Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Help Alzheimer’s & Brain Injury? Drs. Paul Harch & Josh Helman #HBOT #63

For personalized guidance and support with reversing & preventing Alzheimer's, you can reach out to Dr. Josh Helman directly. Visit his website at http://drjosh.com or contact his office at (407) 221-8841 to learn more about how he can help your journey to a healthier brain. What if your brain fog, poor sleep, anxiety, or memory struggles aren't caused by aging—but by a mineral deficiency that most doctors never test for? In this episode of Alzheimer's Breakthrough, Dr. Josh Helman explores the critical role magnesium plays in brain health, memory formation, sleep quality, stress resilience, and cognitive aging. You'll learn why nearly half of Americans may not be getting enough magnesium, why standard blood tests often miss deficiencies, and why the form of magnesium you take could make all the difference. Dr. Josh breaks down the science behind magnesium L-threonate, the only form of magnesium shown in clinical research to effectively cross the blood-brain barrier and increase magnesium levels in the brain. He also reviews the latest research on sleep, memory, cognitive performance, and healthy brain aging. Whether you're dealing with brain fog, poor sleep, anxiety, or looking to protect your brain from cognitive decline, this episode offers practical insights backed by science. In this Episode: 00:00 – The Missing Mineral Linked to Brain Fog01:52 – Why You Still Feel Tired Despite Healthy Habits 04:54 – What Magnesium Deficiency Looks Like in Real Life 06:01 – Nearly Half of Americans Are Low in Magnesium 09:38 – How Magnesium Protects Memory & Brain Function 13:21 – The Problem with Most Magnesium Supplements 15:18 – The Only Magnesium Proven to Reach the Brain 17:29 – What Clinical Studies Actually Show 17:44 – Final Takeaways & Next Steps Connect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenbrainsMD - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greenbrainsmd/ - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorjosh - TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@greenbrainsmd - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUMtFP2icmNEhOaSsd-CrSg?sub_confirmation=1 - Others - https://linktr.ee/greenbrainsmd Disclaimer: Please remember that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your doctor or healthcare professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. #Magnesium #BrainHealth #AlzheimersPrevention #MemoryLoss #BrainFog #SleepOptimization #MagnesiumLThreonate #CognitiveHealth #Neuroplasticity #HealthyAging #DrJoshHelman #AlzheimersBreakthrough

For personalized guidance and support with reversing & preventing Alzheimer's, you can reach out to Dr. Josh Helman directly. Visit his website at http://drjosh.com or contact his office at (407) 221-8841 to learn more about how he can help your journey to a healthier brain. Alzheimer's caregiving is about far more than memory loss. It involves role reversal, anticipatory grief, guilt, identity changes, and the emotional challenge of watching someone you love gradually change over time.In this powerful episode of Alzheimer's Breakthrough, Dr. Josh Helman sits down with Dr. Lauren P. Brown, founder of The Alzheimer's Experience, author, educator, and dementia care advocate. Drawing from her doctoral research and years of experience working with families, Dr. Brown shares profound insights into the realities caregivers face every day.Together, they explore caregiver burden, communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, family conflict, therapeutic validation, and why caregivers often feel invisible despite carrying enormous responsibility. Dr. Brown also introduces her innovative Alzheimer's Tiered Progression Matrix, a framework designed to move beyond the traditional "mild, moderate, severe" labels and provide a more meaningful understanding of disease progression.In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 02:15 The Hidden Burden of Alzheimer's Caregiving08:42 Understanding Anticipatory Grief15:30 Why Caregivers Experience Guilt22:10 Communication Strategies That Work31:45 Therapeutic Validation Explained40:18 Family Dynamics and Conflict48:52 The Alzheimer's Tiered Progression Matrix Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, family member, or someone concerned about brain health, this conversation offers compassionate guidance and valuable perspective. 🔔 Subscribe for more evidence-based discussions on Alzheimer's prevention, treatment, caregiving, and brain health. #Alzheimers #DementiaCare #Caregiving #AlzheimersCaregiver #BrainHealth #Dementia #CaregiverSupport #AlzheimersBreakthrough #DrJoshHelman #DrLaurenBrown Connect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD: Instagram - / greenbrainsmd Facebook - / greenbrainsmd LinkedIn - / doctorjosh TikTok - / greenbrainsmd YouTube - / @greenbrainsmd Others - https://linktr.ee/greenbrainsmdDisclaimer: Please remember that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your doctor or healthcare professional before making any changes to your treatment plan.

