family in it, right? Like all of these epigenetic effects determine what that house ends up looking like. And, and if it's a great house to live in or not, and that's essentially your body, right?   (14:50): So there's this genetic plan. And then there's the phenotype or what actually gets expressed, which is the actual house that gets built. Right? And so what we put into that house, what we put into that house that, you know, houses our soul that is so critically important to how that plan gets manifested. And so when we look at genetics, there are a few things and we are now, uh, you do have to get it through a doctor, but we are now offering the Alzheimer's risk test. And this takes not only APO E for genetics. So APO E genetics, let me describe APO E real quick, because this is kind the one that people know the most about and is the most indicative of late onset Alzheimer's. So there are a very rare form of early onset Alzheimer's and this would be your AP P your amyloid precursor protein and your Priscilla one and two.   (15:41): We do not test for that. So for that, we have people go to a geneticist and, and understand their risk there. Now, even if they do have that risk, that elevated risk, we wanna be as proactive as possible, right? This just means you need to work a little harder than your neighbor or your spouse to do all of the things on the bison protocol and prevent this risk for manifesting. There is still a way this genetics are not determination, right? You, you, it's not black and white that you are destined to have, uh Alzheimer's if you have these genes. So, but what we wanna do is we wanna get on top of it faster. So then APO E APO E our ancestors all had APO E four, four, APO E basically predisposes you to create amyloid plaques earlier, quick, more quickly, when you are exposed to something that's causing inflammation in the brain.   (16:34): So amyloid and tell proteins that they're antimicrobial, they're there to protect us. So they've been vilified and conventional medicine as the cause of Alzheimer's, but they're actually there in response to a trigger in the brain. And so, if you are creating these quicker, you do have a higher risk of dementia. And what we see this also APOE also affects fat metabolism, particularly saturated fat metabolism. So if you have a co you have a copy from mom, a copy from dad, and if you have an APOE four from mom and an APOE four from dad, you have a 50% chance of developing dementia. So my job is to make sure you're in the 50% that never gets any sign of cognitive decline. Now, the general population has about a 13% risk of developing dementia. So this is a highly increased risk. Now, if you have an APO E there's two, three, and four, two is pretty rare, but a three, four, it happens.   (17:30): And this means you've got one, a three from mom or dad, and then a four from mom or dad. You have about a one in three risk of getting dementia. So again, I wanna keep you in that 66% that never gets dementia. Then if you have a, a two, three or a three, three or 2, 2, 1 of the other combinations without a four from mom or dad, then you have about a 9% risk of developing dementia. There's a little bit of protection actually from having an APOE two. So we use the Alzheimer's risk test, which takes another 112,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms, and takes them through an algorithm that was developed in the UK, and then gives someone a score. A very it's easy to look at, right? It's not a lot of snips. It's not one of these kind of through the internet, you get your raw data things.   (18:16): This is a, this gives you a score that has a, a lot of very sophisticated data. That's been compiled and then analyzed. And it gives you a score out of one. So one being very high risk, zero being very low risk, and it includes a O E four, but also other genetic snips, single nucleotide polymorphisms. So if I'm talking to someone who is, say the daughter of someone with dementia, or the son of someone with dementia, maybe even the sibling or cousin of someone with dementia, this is a great test to take because there are people with a O E four who actually have relatively low genetic risk. There are people without a O E force positive alleles who have relatively high risk. And so we don't wanna oversimplify. Uh, and this test is the most accurate in determining whether or not someone will develop dementia. It's even more accurate than looking at amyloid in say, imaging or cerebral spinal fluid, or however, they're they find, um, ways to do that. Now, uh, I think they might even have a blood test that's available for research.   (19:22): Okay. I know everybody's listening and, and really, I have never met a person who's not concerned about this. Although most women are most concerned about breast cancer. They're I think this is really where they should focus, because if you do get breast cancer in this day and age, you're most likely not going to diet from it, but an Alzheimer's dementia will certainly pause significant disability and premature death. So people can get this from your clinic. Can they get this from any doctor? Cuz I know there are women listening who are like, okay, I hear you, Dr. Heather, I need this test. Where do I get it?   (19:58): So anyone in the us can get it through our clinic. What we do is we have a doctor who will review it with you and then they can help you find a BR trained provider near you. If you have high risk, we're gonna wanna do that quick. But if you have low risk, you know what a relief. So we have a doctor who can help you get that test. It's it's a pretty new test. It's clear. So it it's not reimbursed by insurance yet. So it's on the cutting edge. It's used most commonly actually in the pharmaceutical industry so that the scientists there can determine who's at higher risk and then target those people for drug discovery and for, and for the, the science that they're doing. Now, we wanna apply this so that we can get people preventing dementia. And so that's why I've really done my best to make it as widely available as possible, even though not many doctors in the us are offering it. So through my clinic, anywhere in the us, you can get this test done. And then we'll, you'll talk to a doctor here at Ary who will talk you through the implications and, and the interpretation of that, and then help get you supported by the bison train provider who can take it from there.   (21:05): Okay. Awesome. And we will have the links and the show notes for all of this. So you can go there and get the links. And Dr. Heather has a great download for you, which will come to before we wrap up. So, okay. So we've got our risk, everybody. I think everyone should get checked now do not wait. And then let's talk about this complex system science approach versus reduction approach. You mentioned my favorite topic, hormone therapy. My mom was without hormones for, you know, over three decades. And that really was the only risk factor she had for dementia. And I am a huge proponent of the benefits of hormone replacement therapy. Not only for cognitive function, I mean, se what is it? 77 or 79% reduction in getting Alzheimer's if a woman is on hormone replacement therapy, I mean, that's just insane. It should be criminal not to give it   (22:05): Well, you, you mentioned the breast cancer risk, right? This is I think what, yeah, a lot of people from pulling the trigger on a hormone replacement and I think what you said was perfect, right? Like, no, of course we don't want anyone to get breast cancer. However, there's been a lot of data that was misconstrued by the media that was misinterpreted. You know, they've gone back to the women's health initiative study and put some caveats on this whole idea that there was an increased risk of breast cancer. That was with oral estrogens. That was when non-bio identical estrogens. So we're not talking apples to apples when we consider bio identical hormone replacement now. And when you think about aging and what's going to be the most torturous, the most debilitating, the most expensive breast cancer is highly treatable. We are so lucky that we live in a time when breast cancer is really highly treatable. Mm-hmm . So even if there is this like a little bit of increased risk, which my understanding of the data.   (23:05): Actually it's reduction, there's a reduction in risk of getting breast cancer. If you're on biodentical hormones. So you have a reduction in risk of breast CA of cancers. It all cause mortality, the, any reason for death, you have a reduction in risk for, and then the two things that affect women as they age, the most that are the most debilitating are gonna be a fall or dementia. These are gonna be the things that end you up in, in skilled nursing for too long, and then result in death and a torturous death where you're separated from your family, because you have to be in, in, in, you know, some kind of high acuity care and then dementia. I mean, this is torturous. Not only because just in and of itself, it's absolutely demoralizing. You lose all of your, of course cognitive capacity over time, but you also, you lose your dignity more than anything.   (23:54): And this can last for a decade or more. No one knows when the torture is going to end it also it's financially bankrupting, right? Not only is it emotionally bankrupting and exhausting for any caregiver, it is financially bankrupting as well. And so if we can prevent falls and we can prevent dementia by getting on hormones, particularly if someone already has say osteoporosis or risk of bone disease or has risk of dementia, either genetically or they're starting to notice changes, particularly as they go through menopause, then the risks are far outweighed by the benefits when we consider hormone replacement therapy, if it's bio identical and the estrogen is used topically.   (24:39): Yeah. So, so well said, thank you for sharing all of that. I agree. And wouldn't you say that the causes, uh, the factors that contribute to the creation of dementia are, are similar same factors to what contribute to bone thinning and osteoporosis.   (24:59): Absolutely. Well, that's one of the amazing things about this co this complex system science approach, right? Is that instead of saying, what's that one thing that causes dementia, what we say is, Hey, how can we get every cell in the body working and functioning better? And when we do that, well, low and behold, the side effects are that your blood pressure normalizes, your hemoglobin A1C goes back to normal. You no longer have diabetes, your osteoporosis starts to improve. Yeah. The, the kind of the four part approach to like my formula for osteoporosis is estrogen replacement with, of course with progesterone and testosterone got nice and balanced and help with muscle building. So biodentical hormone replacement with estrogen being most important there, vitamin D with K minerals and then, uh, weight bearing exercise. And with those four things, I also like to check osteocalcin and beta cross ops and the blood every six months and then a DEXA scan every two years. And with that kind of plan, that basic simple plan. I see the majority of my patients, their bones get stronger on Dexus year, uh, every other year when we check.   (26:07): Yes. Awesome. So I hope everybody's listening and taking care of these things. And I know in the summit that you're hosting, I'm super excited about it. You have experts that are gonna go in way more detail into all of these. So everybody listening needs to click the link in the show notes and sign up for that now, because you know, hopefully you're getting the, the message loud and clear that dementia is preventable and you can do things and you need, need to get on this early and often and take care of it. Or if you're already walking down that lane that you need to get out of it. So definitely wanna check that out, but briefly, what are some of the other factors I know you've touched on them. We've D we've talked about genetics in a little more detail, bioidentical hormones. What are some other factors that need to be addressed?   (27:02): Yeah, well, we're giving away the keto diet guide. So I wanna talk a little bit about the fuel that brain runs on. So the vast majority of us live our days in glycolysis burning sugar for fuel. So ATP is that fuel it's like that gasoline that gets our cells going. It gives them all the energy to make new memories, to make those connections in the brain. We've all had that feeling of being kind of tired and it's a heavy lift to do something mentally. Well, if we are on our burning sugar for fuel that over time as we age, our brains are less sensitive to both sugar and to insulin that allows the sugar into the cells from the blood into the cells to be turned into fuel. So this doesn't work as efficiently. Now this is regardless of if you have diabetes or insulin resistance, anyone as we age, if we have been on a sugar, uh, burning carbohydrates for fuel.   (27:55): And when I say sugar, I also be pasta bread, corn, you know, tortilla chips, all of the carbs, even squash and fruit. When we have been having consuming that every day for our entire lives, we don't get an opportunity to go into ketosis and burn fat for fuel. And so the brain starts to become less sensitive. It no longer efficiently burns sugar. And what we can do, this is the magic of the ketogenic diet is that we can flip the switch. We can turn our energy production from turning sugar into fuel, to turning fat into fuel and just switching the fuel. I mean, this is I, this is just divine design. It makes me I would get chills. When I think about how intelligent the body is and how is able to change out the fuel and burn it really efficiently. And so what people notice is that after getting on a ketogenic diet, they sleep better. They wake up with more energy, they lose weight. If that's the goal, cuz it's, it's very modulating for weight, their blood sugar improves and their memory comes back. They feel sharper cognitively. So I don't know if Kyrin you've ever been asked like, yo, is there a way that you can get more hours in my day? I just feel like there's not enough time   (29:16): For everything,   (29:17): Especially women, right? We're like doing so much constantly juggling and a ketogenic diet in my personal experience is the way to get another for me. I get another hour and a half in my day because instead of dragging myself out of bed at six 30 or seven, I'm up at five and I'm ready to go. This is certainly for me. I personally find it magic. And for so many of my patients, there was actually a, so many of my patients also report this. Now there was a, a trial done. It was a small feasibility trial of just nine participants. It was done in Florida and it was published in January of 2022 where they took nine again, nine participants with some co measurable cognitive decline. And they put them on a ketogenic diet for just six weeks. And they had statistically significant changes in cognitive functions. Six weeks later, if you were struggling with cognitive issues, this is the first spot. This is the first place to go. This does a lot of the heavy lifting. And I would say, this is about if I were to weight all of the interventions, cuz there's a lot, right? This can start to feel overwhelming and complex. But if I were to weight them, I would say the ketogenic diet does about half of the lifting.   (30:28): I love that you really put it into perspective. So it's not about weight. I think people hear keto diet and they think it's only about weight. And a lot of people don't have a weight problem, completely dismiss it, but you really highlight the importance of it and this metabolic flexibility and theology that you get with it. It's like the diet that keeps on giving. But do you think people should do it all the time?   (30:56): Yeah. Such a great point. I'm so glad you said that because no, it's just as bad to always be burning sugar for fuel as it would be to always be burning fat for fuel. So that term metabolic flexibility is really the goal. Our ancestors, our hunter gather ancestors did not have sugar available all the time. They did not have fat available all the time. They had periods of fasting. And so again, our divine design, the way we are, our design is to go back and forth between ketosis burning fat for fuel and glycolysis burning sugar for fuel. And when we, if our body, the chance to do that, the way our hunter gather ancestors did our body works better. It's almost, it's a bit of a stressor. This concept is called the hormetic effect or hormesis where we ask the body to be under a little bit of stress, just like exercise does this. Some calorie restriction or intermittent fasting can do this. And then the ketogenic diet is a fasting mimicking diet where we stress the body a little bit in order to get it to be more resilient. And so as we do that, we, we have, we also get, as you mentioned, auto, we senescent cells are kicked out of the system. We recycle them. We get rid of them. So that the cells that, that replace them are new and more efficient, more optimally functioning.   (32:17): Yes. Awesome. What other factors? So you, you laid it out keto diet as big does 50% of the heavy lifting. I love that. What are some other factors though that people might be alerted that they might need to attend to in   (32:31): Our practice at SOCE? And certainly through the medicine protocol, we wanna be comprehensive about how we do this. So there are two big things that increase my confidence that this approach is going to work one you're early on in the disease process. So you've just started noticing changes. If you even have it all the best is prevention, right, where you've never even noticed changes. So first thing that increases confidence is that we aren't waiting until the disease is severe. The second thing that increases my confidence is how comprehensive you can be about applying the treatment plan. So if you can do all of it, then my confidence goes through the roof. This is a lot like Linda. They did it all and they did it all right out of the gate and they got the benefits. So I get it. Not everybody's able to do that.   (33:15): And even small changes you will get benefit from. But as we stack them on top of each other, you get, you get this kind of virtuous cycle. They all work better when they work together. Okay. So we wanna be systematic about how we approach this and Dr. Bren trains providers this way. And certainly at Ary, we aim to be, uh, systematic and have check boxes, right? Because it can be a lot and feel overwhelming. So the way I think about it is we want to address there's five primary things that cause complex chronic disease. In my model, that it's toxicity, which have three flavors of toxicity microtoxins or biotoxins that come from the indoor air environment, most commonly heavy metals and then chemical toxins. These are things like petrochemicals. If you live near the freeway, this can be parabens, PCBs, SS, pesticides, herbicides, things that are in groundwater that contaminate groundwater, uh, those can come from lots of areas in the environment, but we can measure all three flavors of those toxins and then we can get them out and check that box that hopefully becomes something that you complete.   (34:21): So you get rid of all the mycotoxins get rid of all the metals, change up your environment at home or the personal care products or the cleaning products you use. And then we don't have to worry about that anymore, unless there's a new exposure. So toxins, I start there because that's a nice way to kind of check that box and move on. Now your cells can work better, cuz they're not defending you from toxicity or they're not, they're not trying to, uh, the way that Dr Renison puts it. It's great. Um, he says, imagine your brain is like a country. My brain is St right? You're focused on fighting off invaders like infections or defending from things like toxins. You're not building the infrastructure of new memories of roads and schools, right? In this analogy, you're not creating new memories. You're too busy defending, right?   (35:06): All of your resources are going in that direction. So we wanna get rid of toxins. We wanna have enough nutrients, right? We've gotta have the resources. We've gotta have the building blocks. We need those amino acids. We need those fats. We need those minerals to make all of these biochemical reactions that are necessary for memory building for quick thinking, we need all of those present. If we're depleted, then that's not going to happen efficiently. And then third, we wanna address stressors on the system. So this could be things like sleep deprivation. This could be as stress from, you know, psychosocial stressors, ort S D caregivers are very high risk of developing dementia. They have two and a half times the risk of the population, just because you're a caregiver for someone with dementia, because we often right caregivers wanna put the person they're caring for first.   (35:57): So they're not getting their own exercise. They're not getting enough sleep. It's highly stressful situation. So I really encourage caregivers to listen closely and prevent this disease. Managing stressors. I often will recommend meditation. Meditation is personally something I benefit from having a regular daily practice of mindfulness, meditation, prayer, whatever feels best for you. So managing stressors is another one. Then structure is another one. So we have toxins, nutrients, stressors, structures, structure is gonna be, is your airway open? Are you getting, are you getting oxygen to your brain at night? If you have sleep AP, even if it's mild sleep apnea, you wanna treat this aggressively. I don't care what sleep medicine says. If you are having apnea events at night, that is basically mild brain damage. And I am not okay with that. We have to treat. So whether that means going to your dentist and getting an oral appliance that keeps your airway open.   (36:59): Some people use the mouth tape. I know that sounds a little bit counterintuitive, but you can tape your mouth closed at night so that it forces you to breathe through your nose. Some people will get the nasal strips that, and I like the breathe, right? If you get the generics, they don't work as well. There's of course, the C a P the, the, which has forces pressure into the airway. The other thing that you can do is get the a, a P, and this is the Cadillac. What, from what my patients tell me, this is the Cadillac of C P much more Cadillac.   (37:30): Why is that? Why did they say that?   (37:33): The con, so the AAP is alternating pressure. So the C a P is continuous pressure. And so it doesn't matter what your body's doing. There's no feedback in the system. It just blows, you know, pressure in air I interior system. And when you use the AAP, it adjusts as you're sleeping as, and as you go into different events and then getting the mask that fits right or getting the pillow, whatever, I know that it can take effort going back and forth with sleep medicine, and it can be costly, but this is worth it. Find what works for you. And I've had patients say, oh, I feel like I'm gonna die when I have that mask on. And then it, I push them like, no, no, you've gotta figure this out and do something. Whatever works for you. And then, sure enough, a couple weeks later, they're like, I can't sleep without it.   (38:21): I it's changed my life because now I wake up feeling rested for the first time in a decade or more. So treating sleep apnea, excuse me, very, very important, getting enough, sleep enough rest. And then of course, you know, structurally traumatic brain injuries put people at risk for dementia. So again, the falls, you know, if a woman has a fall regularly and she's hitting her head, this is a really big deal. I'll also say here, the research on women and traumatic brain injuries is lagging behind because a lot of this is done on professional athletes and combat veterans, where there is an epidemic of untreated brain traumatic brain injuries that happens in women who are victims of domestic abuse. And I really hope that in the next couple of years, we see a lot more resources going into this because it's just such a tragedy.   (39:14): Just the way I think about our seniors, right? Who are unnecessarily suffering with dementia is that this it's the squandered resource. They are these people at the height of their wisdom and experience who are, are leaving society. And my job is to help bring them back into the fabric of society so they can be contributing to their families while women who are victims of domestic violence is a very similar thing, but almost just more awful to think about that. We don't know what the combination of asphyxiation. So if someone's being, this gets so graphic and Ugh makes me shutter, but someone who is being both strangled and having, getting traumatic brain injuries at the same time is really having severe detrimental effects on their brain. And we don't know what if progesterone is high. What if she's at a place in her cycle where progesterone is high or low or estrogen is high or low, and these things are happening at the same time and it's happening repeatedly, right?   (40:09): If this is something that ha occurs over and over again, what we see is that these women don't get the help that they need. We don't have the science going into what's going on. And then, because they have essentially a form of dementia, their social worker, who, whoever is there to help them, doesn't realize that maybe they're not working the plan. They're not following the instructions just because they're so overwhelmed and their brain isn't working any as well as it used to because of these injuries. So I really hope that, you know, as speaking to a female audience, there needs to be more compass. There needs to be more support for those who are suffering with dome domestic abuse. And we basically need to understand that they have a form of dementia. Structurally traumatic brain injuries are a very big deal, right? If you get hit over the head with a baseball bat, if you were in a car accident, if you've slipped and fall and hit your head and lose consciousness, even if you don't lose your con lose consciousness, if you have headaches or some sort of recovery time after this is a sign that you have inflammation in your brain, and there are things that we can do right away.   (41:17): Afterwards, we use IV N a D S choline, PSAL serum, high dose fish oils, high dose meth B12, and the sooner we can treat a traumatic brain injury, the better the, the potential that there will be significant recovery. So we talked about toxins, nutrients structure, and now infections. So therefore infections that really stand out here, what is herpes? So herpes. If you ever get outbreaks, whether they're cold sores on your mouth or genital herpes, you wanna treat this relatively aggressively. So I'm a naturopathic doctor, right? I got a big med per medication person, but when it comes to herpes and, and chronic herpes outbreaks, you wanna be treating that aggressively because that can trigger inflammation in the brain, right? We know that herpes kind of stays dormant in the nervous system. Well, whenever it gets retried, that is causing more inflammation in the brain. And this comes out of studies in Taiwan where there's big epidemiological data that showed that people who were treated aggressively with like a, an antiviral, a medication, a prescription antiviral had a lower incidence of dementia than those who had herpes, but were not aggressively treated with, with the pharmaceuticals.   (42:25): So we wanna be getting ahead of that, basically, making sure that those outbreaks are not happening regularly and work with your doctor, of course, on that. So herpes is one PGE GVAs is another. So this is oral health, making sure that there aren't infections in the mouth part of this is just geography, right? You, your mouth is pretty close to your brain. The other thing is that when you get, uh, many people will know that in dentistry, if you've had a knee replacement or a hip replacement, before you go in for a cleaning, you take an antibiotic. Well, the reason is because when you get that cleaning, it introduces those bacteria into your blood and it, that bacteria can then get onto that artificial joint and not be detected and create a, a big problem. It can also create heart disease. It can create cardiac inflammation, can lead to strokes and to cardiac events, and it can trigger the inflammation associated with dementia.   (43:20): So we want to make sure that our oral health, you health starts in the gut and the gut starts in the mouth. So this is really critical that we ha see, I think, a biological dentist we're getting cone being x-rays so that we're catching any insidious small infections in there, early on and effectively treating them. So we have herpes P and GVAs and Lyme disease. So neuro Lyme can be very debilitating. There's a lot of controversy in the field around Lyme, but my opinion is that that there's ly or co-infections present for anyone exhibiting symptoms of dementia, or Alzheimer's that you wanna aggressively treat that with a Lyme literate doctor and get rid of that once. And for all, a neuro Lyme can be very debilitating and also confusing because Lyme is the great imitator. So it looks like a lot of other things and will often go undetected.   (44:13): So anyone with dementia, I do screen them for Lyme and Lyme coinfections. And then the fourth one, many people are familiar with is COVID 19, right? So I know there are a lot of people who would not associate themselves with having dementia at all, but they've suffered with the brain fog following COVID and these viruses. And I think COVID was such a great illustration that it's really these foundations. And I would say it's stressors, structure, nutrients, and, and toxic burden that create whether or not we have balance in those, right? If we have balance the right amounts in the right places at the right times, we have the right amounts of things, then our immune system functions. Well, right. And these are the people who got COVID, but never had a single symptom. And then if we have a lot of imbalance in the system, these are gonna be the people who got COVID in either passed away, right.   (45:03): Unfortunately, or who suffered with long haul COVID right. There's alway already some sort of inflammation, some sort of imbalance. And then that virus comes in and the host that body, that house, that we're in succumbs to the perpetuating cytokine storms or whatever is next in terms of signaling that comes after that virus. And so we want to make sure we're getting that house in order those foundational pieces set. And also looking at that, you know, going back and reassessing, if somebody is struggling with long haul COVID, how can we optimize this? The function of every cell in the body, get those cytokines out. Plasmapheresis is something that's been looked at for dementia, as well as for long haul. COVID so DNRs or the Gupta program. I'm, I'm a fan of the Gupta program for retraining, the limbic system and helping with long haul. COVID there's a lot that we can do. But again, this is, this is part of that landscape of things that lead to dementia over time, that triggering of inflammation of that cytokine storm, that then trigger the production of beta amyloid plaques Andal proteins, which cause are related to, um, Alzheimer's dementia.   (46:18): Woo. Okay. Everybody take a deep breath. I know some people are hyperventilating right now, cuz they were with you on the keto diet and now they're like, oh, I have to do what. Okay. Just breathe. Y'all you're gonna go to the summit. Number one. And you're gonna get way more detail on everything. Dr. Heather has talked to you about today. So you're gonna know exactly what to do after you go to the summit. Exactly. So don't hyperventilate. You don't have to learn it all today and you're gonna go download her keto guide. Number one, we're gonna have the link in the show notes. Um, but I'll, I'll speak it out. It's SOCE right. S O L C E R e.com.   (46:59): Yeah. SOCE solutions for the Cerebra soul or soul shining light. Uh, like sun on the brain. SOCE   (47:06): There we go. Okay. So we'll have that in the show notes, we will have the link to join the summit in the show notes. So you definitely wanna go there. If you're driving, don't click it now, but wherever you're going, when you get there, click it and sign up. You will have experts. There are gonna tell you exactly what to do, including me. We'll talk about biodentical hormones. Of course, my favorite topic, Dr. Heather, thank you so much for this very insightful and inspiring. Look at dementia and Alzheimer's and how we don't have to go down that road. Have, you know, that story that the person's walking down the road and every time they walk down the street, they fall into the same hole. And then even though they try and go, the next time they try to walk around it, they end up falling in it and sometimes they walk past it, but then they end up falling in the hole and sometimes you, the person eventually learns that they can just go down a different street. So it kind of reminds me of that story. You can just go down a different street. People, you don't have to go down the street that most people in, in developed countries are going down towards, uh, dementia or cancer. All the things we're talking about also reduce your risk of cancer. Oh, by the way,   (48:21): All those scary diseases of aging. They are complex chronic diseases and conventional medicine, unfortunately does not shine in that space. Right? If you're in a car accident, if you have a bacterial infection, get to the ER, get to urgent care. But when we talk about diabetes, dementias cancers, this is really where we need to take a step back and take this more comprehensive complex system science approach and get all of those cells working optimally.   (48:50): Yes. Awesome. Well, thank you so much, Dr. Heather, we will see you at the summit. Thank you for joining us.   (48:55): Thank you so much. It's been such a pleasure to be here   (48:58): And thank you all for joining us for another episode of the hormone prescription podcast with Dr. Kirin. I know that you learned something that you can start implementing today in your life to improve your health and go down a different street. I look forward to hearing what that is. Join me on Facebook or Instagram at Kirin Dunston MD, and we will have a conversation about it. And until next week, peace, love and hormones y'all.   (49:25): Thank you so much for listening. I know that incredible vitality occurs for women over 40. When we learn to speak hormone and balance these vital regulators to create the health and the life that we deserve. If you're enjoying this podcast, I'd love it. If you give me a review and subscribe, it really does help this podcast out so much. You can visit the hormone prescription.com, where we have some free gifts for you, and you can sign up to have a hormone evaluation with me on the podcast to gain clarity into your personal situation until next time, remember, take small steps each day to balance your hormones and watch the wonderful changes in your health that begin to unfold for you. Talk to you soon.   Learn how to begin Keto, get food lists, how-tos, tips, and checklists from Dr. Heather Sandison's free Keto Diet Guide. 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Dr. Heather Sandison is the founder and medical director of Solcere and the founder of Marama. Dr. Sandison specializes in neurocognitive medicine and neurohacking. She has been trained to specifically address imbalances that affect the brain including Autism, ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety and Alzheimer's. She has trained with Dr. Dale Bredesen MD, Dr. Neil Nathan, MD, Dr. Bill Walsh, PhD and Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD in addition to regularly attending and speaking at integrative medicine conferences throughout the year. Her healing philosophy centers around treating the cause of imbalances in the body including: Toxins Nutrients Stress Structure Infections She believes in the power of the body to heal itself. Dr. Sandison's passion is to guide and support patients as they co-create strong foundations for optimal health through sustainable lifestyle changes and the best medical interventions to support balance in the body. Dr. Sandison is dedicated to learning all there is to know about brain health and considers her amazing patients at Solcere and residents at Marama some of her very best teachers. Dr. Sandison has been awarded a research grant to study the effects of individualized interventions on patients struggling with cognitive decline at Solcere. She earned her Naturopathic Doctorate at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She currently serves on the medical advisory board of Neurohacker Collective, and is a regular host of the Collective Insights podcast. https://reversealzheimers.drsummits.com/affiliates/?ref=95b6 https://www.ewg.org/

Despite popular wisdom saying it is impossible to turn it around and the failure of allopathic medicine to do anything but throw drugs at the problem, dementia, including the Alzheimer's form, is reversible. This week's guest, Dr. Heather Sandison, is a Naturopathic doctor who specializes in neurocognitive medicine and neurohacking. She has been trained by Dr. Dale Bredesen, and works every day to not only treat those afflicted with dementia, but actually help them reverse it and return to their homes even after being institutionalized due to cognitive decline. Dr. Sandison's message is…There IS hope! It's not easy, and you must start as early as possible, but Alzheimer's can be reversed. What you'll learn in this episode 2:53 There is hope even once dementia has been diagnosed.4:49 Witnessing miracles of dementia reversal and creating a place and space to help make them happen7:53 The importance of working with a health coach to prevent dementia, because that is the ideal9:14 If there is a diagnosis, start the reversal process as early as possible because the changes in the brain happen decades before symptoms arise11:25 The comprehensive plan to reverse Alzheimer's17:17 The role of genetics19:30 Why AZ drugs are a dismal failure21:28 Caretakers – care for yourselves first!27:34 Infections that can contribute to the development of Alzheimer's include herpes simplex34:21 Can COVID brain also be treated?36:20 Success is possible - Don't be overwhelmedIf you'd like to take action RIGHT NOW to nurture the health of your own brain, claim Kate's guide, "Five Key Steps to Take Right Now to Improve Your Brain". CLICK HERE to get the download. Register for the 2022 Reverse Alzheimer's Summit HERE:https://reversealzheimers.drsummits.com/?oid=13&ref=2445 Dr. Sandison's Clinic is Solcere  Explore the amazing Marama care facility   You can work with Kate at Brain Health Matters. Visit the website  https://brainhealthmatters.today To continue learning from more brain health experts like Dr. Sandison, be sure to Subscribe to the Brain Heath Matters podcast to be the first to have access to new episodes.  Next week, we will be learning from Dr. Felice Gersh, an OB-Gyn who specializes in integrative medicine. If you're concerned about the fact that women are three times more likely to develop dementia as men, you will learn why in our interview that focuses on the role of hormones. More importantly, you'll learn what you can do to mitigate the risk.

