The Brain Health Podcast

Dr. Jonah Yakel
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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.

  1. 06/07/2023

    Carnivore Diet + CIRS

    The carnivore diet is all the rage, but it goes against everything we have been taught about a healthy diet. Nonetheless, people struggling with chronic illnesses, including severe autoimmune conditions, mold related illness (CIRS), Lyme disease, and even long COVID, are experiencing transformational changes in their health once starting a carnivore diet. In today's episode, we discuss the philosophy behind the carnivore diet, how it works, what it looks like, and how to troubleshoot common side effects that occur when first starting. We discuss: Carnivore vs. Keto diet The concepts and philosophy behind the carnivore diet Why this works for people with chronic health conditions What a carnivore diet looks like in practice How to troubleshoot common side effects that occur in the first two weeks If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.

    27 min

  2. 05/06/2023

    Unraveling Thyroid's Role in Brain Health and Dementia

    Thyroid function has a profound effect on brain health. In fact, thyroid hormones affect the brain's energy production, inflammation levels, and even neurotransmitter production. Furthermore, brain fog is a common symptom of a low functioning thyroid. In today's episode, we discuss the thyroid, its role in brain health, how to properly test for hypothyroid, and natural tools and strategies to boost thyroid function. I share: The role the thyroid plays in overall health How low-functioning thyroid impacts brain health How to properly test for thyroid dysfunction What is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Natural tools and strategies to support healthy thyroid function The most effective vitamins, minerals, and herbs to target thyroid function.  Learn more at: Website drjonahyakel.comFacebook drjonahyakelInstagram @drjonahyakel If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.

    25 min

  3. 09/05/2023

    How Sex Hormones Protect the Brain

    Sex hormones add a level of zest to our lives. But did you know that they have been shown to be brain protective and vital for brain health? DHEA, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone play a big role in our overall quality of life, but it turns out they could be a key to avoiding Alzheimer's and dementia. In today's episode, we discuss sex hormones, their role in brain health, how to have them properly tested, and natural tools and strategies for supporting healthy hormone levels. I share: The crucial role of sex hormones in overall health and wellness How low hormone levels impact brain health How to properly test cortisol, DHEA, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone The top 3 causes of hormone dysfunction Natural tools and strategies to support healthy hormone levels  Learn more at: Website drjonahyakel.comFacebook drjonahyakelInstagram @drjonahyakel If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.

    19 min

  4. 13/04/2023

    Top CIRS & Mold Recovery Mistakes

    For people with a genetic predisposition for biotoxin and mold related illness, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) is a known root cause of cognitive decline and dementia.  Recovery from CIRS is often intense and requires a strict adherence to the recovery protocol.  Unfortunately, it is easy to make mistakes along the way that cost a tremendous amount of time and money. In today's episode, I discuss the most common mistakes people make in their recovery from CIRS.  I share: The #1 reason people with CIRS don't get better Why it's important to have a strong community Be careful where you get your advice from How shortcuts can be devastating to the recovery process Learn more at: Website drjonahyakel.comFacebook drjonahyakelInstagram @drjonahyakel If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.

    19 min

  5. 04/12/2022

    How the Keto Diet Changed My Life

    The ketogenic diet is a powerful way to reduce inflammation and boost brain health.  A growing body of research continues to show how ketones help heal and protect the brain.   In today's episode, we dive deep into the ketogenic diet, what it is, how it works, and the difference between a healthy versus an unhealthy version of the diet.   We discuss:   -What is a ketogenic diet -How ketones help to heal and protect the brain -How to maintain a ketogenic diet in a healthy way -How the ketogenic diet changes my life and my health   Learn more at Website drjonahyakel.comFacebook drjonahyakelInstagram @drjonahyakel If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.

    29 min

  6. 08/11/2022

    Inflammation: Is it the Root Cause of Cognitive Decline?

    Inflammation is linked to every single major health condition. Not only does it play a central role in cardiovascular disease, arthritis, cancers, diabetes, hormone imbalances, and autoimmune conditions, but it's now seen as a root cause of cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. In today's episode, we discuss inflammation, the role it plays in both healing and disease, how it impacts brain health, and tools you can use to start reducing inflammation immediately.  We discuss:-The role of inflammation in both healing and disease-The most common causes of chronic inflammation-How inflammation impacts brain health-Natural tools and strategies to immediately begin reducing inflammation-The most effective supplements to help target and decrease inflammation naturally Learn more at Website drjonahyakel.comFacebook drjonahyakelInstagram @drjonahyakel If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.

    24 min
  7. Diabetes Type 3: Alzheimer's Disease

    14/09/2022

    Diabetes Type 3: Alzheimer's Disease

    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 Learn more at Website drjonahyakel.comFacebook drjonahyakelInstagram @drjonahyakel If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.

    18 min
  8. COVID, Brain Fog, Cognitive Decline, and Dementia

    10/08/2022

    COVID, Brain Fog, Cognitive Decline, and Dementia

    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 Learn more at Website drjonahyakel.comFacebook drjonahyakelInstagram @drjonahyakel If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.

    21 min
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