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!

01/15/2026

“There are people on the other side of every bottle.”

When Ric Scalzo shared this story about his mother, it wasn’t about herbs.
It was about responsibility.
Integrity.
And the weight that comes with creating medicine for people you may never meet.

This is what separates products from healing.
Intention matters.
Ethics matter.
How something is grown, prepared, and offered matters.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that medicine is never neutral.
It carries the energy of how it was made.

🎧 "The Soul of Herbal Medicine: Regeneration, Purpose, and Aging Well" with Ric Scalzo is now live. Comment "PODCAST" to get the link to watch.

01/13/2026

Herbs don’t “fix” us.
They support the body’s natural ability to return to wholeness.

Ric Scalzo explains that healing happens when we work with nature, not when we try to overpower it.
That means growing plants regeneratively.
Handling them with care.
And respecting the responsibility that comes with making medicine.

This conversation shifts how you see herbal remedies entirely.

🎧 Listen to our latest episode to hear why integrity matters at every step. Comment below "PODCAST," and I'll send you the link.

You don’t have to overhaul your life to improve your memory. These 10 simple habits build a stronger brain over time, es...
01/12/2026

You don’t have to overhaul your life to improve your memory. These 10 simple habits build a stronger brain over time, especially when repeated consistently.⁠

Save this post to revisit when you need the reminder ⁠🧡

01/09/2026

When asked about her legacy, Judy's answer wasn’t about titles or accomplishments.

It was about hope.
About being determined.
About reminding people facing memory loss to keep going.

Some have called her “unstoppable.”
And if that’s what people remember — that persistence, that refusal to give up — she says that would be enough.

This moment is a powerful reminder that legacy isn’t about the end. It’s about how we show up while we’re still very much in it.

🎧 Listen to our latest episode and comment "PODCAST" for the direct link

2026 Brain Health: INS vs OUTS✅ Sleep, move, anti-inflammatory foods❌ Screens, sugar, stress
01/07/2026

2026 Brain Health: INS vs OUTS

✅ Sleep, move, anti-inflammatory foods

❌ Screens, sugar, stress

01/06/2026

Judy wants people to know this:

You don’t have to do the impossible.
You just have to believe improvement is possible.

By supporting the body, movement, heart health, daily structure, she believes many things can get better, even if outcomes vary.

Her journey wasn’t just physical.
It was joyful.
Purposeful.
And deeply human.

🎧 Hear Judy’s full story in the latest episode. Comment PODCAST to get the link to watch.

A new year is the perfect time to reset what matters most—including your brain. 🧠✨Here are 5 tiny habits that boost focu...
01/02/2026

A new year is the perfect time to reset what matters most—including your brain. 🧠✨

Here are 5 tiny habits that boost focus, energy, and memory. Start with one, then build from there. Your future self will thank you!

Which habit will you start this week? 💡

Fuel your brain with ketones! 🧠✨ Discover how ketones boost BDNF, reduce neuroinflammation, enhance mitochondrial health...
12/29/2025

Fuel your brain with ketones! 🧠✨

Discover how ketones boost BDNF, reduce neuroinflammation, enhance mitochondrial health, and sharpen memory & focus.

💡 Want the full breakdown? Comment KETO and get access to my free webinar: “The #1 Foods to Reverse Alzheimer’s at Home”

12/27/2025

We talk a lot about avoiding false hope in dementia care.

But we don’t talk enough about the damage caused by false hopelessness.

Realistic hope means creating the right environment, supporting daily rhythms, nourishing the body, and prioritizing connection so people can experience more good days, better health span, and greater dignity.

My latest podcast episode is a powerful reminder that decline is not the only story.

🎧 Tune in today to listen. Just comment "PODCAST" and I'll share the link.

12/21/2025

One of my favorite ways to restore peace and mental clarity? Inositol. 🌿

It supports serotonin and dopamine, quiets mental noise, improves sleep, balances blood sugar, and lifts anxiety—helping your body feel safe again.

💬 Type Inositol in the comments and I’ll send you the video link right away!

Short-form videos are everywhere, and our brains are paying the price. 🧠Constant bites of highly-processed content reduc...
12/20/2025

Short-form videos are everywhere, and our brains are paying the price. 🧠

Constant bites of highly-processed content reduce attention, self-control, and mental stamina, especially for young people whose brains are still developing.

We don’t have to reject technology, but we do need boundaries. Be deliberate about what you consume and how you spend your attention. Protect your ability to think, create, and feel.

This is more than health; it is what makes us human.

12/19/2025

“Keto” doesn’t mean the same thing for everyone, especially if you carry APOE4.

For APOE4 carriers, a high-saturated-fat ketogenic diet may be detrimental to brain health due to differences in lipid metabolism.

In this episode, Kevin Tran breaks down:
• Why keto for APOE4 looks different
• The mistake many people make with saturated fat
• Coconut oil vs MCT oil (and why that distinction matters)

If you’ve ever been confused about keto and brain health, this conversation is essential.

🧠 Comment PODCAST to watch the full episode.

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