In this episode, you will learn how to begin healing yourself - from mental illness, cognitive decline, chronic disease, or basically anything. That's what today's guest, Dr. Jonah Yakel is all about - helping people save their brain, in a natural and long-lasting way. Take back control over your own health and brain. Start feeling and functioning better, all on your own (with the help of nutrition, the removal of toxins, exercise, etc.).

We talk about his story (of getting into functional medicine and healing his own body and brain). And we discuss things like:

• What is functional medicine?
• What causes cognitive decline? How can we overcome or prevent it?
• What role does inflammation play in brain function and mental health?
• What are the 4 hallmark symptoms of brain inflammation? What causes it?
• How does our metabolic state (and blood sugar) affect our brain state?
• How does food affect how you feel (mentally, physically, emotionally)?
• Why are some people more sensitive (or aware) of the way certain foods/substances affect their mind and body? Why are others less sensitive? 
• How can you increase your sensitivity (awareness) of your own mental and physical state, and the ways certain foods and substances are impacting it?
• How can you become more attuned to your body and brain's needs?
• Can toxic relationships cause chronic illness or mental health problems?
• How can removing yourself from your ordinary environment save your life?
• What role might your culture be playing on your mental and physical health?
• Why is mental illness in the U.S. increasing?
• What causes depression?
• What causes bipolar disorder?
• How do carbohydrates (or, sugar) affect the brain? What about fats?
• Are you addicted to carbohydrates?
• How can a ketogenic diet help improve your mental and physical health?
• Why do we self-sabotage our own health, lives, and happiness?

Learn more from Dr. Jonah Yakel:
-Website: https://www.drjonahyakel.com
-Podcast: The Brain Health Podcast
-TikTok: @drjonahyakel

Books mentioned in this episode:
 -Brain Energy by Christopher Palmer (2022)
-Mindset by Carol Dweck (2006)
-Grain Brain by David Perlmutter (2013)
-Drop Acid by David Perlmutter (2022)
-Wheat Belly by William Davis (2011)
-A Mind of Your Own by Kelly Brogan (2016)
-The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (2009)

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