Are we closer to overcoming Alzheimer’s disease than most people think?
Harvard-trained physician Dr. Joshua Helman exposes how dementia and Alzheimer's stem from multiple interconnected triggers: environmental toxins, chronic stress, inflammation, infections, poor sleep, and even thyroid imbalances.
Today, cognitive symptoms are appearing in younger populations at unprecedented rates. Dr. Helman explains how cutting-edge brain imaging and comprehensive functional testing can identify the true mechanisms driving memory loss.
You’ll also hear about practical, science-backed strategies that can halt or even reverse cognitive decline.
Listen now and know that there’s hope for you or loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Episode Overview
01:12 – Podcast Intro
01:46 – Meet Dr. Joshua Helman
03:24 – Why He Focuses on Alzheimer’s
04:54 – Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
06:21 – Can Alzheimer’s Be Reversed?
07:49 – Deep Sleep: Top Risk Factor
08:44 – Early-Onset Alzheimer’s in 40s/50s
09:25 – How Alzheimer’s Is Diagnosed Today
10:29 – Thyroid Problems & Brain Health
11:37 – Inflammation as an Umbrella Cause
13:19 – Brain Damage & Autoimmune Testing
14:18 – Diet and Brain Vessel Damage
15:11 – Plant-Based Eating & DHA Sources
16:57 – Stress as a Major Trigger
18:08 – Stress Relief & Social Connection
20:26 – Fasting for Brain Health
23:48 – Gut Inflammation & Refeeding After Fasting
27:24 – Toxins & Plastics in the Brain
30:11 – Aluminum, Heavy Metals & Alzheimer’s
31:32 – Hope for Advanced Cases
33:08 – Personalized Treatments & Plasma Exchange
34:33 – Functional Testing for Toxins & Infections
36:21 – Viruses, Lyme & Dementia Risk
38:16 – Multi-Therapy Approach for Alzheimer’s
39:23 – Oxygen Therapy & BDNF Benefits
40:55 – How to Connect with Dr. Helman
42:22 – Podcast Outro
42:47 –Post-Episode Takeaways
About Dr. Joshua Helman:
Dr. Joshua Helman, MD is a Harvard-trained physician licensed in 14 states. He holds two degrees in biochemistry, a bachelor’s degree (magna cum laude) from Harvard and a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge, UK. His medical degree is from Harvard Medical School and MIT. He is board certified b
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