The Brain Health Podcast

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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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.

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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

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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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