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Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and a Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Memory Loss with Dr. Heather Sandison


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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, Facebook,  or her website.

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