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Fixing Your Broken Brain: How to Prevent Alzheimer’s, Boost Memory, and Protect Your Brain Naturally

  • Writer: Tony Seymour
    Tony Seymour
  • Jul 25
  • 2 min read

Are you worried about brain fog, memory loss, or your risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia? You’re not alone. Cognitive decline is one of the fastest-growing health concerns, affecting millions of Americans each year.


The good news? Most brain-related issues, including early signs of dementia, can be prevented or slowed down by addressing inflammation, lifestyle, and nutrition.


In this post, Dr. Dan Yachter, chiropractor and functional health expert, shares insights from his Fixing Your Broken Brain Master Class—including the #1 blood test you need to protect your brain (the Omega-3 Index) and natural strategies to keep your brain healthy for life.

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What Causes Brain Aging and Decline?

Most people assume brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are simply a result of aging or genetics. But the truth is:

  • Brain degeneration often begins 20–30 years before symptoms

  • Inflammation and poor lifestyle choices—not just age—drive brain shrinkage

  • Medications like sleep aids, antidepressants, and antihistamines can fuel neuroinflammation

  • Gut health directly impacts your brain, as your gut microbiome produces neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine

 

The #1 Marker for Brain Health: Omega-3 Index

One of the most important predictors of long-term brain health is the Omega-3 Index, which measures how much of your cell membranes are made up of DHA and EPA (healthy omega-3 fats).

  • Optimal levels: 8–12%

  • Low levels (under 4.4%) are linked to smaller brain volume, faster aging, and higher dementia risk

  • Easy to test with a simple finger prick blood test

Higher omega-3 levels are also linked to better memory, learning, and cognitive function, as confirmed by studies like the Framingham Heart Study.

 

Natural Ways to Protect and Heal Your Brain

Dr. Yachter recommends these science-backed strategies:

  1. Raise BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor)

    • Exercise and intermittent fasting

    • Curcumin and fish oil (DHA/EPA)

    • Magnesium threonate (crosses the blood-brain barrier)

  2. Eat a Brain-Boosting Diet

  3. Wild-caught fish (salmon, sardines, anchovies)

  4. Colorful berries (antioxidants and polyphenols)

  5. Pasture-raised eggs and choline-rich foods

  6. Mineral-rich salts like Pink Himalayan or Celtic salt

  7. Heal Your Gut

  8. Run a GI Map test if you have digestive issues

  9. Remove inflammatory foods

  10. Add fermented foods and digestive enzymes

  11. Reduce Inflammation and Toxin Load

  12. Avoid long-term use of sleep aids and certain OTC meds

  13. Prioritize sleep for a healthy glymphatic system (your brain’s cleaning cycle)

  14. Consider chiropractic care to improve spinal alignment and nervous system flow

 

Key Takeaway: Test, Don’t Guess

If you’re serious about brain health, start by testing your Omega-3 Index and blood sugar markers (Hemoglobin A1C, fasting glucose, insulin). These tests reveal whether you’re at risk for accelerated brain aging—and give you a clear path to reverse it.

 

Want to Learn More?

Join Dr. Dan Yachter’s upcoming Master Class: Building a Titanium Immune System & Raising a Healthy, Drug-Free Family on August 19th at 6:30 PM (open to the public, free of charge).

Or, schedule your Omega-3 Index test and get started on a personalized brain health plan today.

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