Some of the points Dr. Saunders shared with Kate: 1:40 - How the seeds of Alzheimer's are planted in childhood 3:03 - How underdeveloped or misshapen jaws can be formed 4:53 - A special resource Dr. Saunders has made available for parents to understand and get ahead of the risk for their kids: A special resource Dr. Saunders has made available for parents to understand and get ahead of the risk for their kids: https://www.healthymouthmedia.com/healthysleep 5:40 – How sleep issues are related to jaw development and how that impacts brain health8:26 - The myth that 5 hours sleep can be enough for anyone10:27 – How gingivitis and other oral health issues can lead to brain-damaging inflammation13:00 – How bad is it to breathe through the mouth?16:12 – Snoring is a red flag17:31 – An Action Plan for parents - claim Dr. Saunders' special report here: https://www.healthymouthmedia.com/healthysleepDr. Saunders has also offered a free download of an adult or child sleep and breathing risk "quick assessment". You can access that here: https://www.healthymouthmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/10-Question-Risk-Assessment-for-Adult-Child-Sleep-and-Breathing-problems.pdfLearn more about Dr. Saunders' work at Healthy Mouth Mediahttp://www.healthymouthmedia.com/ Learn more about Dr. Bredesen's ReCODE Here: https://healthymouthmedia.lpages.co/recode/To continue learning from brain health experts, be sure to Subscribe to the Brain Heath Matters podcast to be the first to have access to new episodes.https://brainhealthmatters.today/podcasts/Next week – Dr. Heather Sandison, the creator of the Reverse Alzheimer's summit, will bejoining us to talk about her work helping people REVERSE Alzheimer's, and aboutthe miracle of Marama, her long-term care facility from which people “graduate”after improving their brain health!

021-There are now programs that can stop and reverse the progression of Alzheimer's disease. What can we learn about how to prevent the disease from these programs? Dr. Heather Sandison is the founder and medical director of North County natural medicine, and the founder of Marama. Marama provides the space, food, staff, amenities, and experience to implement the lifestyle changes necessary for Alzheimr's patients to return to independent living. Dr. Sandison has been trained to specifically address imbalances that affect the brain including autism, depression, anxiety and Alzheimer's. She has trained with Dr. Dale Bredesen, Dr. Neil Nathan,  and Dr. Richie Shoemaker. She earned her naturopathic doctorate at Bestir University in Seattle, Washington. She currently serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the Neuro Hacker Collective and as a regular host of the Collective Insights Podcast. Heather Sandison  1:55   Education and early experiencesHeather Sandison  6:54  Overall view of Alzheimer's disease Heather Sandison  17:27  Challenges to drug therapy for Alzheimer's diseaseHeather Sandison  22:16  Cognitive impairment as a late finding in Alzheimer's diseaseHeather Sandison  23:49  Clinical trial to evaluate response of patientsHeather Sandison  28:13  Patient experience at MaramaHeather Sandison  31:13  Prevention strategiesHeather Sandison  37:47  Education for caregiversHeather Sandison  42:46  Personal lifestyle choicesMaramaexperience.com https://www.solcere.com/ #Alzheimers #marama #drheathersandison  #wellness  #Ketones #lifestylemedicine  #ketosis #biohacking  #RobertLufkinMD  #sandison #dementia #prevention*** CONNECT WITH ROBERT LUFKIN MD ON SOCIAL MEDIA ***Web: https://robertlufkinmd.com/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/robertlufkinmdYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/RobertLufkinMD*** GOT A SUGGESTION FOR A SHOW? ***Contact us at: https://robertlufkinmd.com/contact *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ***We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us for your health industry product or service, please contact us at: https://robertlufkinmd.com/contact  NOTE: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen here. Robert Lufkin MD may at any time and at its sole discretion change or replace the information available on this channel. To the extent permitted by mandatory law, Robert Lufkin MD shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel, including viruses, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content.Disclaimer: We are ambassadors or affiliates for many of the brands we reference on the channel.Support the show (https://robert-lufkin.mykajabi.com/membership)

This interview features Dr. Sandison who specializes in neurocognitive medicine and neurohacking. She has been trained to specifically address imbalances that affect the brain especially neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's. She was awarded a grant to study an integrative, individualized approach to reversing dementia and looks forward to publishing the results in 2022. She has trained with Dr. Dale Bredesen MD, Dr. Neil Nathan, MD, Dr. Bill Walsh, PhD and Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD. Dr. Sandison is committed to synthesizing the best in science, healthcare and senior living to reimagine how we age.Dr. Eckel and Dr. Sandison will be talking about how to reverse dementia, and more specifically how to treat the cause.Learn more about Heather Sandison with the links below:https://www.maramaexperience.com/https://www.northcountynaturalmedicine.com

Dr. Heather Sandison ND founder of North County Natural Medicine and Marama joins our Neuropsychologists, Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin, AND Neurofeedback legend Jay Gunkelman to talk about Dementia, Alzheimer's, Functional and Neuropathic Medicine. Topics: Brain Hacking FDA and Aduhelm 56k vs 25k Vast amount of healthcare budgets go to later care of life ATP Health Coach/Lifestyle Coaching Gut Health Toxicity (Heavy Metals, Mold and Chemical) Meditation https://www.northcountynaturalmedicine.com/ https://www.maramaexperience.com/ Have an idea for a topic or guest? pete@neuronoodle.com Like our content and want to buy us a cup of coffee? https://www.patreon.com/NeuroNoodle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neuronoodle/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/neuronoodle/support

In this episode, Heather will discuss the effect toxins play on brain health.She also shares with us how measuring your ketones, increasing exercise and meditating can have a positive impact on the health of our brain.ABOUT DR. SANDISONDr. Heather Sandison is the founder and medical director of North County Natural Medicine and Marama.Dr. Sandison specializes in neurocognitive medicine and neurohacking. She has been trained to specifically address imbalances that affect the brain including Autism, ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, and Alzheimer's. She has trained with Dr. Dale Bredesen MD, Dr. Neil Nathan, MD, Dr. Bill Walsh, PhD and Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD in addition to regularly attending and speaking at integrative medicine conferences throughout the year.Her healing philosophy centers around treating the cause of imbalances in the body including:ToxinsNutrientsStressStructureInfectionsShe believes in the power of the body to heal itself. Dr. Sandison's passion is to guide and support patients as they co-create strong foundations for optimal health through sustainable lifestyle changes and the best medical interventions to support balance in the body.Dr. Sandison is dedicated to learning all there is to know about brain health and considers her amazing patients at NCNM and residents at Marama some of her very best teachers. Dr. Sandison has been awarded a research grant to study the effects of individualized interventions on patients struggling with cognitive decline at NCNM.She earned her Naturopathic Doctorate at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She currently serves on the medical advisory board of Neurohacker Collective, and is a regular host of the Collective Insights podcast.CONEECT:https://www.maramaexperience.com/https://www.northcountynaturalmedicine.com/#acupuncture#alzheimers#brain#braindegenration#brainfog#brainhacks#brainhealth#chinesemedicine#dementia#dreckel#dreckelnaturecures#drgregeckel#drgregeckel#drgregeckelnaturecures#drgregeckelwhatthehealth#eckel#functional#functionalmedicine#health#herbalmedicine#holistic#holisticmedicine#immunity#integrative#integrativemedicine#memoryloss#naturalcures#naturalhealing#naturalhealth#naturalrelief#naturalremedies#naturecureclinic#naturecures#naturecuresclinic#naturescureclinic#naturopathic#naturopathicmedicine#NCC001#neurodegeneration#neurology#parkinsons#parkinsonsdisease#pd#regenerative#regenerativemedicine#rootcause#tewnc#watchingthetreesbreathe#wellness#whatthehealth#whatthehealthpodcast

