In this episode, Bec speaks to Christine Pope. A Sydney-based naturopath, nutritionist and homeopath with a special interest in cognitive health, healthy ageing, and women's health. Christine has developed her signature 'Ageing Outrageously" program to support her client's journey to age with vigour and vitality.

Bec and Christine cover:

• How a surgical procedure left Christine with her own cognitive health recovery journey
• Why women are more at risk for cognitive decline
• Why Alzheimer’s disease is called type 3 diabetes
• What is neuroplasticity & how can it be supported?
• What is the glymphatic system?
• The key brain foods and lifestyle factors you can be doing to protect your current and future brain health

[00:00] Welcome to Brain Awareness Week

[01:07] Introducing Christine Pope

[01:59] What is 'ageing outrageously'?

[02:50] Learning from neurology pioneers; Dr Dale Brederson and Dr Terry Wahls

[06:10] Why is Alzheimer's disease called Type 3 diabetes?

[07:11] Common cognitive health disruptors

[08:30] Hacking blood sugar for better brain health

[10:56] What is the glymphatic system?

[13:44] What is neuroplasticity & how can we support it?

[18:18] Why do women have higher cognitive decline risks?

[21:55] Brain Foods: essential fatty acids

[26:40] Brain Foods: berries

[28:04] Brain Foods: greens

[30:14] Brain Foods: eggs

[33:33] Prioritising exercise for better brain health

[40:10] Christine's journey with cognitive health

Connect with Christine Pope.

Christine's Better Brain Health [FREE WEBINAR].

Learn More About Christine's Ageing Outrageously Program.

Dr Dale Brederson's TED Talk: A Precision Approach to Ending Alzheimer's Disease.

Dr Dale Brederson's Book: The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline.

Dr Terry Wahls: The Wahl's Protocol.

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