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 by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of Li
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