The Arran Protocol
A Brain and Memory Rejuvenation Program
Evidenced Based Strategies For Reversing Cognitive Decline and Memory Loss
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Cognitive decline is increasingly prevalent in modern times, affecting millions worldwide. Factors such as chronic stress, poor diet, sedentary lifestyles, environmental toxins, and sleep deprivation contribute to memory loss and diminished brain function. Age-related decline, once considered inevitable, now manifests earlier due to lifestyle and metabolic dysfunctions. Dementia and mild cognitive impairment rates are rising, highlighting the urgent need for brain health strategies. Early intervention through functional medicine, lifestyle changes, and cognitive training can help mitigate these effects.
About Dementia
Dementia is the most serious aspect of cognitive decline. Every three seconds someone, somewhere is diagnosed with a form of dementia. By the year 2030 that figure is expected to quadruple.
The word 'dementia' is an umbrella term that covers the multiple expressions of dementia.
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Alzheimer's disease ( 70 - 90% )
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vascular dementia
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dementia with Lewy bodies
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Parkinson's disease
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fronto temporal dementia
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hypothyroid induced dementia
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B12 dementia
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autoimmune dementia
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alcohol induced dementia
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hormonal imbalance induced dementia
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drug induced dementia
10 Key Signs Of Cognitive Decline
1. Memory Loss
Forgetting recent events, conversations, or appointments
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2. Mental Fatigue That Is Unrelenting
Constantly feeling tired with poor recovery
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3. Brain Fog
Brain feels like its regularly stuck in mud
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4. Poor Concentration / Focus
Struggling to focus on tasks or follow conversations
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5. Slower Thinking Speed
​Reduced ability to process information quickly
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6. Regular Mood Changes
​Increased anxiety, depression, or irritability
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7. Loss Of Motivation
Apathy, lack of interest in activities once enjoyed
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8. Declining Problem Solving Skills
​Struggling with tasks that require planning or reasoning
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9. Language Difficulties
Trouble finding words or following conversations
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10. Poor Brain Function
That impacts daily life​​
Notable Causes Of
Cognitive Decline
Cognitive decline arises from multiple factors, including chronic stress, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and sleep deprivation. Inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic disorders like diabetes also contribute. Toxins from pollution, heavy metals, and processed foods further impair brain function. Hormonal imbalances, gut dysfunction, and chronic infections play significant roles. Additionally, social isolation and mental inactivity accelerate decline. Addressing these factors through lifestyle changes, functional medicine, and cognitive stimulation can help preserve brain health.
10 Key Causes Of Cognitive Decline
1. Brain Inflammation
caused by poor diet, autoimmunity, poor sleep etc
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2. Poor Nutrition
overconsumption of refined carbohydrates, refined oils etc
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3. Adrenal Stress
excess cortisol is toxic to the brain
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4. Low Thyroid Function
diminishes brain function
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5. Poor Brain Circulation
​narrow vessel disease
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6. Sedentary Lifestyle
lack of brain stimulation
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7. Toxic Lifestyle
environmental pollution
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8. Blood Sugar Dysregulation
​excess insulin promotes inflammation
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9. Poor Sleeping Patterns
promotes brain inflammation
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10. Brain Trauma
concussion
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NEUROPLASTICITY
Providing hope for recovery from mild to moderate memory loss ( including dementia ) and cognitive decline
What Is Neuroplasticity ?
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memory
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attention and focus
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learning and creativity
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sensory acuity and fine motor skills
Brain plasticity, the secret to optimising your brain's fitness, is one of the most revolutionary discoveries in modern neuroscience. While it was traditionally thought that our brains were fully formed by early adulthood ( age 25 ), the truth is that our habits and life experiences continually shape and mould our brains in fascinating ways.
In fact, optimising brain fitness through applications of neuroplasticity is the gateway to improvement in a range of areas, including focus, memory, mood and endurance ( brain longevity ). Collectively, maintaining these assets at a higher level in the face of a stressful, demanding lifestyle comes under the banner of managing building your brain reserve.
Enhancing Neuroplasticity Builds Brain Reserve
Brain reserve refers to the brain’s ability to withstand ageing, injury, or disease while maintaining cognitive function. It is built through lifelong learning, mental stimulation, physical activity, and a healthy lifestyle. A higher brain reserve provides resilience against neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s by compensating for damage and maintaining neural efficiency.
Key factors influencing brain reserve include neuroplasticity, blood flow, metabolic health, and stress management. A nutrient-rich diet, social engagement, and restorative sleep further support cognitive resilience. Strengthening brain reserve through proactive measures helps delay cognitive decline, enhances mental agility, and protects overall brain health in later life.
Neuroplasticity
At Work
Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to reorganise itself by forming new neural connections throughout life, allowing us to learn new skills, recover from injuries, and adapt to changes.
