EPI 167: Dr. Heather Sandison - NYT Bestselling Author of "Reversing Alzheimer’s: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health" Shares The Diet That Can Prevent & Reverse Dementia & Alzheimer's
Release Date: 10/01/2024
EPI 196: Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD - Making Food Choices Based On NUTRIENT DENSITY. Learn How To Eat (Not How To Diet)
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:45) Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’s background and health journey (6:37) What does “nutrient density” actually mean? (8:58) Why current food scoring systems fall short (13:09) The hardest nutrients to get & why they matter (18:54) Breaking diet culture rules (27:09) What a typical day of eating looks like for Sarah (32:58) Weight loss tips using the Nutrivore philosophy (39:52) Lifestyle habits for sustainable change (47:500 Where to learn more about Nutrivore and Dr. Sarah Ballantyne (49:39) Outro Who is Dr. Sarah Ballantyne? Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD, is...
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EPI 195: Dr. John Douillard - Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom Meets Modern Science. Timeless (Forgotten) Principles Of Health + Herbs, Circadian Rhythm, Seasonal Eating Tips & More!
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:11) How Dr. Douillard got into Ayurvedic medicine (4:12) Ancient understanding of microbes and gut health (9:02) The major principles of Ayurvedic medicine (14:29) Live breathing exercise and how to strengthen the diaphragm (18:04) Nose breathing while walking for relaxation and better lung function (24:28) Ayurvedic approach to diet and seasonal eating (34:13) What Dr. Douillard typically eats in a day (38:38) Ayurveda and weight loss—resetting digestion naturally (40:52) Five key spices to help digestion (44:36) Reintroducing foods like wheat by healing...
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EPI 194: Losing Weight & Healing Yourself - The RIGHT Way To Use Keto & Carnivore Style Diets With Best Selling Author Maria Emmerich
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:53) Maria and her health journey (2:45) How keto helped Maria and her shift into carnivore diet (6:58) Old-school nutrition advice vs. updated science (12:23) Keto and weight loss—how it really works (18:35) Protein vs. fat: understanding macros and energy (20:40) Should you cycle off keto or carnivore? (23:46) Who benefits most from these diets—real success stories (26:39) Causes of hair loss and how diet can help (30:59) Nutrient density: steak vs. fruits and veggies (35:10) Mediterranean diet vs. animal-based eating (38:11) Maria’s newest books and recipes...
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EPI 193: METABOLISM MASTERCLASS - Yes It's Possible To Eat More & Lose Weight Once You've Fixed Your Metabolism. With Metabolic Nutrition Coach Heather Deba
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:55) Why crash diets (like The Biggest Loser) don’t work (3:51) Heather’s personal story of restriction and burnout (6:44) Rethinking weight loss goals and caloric deficits (8:15) Metabolism explained with a money analogy (12:23) How to test your metabolic rate at home (17:46) Nutrition needs to fit your lifestyle (23:41) Junk food, real life, and what’s actually sustainable (25:35) The right way to adjust calories (29:33) Real client stories: eating more and losing weight (34:14) Science vs. common sense in metabolism (39:44) Heather’s coaching program and...
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EPI 192: Archeologist Dr. Bill Schindler - Author Of "Eat Like A Human" Talks Meat, Organs, Blood, Plants, Fermenting, Nutrient Density, Bioavailability, & More!
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Show notes: (0:52) Dr. Bill Schindler's background and how he came to write the book (2:57) Learning from traditional cultures around the world (6:27) Why plants have toxins and how to make them safer (8:13) The Drunken Monkey Hypothesis and ripe vs. unripe fruit (14:59) What it really means to “eat like a human” (26:52) Practical ways to start adding organ meats (37:10) Where to find high-quality organs and how to start (43:07) Why meat and organs are more than just protein (48:15) Carbs, ketosis, and adjusting your diet over time (54:00) Where to find Dr. Schindler (57:21) Outro Who is...
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EPI 191: The Importance Of FOOT HEALTH. Best & Worst Sneakers, Exercises & Foot Strengthening Tools, Healing Bunions, Plantar Fasciitis, And More!
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:35) Dr. Perez's journey into foot biomechanics (3:45) What is gait and why it matters (4:02) Common foot-related issues and their impact on overall health (7:13) The impact of footwear on foot health (14:58) Transitioning to minimalist shoes safely (21:37) Strengthening exercises for foot health (31:19) Addressing bunions and plantar fasciitis (40:45) The importance of barefoot walking and graded exposure (44:29) Where to find more resources from Dr. Perez (45:26) Outro Who is Dr. Jen Perez? Dr. Jen Perez is co-founder and vice president of Gait Happens and...
