Dr. Heather Sandison, ND

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!

06/19/2026

Free Webinar on how to use the keto diet the right way for brain health
đź“… June 23 at 2 PM PT

Many people try keto for brain health.

Far fewer actually reach ketosis.

And that distinction matters.

Because eating keto foods and being in nutritional ketosis are not the same thing.

Over the years, I’ve seen many people invest time, energy, and money into ketogenic diets without seeing the cognitive benefits they were hoping for. Not because keto doesn’t work, but because a few critical pieces were missing.

In my upcoming free webinar, I’ll share the exact implementation framework I use in my clinic to help patients use ketosis as a tool for cognitive recovery.

You’ll learn:

🧠 Why most people trying keto never actually reach ketosis—and the simple test that tells you if it’s working

⚠️ The #1 mistake that prevents cognitive improvement, even in people who seem to be doing everything right

🔬 Why keto can be powerful for brain health, but why it’s only one piece of a larger cognitive recovery strategy

This isn’t a general introduction to keto.

It’s a practical, step-by-step training focused on how to use it effectively for brain health and cognitive function.

đź“… June 23 at 2 PM PT

Comment “WEBINAR” and we’ll send you the registration link.

06/17/2026

What if grief isn’t something you “move on” from, but something that teaches you how to live again?

In this episode, Tom Attig shares a powerful reframe on loss, emotions, and continuing love beyond absence.

A must-watch for anyone navigating grief or supporting someone who is.

🎧 Comment “PODCAST” to listen to the full episode: You Don’t Move On From Grief. You Learn to Live With It with Tom Attig.

06/12/2026

What if the story we’ve been told about cognitive decline is incomplete?

Over the last few years, several published studies have challenged the long-held belief that cognitive decline is always a one-way road.

In our 2023 study, 74% of participants with measurable cognitive impairment improved after a personalized, multimodal intervention.

In 2022, a similar study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that 84% of participants improved.

Then in 2024, Dr. Dean Ornish published the first randomized controlled trial showing that a lifestyle intervention supported cognitive improvement compared to a control group.

This is why I believe we’re entering a new era in brain health.

The question is no longer simply, “Is improvement possible?”

The more important question is:

What determines who improves and who doesn’t?

That’s exactly what I’ll be teaching in my free live webinar:

🧠 Is It Too Late? The 5 Factors That Determine Whether Cognitive Decline Can Be Reversed

You’ll learn the five key factors that influence whether someone improves, plateaus, or continues to decline—and why many of them are rarely discussed in conventional care.

đź“… June 16th at 2 PM PST

Comment “5 FACTORS” and we’ll send you the registration link.

06/10/2026

What if cognitive decline isn’t driven by just one cause?

Dr. Craig Tanio shares how precision medicine is shifting brain health toward personalized, multi-factor care, along with insights from the EVANTHEA trial.

A thoughtful look at what’s emerging and what still needs to be proven.

🎧 Comment “PODCAST” to listen to the full episode: Inside Precision Medicine: What the EVANTHEA Trial Reveals About Brain Health with Dr. Craig Tanio.

One of the most damaging things I hear from patients and families is:“There’s nothing we can do.”Because when people bel...
06/08/2026

One of the most damaging things I hear from patients and families is:

“There’s nothing we can do.”

Because when people believe that, they stop looking. They stop asking questions. They stop taking action. And often, they stop hoping.

What I’ve learned after years of working with people experiencing cognitive decline is that hope isn’t the opposite of science. Hope is what allows people to engage with the science.

When someone understands that there may be underlying factors contributing to their symptoms—and that those factors can be investigated and addressed—it changes the conversation completely.

Suddenly, the focus shifts from waiting and watching to learning and acting.
That doesn’t guarantee a specific outcome. But it does open the door to possibilities that many people never knew existed.

The Belief Factor is one of the most surprising topics I’ll cover in my upcoming webinar because it affects every other intervention we try.

And it’s just one of five important factors that can influence the trajectory of cognitive decline.

Comment “5 FACTORS” and we’ll send you the registration link.

06/07/2026

Free Live Webinar – 📅 June 16th at 2 PM PST

🧠 Is It Too Late? The 5 Factors That Determine Whether Cognitive Decline Can Be Reversed

If you’ve ever asked yourself that question—or worried about a loved one and wondered if there’s still time to change the trajectory of cognitive decline—this webinar is for you.

On June 16th, I’ll share the five factors I have found to be most important in determining whether someone improves, plateaus, or continues to decline.
We’ll discuss:

✔ Why “too late” is often later than people think
âś” The biggest mistake people make after learning about brain health protocols
âś” Why support and accountability matter more than most people realize
âś” The foundational lifestyle factors that influence cognition
âś” The mindset shift that can change everything

This is the conversation I wish more patients and families had access to earlier.

đź“… June 16th at 2 PM PST

Comment “5 FACTORS” and we’ll send you the registration link.

In our published 2023 study, 74% of participants with measurable cognitive impairment improved their cognitive function ...
06/05/2026

In our published 2023 study, 74% of participants with measurable cognitive impairment improved their cognitive function after a personalized, multimodal intervention.

That finding raises an important question:

Why do some people improve while others plateau or continue to decline?
In my clinical experience, it rarely comes down to a single treatment, supplement, or diagnosis.

Instead, there are several factors that influence what is possible for any individual person. Some of them are biological. Some are practical. Some are surprisingly overlooked.

In this carousel, I’m sharing the 5 factors I believe matter most.

And in my upcoming free webinar, I’ll dive deeper into each one, including how they show up in both the research and real-world patient outcomes.

If you’re concerned about memory changes, supporting a loved one, or simply want to better understand what influences cognitive decline, I hope you’ll join me.

Comment “5 FACTORS” and we’ll send you the registration link.

06/03/2026

Not all detox supplements are created equal.

In this episode, Jeff Hoyt explains how to choose the right zeolite, avoid synthetic products, and understand its role in detox and parasite cleansing.

A must-listen if you’re serious about improving your internal environment.

🎧 Comment “PODCAST” to listen to the full episode: Zeolite Detox: How to Choose the Right One for Real Results with Jeff Hoyt.

For a long time, cognitive decline has been treated as a one-way road.But in our published 2023 study, 74% of participan...
05/31/2026

For a long time, cognitive decline has been treated as a one-way road.

But in our published 2023 study, 74% of participants with measurable cognitive impairment improved their cognitive function after a personalized, multimodal intervention.

These were not participants with mild forgetfulness. These were individuals already experiencing documented decline.

What this research suggests is something important: the brain may respond when we identify and address the underlying contributors driving cognitive decline.

So the question becomes:
What factors actually influence whether improvement is possible?

That’s exactly what I’ll be teaching in my free live webinar:

🧠 “Is It Too Late? The 5 Factors That Determine Whether Cognitive Decline Can Be Reversed”
đź“… June 16th at 2 PM PST

Comment “5 FACTORS” and we’ll send you the link to sign up for the free webinar.

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