My DAILY HACKS To Prevent Alzheimer's & COGNITIVE DECLINE! | Mark Hyman

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Protecting your brain and cognitive function is not just for the elderly. It’s never too early to start protecting your brain, which is something we should all think more about as Alzheimer’s and dementia rates continue to rise. We can start with healthy lifestyle choices that affect diet, sleep, stress management, and more. The bonus of brain-healthy lifestyle choices like these is that they protect the health of your entire body as well.
In this episode of my new Masterclass series, I am interviewed by my good friend and podcast host, Dhru Purohit, about Alzheimer’s and dementia. We talk about early detection, contributors to cognitive dysfunction, foods that fuel the brain, and so much more. We also discuss how other factors, such as toxicity, sleep apnea, and even lack of community, affect brain health.
Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30+ million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.
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[@shvetasharma2030]

Brain Health 1. Upgrade your diet 2. Exercise- BDNF stimulation, Insulin resistance, Reduction of Cortisol, Increase Growth Hormone 3. Sound sleep 4. Meditation 5. Vit D supplement 6. Magnesium 7. Stress Management 8. Intake of Spices

[@joereidy5732]

Like we didn't know this stuff before Doctor hot shot wasted a half hour of my time

[@sama2702]

B12, b6

[@apocalypse9347]

Potassium supplement is crucial. Especially, if your fasting, IF, or OMAD. B1 and B3 as well as all B vitamins.

[@2008shania]

Fish oil

[@shvetasharma2030]

Spec Scan for blood flow in the brain

[@raewise6345]

I started studying and working on these things in my late 20's. My friends and family teased me😍 I am now almost 56 and feel great. I often have people react in surprise when I talk about my grandchildren! I am rarely, rarely sick. My goal is to live to 100, in health.♥️ Thank you for all this ⭐

[@kimf5948]

Me too, I’ve always had that as a goal, 100. You are well on your way. Blessings!!!!

[@raewise6345]

@@kimf5948 Blessings to you! And I wish you a long and happy life 😊⭐

[@woodstockxx]

Me too..friends & family laughed & mocked..now I’m 45 & watching the health of many of my friends deteriorate..meanwhile, I feel better than I’ve ever felt & rarely, if ever get sick..some people learn the hard way, others never learn.

[@raewise6345]

@@woodstockxx I am grateful that God gave me that desire to change the course of poor health that I was seeing. I enjoy learning and trying new things🧠 And living to 100, in health, is a BIG goal, lol!

[@woodstockxx]

@@raewise6345 - I hear you & im with you 100%. May I wish you good luck on your journey my friend..WE GOT THIS ! 😁👍🙏🏻

[@joannabusinessaccount7293]

This doctor looks healthier than 90% of doctors that I see at medical conferences.

[@10nut]

And he is 60

[@patri7451]

@@10nut 62! 😍

[@patri7451]

Absolutely! He looks healthier than almost everyone else! He is more handsome every day! 😍 Definitely the way is this way 😊⭐

[@kathyklein5255]

Including Dr. McDougall, proponent of a plant-based, starch-based diet. Looks like hell.

[@patri7451]

@@kathyklein5255 Too much starch is too much carbohydrate and this is not healthy

[@barbarachandler4430]

I work with folks in an assisted living, we have a memory care unit, I have worked there for 15 yrs. I am with my people for my work day, to try to hold onto what functions they still have to a degree. I get to have fun, singing, is magical, history, repetitive activities. I am very fearful of having a dementia. You have helped me realize what I can do for myself, at 69, I hope I am not too late. Thank you for this hope and inspiration, I can start this today!

[@quacktuber1051]

You people have really helped me up my health game. Another great video and source of information. Thank you!

[@AirLovesMusic]

Thank you Dr. For teaching us all this valuable information!! ♥️

[@ketomeethealth8431]

Such an amazing & informative talk! I would love to learn more from you.

[@nancyfryhover]

My husband has shown early cognitive problems (memory issues). I took him off his cereal/bananas and we are eating keto and using coconut oil. I am going to add MCT oil as soon as I figure out a good one. Been only a couple weeks and I see a marked difference. Also, his bowel movements have improved to the point he is bragging about his good poops! We are also fasting from 4pm to 11 am the next day. He is 76 and I am 72. Hope its not too late for us. His neurologist is all for it but can't really push this since there is not a widespread science consensus of this. At this age, we must rely on our you tube docs and our own choices.

[@Taking_Back_Thyme]

Unfortunately, there aren’t enough doctors available who practice this type of healthcare. When you do find someone, it’s all out of pocket.

[@Rosie_Apple_Delight]

Bravo!! It is going to truly help! I know from personal experience!