Dr. Heather Sandison is the founder and medical director of North County Natural Medicine, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and the founder of Marama. Dr. Sandison specializes in neurocognitive medicine and neurohacking. She has been trained to specifically address imbalances that affect the brain including Autism, ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety and Alzheimer's. She has trained with Dr. Dale Bredesen MD, Dr. Neil Nathan, MD, in addition to regularly attending and speaking at integrative medicine conferences throughout the year. In today's conversation Dr. Sandison shares her 5 pillars of healing. We go into depth about toxins and how many we are exposed to in our day to day lives without even knowing. And these toxin exposures can lead to many health problems from fatigue to weight gain and more. She shares some of the surprising places toxins are coming from as well as her approach to detoxing her patients. Throughout the conversation she shares actionable tips for us and you all to do at home to not only avoid and get rid of toxins, but other free health tips to do in the comfort of our own home! We learned a lot from this conversation and we hope you do too! TikTok @MedicineExplained, Instagram @Medicine.Explained MedicineExplained.org, ContactMedicineExplained@gmail.com

Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast episode #125 on Heart Rate Variability that I just heard as being “The Most Important Biomarker for Tracking Health, Recovery and Resilience”[i] to Optimize Our Results by Dr. David Rabin on Neurohacker[ii] The Collective Insights Podcast with Heather Sandison. ND. My name is Andrea Samadi, I’m a former educator who has been fascinated with understanding the science behind high performance strategies in schools, sports and the workplace for the past 20 years. If you have been listening to our podcast for some time, you will know that we’ve uncovered that if we want to improve our social and emotional skills, and experience success in our work and personal lives, it all begins with an understanding of our brain. If you are listening to this episode on iTunes, click here to see the images in the show notes. Our podcast took a turn towards the importance of health and well-being with the Top 5 Health and Alzheimer’s Prevention Strategies last September 2020 with our episode #87[iii]  and we have put a serious focus on these health staples and their importance on cognitive performance, ever since. I want to thank you for listening, and for keeping us in the TOP 100 charts on iTunes in the USA (for How-To/Education Category), Great Britain, Sweden, Mexico, Hong Kong, and many other countries. We appreciate everyone who supports the podcast which helps us to continue to produce content that will help you to further increase productivity and results in schools, sports and the workplace. I’m always looking for ideas and strategies that we can all use to optimize our lives, especially these days, a year after COVID-19 shut down the world, changed the way many of conduct business, run our schools, communities and live our own personal lives. As the focus has taken a serious shift to health, with mental health at the forefront, and well-being in our schools and workplaces, I want to share the most important strategies that I come across and make them actionable for everyone to implement. This brings us to this week’s topic, understanding Heart Rate Variability. What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Why is it Considered the Most Important Biomarker[iv] --a measure that captures what’s going on in a cell at any given moment that can serve as an early warning system for your health. Unless you have been training with a forward-thinking coach, you’re an elite athlete, or someone who has taken a serious interest in measuring their performance, most of us have not heard of, or really understand what exactly heart rate variability means, or why Dr. Rabin, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, would consider it to be “the most important biomarker for tracking health.”   I started to hear about heart rate variability while interviewing and researching certain guests, starting with Dr. Daniel Stickler[v], who raised his arm in the interview and mentioned that he wore the Whoop[vi] device that tracks his performance, and then again with Kelly Roman[vii], the CEO and Co-founder of Fisher Wallace Laboratories, when we were talking about his wearable medical devices for anxiety, depression, stress management and sleep that were shown to improve heart rate variability. I wrote down the term, thinking, it’s got to be connected to heart rate somehow, and had plans of looking it up to see what exactly it was, so I could learn more about it. The problem was, when researching this term, I seemed to come across very high-level explanations. For those listening who are teachers, we know that when learning a new topic, it really does help to begin at the starting point and build from there. One morning, I came across a post on Instagram from Neurohacker Collective[viii] that caught my attention. I’ve shared the Instagram post in the show notes, where they highlighted one of their recent podcasts that explained the importance of heart rate variability. I immediately sent an email to myself with the link to this podcast, and listened to it, and highly suggest this episode if you want to dive a bit deeper into understanding the importance of HRV. Heather Sandison, from Neurohacker Collective, interviews Dr. David Rabin on this episode where he explains that HRV shows each person’s ability to bounce back from stress, and why two people exposed to the exact same stressor, might respond differently. One person has a complete meltdown, and the other seems to bounce back easily and quickly. It’s all explained with how our brains have been individually trained to recognize safety, and threats, and also how we handle these threats. We did cover the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system on episode #59 with Suzanne Gundersen[ix]  that’s a good review for ways to bring balance back to our brain and body (like breathing techniques) and Dr. Rabin mentions on the Neurocollective Podcast the importance of gratitude, being able to name what emotion you are feeling to tame them as positive ways to respond to stimuli which trains our brains to stay calm while under stress. With HRV, it all begins with taking a closer look at our heartbeat. “Our heartbeat is not regular like the ticking of a clock beating once every second. A healthy heartbeat is irregular. This irregularity is desirable and an indicator of how ready the body is to adapt to stress. This stress could be bad like a fight with your boss or good like a promotion. When HRV is high, you can handle the incoming stress. When HRV is low you are less adaptable and less able to handle the stress.  HRV is a measure of our autonomic nervous system and the balance between our parasympathetic and sympathetic branches. The parasympathetic branch is our “Rest & Digest” and correlates with a high HRV. The sympathetic branch is our “Fight or Flight” and correlates with a low HRV.”[x] Our HRV (or the distance measured between our heartbeats) tells you that “your nervous system constantly changes the length of time between your heartbeats in response to your environment. “[xi]  When we are rested and alert, our HRV will show that we can respond well to how the world changes around us. When we have high levels of stress, and are not managing this stress very well, it will show in our HRV score. High HRV: Improved performance, high adaptability, improved cognition because your body is highly responsive to your environment.[xii] Low HRV: Fight or Flight, easily exhausted, low adaptability, decreased cognition because either your sympathetic or parasympathetic system[xiii] is inhibiting the other. “The higher your HRV (the more variability you have between heartbeats), the more your nervous system is in tune with your environment, and the better you’ll perform. A lot of things affect your HRV, with stress as the most common factor.”