How can we use intermittent fasting as well as exercise and nutrition strategies to optimize our brain health and prevent dementia and Alzheimer's Disease?    To help answer that question, Dr. Jockers has sought the help of Dr. Heather Sandison, a renowned naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to helping those suffering from dementia.   Keeping your brain sharp at any age is possible. Dr. Sandison is here to shatter those (and other) misconceptions we might have about our brain health. Clinical research has shown that good sleep, regular exercise, and intermittent fasting can all reduce the risk of dementia.    There are also some great book resources that Dr. Sandison shares, as well as thoughts on cognitive exercise and how to deal with toxic air pollution in your immediate environment. The solution to pollution is dilution!   Please join us on this highly impactful episode of Functional Nutrition. And if you know of someone suffering from deteriorating mental clarity, this episode could change their life – so sharing is caring! Please join us.   In This Episode:   Introduction to today's topic Understanding the epidemic of neurodegenerative conditions What are some of the top preventative lifestyle tips? Unpacking an organic ketogenic diet approach (with intermittent fasting) What is Cognitive Exercise? The power of meditation and prayer Resistance training (and dual-task exercise) How Einstein used to walk at pace (to stimulate thinking!) What can people do to improve their sleep?  Treating sleep apnea to prevent cognitive decline What else is Dr. Sandison seeing when diagnosing her clients? What can you do today? Open your doors and windows! Adding salt and minerals to distilled water How to create resources for new neurons and synapses (preventing exposure to toxicities) How consistently is Dr. Sandison seeing people get better? This podcast is sponsored by ShopC60.com. C60 is a powerful, Nobel Prize-winning antioxidant, that helps to optimize mitochondrial function, fights inflammation, and neutralizes toxic free radicals!   I’m a big fan of using C60 in conjunction with your keto and intermittent fasting lifestyle to support your immune system, help your body detox, and increase energy and mental clarity.    My favorite C60 products for Keto & IF lifestyles include C60 Purple Power in Organic MCT Coconut Oil (can add this to your coffee) and their delicious Sugar-Free C60 Gummies (made with allulose and monk fruit)!   If you are over the age of 40, and you’d like to kick fatigue and brain fog to the curb this year, visit shopc60.com and use the coupon code “JOCKERS” for 15% OFF  and start taking back control over your health today!   When it comes to gut health, bone broth is one of my ‘go to’ items I add to my diet. But, not all collagen is created equal. Many brands use poor-quality bones and heating methods that remove all of the potent benefits of collagen.    That is why I choose to use Paleovalley Bone Broth Protein Powder, you can get all the gut healing benefits without the mess from a company that uses only 100% grass-fed and finished cows and is not processed with high heat or extracted with harmful chemicals.    There are no fillers, flow agents, or added flavors. There is only ONE ingredient in this product and it's bovine bone broth protein. Visit paleovalley.com/jockers  “About 10,000 steps a day reduces your risk of developing dementia by half." - Dr. Sandison   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean  TuneIn Radio   Resources: Shop Carbon 60 - Use the coupon code "JOCKERS" for 15% OFF your first order in all their products! Paleovalley.com/jockers (BOOK RECOMMENDATION) - The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline (BOOK RECOMMENDATION) - Amazon.com: Ultra-Processed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food (Audible Audio Edition)   Connect with Dr. Heather Sandison: