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#398 Reversing Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Conditions with Dr. Heather Sandison, ND

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Christa Biegler
Published
Wed 16 Apr 2025
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This 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 blog

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • The six root causes of cognitive decline (and how to assess them)
  • How toxins and stress quietly sabotage brain health
  • What your ApoE4 gene does—and doesn’t—mean for your future
  • Signs of early cognitive decline most people miss
  • What Dr. Sandison’s clinical trial revealed about reversing Alzheimer’s

ABOUT 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.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

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