The Brain Health Podcast

The Brain Health Podcast

Hosted by: 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.

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Episodes

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Is Mold Making You Sick?

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...
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4 Early Warning Signs of Cognitive Decline, Dementia, and Alzheimer's disease

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...
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5 Brain Health Hacks To Help Prevent Cognitive Decline, Dementia, and Alzheimer's

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,...
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6 Root Causes of Cognitive Decline, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease

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...
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