April 29, 2025
Why a One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Alzheimer’s Is Failing — and What You Can Do About It
“It’s time to stop waiting for a miracle cure. The best defence against Alzheimer’s begins with what you do today.”
“It’s time to stop waiting for a miracle cure. The best defence against Alzheimer’s begins with what you do today.”
“It’s time to stop waiting for a miracle cure. The best defence against Alzheimer’s begins with what you do today.”
In a landmark special issue, the Nature Outlook on Alzheimer’s Disease (April 2025) reveals a growing consensus: Alzheimer’s is not caused by a single factor, nor will it be cured by a single drug. Despite billions poured into drug development, the results remain underwhelming. Anti-amyloid therapies offer only modest benefits—and sometimes with significant side effects.
What’s emerging instead is a far more nuanced picture, one that Functional Medicine has recognised for over a decade: Alzheimer’s is a complex, multifactorial disease. And that means your lifestyle, environment, nutrition, and genetics all matter—a lot.
Let’s take a look at what’s inside the April 2025 Nature Outlook—and what it means for you:
Breakthroughs in blood-based biomarkers promise earlier and more accessible detection of Alzheimer’s risk—long before symptoms arise. This opens the door to truly preventative approaches. At our clinic, we integrate this with comprehensive functional assessments, looking at inflammation, insulin resistance, nutrient status, and more.
One of the most remarkable stories is that of a Colombian woman with a rare mutation that protected her from developing Alzheimer’s—even though she had high levels of amyloid plaques in her brain. This is epigenetics in action: how you live can switch genes on or off. Your DNA may load the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger—or doesn’t.
There is growing evidence that chronic infections like herpes viruses or periodontal bacteria may play a role in Alzheimer’s development. From a Functional Medicine perspective, this makes sense: unresolved infections and gut dysbiosis trigger long-term inflammation and immune dysfunction—key contributors to cognitive decline.
We’ve long known that poor blood sugar control and insulin resistance impair brain function. The Outlook highlights how diabetes drugs may have protective effects. At our workshops, we teach how to reverse insulin resistance naturally—through dietary changes, fasting protocols, exercise, and targeted supplements.
Women make up nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases, and it’s not just because they live longer. Hormonal shifts, stress, and inflammation all play a role. Our programmes are tailored to these unique risk factors—especially around perimenopause and menopause—using safe, natural strategies to support hormone balance, sleep, and mood.
At our Cognitive Health Workshops, we go beyond generic advice. We help you understand:
This is not about fear—it’s about empowerment.
We’ve helped hundreds of people, even those with early cognitive symptoms, improve clarity, focus, and energy. Prevention isn’t about waiting until something goes wrong. It’s about staying one step ahead—starting now.
If you're interested in preventing Alzheimer’s or simply optimising your cognitive health, we invite you to our upcoming workshops. These are for:
Together, we can rewrite your brain’s future—starting with the choices you make today.
Ready to take the next step? Join our Cognitive Health Workshop or book a discovery call to learn more.