Dr. Heather Sandison, a naturopathic doctor and author of "Reversing Alzheimer's," shares her expertise on brain health and cognitive longevity. She discusses the crucial roles of diet and lifestyle in preventing cognitive decline, emphasizing the importance of oral hygiene and sleep. Dr. Sandison introduces the Marama Experience, her innovative approach to memory recovery. The conversation also touches on the financial impact of Alzheimer's care and the necessity of informed health choices to enhance well-being as we age.
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Major Health Threats
Avoid the four big killers: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's is arguably the most frightening because it renders individuals unable to care for themselves, often unaware of their condition.
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MOCA Score Improvement and Regression
Dr. Heather Sandison recounts a case study from her Marama center involving a woman with a low MOCA score (10).
The woman's score improved significantly (over 20) with treatment but declined when the regimen wasn't maintained, highlighting the importance of consistent lifestyle changes.
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Biohacking for Brain Health
Adopt biohacking strategies like intermittent fasting, keto, detox, sleep optimization, stress management, and brain exercises.
These strategies not only help reverse Alzheimer's but also enhance cognitive function in healthy individuals.
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The Bulletproof Plan to Activate Untapped Brain Energy to Work Smarter and Think Faster in Just Two Weeks
Dave Asprey
In 'Head Strong,' Dave Asprey offers a two-week program to supercharge brain performance. The book combines the latest findings in neuroscience and neurobiology with a hacker-inspired approach to improve mental performance. It focuses on key areas such as powering the brain with the right nutrients, eliminating toxic foods and environmental factors, supercharging mitochondria, reversing inflammation, and promoting neuron growth. Asprey provides detailed plans on diet, physical activity, detox protocols, and environmental adjustments to enhance brain function and overall well-being.
Reversing Alzheimer's
Heather Sandison
In 'Reversing Alzheimer's', Dr. Heather Sandison presents a revolutionary approach to tackling Alzheimer’s disease. The book distills complex neurocognitive research into actionable steps, empowering readers to fortify their brain health, implement lifestyle changes to reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s, transform their environment to support cognitive wellness, and understand brain health options that fit any budget. Dr. Sandison’s approach is grounded in her clinical practice, residential care, and peer-reviewed research, offering a hopeful and personalized method to prevent and reverse cognitive decline. The book includes inspiring success stories and emphasizes the importance of caregiver self-care, making it an essential tool for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals[1][2][5].
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.
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