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 Lifestyle Medicine. He is the former and current medical director of Hippocrates Health Institute, as well as Chief Medical Officer of 2 different Alzheimer’s Reversal Centers: BrainPower Clinics and Alzheimer’s Treatment Centers of America. He has worked at the TrueNorth Health Center with a focus on fasting.

He recently launched a weekly podcast called Alzheimer’s Breakthrough, and his areas of interest span longevity, regeneration, vitality, toxins, mold, Lyme disease, energy medicine and breathwork. With a passion for applying biochemical knowledge to r

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Could your water habits be affecting your thyroid and gut health?

Most people focus on food and supplements but overlook the huge impact of daily hydration. Emerging research suggests that water intake plays a key role in shaping the gut microbiome, which is closely tied to thyroid health. The type of water you drink tap, plastic, filtered, or spring may also influence exposure to toxins that affect hormone balance. Even subtle shifts in water quality or quantity could support long-term healing in ways you haven’t considered.

Tune in for a grounded take on hydration that might just shift your daily routine.

Episode Timeline:

00:04 – Why Hydration Deserves More Attention

00:50 – What the Research Says About Gut & Water

01:51 – How Much Water Should You Drink?

02:19 – Does Water Quality Impact Health?

03:57 – Reverse Osmosis vs. Spring Water

06:03 – Weighing Risk, Benefit & Practical Takeaways

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Her antibodies were high, her gut was off and surgery was on the table. So she started asking what was really driving her symptoms.

Alexandria was told she had the antibodies for both Graves’ and Hashimoto’s in 2017 and initially followed conventional advice, including methimazole. But after facing the possibility of thyroid removal, she explores deeper root causes. This health audit traces the progress she’s made with dietary changes, gut support, and lifestyle shifts and the imminent questions as she prepares for a future pregnancy. We discuss why her antibody levels dropped, where she’s still seeing symptoms, and what steps might help her move forward without fully relying on medication.

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Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Episode Overview

01:44 – Podcast Intro

02:16 – Meet Alexa and her Diagnosis

03:00 – Seeking Alternatives to Thyroid Removal
04:42 – Impact of gluten-free and AIP diets

06:00 – Goiter changes with diet

06:44 – Dairy and food tradeoffs

07:14 – Antibody testing history

08:03 – Gut support: HCl, Rifaximin, colostrum

09:18 – SIBO diagnosis and food sensitivities

10:42 – Gluten, permeability, and testing limitations

11:33 – Lifelong gut issues and acid blocker use

13:23 – Apple cider vinegar and digestive strategies

15:19 – Pregnancy while on medication

16:00 – Detox planning before conception

18:32 – Stool test, travel, and GI infections

19:19 – SIBO, food poisoning, and motility damage

22:16 – AIP next steps and testing decisions

23:52 – Podcast Outro

24:13 – Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

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Click Here for Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel

Click Here to join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group

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