It Is Possible To Stop Or Reverse Dementia

For decades we were taught there was no stopping or reversing cognitive decline, now we know this simply is not true. The brain responds to all the same insults as the rest of the body - stress, poor diet, toxins, lack of exercise or sleep, nutritional deficiencies, high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and more. The term dementia is just a label or diagnosis we associate with a collection of symptoms, it doesn't get to why a person has those symptoms.
In this mini-episode, Dr. Hyman is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Boham to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to treating cognitive health and to review patient cases in which they treated individuals with dementia, memory loss, and cognitive decline.
Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices functional medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Boham has contributed to many articles and wrote the latest chapter on Obesity for the Rankel Textbook of Family Medicine. She is part of the faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been featured on the Dr. Oz show and in a variety of publications and media including Huffington Post, The Chalkboard Magazine, and Experience Life. Her DVD Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer explores the functional medicine approach to keeping your breasts and whole body well.
For more information visit drhyman.com/uwc

[@Atitass]

Dr. Hyman, please do not interrupt her. Thank you.

[@gdgdmeyer1]

I got your book “What The Heck Should I Eat”. It changed my dietary life. I now preach to others, “ don’t eat that, it turns to sugar in your stomach”

[@simonlamothe123]

Dr. Hyman, give her more air time, i like to hear you talk but i also like to hear you guess lol Thanks for all this information

[@bondoneill9606]

So so true great guy but never lets guests speak. Especially this lady

[@VoiceoverMomentum]

I was thinking the same thing. Not all the time but particularly on this interview.

[@MCMC-mb1be]

I am suffering right now with a family member in this situation... luckily she has listened to me, she is living with me, I will not allow her to live in a nursing home when they are not treated correctly, or their food is not the best. I have changed my food too to match her so she doesn't feel alone on this fight to recover her brain. I will contact Dr. Brendensen too. Thank you !

[@lilCaribbean77]

Wow!! I did same w/my mom. She's 88 when I took her in. She also had pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, dementia and anxiety.. By changing her diet & exercise she NO longer has high blood pressure or is pre diabetic. Haven't been able to figure out the dementia. She also has a lot of knee & lower back pain that dr claims it's due to age... I kept wondering, isn't there something more? You have taught me that there IS .. It's s the bread and other things? 😥 I'll need to listen to this again a few more times. I don't appreciate her current dr. I would LOVE to visit these Drs......😁♥️🇺🇸

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

There have been studies that dementia has been remedied with the use of antibiotics used for Lyme disease. Many people with dementia have undiagnosed Lyme disease. A heavy metal detox would be a good idea. Adding turmeric and ginger, cayenne pepper to foods.

[@Detmold1965]

Dr. Hyman, please stop interrupting your guests. Thank you

[@1960stephanie]

What a gracious guest, especially because she was constantly interrupted. I love Dr. Hyman, I own all his books, but I sometimes find his interviews frustrating because of the chronic disruption of the guests flow of information.

[@marcieheiner3934]

I noticed this too, I think he’s trying to explain words they’re using that he thinks are over everyone’s heads but are pretty common if you research health stuff even a little, which most people who watch these videos do.

[@shelleyhuskey1216]

But he often wants to add something that is important. Once a parent always a parent….and he is a parent.

[@whocaressuperstar2534]

I’ve been using coconut oil for my wife that has Lewy body dementia and also fish oil she seems to be doing well so far.

[@christinelamb1167]

@whocaressuperstar2534 How is your wife doing now? I pray that she has made a full recovery. May I ask your protocol for the coconut oil and the fish oil? How much per day? I have a loved one with dementia, and I want to start giving him these oils. Thank you!

[@drverabrown]

As a dentist I wore a respirator as well as my assistant when removing amalgam fillings. We also had a special filter that we put close to the patient's mouth during the procedure. And, use of a rubber damn, always!!

[@jacquelyncollier3904]

I've been told to look into type 3 diabetes??, I'm losing myself daily 😢, I watched my father fade away from alzhemer. I'm only 60

[@waynetom9022]

That can be reversed...look into changing your diet; do the research..look into it, don't accepted it as your final fate!

[@lindajones4849]

Look into The Bredesen Protocol developed by Dr. Dale Bredesen , a neurologist . He has written books. As a start check your fasting blood sugar, fasting and insulin, thyroid functions and B12 level. Start taking short walks if you are physically level.

[@peaceandlove61]

Wonderful talk between 2 great doctors--I for one enjoy the back and forth banter between you two. Many thanks.

[@lanawebster2078]

Dr. Mark, thank you for your program and sharing all your knowledge and continuing to learn and investigate. I appreciate your efforts!