[@joereidy5732]

First of all you have given us WAY too much information. Why do you think anyone wants to hear about your husbands "poops". That is just sickening. Secondly, leave your husband alone. If he likes to eat bananas what's wrong with that? They are good for you. My gosh just back off .....

[@Rosie_Apple_Delight]

Also, check out Dr. Dale Bredesen. He is ALZ specific but I have found his protocol extremely helpful. He has two great books. And thank you for being brave enough to share your personal experience! We can rally around and support each other when we are brave enough to be open.

[@joereidy5732]

@@Rosie_Apple_Delight How is it brave to talk about your spouse taking a crap? No one wants to read that. Just admit that...She went a bit too far right?

[@kemilamccall7595]

I'm just thrilled to have access to this much needed information. Thank God I can save, share and repeat. Dr. Hyman you talk so fast LOL . I don't want to miss a thing. My 81 year old mother is experiencing dementia and its heartbreaking. I don't know if she will change her diet at this time but I will try. I'm making positive changes in my diet and lifestyle every day...

[@lesleynunn]

YEESSS! Thank You for this Content! Can't wait to share with my clients

[@cadlac1533]

Thank you for you both . Very good contents. 🙏

[@denisegaliano6724]

Love u Dr. Hyman. You make us smile

[@VickyRBenson]

This is an awesome video. I will save it because it has so much in it to study. We need more functional doctors. It’s been eye-opening to see the threats on thinking doctors during Covid! Hopefully, when everything comes out, and the dust settles, medicine in America will take us turn for the better. There were so many hopeful statements given in this video, and things for me to work on!!

[@AgendaInMind]

So the least corrupt countries who held their citizens hostage for the shortest amount of time had the lowest Boogey Virus rates. Of course.... because people don’t get sick from germs, they get sick from being scared and upset about something that happened in their lives. Enter the worldwide FEAR CAMPAIGN. The Germ Theory was never actually proven to be 100% accurate, yet the trillion dollar medical industry is entirely based on that theory. What's the CAUSE of death in people with this "virus"? Does their brain explode? Does their heart stop beating? The CAUSE of death is still pneumonia. Pneumonia is not something you can "catch". It's a biological result of being "scared to death" of something which is exactly what the media has done to people dumb enough to watch them. You've heard the term "Worried sick". That's because your BRAIN causes you to become sick due to the stress it is perceiving! Why do you think young kids aren't getting the Boogey Virus? Because they aren't sitting in front of the news being scared to death because they're too young to understand a Fear Campaign. These pathetic "experts" just make shit it up to explain their narrative as they go. First they tell you kids bring home every illness from school because they're not "exposed" to enough things, then they say somehow they're immune to a Boogey Virus? Does anyone have common sense?! You don't show the symptoms of "disease" until you stop being panicked and afraid. These symptoms usually show up 1-2 weeks after you've relaxed and resolved the upsetting event. There's no such thing that some diseases you can "catch", but not all. It's not that complex! If you can't "catch" cancer, diabetes, MS, arthritis, etc., from other people, then you can't "catch" colds, flu and Boogey Viruses. So governments around the world are CAUSING fear frights in everyone based on an unproven THEORY by one man, Louis Pasteur, who redacted his claim of the germ theory on his death bed, yet no one listened. So of course, when everyone is allowed to escape the hostage situation the governments have put their people into, and they start relaxing about the Boogey Virus, that's not in any way transmissible, they will begin their healing phase (get sick), and believe they then have it, and more panic will ensue as well as martial law. The longer people allow this government to hold them hostage in their homes, the more severe the "sickness" will be. Can anyone put 2 and 2 together to figure out what I'm saying?? Western Medicine is pure fraud, and people's lives are destroyed because of it. There's no critical thinking anymore. People think they're educated because they've memorized the lies they've been told for 100 years.

[@mtlim9146]

Thanks, you bring light to the elderly!

[@debbiemarshall3748]

Thank you Dr Mark

[@claudettesechler149]

Fantastic information for me! Thank youuuu

[@TOGAB]

If there is a posterchild for Alzheimer's, it should be me. At 62 I have lived a life with CPTSD, PTSD, 3 TBI's, several physical as well as emotional traumas, almost a lifelong isolation, and sleep and former drinking patterns that I wouldn't wish on anyone. Yet here I sit with titanium plates in my face and fractures all over my skull with the scars and eye patch to prove it, still retaining the sharpness I had in my 20's. I have done EVERYTHING one is supposed to do TO get it, so I feel as if I've treaded off into a mental minefield and have just yet to step on the inevitable. The only variable I have adhered to to extents, is nutrition and exercise. Protect those noggins brothers and sisters. The "ratchet" effect is a terrifying one to consider. The ratchet turns only one way, and there is NO way back once the gear tooth has passed the stop. The mind is a tool for navigating this life as well as your soul's journey, we should be treating them more carefully than a million Fabergé eggs. Here's to the health of your minds brothers and sisters, may they store and recall the best of memories always.

