The Brain Health Podcast

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 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: * Carnivore vs. Keto diet * The concepts and philosophy behind the carnivore diet * Why this works for people with chronic health conditions * What a carnivore diet looks like in practice * How to troubleshoot common side effects that occur in the first two weeks If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.

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 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: * The role the thyroid plays in overall health * How low-functioning thyroid impacts brain health * How to properly test for thyroid dysfunction * What is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis * Natural tools and strategies to support healthy thyroid function * The most effective vitamins, minerals, and herbs to target thyroid function.  Learn more at: Website drjonahyakel.com [http://www.drjonahyakel.com/] Facebook drjonahyakel [https://www.facebook.com/drjonahyakel/] Instagram @drjonahyakel [https://www.instagram.com/drjonahyakel/] If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.

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 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: * The crucial role of sex hormones in overall health and wellness * How low hormone levels impact brain health * How to properly test cortisol, DHEA, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone * The top 3 causes of hormone dysfunction * Natural tools and strategies to support healthy hormone levels  Learn more at: Website drjonahyakel.com [http://www.drjonahyakel.com/] Facebook drjonahyakel [https://www.facebook.com/drjonahyakel/] Instagram @drjonahyakel [https://www.instagram.com/drjonahyakel/] If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.

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 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: * The #1 reason people with CIRS don't get better * Why it's important to have a strong community * Be careful where you get your advice from * How shortcuts can be devastating to the recovery process Learn more at: Website drjonahyakel.com [http://www.drjonahyakel.com/] Facebook drjonahyakel [https://www.facebook.com/drjonahyakel/] Instagram @drjonahyakel [https://www.instagram.com/drjonahyakel/] If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.

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 the ketogenic diet, what it is, how it works, and the difference between a healthy versus an unhealthy version of the diet.   We discuss:   -What is a ketogenic diet -How ketones help to heal and protect the brain -How to maintain a ketogenic diet in a healthy way -How the ketogenic diet changes my life and my health   Learn more at Website drjonahyakel.com [http://www.drjonahyakel.com/] Facebook drjonahyakel [https://www.facebook.com/drjonahyakel/] Instagram @drjonahyakel [https://www.instagram.com/drjonahyakel/] If you enjoyed today's episode, hit the subscribe button so future episodes are automatically downloaded to your device.