[@jbzahm22]

Very informative and well worth watching.❤

[@quiltware]

Dr. Hyman, please Stop interrupting!

[@MCMC-mb1be]

DR. Hyman.. I love the passion that you have for the health of the world and to share the message. This gives us hope! Thank you!

[@SJ-bi9wu]

What percentage of patients you've treated are "back to their old selves"? Is there a range? How long do the results last ?

[@christineengelbrecht3442]

Thank you for a fabulously informative discussion

[@symphony357]

thanks for posting. Very helpful!

[@lilCaribbean77]

AMAZING!! You are both such a blessing! Thank you for sharing your expertise.. I've placed a few comments below, I'm praying you can give your thoughts...😊😉

[@jmc2601]

I have MCI due to 25 years of anti seizure and sleep meds. I have spent months modifying my diet and clearing the pharma my body turned to heavy metals. It’s been extensive and I’ve done a lot! Your info over this time has been very helpful Dr Hyman. Great video today. Thank you for getting this info out there

[@starrynight3363]

Awesome ! Hope you are doing fine 😊

[@jeannalalchan]

brain health intereating. topic. use foods. that. supports brain heal

[@africangodman6145]

We need to be aware of the Neurotoxins that reports have shown to harm our brains like: MSG, Aspartame found some if not all can drinks and juices like Oasis. Sucrulose found in sweetners like Canderel which some Doctors are recommending people with Type 2 Diabetes to take as an alternative to Granulated white sugar. Diceptyl and the use of Aluminium foil when cooking foods in the oven and canned foods which are also Aluminium made can lead to Dementia.

[@Cycnoches2012]

Please let your guess offer without interruption.

[@m.pixley8413]

I enjoy your interviews, I like the friendly banter and the way you keep yourself engaged with the speaker.

[@winsomerowe-sutherland8012]

This program is very helpfull

[@d.b.israel3214]

I appreciate the doctors' information and don't expect personal responses to comments but expert response to some viewers' comments could also be helpful.

[@DeepaSukumaranAjay]

Wish I could meet you both/talk🤗, my mom is diagonized as having complex dementia, and Parkinson's, high BP and Sugar, and I am so sure to get her recovered fully thru nutrition

[@okidoki3201]

Google patient D parkinsons + terry wahls

[@bluwtrgypsy]

Thank you. I love your videos, such great info

[@susanedghill6597]

Dr Hyman please do a new video. I’m sure three years on there must be new info to share. I have diabetes 1. Celiac disease thyroid disease , just diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Losing my memory. 76 yrs old now and more depressed. My body is not taking in the nutrients because of celiac so I don’t even know if all the vitamins I’m taking are doing any good even the B 1 therapy. Help !! Yes. I have FLC. Feel like Crap 😅.

[@vitalitybypaul6966]

Great information. As much as I want to help my father, I can’t. I can help myself

[@judy9056]

I have found that most people will NOT listen. Our devotion to conventional medicine is very entrenched.

[@joncunningham9925]

There is something that should help your father. Have him take 4 times of Magnesium, (Epson Salt) and 1 part Borax. For Alzheimer Dementia ... It will make him alert and be able to Concentrate more, and if he gets enough it could completely go away. Pot i one liter water and shake each time he takes a few sips. Take in the mornings and not after 2.PM. --- Take sips every 1/2 hour. As if you take the whole thing too rapidly it will exit through the urine. Search for: earth clinic Borax Alzheimer's ) IMO

[@lilCaribbean77]

@@joncunningham9925 what do you mean 4x magnesium? 4x what? Spoons, cups? Very difficult to follow...😕😥

[@adrienneszatkowski2471]

My mental state is forgetfulness in my age: 67rs old.... it comes and goes.... God Bless you.

[@mickic2534]

Hi Dr. Hyman, I hear a lot about eating walnuts all the time, and I love them! But I've also seen studies where they are the highest in fungal mold, yeast and possibly mycotoxins. Can you explain more? One study I read was "Fungal Presence in Selected Tree Nuts and Dried Fruits." by Tournas VH, Niazi NS, Kohn JS.

[@alexandrasymeon5893]

I have severe dementia due to untreated candida. I cannot function without meds. Can I undo the damage I have done. The fungal infection is all over my brain and face as as as my body. It is is my bloodstream.

[@hreckless1]

Who should we see to diagnose our insulin resistance, gut issues, heavy metals in our blood etc..?

[@Internetlo]

Are you available for online consults for patients?

[@USSTexas704]

Lions mane, exercise, and fasting increase BDNF

[@nerychristian]

There is a drug called Mildronate that healed my vascular dementia. Once my cardiovascular issues were resolved, my brain began to heal.

