318: Can DIET reverse Alzheimer’s? Dr. Heather Sandison says yes!

by Dr. Steven Gundry | Sep 17, 2024 | 0 comments

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Alzheimer’s Disease is a diagnosis that instills fear in millions—and for good reason. It’s a condition that not only affects countless lives today but claims a new victim every 67 seconds.

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.

We explore the myths, the science, and most importantly, how you can take action today.

On this episode you’ll learn:

Why poor health doesn’t have to be part of aging—and what’s actually happening in your body (3:41)
How testing for the Alzheimer’s gene can be empowering, rather than a death sentence (5:25)
Why many so-called “miracle cures” for Alzheimer’s are simply false hope, and what to really watch out for (13:49)
The shocking effect of just one sleepless night on your brain (14:45)
The remarkable story of a patient’s recovery—from total dependence to ballroom dancing just 6 weeks later! (22:02)
Noticing cognitive decline in your life? Follow these steps to preserve brain health (27:20)
How the people around you influence your health more than you think (27:55)
Why switching to a ketogenic lifestyle can be a game-changer for your health (31:46)
Why fats are actually essential for feeling your best (32:39)
The truth about coconut oil and whether it’s really a healthy fat, plus fats I recommend you load up on (34:55)
Simple and effective strategies to beat those stubborn sugar cravings (39:06)
What a “cognoscopy” is and how it can be a key tool in preventing future health issues (42:05)
The pros and cons of blood tests for Alzheimer’s risk—are they worth the investment? (45:45)
Why mold poisoning might be more common than you think (48:06)
Whether or not the shingles vaccine can affect your diagnosis of Alzheimer’s (50:35)

More about Dr. Heather Sandison

Practice: Solcere Health Clinic

Memory recovery program: Marama

Instagram: @Dr.HeatherSandison

Buy her book here: Reversing Alzheimer’s

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