[@jamesrederburg7994]

The smartest thing you said was, Show less.

[@TOGAB]

@@jamesrederburg7994 Mommy didn't hug you enough huh little boy.

[@acoustic61]

Great stuff! Thanks!

[@charnjitkaur7668]

Please make a video on Schizophrenia. Very knoeledgeable info free. Dr Mark you are saving many lives

[@ligiasommers]

Amazing episode. I am reading dr DB The first survivors of A. Very helpful too 🙏🏻✨🌹

[@zzulm]

Thank you

[@pininfarinarossa8112]

26:15-spices 28:10- walking/ exercise -increase brain derived neurological factor low cortisol!

[@janetgies8698]

Ballet Dance classes with a good teacher who clarifies technique is great for brain and body.

[@Rosie_Apple_Delight]

What about a Longevity Masters program for those willing to do ANYTHING? There is a growing proliferation of wonderful voices encouraging the masses to adopt at least the basics. What about an optimum protocol? HIIT while fasted or minimum 40 minutes sustained but not as intense? Optimum proteins? No chicken breasts, replace with liver. What about a hard core protocol? Sign me up! (Just did cardio while fasted and breaking the fast with coffee with MCT) I’m a patient of Dr. LePines

[@chriskelly4619]

Hope you are doing well, may God bless you

[@brendamcchristy6044]

Use the food pharmacy................yes!

[@shvetasharma2030]

1. Deep coloured cruciferous fresh vegetables 2. Omega 3 Fats 3. Vit B3, B6, B12, Folate 4. Avocado Oil, Olive Oil, MCT Oil, Nuts 5. Pre n Probiotics

[@littlevoice_11]

Plus a healthy dose of exercise and social connection 😊

[@shvetasharma2030]

26:30 The good doctor mentions that India is the country of spices. I hail from India. Here in Ayurveda, there is a herb called 'Brahmi' (also available in tablet form), which is great for Brain Health. The BEST though is a supplement called 'Brahmarasayan' which is a blend of 50 herbs which is almost like a wonder medicine for all brain ailments, from a weak memory to Alzheimers. It is best taken early morning on an empty stomach and no food for one hour after it. Hope this helps someone. God bless all you lovely people! ❤❤❤

[@JakeRichardsong]

Except for the oil...oil damages the lining of the coronary arteries, thus causing heart disease. NO oil.

[@hammyluvyoung9640]

How do I find and get help from a doctor like you. I'm a 55 y/o woman in menopause and has had one major event in 2017 at which time I almost died from a massive pulmonary embolism. At this time I have many issues physically that no doctor or tests and scans seems to know the answer to. I'm a nurse and deal with a lot of neurological issues that limit me and it has become very difficult.

[@cynthia333]

I grew up in Queens too and my mom also made liver and onions over rice! 😄

[@marliesyanke4580]

Same here, i still cook it.

[@watcherworld5873]

Of the 5 things discussed, stress is the hardest to deal with. I am trying really hard not to react to factors outside my control, but it is a struggle. Incidentally, in my experience as a corporate slave, I have noticed that fear was used to control the herd. At the same time there is a proclamation that the corporation is all loving. Yeah, that can be stressful.

[@lindaanderson1016]

Jesus invited ,"Come unto me you that are heavy laden. I will give you rest." I recommend reading The Gospel of John.

[@BoojeeRedneck]

Oi! Ye olde _”Divide & Conquer!”_ trick!

[@pspr1149]

Dr.Hyman has such a genuine laugh. 😃

[@cynthiarobinson3048]

Such a great interview. Dr. Mark got me started on healing my body once I was healed by God of Systemic Lupus. Yes... I was healed, it is medically documented via Dana Faber Boston and the Lupus Team there plus my Rheumatologist who was on staff at BU Medical. Yup... God led me to some GREAT dictors, my story is INTENSE...but because of all the meds, internally my body was a HOT MESS... and I needed to focus! I finally found a doctor who helped me get rid of Candida... average weight loss with the treatment was 30 lbs... me, I dropped 55lbs. I had a BAD case which caused eczema and I am still dealing with one small patch. Dr. Mark is reinforcing EVERYTHING I am continuing to learn to get healthy ... it is a process and I am begining my next rotation on healing my gut, and resetting my metabolism... a 24+ week plan to fix the internal damage done from ALL the meds in the high doses I had to take for almost 7 yrs. It is not an overnight fix... but finding how to rid my body of Candida again was answered prayer and literally dropping 55 pounds over 3 months was all that garbage of yeast overgrowth. Dr. Mark set me on the right path... listen to him and trust him!

[@57colliegirl]

Dr. Hyman, have you addressed high blood pressure and its origin in most cases. Also, how to lower it naturally to avoid drugs to control it? Thank you!

[@pianorama]

Laura, you might enjoy Dr. John Bergman and his Extreme Health Academy. He has a lot of info on high blood pressure.

[@shawnasomers9127]

Any thoughts on rebounding(those little trampolines)for the lymph system?

[@hazelwork9332]

My partner has worked in age care n saw improvements in Lymph nodes n reduction in leg swelling with the trampoline doing very simple exercise.

[@pacifick0271]

Ketovore is the way to go, and i keep vegetables like onion, brócoli, garlic, cabagge and mushrooms

[@odafjm5]

What about flax seed oil vs fish oil?

[@sandraelder1101]

1:01:26 “Cuddling as medicine for longevity” - I’m doomed! I’m a don’t-hug-me type. 😆 Don’t worry, I still get my social fixes.

[@mikeward9870]

So surprized MD Hyman did not mention Dale Bredesen!

[@marliesyanke4580]

That is what my mom made, chicken livers and onion over rice, i still do that yet but i crumble crisp bacon over top.

[@15440]

What can you tell us about drinking ISOTONIC sea water? ......is it good? It has all theminerals an amino acids of the periodic table. (Ref. Rene Quinton)

[@spaceghost8995]

I do carnivore and have had great success but over the last year have backslid. One cheat meal every week eventually turned into three. Even on days where I eat only meat I am finding myself eating meat all day long and then more at night. My eating window got longer and longer. Also, new job and circumstances are messing up my sleep. I typical only sleep from 9:30PM to 3:50 AM. My coffee (black) addiction is also way out of control. Just because you go low carb or carnivore, don't be thinking it's always easy because you can still overeat on just meat and cheese.

[@stuarthall2523]

It’s easy to fall off the wagon, hard part is getting back on. You have to be strict again. You can do it, go for it. 👍

[@jackiejames3898]

Listen to Dr Jordan Petterson and his daughter talk about that diet. It's been life changing for me.

[@spaceghost8995]

@@jackiejames3898 I cannot listen to Jordan Peterson without vomiting.

[@dagoelius]

Field Theory.

[@relaxgood512]

Oats, Quinoa, Rice, Barley, Sour Dough Breads, Whole Grain Breads, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Pasta, Peas, Beans, Lentils, are eaten by the longest lived populations in the world. If you don’t eat some of these foods with your fruits and vegetables you will have to eat more animal based foods than is healthy or highly processed foods because there is not enough calories in fruits and vegetables unless you eat all day like a cow. Starch is important in any diet and the evidence is clear. Nuts seeds avocados and extra virgin olive oil are a must.

[@nickbardan3867]

All the grains and beans are GMO and highly treated with pesticides, insecticide, fertilizers, all toxic chemicals. Better eat grass fed eggs and meats from clean sources

[@JakeRichardsong]

Except for potatoes, which are high in acrylamide, which has been linked to cancer.

[@x.y.7385]

How much would a full workup from a functional med doc like Dr Hyman outlines here cost? Seems like average people are SOL when it comes to using a quality doc.

[@patri7451]

Doctor Mark Hyman is more handsome and attractive every day! He looks healthy and beautiful! 😍😍😍 Let's follow his advice! 😃⭐

[@AKMcCoyInc]

How do you safely get mercury fillings out?

[@whatstonjatalkingabout9100]

I had my dentist remove all and replace with composite fillings

[@joanies6778]

I used to have a dentist who used the proper protocols, but he retired. If you cannot find such a dentist in your area, at the very least, I would recommend you REQUIRE he/she uses a dam which prevents you from swallowing even the dust, AND wear an n95 mask over your nose. This is my plan when I get my last one removed. In the meantime, there are foods you can eat and homeopathic solutions to help detoxify heavy metals. I plan to do a detox after getting mine removed as I did the last time. Good luck!

[@AKMcCoyInc]

@@whatstonjatalkingabout9100 All at the same time? Did you feel ill afterwards. I heard it can make you sick.

[@AKMcCoyInc]

@@joanies6778 they only did one at a time? Was this for safety reasons. Do you feel any better. I looked up all my ailments Ive ever had and all of them were linked to mercury poisoning. Even things that are totally unrelated.