[@lilCaribbean77]

Lions mane? A drug?

[@delizzy107]

@@lilCaribbean77 mushroom

[@MasonOfLife]

I eat tons of potatoes, whole grain breads and pastas and I have very low body fat, and great insulin/blood sugar levels (according to my doctor) Am I just lucky to be good at digesting those starchy carbs?

[@HumbleHillsHomestead]

Are there any programs that can help low income people, particularly a senior, pay for a functional medicine doctor?

[@deep6301]

Consider a patient who does not want to remember .

[@murphyy277]

Some future topics. I would love to see from Practical Medicine. Is treating Bi polar, Schizophrenia, med free.

[@VoiceoverMomentum]

I second that!

[@jeanhargis7333]

How do you find a Dr who can treat you with this knowledge? I live in Denver…as a child I was taken to dental schools for my dental work and have a mouth full of old fillings at 77. Have had lots of problems with brain fog my whole life.

[@adrienneszatkowski2471]

Where can I find a Doctor like the two of you (I may not be able to travel near you two...).

[@Carmen_Lapadat]

OK. But what about FRONTO TEMPORAL DEMENTIA?

[@lanawebster2078]

Dr. mark, how does a person get trained in functional medicine?

[@tawana2inspire]

Go to school to be a doctor.

[@BonnieSeitzinger]

Lana Webster IMF.org

[@joanblack6672]

There are schools for training in Functional Medicine and I don't think that you need to be a doctor. Just do an online search for schools of Functionsl Medicine and you'll find quite a few.

[@hedycampbell586]

I didn't quite get what is it that helps to get the mercury out of the body? And what is MCi?

[@jennyweyman3039]

My dementing uncle in his 70s worked as a greenkeeper and firefighter. I really think the chemicals have affected him. Otherwise he's slim and fit.

[@willmpet]

I have Partial Complex Seizures, I find it bothersome to lose 100 (or more) IQ points. It happens all the time to people with dementia!

[@robertross4074]

This is a wonderful guest. I would like to hear what she has to say. Maybe next time Good program, but maddening interview . Totally over talking

[@AngelaGGentile]

I have heard there are 55 million people living with dementia worldwide. Not sure where you get the 200 million from? Please provide a reference. Thanks!

[@jasl9987]

What If they have concussion induced dementia? My 76 year old dad has this from a head injury.

[@robertcardaci3320]

Have you ever listen too Dr Amen

[@jasl9987]

@@robertcardaci3320 no I havent... I'll check out

[@robertcardaci3320]

Yes Dr Daniel Amen he is very smart my dad is 82 and has dementia as well so I’ve been indulging myself In a lot literature researching

[@jasl9987]

@@robertcardaci3320 thank you!

[@lindajones4849]

I am seeing this in2024 and Dr. Dale Bredesen has done impressive work treating Alzheimer's and yes , having concussion can put you at risk for Alzheimers. Good luck. In Dr. Bredesen 's work he checks for the physical issues to hat are driving the person's dementia such as diabetes, heavy metal toxicity, altered blood flow to the head, head trauma.

[@calbalu51]

Poor woman barely got a word in edgewise.

[@mgjr55]

Has attention deficit!

[@rumproast5159]

😂 he forgot she was there.

[@jeffreyadams648]

Doctors. How many patient are on statins?

[@ritastewart4322]

Mark Hyman, I love your videos, you are so knowledgeable, but almost on all videos, where you have a guest speaker, you constantly constantly constantly over talk i’ma interrupt them, and they can never get a word in edgewise. Please try to restrain yourself in these circumstances, from doing such an injustice to your guest. 🙏🏻

[@TheCottagecorefairy]

I would like to get the program, but I am vegan. Do you have an option for vegans?

[@Brani1974]

You are human. Veganism is your choice. I'd first look into human evolution and what food we have evolved to eat over million of years...

[@kateaye3506]

Dr Hyman, this guest had a lot to contribute, but it was hard to glean her full message with you constantly interrupting her. With all respect to you, please allow her more time to speak next time.

[@peace-a]

I agree!

[@nessieness5433]

Does Mark Hyman get sick?! Waow.

[@tiagociriaco7380]

Yes you can reverse. I did. Expell heat from the brain with mental therapy.Just that.

[@leticiagraham523]

My dentist would not remove my feelings because he said that sometimes removing those fillings causes more release of the toxins. Is that true?

[@fernandavasconcelos2910]

If the dentist does it carefully it won’t happen. I removed one and didn’t have any issues 😊

[@lindajones4849]

There are special procedures to remove mercury fillings so neither the dentist or patient are exposed to toxins. This requires special training that your dentist may not have.

