🎵 “Physical” – EOA Keep Moving, Keep Fighting (Olivia Newton-John)

Let’s get physical…

Not in the 80’s aerobics way (although… maybe that too 😄)

But in this way:

👉 How do you keep your spouse “fresh”?

👉 How do you keep their mind engaged?

👉 Can you slow this down?

These are some of the biggest questions early on.

💬 Disclaimer

I’m not a doctor—just a spouse who went all in trying to learn, test, and do everything I could to support my husband. This is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting supplements, diets, or new routines.

What I’m sharing is what we tried, what I researched, and what seemed to work for us.

🧠 My Thought Process (Real Talk)

When this started, I went into full “figure it out” mode.

Here’s how my brain worked:

• Alzheimer’s = beta amyloid plaques

• Plaques = damage to brain

  
  
  
  

  So…

👉 How do I slow that down?

👉 What supports brain health?

👉 Does diet matter?

👉 Does blood flow matter?

👉 Do supplements actually help?

So I did what a lot of us do:

👉 I read everything

👉 I tested things

👉 I adjusted constantly

His Dr always writes down what I am doing and is pleased with what I try

🧬 Quick Breakdown (Simple Terms)

🧠 What are beta amyloids?

They’re proteins that can build up in the brain and form plaques.

👉 These plaques are associated with Alzheimer’s

But here’s the important part:

👉 There is no proven way to “stop” them with supplements (YET)

What you can do:

👉 Support overall brain health

👉 Support blood flow

👉 Support inflammation control

🥗 THE FOUNDATION (This matters more than anything)

Before supplements…

👉 This is what made the biggest difference

🏃‍♂️ Movement (Non-Negotiable)

• Biking 1–2x daily (10–20 miles – muscle memory is real)

• Gym at least 1x week (goal: 2x)

• Walking when possible

👉 Movement = blood flow = brain support

💧 Hydration

• 100 oz water daily (minimum)

• Sugar-free electrolytes after activity

👉 Dehydration = confusion (huge trigger)

🥗 Diet (Mediterranean Style)

We shifted hard here:

• Low sugar (except occasional treat 🍦)

• Low processed foods

• High protein + healthy fats

• Tons of fruits + vegetables

Daily staples:

• Greek yogurt (high protein no sugar)

• Protein Coffee (half protein shake/half coffee)

• Protein Cottage Cheese

• Nuts- all mostly walnuts, pecans, and almonds (RAW)

• Low glycemic bars KIND are his favorite

• Fruit (bananas, berries, apples, citrus)

• Fish (salmon, shrimp daily if possible) if they have high cholesterol, watch this shrimp throws up the numbers.

👉 This is one of the most research-supported approaches for brain health

💊 SUPPLEMENTS (What We Tried)

Let’s be clear:

👉 Supplements are supportive—not cures

🧠 Omega Fatty Acids

• We use “Fatty15”

• Noticed improved cholesterol numbers

👉 Research:Omega-3s are linked to brain health and inflammation reduction

💪 Creatine

• Creatine gummies (2 daily)

• He feels a difference

👉 Research: Emerging studies suggest creatine may support:

• Brain energy metabolism

• Cognitive function

(Not definitive—but promising)

☀️ B12 + Vitamin D

• Daily use

👉 Important: Low levels can mimic cognitive decline

This is one of the first things doctors check

👁 Eye Health

• Occuvite (family history of macular degeneration)

🍄 Lion’s Mane

• Used in coffee previously

• What we use- ZPlant

👉 Research: Early studies suggest possible support for:

• Nerve growth

• Cognitive function

Still early—but interesting

💉 IV Therapy (Quarterly)

• Hydration

• NAD

• Glutathione

👉 Helps with:

• Hydration

• Energy

(Again—supportive, not proven treatment)

🧠 “Cognitive Blends”

You’ll see these everywhere.

Truth?

👉 Most are combinations of:

• B vitamins

• Omegas

• Herbs

We use occasionally—but not consistently

What's you loved one doing now?

• Nothing, they are Stagnant or past function
• TV-Phone-Internet
• Walking when they can or GYM

😅 The Unexpected One: Nicotine

This one surprised me.

He used to like occasional dip.

👉 When he had nicotine:

• He seemed calmer

• More relaxed

So I looked into it.

👉 There ARE clinical trials using nicotine (not smoking)

We tried:

• Nicotine gum

Results:

• No major cognitive change

• But calming effect

👉 I even tried it—helped my racing brain

(Not recommending—just sharing honestly)

💡 What Actually Helped the MOST

Not one pill.

Not one trick.

👉 It was the combination:

• Movement

• Routine

• Nutrition

• Hydration

• Engagement

• Less Sugar- healthy fats

🧠 Keeping the Mind “Fresh”

• Routine (huge)

• Familiar environments

• Repetitive physical activities

• Simple tasks with purpose

👉 Muscle memory is your best friend

⚠️ What Didn’t Matter as Much

• Overcomplicating supplements

• Chasing every “new” product

• Expecting dramatic changes

💛 Final Thought

You cannot stop this disease.

But…

👉 You can slow it down

👉 You can influence quality of life

👉 You can support the body

👉 You can create the best environment possible

2020

🎵 Why “Physical”?

Because this fight isn’t passive.

👉 It’s daily

👉 It’s intentional

👉 It’s movement

💬 Disclaimer

I’m not a doctor, nutritionist, or medical professional—just a caregiver sharing what we’ve tried and learned. This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplements, treatments, or major lifestyle changes.

Take what helps. Leave what doesn’t.

"Physical" Olivia Newton John

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