The Brain Health Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr. Jonah Yakel
Join Dr. Jonah Yakel on the Brain Health Podcast where we discuss cutting-edge science and natural strategies to help maximize brain function while aiming to slow, stop, and even reverse symptoms of cognitive decline.
Is blood sugar dysfunction the leading cause of cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease? An estimated 94% of Americans suffer from unhealthy blood sugar metabolism, 30% from prediabetes, and over 10% from diabetes.
Blood sugar imbalance is one of the leading causes of illness in the US today driving everything from heart disease to Alzheimer's.
In fact, the case between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease is so strong it has led many experts to refer to it as Diabetes Type 3.
In today's episode, we dive deep into the role of blood sugar, and brain health, and why this one single change to your lifestyle may be the most important thing you can do to protect your brain.
We discuss:
-The link between blood sugar and brain health
-How to slow, stop, and even reverse blood sugar dysfunction including diabetes
-The best diets to support healthy blood sugar and brain health
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As if suffering through COVID is not bad enough, 20-30% of people are at risk of post-COVID cognitive decline. COVID is a biotoxin, like mold, that can trigger an inflammatory response within the brain leading to brain fog and cognitive decline.
In today's episode, we discuss how COVID leads to inflammation that damages the brain.
We dive into:
-COVID and its impact on the brain
-COVID and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
-The link between COVID and mold-related illness
-Steps to take to begin recovering from post-COVID brain inflammation
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An estimated 40 million people suffer from mold-related illnesses in the US. Unfortunately, most people go either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, labeled with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, or even worse, simply told that it's all in their head.
In today's episode, we dive into mold-related illness and discuss how it impacts brain function.
We cover:
-Mold and its impact on the brain
-What is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
-Why mold-related illness is frequently overlooked and misdiagnosed
-The three steps to mold recovery
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In today's episode, we discuss the 4 most common early warning signs of cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.
While there may be several plausible causes of each individual symptom, when experienced together, they can be a warning sign of early problems. Cognitive decline is a significant concern today, especially with the skyrocketing rates of dementia and Alzheimer's.
By catching the warning signs early, radical lifestyle changes can significantly slow, stop, and even reverse symptoms.
We discuss:
-Why brain fog is such an important symptom that should never be ignored
-How brain inflammation leads to chronic fatigue
-The role of brain inflammation concerning chronic pain
-How anxiety, depression, and other mental/emotional disorders can be traced back to brain inflammation
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In today's episode, we dive into the most effective lifestyle modifications to help prevent, slow, stop, and even reverse symptoms of cognitive decline.
Cognitive decline is a major concern in today's world, especially with the alarming increase in rates of dementia and Alzheimer's.
We discuss:
-How stress impacts your brain
-The best diets for brain health
-The importance of sleep
-Exercise as a brain health hack
-The effect of alcohol on the brain
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What lies at the root of cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease?
Today we know that these diseases are complex and have multiple factors impacting their progression. Thankfully, science is shedding light on many of the triggers that are at the source of cognitive decline. When we know what is the root cause, we can begin making changes to slow, stop, and even reverse the disease process.
In today's episode, we discuss different factors contributing to cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer's including:
-Inflammation
-Hormone and nutrient deficiency
-Blood sugar imbalance
-Environmental toxins including mold
-Circulation
-Head Injuries
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Is cognitive decline reversible?
Contrary to what we have been told, it is actually possible to slow, stop, and even reverse symptoms of cognitive decline and dementia.
In today's episode, Dr. Yakel shares how after being told he would be lucky to know his wife and kids within five years, he made drastic lifestyle changes to heal his brain and recover from cognitive decline.
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