[@josephinefajardo2107]

How do you get a heavy metals test?

[@beulahjohn6446]

Consult a clinical toxicologist about having your blood tested.

[@mikewebb3107]

How does one get good sleep. THC seems to help.

[@adrienneszatkowski2471]

I LOVE THE GOOD FAT!!!! SARDINES, etc.... BUT I need to exercise, walk, intermittent fasting, omega. fats, etc... My Doctor never checked (I do not believe) my Omega3

[@adrienneszatkowski2471]

I do get sleepy quite often for no reason... but I am getting better: I think it's the Dark Greens that I eat these days....

[@tupouakau8983]

❤

[@marybrown4236]

Can LewyBody dementia be reversed by these things you talk about?

[@angiet2190]

Give him a break. He is having a discussion with his guest. It is not a Q/A

[@Kandybarbrown]

No, actually he does this all the time, we love him but it's very irritating .

[@VoiceoverMomentum]

I did Radio and interviewing for more than 40 years and I can tell you this is not the way interviewer should be. I love Dr. Hyman, but the fact is, in this interview, so far, she hasn’t been the one sharing, at all.

[@doramendozam.4695]

How many dementia is going in prediabetes or diabètes? Dora Mendoza MF PHD

[@nickbaldwin6675]

Waiting on them to post a video on the Corona virus. Surprised they haven't addressed the big health elephant in the room.

[@nerychristian]

It's a small elephant in the room. The threat is greatly exaggerated. The flu is more dangerous.

[@nickbaldwin6675]

80's Nostalgia Guy I agree that its greatly exaggerated but even if you had a small elephant in your room it would still be kind of odd.

[@sonyb8017]

They don’t need to jump on the unnecessary, over the top bandwagon. They are probably aware that the news is skewing the content only to eventually benefit pharmaceutical companies.

[@nickbaldwin6675]

Sony B I agree with the news part, but the mass media/masses doesn't watch this channel. People that are proactive about their health do watch it. Why not put out a little video about being proactive in preventing Corina virus and boosting immune system. Thus in the end not benefiting big pharmaceutical companies.

[@sylviascoggin2783]

Omgosh, let your guest get a word in edgewise. Jeepers!

[@geoffreynhill2833]

You'll need a medical dictionary (including acronyms) .

[@jackjones3657]

For everyone railing on him for not giving her enough time, I believe she works at his clinic and after all he is the host, lighten up.

[@gwensmith6]

Now

[@IamMonikaDLC]

Yes, selenium supplementation Okay, bye.

[@ShowCat1]

Shut up and let your guest talk! Five minutes in and I'm out of here.

[@okidoki3201]

Why did I destroy my life from psych meds? Why cant functional medicine fix this...

[@juliacoejj]

How do you detoxify the body from heavy metals?

[@tawana2inspire]

He said Alpha lipoic Acid ( Ala). Pull it out with charcoal pills. Spirilina, burdock root and dandelion and lemon water can all detox heavy metals.

[@juliacoejj]

@@tawana2inspire thanks so much

[@pedrogonzalezsoto]

HM-ET Binder from Cellcore its a great option

[@alyciahall1111]

Ground coriander seeds in water every morning. Powerful stuff

[@user-kc7jx2nn7n]

All this information is helpful, except, with out a wilingl patient, the info is all for naught. And it is hard to have a willing patient when they are in the state of alzheimers.

[@lindajones4849]

You are correct and with advanced Alzheimers the patient does not have the cognitive status to cooperate.in rare instances they may allow a trusted friend,,/trusted partner to guide them.

[@gillianneil7636]

Love your work and knowledge dr, hymen but you are the worst interviewer! You never let guests talk 🙁 what’s the point of having a guest speaker and you do 75% of the talking , I prefer to watch you being interviewed to be honest

[@larryfox9838]

Doc!!! Don't out talk your guest!!! What is the point in bring them on!!!

[@jeffreyadams648]

It is often statins! Doh.

[@jeffreyadams648]

This is tooooo long. Get to the point.

[@petersterling5334]

This Interviewer is talking seems like 80% of the Time!! No matter who the Guest is he Can't wait to interrupt them! Terrible interview skills! I really wanted to hear what this Guest has to say but after talking for 10-20 seconds he would Always interrupt her!! Unsubscribed!!

[@HurricaneIrene07]

So many get Alzheimer's in spite of all these things.

[@danielduesentriebjunior]

Quack, quick says the duck. 99% wishful thinking.

[@dominiquearrington6544]

Where are your certs to say otherwise 😒

[@georgegilbreath1692]

Its caused by evil spirit's that has attach itself to that person?? Got rid of them spifrit