Neuroplasticity is a naturally occuring phenomena and is the basis for reversing all forms of dementia where the disease has not advanced beyond a certain point
Neuroplasticity and Dementia
Neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt and reorganise, plays a crucial role in dementia. While dementia is characterised by progressive cognitive decline, research suggests that neuroplasticity can help slow its progression. Engaging in cognitive training, physical exercise, social interaction, and brain-healthy nutrition can stimulate neural pathways, promoting synaptic growth and resilience. Functional neurology and functional medicine approaches, including targeted rehabilitation and lifestyle interventions, can optimise brain function despite neurodegeneration. Though neuroplasticity cannot fully reverse dementia, it offers hope in enhancing cognitive reserve, improving quality of life, and potentially delaying symptom onset by harnessing the brain’s inherent adaptability.
About Your Brain
Your brain weighs in at just three pounds, makes up just 2% of your body weight and is 70% fat. Yet it controls every function in your body, determines how you think and feel and every interaction you have with the outside world is controlled by your brain.
With its up to 500 trillion synaptic connections, your brain is easily the most powerful machine on the planet. These connections are what create your thoughts, what drive your emotions, and what control your behaviours - and what makes your memory efficient. Even more incredibly, this amazing machine is constantly changing through a process known as brain plasticity. And you can take advantage of this process to improve and enhance your brain's jaw-dropping powers - at any age.
Start With The
Neurogenics Memory and Cognition Profile
Neurogenics
Memory and Cognition Profile
The Neurogenics Memory and Cognition Profile is a unique self assessment tool that allows you to grade symptoms relating to the efficiency of your memory and cognition. The profile also serves as a marker for improvement in your symptoms when engaging with the Arran Protocol for reversing cognitive decline.
Fee : £10
Refundable on booking Discovery Consultation ( Part 1 )
The Importance Of Early Assessment and Intervention
Outside of head trauma or concussion dementia in all its forms starts in the brain 15 - 25 years before symptoms start to appear. That means its progress is insidious.
The research is very clear. Engaging in activities that support brain health and build brain reserve are vital to everyone over the age of fifty.
Fee : £10
Refundable on booking Discovery Consultation ( Part 1 )
10 Early Warning Signs Of Alzheimers and Dementia
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memory loss that disrupts daily life
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challenges in problem solving
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difficulty completing familiar tasks
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confusion with time or place
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trouble understanding visual images
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problems finding words
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regularly misplacing things
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increasingly poor judgement
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withdrawal from social life
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personality changes
Fee : £10
Refundable on booking Discovery Consultation ( Part 1 )
The Six Stages Of Dementia
Alzheimer’s and dementia are progressive neurodegenerative diseases that lead to cognitive decline, memory loss, and impaired daily function. As they advance, brain cells deteriorate, making intervention increasingly difficult. Early intervention is critical, as it can slow progression, enhance cognitive resilience, and improve quality of life. Functional medicine and neurology approaches, including lifestyle changes, brain stimulation, and targeted therapies, can optimise brain health and delay symptoms. While full recovery remains challenging, early detection and proactive management significantly increase the chances of maintaining cognitive function for longer, offering hope for better long-term outcomes.
Stage 1
Very Mild Cognitive Decline
forgets familiar words
forgets location of every day objects
treatment beneficial
Stage 2
Mild Cognitive Decline
Early Stage Alzheimers
trouble remembering names when introduced to new people
forgets material that one has just read
experiences increasing trouble with planning or organising
treatment beneficial
Stage 3
Moderate Cognitive Decline
Early Stage Alzheimers
forgets recent events
impaired arithmetic ability
difficulty planning, paying bills etc
forgets one's own personal history
treatment beneficial
Stage 4
Moderately Severe Cognitive Decline
Mid Stage Alzheimers
unable to recall one's own address or telephone number
becomes confused about what day it is
needs help choosing appropriate clothing for the weather
still does not require assistance with eating or using the toilet
treatment may be possible
Stage 5
Severe Cognitive Decline
Mid Stage Alzheimers
trouble remembering spouse's name
needs help dressing normally
bowel and bladder incontinence
major personality disorder
tendency to wander and become lost
no treatment possible
Stage 6
Very Severe Cognitive Decline
Late Stage Alzheimers
loses ability to respond to environment
must have a carer
no treatment possible
The Discovery Consultations
( Parts one and two )
Neurogenics Memory Clinic’s discovery consultations use functional medicine, functional neurology, and advanced lab tests to identify memory decline causes. This personalised, two-part process provides targeted insights for brain health optimisation and early intervention strategies.
Why Consult With Us ?
Our clinical and educational services are among the most advanced anywhere.
Full Symptoms Analysis
A proper diagnostic work up for memory loss should include an analysis of not only brain related symptoms but also adrenal function, thyroid function, the sex hormones, gut and liver function and lifestyle factors such as sleep, exercise and brain activity. They all have a tremendous impact on the brain and memory.
Laboratory Support
Laboratory analysis from blood, urine and saliva can provide invaluable information as to what is causing or influencing whole brain and memory issues. Brain scans provide highly detailed additional information regarding brain structure and function.
Discovery Consultation
preliminary consultation
discovery consultation
follow up consultation
Our consultations based on cutting edge science and are designed to educate, motivate and provide participants of the Arran Protocol with a highly structured program to follow.
Community Support
Our new online community is launching soon and we invite those with memory issues and their loved ones to join and connect with other people around the world.
Contact
Fernbank House, Tytherington Business Village Springwood Way, Macclesfield, SK10 2XA
07814 528087
