In this 86th episode I fill in some gaps in therapeutic approach that was left out on the previous episode.

I offer diet, lifestyle, and nutraceutical support recommendations for five different potential mechanisms known to drive dementia, neurological decline, and/or Alzheimer's Disease.

In this 85th episode I discuss concepts regarding neurological decline. This includes not only full-blown Alzheimer's Disease, but many other forms of deterioration of the brain.

There is no confusion that neurological decline diseases are on the rise in a big way, and the US seems to be leading the world in the number of people afflicted per capita.

Even when there are genetics involved, this is one condition that when addressed early and preventitively, can be avoided or at least held off for much longer.

Listen in and learn some key factors in just how you might be driving neurological decline. Are there harmful foods you are consuming? Are you exposed to chemicals, pesticides, or fine particulates in your home which have been shown to be associated with things like Alzheimer's Disease? And what can you do about any of it? Do the prescription medications for Alzheimer's Disease really work?

I look forward to addressing these questions and more!

In this 84th episode I riff on what it means to be a "warrior." Indeed, you have a warrior inside of you whether you express yourself this way or not.

Taking on the path of a warrior has much less to do with the typical understanding of "warrior" as a violent war-like sociopath, and much more to do with an individual who accepts and understands adversity. A warrior is prepared and willing to do those things which may be contrary to a more comfortable life. But in doing so, the warrior overcomes obstacles in their life, and helps those around him or her to be the best that they can be.

Just how might a warrior mindset impact your life? Might there be goals that have been waiting for you to accomplish? Might you need to change your diet or lifestyle so that you can finally tackle that healthcare situation you find yourself in? Might someone in your life need help, or an advocate for their own journey?

The warrior spirit is there in honor for these circumstances, and more...

In this 83rd episode I discuss concepts relating to sleep. We will cover common symptoms of sleep deprivation, the 5 stages of sleep, some tips on how to improve sleep quality, and will riff a bit on some things people may be doing for sleep which may or may not be in their best interest.

We will consider how long caffeine tends to stay in the body, how alcohol and cannabis may impact sleep, and how blue light exposure can be a poor sleeper's worst enemy.

In this 82nd episode I explain concepts around Immune Cross-Reaction.

Ever wonder why some of the efforts you have been putting in just don't seem to be working? I can't tall you how many times have I heard, "I tried a gluten free diet and didn't feel better." It could be that there are other foods in your diet that are confusing the immune system.

But this "you got the wrong guy" concept does not end with confusion between foods... There are cross-reactions between foods and your own tissues/organs! There are reactions against chemicals and your own self tissues. And there are reactions against microorganisms and your own tissues.

If you have autoimmunity already diagnosed, or think you may have something like that going on, this information is massively important. It could be the one concept holding you back from optimizing your health.

In this 81st episode I delve into emotional health and discuss the importance of facing and letting go of our various "demons."

A demon, if taken in a literal sense, can be that thing in your life that is working to hold you back, to cause you harm, or to inflict harm on others. Demons thrive on disharmony, hate, and misery. All too often we allow these demons to persist and control our lives.

This can manifest quite easily into actual physical health issues, but can of course ruin mental health as well. They can hold us back from perusing or succeeding in our chosen careers, engaging in meaningful ways with those around us, and can influence how we see or appreciate the things or people in our lives.

In this episode I discuss these concepts and share a couple of my own demons. I, like you, am a fellow human being. And I, like you, get to experience the whole spread of experiences and emotions that shape who I am and how I see the world. It is of course a work in progress.

I finish with a poem that I wrote after losing a friend to poor communication and misunderstanding. It was clear at one point in the interaction that I was no longer interacting with my friend... But rather, the demon inside with all of the hate, fear, and poison only a demon could possess. But this poem is really about all of us. We all have our demons. And it would benefit any one of us to identify, challenge, and let go of those demons.

Happy hunting everyone!

In this 80th episode I discuss some neurological concepts regarding Will Power. More specifically I discuss the Anterior Midcingulate Cortex and how it can have dramatic impacts on our ability to do those things we would rather not do, but know that they are good for us.

Just like working out our muscles, sometimes it takes a little effort to get ourselves up and out of our holes. And it is in the getting up and out part that builds this very important brain region.

I also discuss how the Anterior Midcingulate Cortex can be associated with depression and offer some insights into how to work with this brain region as a part of a strategy to work through or out of depression.

And lastly I discuss the link between "super aging": and the Anterior Midcingulate Cortex.

Here is a wonderfully written journal article on this topic for any of you who like a little more scientific literature in your life:

The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7381101/

And here is a link to the Huberman Lab Podcast if you like a longer format with a much deeper dive into topics like this:

https://open.spotify.com/show/79CkJF3UJTHFV8Dse3Oy0P?si=1826b536cf4f403f

In this 79th episode I follow up on my last episode of "chronic pain" and delve into the very common condition of fibromyalgia.

I discuss how it feels to have fibromyalgia, how it is commonly diagnosed, and compare how mainstream allopathic care differs from functional medicine in the approach to care.

I will discuss how fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue can be linked and commonly experienced together.

And I will offer some diet, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations that can help ease the discomfort of this condition.

Lastly, if you would like to try some of these supplements for your own pain conditions, be it fibromyalgia, or any other chronic pain, I have provided a link to a hand-selected lit of supplements through Full Script below. Just click the link, create your free account, and purchase what you like!

https://us.fullscript.com/plans/drjim-anti-inflammation-support

And if you would like to check out my YouTube channel for a more abbreviated video rendition of this podcast, just click the link here, and enjoy!

In this 78th episode I discuss some important neurology that is involved with chronic pain. So regardless of if you might suffer chronic neck or back pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, etc. the process of pain perception in the brain is largely the same.

By understanding four primary mechanisms in the brain and nervous system, we can start to appreciate ways in which to moderate pain severity and suffering.

Indeed up to 30% of human beings suffer chronic pain. So this is no small topic.

In this episode I will discuss not only a few supplement-based therapies, but how the suffering from pain is largely an emotional concept. Many cases of chronic pain can effectively be helped through working on emotional stagnations.

Lastly, I even draw from one of my favorite Harry Potter monsters. Tune in to find out why.

In this 77th episode I discuss a very common neurological complaint.... Brain Fog.

There are many underlying mechanisms that can lead to a person experiencing brain fog. Head trauma, autoimmunity, food sensitivity reactions, and more can all be contributing factors.

I discuss more about the immune cells of the brain called microglial cells can activate and remain on attack for long periods of time leading to brain fog.

And I finish with some tips for supplementation, diet and lifestyle concepts that can help reduce or eliminate the condition.

I created a list of supplements that have shown to help with this condition and posted them to an online dispensary called Full Script. If you would like to explore these for yourself just follow the link: