Did you know that chronic inflammation in your brain is the primary hidden driver behind dementia and Alzheimer’s? Science is now confirming what alternative healthcare practitioners have understood for years: the future of brain health isn’t in a lab—it’s in your lifestyle.
With dementia cases predicted to hit half a million in 2025 and one million per year by 2060, and people over 55 facing a 42% lifetime risk, you might be feeling overwhelmed. But what if this challenge is actually an opportunity for a big breakthrough?
The Hidden Emotional Triggers
Most people forget to consider the emotional lifestyle factors that can lead to dementia. Here are five critical signals your body might be giving you:
Depression is one of the strongest emotional risk factors—it can damage brain structure and increase dementia risk significantly.
Chronic stress elevates cortisol levels, directly damaging your hippocampus (your brain’s memory center).
Anxiety, especially in midlife and beyond, has been linked to increased dementia risk through persistent worry patterns.
Social isolation and loneliness can accelerate cognitive decline and increase dementia risk by up to 50% in some studies.
Trauma and PTSD create chronic stress responses that contribute to higher rates of dementia.
The good news? These factors can be addressed! Managing depression, reducing stress, staying socially connected, and addressing anxiety can potentially reduce your dementia risk.
Other Physical Risk Factors
- Head injuries
- Long-term heavy drinking
- Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies
- COVID or long-haul COVID effects
- High levels of toxicity
Natural Ways to Support Your Brain—Let’s Make It EASY!
- Support Blood Flow Boost nitric oxide levels to keep oxygen flowing to your brain. Use simple test strips dipped in saliva—pale or white color signals low nitric oxide. Our most common support for this is BFF.
- Vitamin DK for Brain Health Supports brain function and immunity. Be sure the brand doesn’t use lanolin (commonly used because it’s cheap, but your body doesn’t assimilate it well). We recommend LongeviDK2 as it is whole food based and not lanolin-based.
- Reverse Depression and Anxiety with our Joy and Peace Patches. The results from these two patches have been astonishing.
- Reduce Inflammation Support glutathione, your body’s master antioxidant. It helps reduce inflammation and slow the aging process. Even flossing daily is an easy way to reduce gum inflammation—a gateway to brain issues. We recommend Swish 30 and/or Prima Skin.
- Clean Up Toxins Avoid common toxins like alcohol, marijuana, and drugs. Support detoxification with a quality binder—we recommend BioToxin Binder from CellCore.
- Infrared Saunas Dr. Amen says, “People who take the most saunas have the lowest incidence of Alzheimer’s disease.”
- Build Immunity and Gut Health Include probiotics and immune builders. We recommend CT Biotics or l.reuteri yogurt, and Defend Super Patch.
- Get Quality Sleep Sleep is crucial to cleanse short-term memory each night. Quality sleep enhances memory, boosts energy, improves blood flow, and supports better decision-making. We recommend REM Super Patch.
One More Critical Factor
Dr. Amen notes: “Being overweight, you automatically have 10 of the 11 risk factors, because being overweight lowers blood flow, accelerates aging, increases inflammation, and changes your hormones in a negative way.” If you struggle with weight, consider using our Ignite Super Patch to burn 25% of your resting calories, improving your metabolism.
What Next Step are You Ready to Take?
Start with ONE simple shift. Maybe it’s flossing daily. It could be a 10-minute walk. Maybe it’s testing your nitric oxide levels. Maybe it’s releasing depression and anxiety with the Joy and Peace patches.
Then ask yourself: “What’s different? What did I notice?”
Your observations matter—they are the clues as to what is and isn’t helping you improve your health. AND, we are here to help you on your journey of discovery. If you want to learn more, join us on our weekly Q&A calls (info on our new website). LifestyleforHealth.com.
At Lifestyle for Health, we’re committed to making brain health EASY, one simple step at a time.