Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health

5 | 44 ratings

Price: 21.25

Last update: 06-18-2024

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Brandy Riedel

"If you can only do one thing" a radically practical guide

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024

"If you can only do one thing," consider diving into "Reversing Alzheimer's" by Dr. Heather Sandison if you or a loved one are concerned about the risk of cognitive decline. This book serves as a comprehensive and empowering toolbox, offering practical strategies aimed at reducing glucose dysregulation, improving metabolic flexibility, removing potential stressors, and ultimately reversing cognitive decline.

Throughout the book, you'll find practical sections like "If you can only do one thing," which help readers quickly identify and implement the most impactful changes. Additionally, suggested meal plans and recipes are included, simplifying the path to better health and making it accessible for everyone.

Dr. Sandison combines cutting-edge information with effective health coaching tools, making it more effective for readers to implement these strategies in their daily lives. The book offers simple, often overlooked steps to success, ranging from optimizing daily routines to dietary adjustments, exercise considerations, stress reduction techniques, sleep enhancement, toxin removal, and fostering community and optimizing the often difficult conversations that come along with this journey.

One of the standout features of "Reversing Alzheimer's" is its dual focus. It provides essential guidance for individuals experiencing cognitive decline while also addressing the crucial role of family and other caregivers. Dr. Sandison emphasizes the importance of caregiver self-care, highlighting how reducing their own stress and burden can decrease their own risk of dementia and allow them to more effectively provide support to their loved ones. This holistic approach ensures that both patients and caregivers are supported in their journeys.

The book is enriched with inspiring stories of real people who have seen remarkable improvements. For instance, Darlene, who went from speaking in one-word sentences to engaging in full conversations, and Nancy, whose cognitive improvements allowed her to continue running her business and enjoying life to the fullest. These stories serve as a beacon of hope, illustrating what’s possible.

Dr. Sandison's expertise as a Naturopathic Doctor and author of peer-reviewed research on personalized lifestyle interventions for cognitive decline shines throughout. Her balanced, comprehensive approach to a complex disease offers a refreshing alternative to the outdated pharmaceutical paradigm focused on single-mechanisms.

In a world where balancing a busy life while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can feel overwhelming, this book shines as a source of inspiration and practical guidance. Dr. Sandison encourages readers to embrace the possibility of reversing Alzheimer's and reclaiming precious moments with loved ones.

As a health coach, functional health practitioner, and neuroscientist, who has published several papers in the field, I am intimately aware of how radical the suggestions of this title are, and yet, I find "Reversing Alzheimer's" to provide a plausible guide that offers an important beacon of hope and a fresh perspective on cognitive health. I am grateful for the opportunity to read this ahead of publication. As a newly trained Bredesen practitioner I look forward to helping others navigate these steps. Why not choose hope? Imagine the transformative potential of reversing Alzheimer's.

Nadia Kharas

Practical and empowering!

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024

Dr. Sandison's book on reversing Alzheimer's is a must-read for caregivers, patients, and anyone interested in cognitive health. With a practical and empowering approach, it provides an excellent understanding of the disease process and offers actionable tips on implementing the protocol. The inclusion of resources and recipes is particularly useful. This book is more than just a "how-to"; it serves as a comprehensive guide to maintaining and improving cognitive function. Perfect for anyone over 40 looking to stay sharp, it truly is the bible of cognitive health, guiding readers from A to Z with ease.

Eva

This is what Hope looks like – scientifically proven prevention and reversal strategies

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024

This book is an amazing boost for me, and it is enjoyable and easy to read. There are stories to inspire you, an amazing number of strategies to try, and Dr. Sandison isn’t just blowing smoke up your skirt. I have the dreaded two copies of ApoE4 (bad genes that increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s). Dr. Sandison takes a bit of a different look at the anti-Alzheimer’s protocol pioneered by Dr. Dale Bredesen. Where Dr. Bredesen concentrates on the biochemical, medical aspects of dementia development and prevention, Dr. Sandison emphasizes the lifestyle changes that are proven to help. I’ve been watching Dr. Bredesen’s work for years and following his protocol. I have a Bredesen-trained doctor. I’ve read it all and done a lot to improve my cognitive health. But I’ve been unmotivated to do brain exercises, to meditate, to deal with potential exposure to mold and other toxins. And I feel guilty about not doing enough. Scared to death of getting worse, and sure it will be my fault when I do.

This book changed that for me and did so in a surprising way. I always read the Bredesen Protocol as a to-do list that I didn’t have the energy to complete. I did the stuff that was easiest for me and left the rest. Dr. Sandison lets readers know that it is impossible to do the entire program completely, and she gives you permission to begin slowly and do what you can (in fairness Dr. Bredesen, whom I admire, also makes this point but I never really took it to heart). By telling me I don’t have to do it all, this book has counter-intuitively made me want to do more.

But more of what? Well, there are suggestions in every part of the book under the heading “If you only do one thing.” These are thoughtful, science-based, easy and quick. There are extensive numbers of ways to challenge your brain – not the damn brain-training apps I avoid – but so many ideas for every type of person in every category of fun. The book points out, not just in this area but in all the chapters, activities that check multiple boxes and give you extra bang for your buck. For example, by exercising with other people outdoors, cognition and health are boosted not only by exercise but by exposure to nature and via social interaction.

I wish that I had had this book when my mother developed Alzheimer’s. There is a lot of insightful and useful information here for caregivers, including how to communicate with and engage your loved one, how to take care of yourself, and how to find time and joy on what can be a sad, stressful road.

Quick thoughts on two important aspects of cognitive care that many people find overwhelming – exercise and a low-carb diet. Dr. Sandison manages to make both of these accessible and appealing. She talks about exercise types and strategies (EWOT, dual task training) that are new to me and probably to a lot of people. She makes the point that you don’t have to be on a keto diet forever and that you should take breaks from it to improve your metabolic flexibility.

Get the book. There’s enough in here to make preventing or slowing cognitive decline doable and even fun. There’s enough for caretakers to take heart and find new strategies. There’s hope and plenty of it, dispensed in an inspiring and very readable way.

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