Revitalize the Mind: Dementia Care
Memory loss is not inevitable. Awaken the brain's healing potential with the DIP Diet and Circadian Rhythm alignment.
The Fog Can Lift
Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's are often viewed as a one-way street into darkness. Families watch helplessly as their loved ones fade away. Modern medicine offers drugs like Donepezil, which may briefly delay symptoms but do nothing to stop the degeneration.
At Dr. BRC Naturopathy Clinic, we understand that the brain is an organ like any other. It relies on blood flow, nutrients, and waste removal. When these systems fail, neurons die. By restoring these systems, we can halt the decline and, in many cases, restore lost function.
Alzheimer's is "Type 3 Diabetes"
New research increasingly refers to Alzheimer's as Type 3 Diabetes. This is because the primary problem is Insulin Resistance in the Brain.
Brain cells need glucose for energy. To use glucose, they need insulin. When the brain becomes resistant to insulin (due to a high-sugar, high-processed food diet), the neurons starve to death. This is why managing blood sugar is the first step in treating dementia.
Why Neurons Die
- Vascular Dementia: Small blood vessels in the brain get clogged with plaque (atherosclerosis), cutting off oxygen. This is the same process that causes heart attacks.
- Neuro-inflammation: Chronic inflammation from the gut ("Leaky Gut") crosses the blood-brain barrier, causing the brain's immune cells (microglia) to attack neurons.
- Sleep Deprivation: The brain cleans itself of toxic proteins (Amyloid Beta) only during deep sleep via the Glymphatic System. Poor sleep allows these toxins to build up and form plaques.
The Brain Rescue Protocol
1Step 1: Fuel Shift (The DIP Diet)
We must stop the insulin spikes.
Morning: Fruits only (High antioxidants protect neurons).
Lunch/Dinner: Raw vegetables first.
Superfood Add-on: 2 tablespoons of Virgin Coconut Oil daily. The MCTs provide "Ketones," an alternative fuel source that bypasses the broken insulin mechanism and directly powers the brain.
2Step 2: Circadian Reset
Rule: No artificial light after sunset. No screens.
Why? To maximize Melatonin production. Melatonin is the most potent antioxidant for the brain and is required for the "cleaning cycle" during sleep.
Practice: Sleep in a pitch-dark room.
3Step 3: Physical Activation
Brain Games: Puzzles, learning new skills.
Movement: Physical exercise increases BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), a protein that acts like "fertilizer" for new brain cells (Neurogenesis).
Frequently Asked Questions
My father gets aggressive (Sundowning). Will this help?▼
Sundowning is linked to circadian disruption. By strictly aligning eating and light exposure to the sun cycle (DIP Diet + Zero Light at night), the internal clock resets, often reducing agitation significantly.
Are Aluminum utensils bad?▼
Yes! Aluminum is a known neurotoxin found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. Throw away all aluminum cookers and foil immediately. Use stainless steel, clay, or iron.
Memories Are Precious
The brain is resilient. With the right care, the fog can lift, bringing back moments of clarity and connection.
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