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EPI 190: Neuroscientist & Psychologist Charan Ranganath PHD - Memory, Brain Health, And Living A Long Happy Life
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Show notes: (1:27) The why behind the book (3:14) The science behind memory (7:45) Memory’s role in mental health (18:25) Therapeutic approaches to memory (27:32) The power of reframing (31:40) The subjectivity of memory (34:58) Creating lasting memories (37:44) Maintaining brain health (43:45) Importance of relationships (48:29) Redefining purpose in retirement (50:32) Where to find and learn more about Dr. Ranganath (52:24) Outro Who is Dr. Charan Ranganath? Charan Ranganath is a Professor at the Center for Neuroscience and Department of Psychology and director of the Dynamic...
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EPI 189: Dr. Joel Warsh (aka @DrJoelGator) - Vaccine Schedule For Kids Discussion. Options, Alternatives, And More.
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Show notes: (1:53) On why he shifted to integrative medicine (4:13) The rise of chronic diseases and the need for open vaccine discussions (6:05) Increasing vaccine schedules and autism rates (10:23) Vaccine schedule breakdown and what parents should consider (17:13) Autism and the lack of definitive research on causes (22:18) Alternative vaccine schedules and detox support (27:50) Prioritizing vaccines: which are most important? (31:28) Flu and COVID vaccines for kids: what parents should know (34:42) Myocarditis and vaccine concerns (38:09) Strengthening natural immunity vs. relying on...
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EPI 188: Dr. Stasha Gominak - These Common Vitamin Deficiencies Could Be Ruining Your Sleep, Causing Headaches, Pain, Anxiety, And Destroying Your Motivation. Learn How To Fix It.
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Show notes: (0:49) Dr. Stasha Gominak and the RightSleep program (6:03) The role of gut microbiome and vitamin deficiencies in sleep disorders (12:35) Importance of vitamin D and optimal levels for sleep health (22:30) How B vitamins impact sleep and overall well-being (32:00) Acetylcholine’s role in sleep and inflammation (41:00) Overview of the Right Sleep program and how it works (46:00) Understanding B vitamin supplementation and dosage (56:42) Where to find Dr. Gominak’s resources and closing thoughts (57:59) Outro Who is Dr. Stasha Gominak? Dr. Gominak attended college...
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EPI 187: Corruption In Our Food Industry EXPOSED. With Investigative Journalist Carey Gillam
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Show notes: (01:19) How she got into the work she does now (04:11) Monsanto’s history and GMO crops (08:54) The billion-dollar Roundup cancer lawsuits (13:02) Monsanto’s efforts to suppress scientific evidence (16:41) Social media disinformation campaigns and online attacks (19:10) The broken incentives in farming and government subsidies (25:01) Bill Gates' role in pushing GMO crops globally (29:40) U.S. policies on pesticides and additives (35:41) Paraquat: The deadly pesticide banned in China but sold in the U.S. (41:30) The push for GMO expansion in Africa...
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(1:27) How Dr. Sandison became interested in Alzheimer’s treatment
(4:23) Understanding genetic predispositions
(9:28) Six components of brain health
(19:12) Hormonal balance and testosterone therapy for brain health
(21:50) Nutrition for brain health
(28:00) Benefits of the ketogenic diet and seasonal eating for cognitive health
(38:25) Recommended supplements for brain health
(42:18) Learn more about Dr. Sandison
(43:29) Outro
Who is Dr. Heather Sandison?
Dr. Heather Sandison, a distinguished naturopathic doctor, has devoted her career to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to those affected by dementia. Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Sandison has integrated groundbreaking, holistic, and multimodal interventions, seamlessly creating clinical, residential, research, and educational platforms. Her relentless dedication has not only transformed the lives of patients and caregivers she has also set new standards in the field of dementia care.
She is the founder of Solcere (Soul – SAIR – eh) Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind. She is the primary clinical investigator and author of the peer reviewed article “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in August of 2023.
She also hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer’s summit. Her book Reversing Alzheimer’s will be published by HarperCollins in June 2024 to scale her impact and work towards her goal of making dementia rare and optional. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.
Connect with Dr. Sandison:
Web: https://www.drheathersandison.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7D8wkR3j1ZNoI2HHCLs3tg
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drheathersandison
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