[@whatstonjatalkingabout9100]

@@AKMcCoyInc I didn't have that many. It was done over a few visits. Eat a lot parsley & cilantro.

[@searledk9842]

Sir can I use the auto immune diet for autoimmune hepatitis and avoid azathioprine?

[@benjaminbritt7862]

Where is mark living these days? Bahamas?

[@Pao-vr6ed]

Does anyone know why Dr. Hyman hasn't discussed covid-19 in almost a year? I cant seem to find the reason. Thank you :)

[@agle3324]

Yeah, was wondering too.

[@Pao-vr6ed]

@@agle3324 It seems dishonest or disingenuous to me. I have been following him for many years, he has been outspoken in the past but he stopped discussing the topic, seems like his knowledge would be very helpful right now and he keeps discussing inflammation like nothing is going on right now. I'm a bit disappointed, but I still appreciate his contributions, it's just a bit harder to take him seriously for me since it seems like the avoidaince of the topic is very intentional.

[@agle3324]

@Pao I guess it's either bcz he doesn't want to follow the fate of the other deplatformed doctors or he did take the vaccine himself and doesn't want to engage with the anti vaxxers among his followers.

[@Pao-vr6ed]

It's part of being a doctor who is a public figure. While I understand it may not be easy, he still profits from the public attention and by avoiding sharing his valuable medical opinion he is choosing to ignore the need from the people to learn from him which is the whole reason we are here (at least I am) and it makes me wonder what else he is choosing not to share for his convenience/benefit. You can't please everyone, but you can be authentic and stand for what you believe is the best for the people.

[@agle3324]

@Pao I understand your frustration. We need good advice in these challenging times. I know he's friends with another famous from KZbin doctor (psychiatrist) who's pro vaccine and strongy encouraging for them so my guess is they're on the same page on that as a precaution means.

[@mkranjitham6834]

Doctor,best wishes for u from India. Brain neurons that are communicating with each other are made to die by Arginase2 enzyme causing more disease throughout the body particularly the optic nerve. ReVision a medicine claim to inhibit arginase2 reversing vision loss. Is there any reality in this Doctor. Ur comment is very valuable for all. With great respects.

[@jamesrederburg7994]

The solution is the Pegan diet of healthy food? Why did I look here for another solution? The FIRST sentence I read, was crap!

[@searledk9842]

Plz reply sir

[@laneyjackson5916]

Pegan diet? Are they saying pegan?

[@debbiebolek2117]

Never heard of it! What's the pagean diet anyway?

[@lindajones4849]

Pegan diet is a diet Dr Hyman made up by combinding features of vegan and Paleo diet. He isn't against vegan but feels it's difficult to get enough protein to maintain muscle mass and you need to know what to supplement ( like B12)

[@shobakumarj8306]

The doctors in India doesn't know what 'sleep' is

[@mmraike]

Every day (in the context of "Start Doing this Every Day") are two words. Everyday is an adjective, as in "everyday people".

[@cleopatraanu2203]

Would anti inflammatory drugs (Advil) help with brain inflammation?

[@gloriawong5173]

I'm curious... why do you keep burping... is it burping or is it a twitch or something like that? I watch you all the time and notice that in all of your vids. Tnx.

[@AKMcCoyInc]

Is he saying Vit D or E its hard to tell?

[@redes31]

Vitamin D

[@Rosie_Apple_Delight]

Vit D. Immensely important especially for those of us with a lot of melanin who are protected from the sun naturally and pale people who can not go in the sun. Dr. Berg has a great short video on this. Highly recommend!

[@joanies6778]

@@Rosie_Apple_Delight Yes, and not only vitamin D, but vitamin K2 along with it. I get one that's a combo of both.

[@inmybliss]

Did he say vitamin d or e?

[@obielicious]

D

[@terryking6824]

Can’t bring myself to watch 1-2 hour videos- try 12 min or less????

[@stuartsteeves5624]

This guy is all about duet, but seems to have some kind of acid reflux burping thing going on in all but one video interview I’ve seen…kind of ironic.

[@mimjohns7580]

🤣🤣

[@tamichildofGod8249]

I mean no disrespect, but I have noticed this as well and wondered what's going on?

[@SteveSails1]

That worst possible diet is what I am seeing in elderly care. . Government trap soooo wrong sooo sad

[@donniemoder1466]

I hate fish.

[@Umi-imU-We-Are-One]

He looks like Hunter Biden

[@chriskelly4619]

Not looking as good as he used to.

[@lindajones4849]

Hey we all age, even doctors....