The Energy Blueprint Podcast Reversing Alzheimer's Disease: Drugs vs. Lifestyle | Dr. Heather Sandison
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Sep 6, 2025 
Dr. Heather Sandison, a naturopathic doctor and author focused on Alzheimer's care, dives deep into reversing cognitive decline with innovative strategies. She critiques the conventional reliance on medication, emphasizing the profound impact of lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and stress management. Dr. Sandison shares insights on the misperception of Alzheimer's as incurable and advocates for a holistic approach that includes healthy lifestyle interventions. Tune in for essential tips to enhance brain health and embrace proactive cognitive care!
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Look Upstream From Amyloid And Inflammation
- Amyloid and inflammation are often downstream responses, not primary causes of dementia.
- Dr. Heather Sandison argues we must identify upstream triggers to restore balance and cognition.
Incentives Shaped A Narrow Alzheimer’s Narrative
- Financial and academic incentives pushed Alzheimer research toward a single-molecule amyloid model.
- That focus crowded out systemic approaches and slowed progress on multiple causal factors.
Retracting A Landmark Amyloid Paper
- A highly cited 2006 paper promoting the amyloid-cognition link is being retracted by most authors due to image issues.
- Dr. Sandison notes misdirected funding and lack of justice for the misconduct's consequences.
