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Dr. Heather Sandison

Reversing Alzheimer's Holiday Crash Course

Let’s make this holiday season the start of a healthier path for you and your loved one.

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Balancing Allergy Relief and Cognitive Health

Spring is such a hopeful and fun time of year. The days are starting to get just a little longer and the sun shines just a little brighter. We have amazing super blooms here in southern California. For a brief time, the hillsides are bright green and bright orange poppies are popping up everywhere. Our residents at Marama are going to the Carlsbad Flower Fields this month for an outing. It’s a great way to accomplish a few aspects of the Marama protocol of getting exercise and being in nature.

Unfortunately for many, the start of spring is signified by watery, itchy eyes, sneezing, running nose, and many other allergy symptoms. And according to recent research, allergies may signify an increased dementia risk in many ways. 

Studies have found an association between the allergic triad (asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis) and an increased risk of dementia. One study of more than 6 million adults concluded that as allergic diseases increase, the risk of dementia increases linearly.    

Other studies are finding a connection between dementia and continual use of anticholinergic medications that contain diphenhydramine, such as Benadryl® used for allergies. “Taking an anticholinergic for the equivalent of three years or more was associated with a 54% higher dementia risk than taking the same dose for three months or less,” per Harvard Health.

If you need to take allergy medication on a continued basis so you can stop and smell the roses, Cognitive Vitality recommends avoiding diphenhydramine (e.g., Benadryl®) and trying these as safer options:

  • Desloratadine (e.g., Clarinex®)
  • Loratadine (e.g., Claritin®)
  • Fexofenadine (e.g., Allegra®)
  • Cetirizine (e.g., Zyrtec®)

Mold is another allergen linked to cognitive decline. I’ve seen big improvements in MOCA scores within just a few months when patients remove themselves from constant mold exposure by moving into Marama. Some people can even see a difference by going camping for a weekend or sleeping in a different room in the house that isn’t mold-ridden. 

These studies support the protocols I used to detoxify and remove allergens. My top 5 areas to detoxify naturally for cognitive improvement are:

1. Elimination 💩

2. Lungs 🫁

3. Kidneys 💧

4. Liver 🦠

5. Skin and Lymphatic System 💆‍♀️

I went into more detail on each of these areas in one of my previous letters. In case you missed it, you can find it here.

I hope you can get outside as much as possible this spring and enjoy all that is blooming. If you suffer from allergies, use safer alternatives to Benadryl®. Nature, sunshine and fresh air are important for cognitive health. 

Warmly,
Dr. Heather Sandison

P.S. – I’m giving my community the opportunity to get the last few spots at Marama and Clear Mind Center before the demand increases due to the Reverse Alzheimer’s Summit 4.0 and the release of my book Reversing Alzheimer’s.
>> Apply to Marama or Clear Mind Center before April 15 and receive $2500 off your monthly fee for an entire year if you move in by May 31, 2024 – a $30,000 savings!* <<