[xiv] I mentioned that it was Dr. Daniel Stickler on episode #96 who held up his arm during our interview to tell me that he measures everything with a WHOOP (a wrist-worn heart rate monitor that tracks health data including your body’s recovery, respiratory rate, and activities to help you to optimize your well-being). What better place to learn more about HRV than with the company that was designed to help high performers, top performers, do what they do. HRV Explained on the Whoop Podcast So I went to Whoop.com and found their podcast to see how they explain HRV. You can tune into WHOOP’s podcast episode #29[xv] with Kristen Holmes and Emily Capodilupo that covers everything you want to know about HRV. What Impacts HRV Levels: Whoop’s HRV episode was interesting, reminding me that HRV is a signal that your nervous system is balanced and of the importance of finding our baseline HRV by measuring daily and then looking at the number to see trends over time. Emily Capodilupo explains that HRV is “your nervous system manifesting in your heart” which made me think about how everything changed for Paul Zientarski when they added heart rate monitors to their Zero Hour PE program, but what if they had added the understanding of HRV.  They would have had a whole new level of understanding of their students and what they were capable of. This number is becoming more popular as a tool for athletes, because “the basic idea is that when HRV is high, an athlete is primed for optimal performance”[xvi] but Whoop discovered a phenomenon known as “parasympathetic saturation” where the body is “peaking physically” but also has a low HRV score. With only using HRV as an indicator, the opportunity to push this athlete at this time would be lost. So HRV goes low when you are exercising at a high capacity and really pushing it and goes back up when you allow your body the rest and recovery needed for repair.  Your HRV levels can show to be lower when you are tired and go higher when you get enough sleep. Activity level, stress, illness, hydration, alcohol consumption, nutrition and how tired you are can all impact your HRV levels. The key is to fuel your body properly and understand that if you are going to put anything in it that we know is bad for us (like alcohol or processed foods) it will lower our HRV level. Why Should We Care? We don’t have to be endurance athletes to want to improve our performance, but if you are, I hope that you know of the importance of that Razor’s Edge Advantage, that my mentor Bob Proctor would talk about all the time. He thought this concept was so important he dedicated a whole chapter to it in his book, You Were Born Rich[xvii], that you can access from his website, that talks about the potential we all have, but many of us don’t use. “The line which separates winning from losing is as fine as a razor’s edge.” (Bob Proctor). Knowing what our HRV levels are can help us to gain insight into our own performance in a whole new way as we learn to understand when we are operating at our peak levels, and when we are operating at lower levels, so that we can fix our own productivity with rest, sleep, hydration or nutrition. The top 5 health staples that we’ve been talking about for the past few months. HRV Levels and the Covid Vaccine: Whoop featured an episode that dives deep into this topic and I found this podcast[xviii] to be fascinating as many people are beginning to receive their vaccines around the world, here in the US, most people in my age group have received their second vaccine, and those people who are in the Whoop Community[xix] had an opportunity to add a metric to their daily log that allowed them to notice how HRV scores were impacted by the vaccine. They noted: The results showed that “28.9% of members showed significantly depressed heart rate variability (defined here as at least 20% below their 14-day baseline)”[xx] which made sense to me when I put together that however you might feel after your vaccine, it’s “just your immune system being activated and a sign that the vaccine is working.” Emily Capodilupo explains. How Can You Use HRV in Your Life? Here are some steps that you can follow if you want to discover what your HRV measurement is, so that you can take this information, and use it to make changes. Download an App to Help You Measure HRV: I’ve only been measuring my HRV since April 17th, and have been measuring through the Welltory App[xxi] that measures HRV by you placing your fingers over the camera, and it monitors your heart rate this way.  They say this measurement is extremely close to using a chest strap. I looked at my data from my Apple Watch (using the Breath App) and it was very close, and much easier to measure when I wanted to with this app. Measure Your HRV Daily to Find Your Own Trends: HRV is a highly personalized/individualized score. It’s you competing against yourself and it wouldn’t do you any good if you were to glance at the score of an elite athlete and compare your numbers to see who is higher. There are so many variables involved, but well worth you learning how to optimize your own daily performance. On the Welltory App, you receive a score of your productivity level, energy and stress levels, and can gain deeper insights with the paid version of this app and learn how to upgrade or downgrade your performance. (Andrea's HRV Scores from April 17th-22). Take it To Another Level It wasn’t long after learning about HRV, measuring my own data with the Welltory App, that I decided to become a member of the WHOOP Community[xxii] or try out this device for a year. You can join for as little as $30 for one month.  I have not spoken to anyone from WHOOP yet (other than contacting Kirsten Holmes, VP of Performance Science from WHOOP on Linkedin) to see if she would come on the podcast at a later date.  I was sold on learning more about this device months ago, when Dr. Stickler held up his arm and showed me how he monitors his daily activities. He mentioned that he has seen people who were not sleeping well, just fix that one parameter, and all other areas of their life fell into balance.   My WHOOP Strap arrives this Thursday, the day after I plan to release this podcast. I will plan on doing another episode with my results, and hopefully will get Kristen Holmes to come on and answer some of the many questions I have on understanding HRV, but until then, I hope this has given you a starting point, like it gave me, to begin to measure your HRV for free, through the Welltory app, and see what you discover with your own data. This information could be helpful to motivate behavioral change and gives you direct access to how you “live and think, and how your behavior affects your nervous system and bodily functions.”[xxiii] My hopes are that this understanding will help us to better manage the stress we face, with a new angle of awareness. See you on Friday! RESOURCES:  Normative HRV Scores by Age and Gender by Jason Moore March 10, 2021 https://elitehrv.com/normal-heart-rate-variability-age-gender Interpreting HRV Trends in Athletes: High Isn’t Always Good, and Low Isn’t Always Bad by Andrew Flatt https://simplifaster.com/articles/interpreting-hrv-trends-athletes/ What is Heart Rate Variability and What Can it Tell Us About Our Health? https://knowledgeasmedicine.com/2017/10/heart-rate-variability-can-tell-us-health/ REFERENCES: [i] Dr. David Rabin “The Neuroscience of Stress: Strategies to Relax the Mind” May 5, 2020 with Heather Sandison, ND on the Collective Insight Podcast https://neurohacker.com/the-neuroscience-of-stress-strategies-to-relax-the-mind [ii] https://neurohacker.com/ [iii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast Episode #87 “Top 5 Health Staples and Alzheimer’s Prevention Strategies with Andrea Samadi”   https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/do-you-know-the-top-5-brain-health-and-alzheimers-prevention-strategies-with-andrea-samadi/ [iv] Biomarkers https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/science/biomarkers/index.cfm [v] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast Episode #96 with Dr. Daniel Stickler on “Expanding Awareness for Limitless Peak Performance, Health, Longevity and Intelligence.” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-daniel-stickler-on-expanding-awareness-for-limitless-peak-performance-health-longevity-and-intelligence/ [vi] https://www.whoop.com/ [vii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast Episode #108 with Kelly roman on “Wearable Medical Devices for Anxiety, Depression, Sleep and Stress Management” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/ceo-of-fisher-wallace-laboratories-on-wearable-medical-devices-for-anxiety-depression-and-sleepstress-management/ [viii] https://www.instagram.com/p/CNxlupkD4BX/ [ix]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast #59 with Suzanne Gundersen with “The Polyvagal Theory in Practice”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/suzanne-gundersen-on-the-polyvagal-theory-in-practice/ [x] What is Heart Rate Variability and How Can You Improve It? June 3, 2019 by Michelle Viggiano https://www.aimhumanperformance.com/blog/2019/6/3/what-is-heart-rate-variability-and-how-can-you-improve-it [xi] 8 Ways to Increase HRV July 12, 2019 by Spencer Brooks https://biostrap.com/blog/8-ways-to-increase-hrv-biohacking-with-biostrap/ [xii] Why Athletes Should Want High Heart Rate Variability by Todd Stewart https://www.whoop.com/thelocker/why-athletes-should-want-high-heart-rate-variability/ [xiii] Why Athletes Should Want High Heart Rate Variability by Todd Stewart https://www.whoop.com/thelocker/why-athletes-should-want-high-heart-rate-variability/ [xiv] IBID [xv] Whoop Podcast The Locker with Will Ahmed EPSIODE #29 Kristen Holmes and Emily Capodilupo on HRV https://www.whoop.com/thelocker/podcast-29-heart-rate-variability-hrv/ [xvi] Whoop Recovery: HRV App Takes it Up a Notch Nov. 22, 2016 https://www.whoop.com/thelocker/whoop-recovery-taking-hrv-to-the-next-level/ [xvii] You Were Born Rich by Bob Proctor Download this Book for FREE here https://www.proctorgallagherinstitute.com/you-were-born-rich-book [xviii] The Science Behind Vaccinations and Data from WHOOP Members After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine by Emily Capodilupo (Jan 26, 2021). https://www.whoop.com/thelocker/covid-19-vaccine-effects-data/ [xix] https://www.whoop.com/ [xx] The Science Behind Vaccinations and Data from WHOOP Members After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine by Emily Capodilupo (Jan 26, 2021). https://www.whoop.com/thelocker/covid-19-vaccine-effects-data/ [xxi] https://welltory.com/ [xxii] https://www.whoop.com/membership/ [xxiii] Heart Rate Variability: A New Way to Track Well-Being by Marcelo Campos, MD November 22, 2017 https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-rate-variability-new-way-track-well-2017112212789  

Dr. Sandison is a Naturopathic Doctor with expertise in neurocognitive medicine and neurohacking and today we discuss the foundations for mental wellness. Dr. Sandison has been trained to specifically address imbalances that affect the brain including Autism, ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, and Alzheimer's.  She has trained with Dr. Dale Bredesen, MD, the author of “The End of Alzheimer's.” All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/088

Today we’re going deep on two very important topics in today’s modern world: toxins and detox. I’m here with Dr. Heather Sandison, the founder and medical director of the North County Natural Medicine Clinic and founder of Neurohacker and Marama, a unique residential care facility for the elderly. Dr. Sandison specializes in brain health, especially …

Today we’re going deep on two very important topics in today’s modern world: toxins and detox. I’m here with Dr. Heather Sandison, the founder and medical director of the North County Natural Medicine Clinic and founder of Neurohacker and Marama, a unique residential care facility for the elderly. Dr. Sandison specializes in brain health, especially …

Today, we are discussing brain health because, sadly, 1 out of 2 people by the time they are 85 years old will have Alzheimer's.  There are lifestyle changes we can make, and today on the show is Dr. Heather Sandison to share her expertise.  Dr. Sandison is a Naturopathic Doctor with expertise in neurocognitive medicine and neurohacking.  She has been trained to specifically address imbalances that affect the brain including Autism, ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, and Alzheimer's.  She has trained with Dr. Dale Bredesen, MD, the author of “The End of Alzheimer's.” SO many great tips in this episode.  Please share it with anyone you know who would benefit from this information.  All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/051

Mold, Mycotoxins, Brain Function & Treatment FailureDr. Heather Sandison is a Naturopathic Physician and the founder and medical director of North County Natural Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Sandison's focus is on healing and optimizing brain function through understanding previously misunderstood mycotoxins that affect cognition. Mycotoxins MatterIn this CBJ Episode, she elaborates additional insights through this clinical presentation of Mycotoxins as discussed during our previous http://corebrainjournal.com/190 (CBJ/190) laboratory-measurement interview with Dr. Pratt-Hyatt from Great Plains Laboratory. She works with patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, insomnia, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia - and fresh, actionable insights to this frequently overlooked treatment failure topic of mycotoxins and mold - and the direct action of mycotoxins on multiple brain functions. Her ResourcesDr. Sandison clinically applies the work and wisdom of experts in the field including Dr. Bill Walsh [http://corebrainjournal.com/115 (CBJ/115)], Dr. Dale Bredesen, Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, and Dr. Neil Nathan. She combines these varied approaches to address mental health - all in the context of naturopathic medicine - starting with the certainty that each body is capable of health and healing. Neurohacker ConnectionDr. Sandison is bright, exceedingly engaging, and works at times with another of our most interesting CBJ Guests at the http://corebrainjournal.com/084 (Neurohacker Collective - Daniel Schmachtenberger.) *Photo by https://unsplash.com/photos/rYDD67ObkxM?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Denny Müller) on https://unsplash.com/search/photos/dirty-wall?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Website & Book RecommendationsDr. Sandison's Website: http://northcountynaturalmedicine.com (northcountynaturalmedicine.com) http://geni.us/walsh (Nutrient Power) - Dr. Bill Walsh – Global Amazon Link  http://geni.us/bredesen (The End of Alzheimer's - Prevent & Reverse Cognitive Decline) - Dr. Dale Bredesen - Global Amazon Link http://geni.us/mold (Surviving Mold) - Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker - Global Amazon Link http://geni.us/mycotoxins (Mold & Mycotoxins) - Dr. Neil Nathan - Global Amazon Link -----------Additional CBJ Experts Weigh In On Toxinshttp://corebrainjournal.com/190 (http://corebrainjournal.com/190) Dr. Pratt-Hyatt the Mycotoxin Expert at Great Plains Laboratory http://corebrainjournal.com/j103 (CBJ/103) Dr. Joe Pizzorno – Toxin Solutions http://corebrainjournal.com/037 (CBJ/037) Dr. Chris Martenson – Neurotoxins & World Economics http://corebrainjournal.com/125 (CBJ/125) Dr. William Shaw on Measuring Environmental Toxins GPLTox http://corebrainjournal.com/140 (CBJ/140) Dr. Kurt Woeller – Autism & Testing – Candida GPL-OATS http://corebrainjournal.com/192 (CBJ/192) Dr. Kurt Woeller – Mycotoxins, Mold and Toxin Testing Details ----------Forward This Audio Message Link To a Friendhttp://corebrainjournal.com/197 (http://corebrainjournal.com/197) ---------ThanksThanks, Dr. Sandison for joining us here at CBJ to review the significant implications of mycotoxins, toxins, and mold as see so frequently in treatment failure. Do you have some feedback you'd like to share? Please do leave a note in the comment section below↓. If you enjoyed this episode, also please take a moment to Share it using the social media buttons found at the bottom of this post. Your help to distribute CBJ will carry this message to others already on the Path - or those searching for new directions. Please ReviewAlternatively, https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/corebrain-journal/id1102718140?mt=2 (please leave an honest review of the CoreBrain Journal Podcast on iTunes). Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much...