Dr. Heather Sandison, ND

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Dr. Heather Sandison, ND I believe the body has the ability to heal itself. An inherent wisdom is responsible for creating balance in a complex system. My job is to support it.

Call (760) 385-8683 to schedule an appointment today!

10/13/2026

ADHD. Autoimmune disease. Chronic fatigue. Alzheimer’s. Long Covid. Digestive disorders.

We call them different names, but a deep dive into over 2,000 medical studies reveals they aren't as separate as we think. They share the exact same underlying drivers: chronic inflammation, immune dysfunction, hidden infections, and toxic overload.

In his new book Ending Chronic Illness, coming out TODAY, world-renowned practitioner Dr. Richard Horowitz delivers a revolutionary, systems-based framework to identify what's keeping you sick and how to fix it.

Inside, you’ll get: ✅ The expanded 16-point MSIDS Action Plan ✅ A master guide to inflammation-reducing supplements & medications ✅ Practical strategies to recover your health, from A to Z

Comment ENDING CHRONIC ILLNESS and I’ll send you the link to order your copy to start reclaiming your health! (Plus, upload your receipt to get instant access to Chapter 4 on toxicity and detoxification!) 🛡️✨

I have been doing this work long enough to have a few opinions I will not walk back.Cognitive decline is not one thing, ...
10/11/2026

I have been doing this work long enough to have a few opinions I will not walk back.
Cognitive decline is not one thing, and it is not something to simply accept. What we now understand is that multiple factors are involved, and many of them can be addressed. That is not a promise, and I will never pretend it is. But it is a reason to keep looking.

Swipe through for the eight things I find myself saying over and over in the clinic, from APOE4 to hearing loss to grieving someone who is still here.

Which one resonates with you most? Tell me in the comments, and tell me what you would add to the list. 👇

If you want weekly brain health education, information about Alzheimer’s and how to deal with cognitive decline, straight to your inbox, comment NEWSLETTER and I will send you the link to sign up.

10/09/2026

Longevity is more than biomarkers and biohacks.

Dr. Stephanie Rimka joins Dr. Heather Sandison to explore mitochondrial health, trauma physiology, therapeutic peptides, and why connection, play, and joy matter for aging well.

🎧 Comment "PODCAST" to listen to the full episode: The Mitochondrial Blueprint for Lifelong Vitality and Resilience with Dr. Stephanie Rimka.

10/07/2026

Today I am speaking at the World Alzheimer Summit, and I want this talk to leave you with a plan, not just information.

Most people are told to wait and watch. What we now understand is that brain health responds to inputs, and there is a lot you can do long before symptoms appear.

I will walk through three areas: prevention, monitoring, and care partner support. That means what to focus on first, how to track whether it is working, and how the people beside you can help without running themselves into the ground.

Comment SUMMIT and I will send you the link to join. The summit still goes on for the next 4 days!

For years, "red meat is bad for your brain" has been treated as settled. The research is more nuanced than that.If you c...
10/02/2026

For years, "red meat is bad for your brain" has been treated as settled. The research is more nuanced than that.

If you carry the APOE4 gene, this matters even more. The Swedish study found that at the highest meat intake, APOE4 carriers performed about as well cognitively as non-carriers. That's a genetic risk factor being meaningfully offset by diet.

But the type of meat is everything. Quality, minimally processed animal protein looks very different in the data than bacon and deli meat.

Both of these are observational studies, so they show associations rather than cause and effect. Still, the pattern is consistent with what I see clinically: the brain responds to what you feed it.

Do you want more news and insights like this about brain health every week? Comment NEWSLETTER and I’ll send you the link to sign up for my weekly newsletter.

The Alzheimer’s World Summit returns October 7–11, 2026.This year’s theme: The Brain Longevity Blueprint: Designing the ...
09/30/2026

The Alzheimer’s World Summit returns October 7–11, 2026.

This year’s theme: The Brain Longevity Blueprint: Designing the Future of Cognitive Health.

Over five days, leading experts will explore how biomarker testing, therapeutic approaches, personalized care strategies, and other areas of brain health can work together.

If you’re concerned about cognitive health, caring for someone you love, or simply want to protect your brain health as you age, join us.

Free. Online. Accessible from anywhere.

💬 Comment SUMMIT for more information and registration.

09/28/2026

The research keeps pointing to the same truth: cognitive decline has modifiable risk factors, and addressing them makes a real difference.

This is exactly what we work through in my Reversing Alzheimer's: Brain Resilience Mastermind, a 12-week program built around the modifiable risk factors that actually move the needle on cognitive decline. We look at what you're eating, how you're sleeping, what toxins you're exposed to, and more, then build a plan around your individual risk profile.

The second cohort starts tomorrow. If you've been sitting on the fence, this is the last chance to join us this year.

Comment MASTERMIND and I'll send you the link, or tap the link in my bio.

Three days into stabilizing his blood sugar and calming the inflammation in his body, he said it again.His granddaughter...
09/27/2026

Three days into stabilizing his blood sugar and calming the inflammation in his body, he said it again.

His granddaughter's name.

This is what happens when the brain gets what it actually needs. The second cohort of the 12-Week Reversing Alzheimer's Brain Resilience Mastermind begins on Tuesday September 29th.

We keep the cohorts small so everyone gets real attention and we already filled one that started last week!

Comment MASTERMIND and I will send you the link, or find it in my bio.

09/25/2026

If a houseplant were dying, you wouldn't diagnose it with "misfolded proteins." You'd ask about the light, the water, the soil.

That's how I think about Alzheimer's and dementia. The brain is a complex system, and cognitive decline is rarely one thing. It's the result of imbalances in toxins, nutrients, stressors, structure, signaling, and infections, building over years. When we address those at the lifestyle level, the brain has what it needs to do what it's designed to do: heal.

This is exactly what we work through together in the Reversing Alzheimer's: Brain Resilience Mastermind, my 12-week program for anyone who wants to protect their brain, address early memory changes, or support a loved one living with dementia.
Our first cohort filled up and started this week. Because so many of you wanted in, we opened a second cohort, and it begins Tuesday, September 29th. After that, registration closes until next year.

If you've been waiting for the right time to take action on your brain health, this is the week.

Comment MASTERMIND for more information and registration, or tap the link in my bio.

Today is World Alzheimer's Day.Most people think of Alzheimer's as something that either happens to you or doesn't, deci...
09/21/2026

Today is World Alzheimer's Day.

Most people think of Alzheimer's as something that either happens to you or doesn't, decided by genetics. But research keeps showing us something different: it's not one disease, it's the result of multiple factors, and many of those factors can be addressed. That's true whether you have a diagnosis or you're simply thinking ahead. Taking care of your brain as you age is in everyone's interest.

If you've noticed changes in yourself or a loved one, don't wait to have it looked at.
And if you're ready to actually do something about your own brain health, my Brain Resilience Mastermind starts September 23rd. Comment MASTERMIND and I'll send you the link.

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