Christy Melville Health Coach

11/10/2026

🧠 💚 October 10 is World Mental Health Day AND International Metabolic Health Day.

Why does that matter? Because our mental health and metabolic health are more connected than we once realized.

I'm sharing one of my favorite books, "Brain Energy," by Christopher Palmer, MD, which explores the emerging science connecting metabolic health, mitochondrial function and mental health.

💚 Healthy metabolism. 🧠 Healthy brain. Healthier YOU.

25/06/2025

Lifestyle behaviors are the leading drivers of chronic disease nationally.

An estimated 80% of chronic conditions are attributed to lifestyle factors along with 90% of healthcare spending. Clinical practice guidelines for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular conditions, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes, cancer, cognitive decline, polycystic ovarian syndrome and others cite lifestyle change as first-line treatment and effective preventive measures, as well as necessary adjunct to other forms of treatment.

The introduction of standardized measures for assessing lifestyle change opportunities is a critical step toward the full integration of lifestyle medicine into clinical operations.

/PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and Epic, the market share leader for electronic health records (EHR) in acute and ambulatory...

20/05/2024

It’s a great day for . Different clinicians in different studies around the world are showing shockingly similar results. The brain can heal, and decline can be prevented with guided lifestyle changes. Multiple causes and degrees of severity may require different levels of intervention, but we’re absolutely seeing brain healing within reach.

Sunday night was a CNN special that shined light on the findings of Dean Ornish, MD, “The Last Alzheimer’s Patient.” Dr. Ornish is a game changer in the world of cardiac rehab, and he’s providing more evidence that what’s good for the heart is good for the brain.

“Memories for Life-Reversing Alzheimer’s,” is a 2023 documentary released by Dale Bredesen, MD, that walks through stories of former Alzheimer’s patients healed by his protocol.

In addition to studies appearing in Alzheimer’s journals, books are detailing the science and clinical practice of this fascinating topic. Speaking of, “Reversing Alzheimer’s,” by Dr. Heather Sandison, ND, will be released in just three weeks on June 11.

19/05/2024

Exercise has incredible benefits for both your brain and your body. Look for tips to make exercise part of your routine in the soon to be released book, “Reversing Alzheimer’s.”

Dr. Heather Sandison, ND, shares rich info about the way exercise promotes neurogenesis and neuroplasticity. Functional MRIs and cognitive tests show us the growth and evidence of new brain cells and connections in people of all ages. More reason to move your body and strengthen your mind!!

04/05/2024

Sleep is an essential and way underrated part of your everyday routine, when all kinds of things happen. You get rest and your brain gets to work!

When you sleep, glial cells in your brain flush out toxic waste products. Just like you take a shower and wash dishes every day, your brain needs the chance to cleanse what accumulates. In addition, during sleep your hippocampus consolidates memories and your amygdala processes emotions.

Plus, like Dr. Heather Sandison, ND, says in “Reversing Alzheimer’s,” it’s a virtuous cycle. The more rest you have, the more energy you have to exercise and do activities. You’ll have more willpower and motivation to avoid sugar and choose gut- and brain-friendly foods. Heal and get stronger with plenty of restful sleep.

27/04/2024

I’m reading through an early copy of “Reversing Alzheimer’s” by Dr. Heather Sandison, ND, and loving it. I feel so encouraged to move in fun new ways. Increase the intensity a little bit to trigger signaling molecules that protect and repair your brain. Add a little variety so it’s also cognitively stimulating. A new route or routine keeps you in learning mode so you create new neural connections.
Exercise is neuroprotective - Welcome to the world of neuroplasticity!

22/04/2024

I am inspired by doctors and researchers like Dr. Heather Sandison who are showing the way to better brain health. She breaks it down into an easy-to-follow toolkit in her soon-to-be-released book, “Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health.”

Dr. Heather Sandison, ND, makes a great case for the strategies we have to think more clearly, increase energy and reduce stress. “We need to shift our focus away from reducing plaques and tangles and toward the things that actually improve cognition and patient experience. We need to treat the brain (and body) like the complex system that it is.”

I added “body” because our brain and body are connected in so many ways. What’s good for the heart is good for the brain. We have a gut-brain axis. A good 95% of the neurotransmitter serotonin is stored in our gut and it plays a VIP role in our digestion, appetite, sleep, mood and overall well-being. Tending to these brain and body things can have a huge impact in life.

01/04/2024

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03/02/2024

Your brain can be sharper at any age. What lifestyle habit(s) are you curious about trying today, and how might you fit it into your regular routine? Let’s find a way!

19/06/2022

If you are interested in your brain's health and strength, check out this summit that has so many great speakers! Today I enjoyed learning about trauma and the brain, and how exercise affects the brain in so many positive ways.

with Heather Sandison, ND