In this fascinating episode of "Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh" ,Dr. Josh sits down with Mike Cohen, Director of the Center for Brain Training, to explore the science of neurofeedback, quantitative EEG (QEEG), brain mapping, and brain training— and how these tools may support Alzheimer’s prevention, cognitive optimization, memory improvement, and overall brain health. Mike shares his remarkable personal story of how neurofeedback helped his father recover from severe treatment-resistant depression, inspiring over 30 years of work in applied psychophysiology and brain training. In this episode: 00:00 Rethinking Alzheimer’s and Brain Training 03:10 Guest Introduction: Mike Cohen & Center for Brain Training 06:40 Origin Story: A Father’s Recovery Through Neurofeedback 12:30 What Is Neurofeedback? 18:40 Neuroplasticity at Any Age 24:20 Who Can Benefit and When to Be Careful 30:10 EEG and QEEG Brain Mapping Explained 37:00 Brain Waves, Timing, and Cognitive Function 42:30 Brain Training for Sleep, Anxiety, and Mood 48:10 Different Brain Training Modalities 55:00 Sessions, Duration, and At-Home Tools 01:00:10 Brain Training for Peak Performance & Athletes 01:06:00 Gut-Brain Connection and Inflammation 01:12:00 Mold, Toxins, and Brain Function Complexity 01:18:00 TMS, ECT, and Other Neuromodulation Tools Key Topics Covered: ✅ What neurofeedback is and how it works ✅ The role of QEEG brain mapping in understanding brain function ✅ How brain training may support memory, sleep, focus, mood, and emotional regulation✅ Neuroplasticity and whether the aging brain can still adapt and change ✅ The relationship between brain timing, cognition, and dementia risk ✅ How brain training may complement metabolic health, inflammation reduction, toxin management, and vascular healthThis conversation challenges the idea that cognitive decline is inevitable and explores whether targeted brain training could help create a healthier, more resilient brain. If you’re interested in Alzheimer’s prevention, dementia research, neuroplasticity, or cutting-edge brain health technologies, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more conversations on Alzheimer’s breakthroughs, brain optimization, and the future of cognitive health. #Alzheimers #Neurofeedback #BrainTraining #QEEG #Neuroplasticity #BrainHealth #DementiaPrevention Connect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD: Instagram - / greenbrainsmd Facebook - / greenbrainsmd LinkedIn - / doctorjosh TikTok - / greenbrainsmd YouTube - / @greenbrainsmd Others - https://linktr.ee/greenbrainsmd Disclaimer: Please remember that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your doctor or healthcare professional before making any changes to your treatment plan.

For personalized guidance and support with reversing & preventing Alzheimer's, you can reach out to Dr. Josh Helman directly. Visit his website at http://drjosh.com or contact his office at (407) 221-8841 to learn more about how he can help your journey to a healthier brain. Dr. Oak can be reached via his website: https://linktr.ee/doctorsixpack. What if one of the best ways to protect your brain and lower your Alzheimer’s risk is simply building more muscle? In this special LIVE in-studio episode, Dr. Josh Helman sits down with Dr. Oak — also known online as “Dr. Sixpack” — for a powerful conversation about longevity, brain health, exercise, inflammation, metabolism, and Alzheimer’s prevention. Dr. Oak is a physician from Thailand, a lifestyle medicine expert, and a fitness educator with millions of followers on social media. Together, they discuss the surprising connection between muscle and brain function, why visceral fat is so dangerous, and how lifestyle changes may dramatically reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Topics covered in this episode include: 00:00 – Muscle, Visceral Fat & Brain Health 00:00:41 – Meet Dr. Oak (Dr. Sixpack) 00:05:46 – Why Muscle Matters for Longevity 00:08:36 – Best Strength Training for Seniors 00:15:34 – Injury Recovery & Safe Weightlifting 00:17:05 – Cardio, HIIT & VO2 Max Benefits 00:21:37 – Weighted Vests, Pull-Ups & Joint Health 00:28:43 – Alzheimer’s Rise in Thailand 00:33:06 – Sugar, Diet & Brain Inflammation 00:36:27 – Parasites & Brain Health Risks 00:40:35 – Preventing Alzheimer’s With Lifestyle Medicine 00:43:47 – Reversing Diabetes & Fatty Liver Naturally 00:49:17 – Discovering Lifestyle Medicine 00:51:56 – The Dark Side of Professional Bodybuilding 00:57:41 – Traditional Thai Diet & Longevity Foods 01:00:19 – Dr. Oak’s Top Alzheimer’s Prevention Tips 01:01:59 – Why Regular Health Checkups Matter 01:02:40 – Finding the Right Diet for Your Body 01:03:05 – Why Everyone Should Lift Weights 01:04:03 – Where to Find Dr. Oak Online 01:05:20 – Final Thoughts on Prevention & Longevity 01:07:02 – Invitation to Visit Thailand & Closing Message Dr. Oak also shares practical advice for: ✔ Beginners starting resistance training ✔ Seniors with joint pain ✔ Improving balance and mobility ✔ Reducing inflammation naturally ✔ Building sustainable healthy habits Whether you’re focused on Alzheimer’s prevention, reversing metabolic disease, improving fitness, or simply aging better, this episode is packed with actionable insights. #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #Longevity #DrJoshHelman #DrOak Connect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD: Instagram - / greenbrainsmd Facebook - / greenbrainsmd LinkedIn - / doctorjosh TikTok - / greenbrainsmd YouTube - / @greenbrainsmd Others - https://linktr.ee/greenbrainsmdDisclaimer: Please remember that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your doctor or healthcare professional before making any changes to your treatment plan.

For personalized guidance and support with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), you can reach out to Dr. Josh Helman directly. Visit his website at http://drjosh.com or contact his office at (407) 221-8841 to learn more about how he can help you on your journey to a healthier brain. Dr. Harch can be reached via his website: http://HBOT.com. Discover the science behind Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and brain recovery in this powerful interview with Dr. Paul Harch, one of the world’s leading experts in hyperbaric medicine. Most people think hyperbaric oxygen therapy is only used for scuba divers, carbon monoxide poisoning, or wound healing—but Dr. Paul Harch explains why HBOT may have much broader applications for neurological conditions including Alzheimer’s, memory loss, cognitive decline, stroke recovery, autism, PTSD, concussion, and chronic brain injury. In this episode of Alzheimer’s Breakthrough, Dr. Josh and Dr. Harch discuss how HBOT works, why pressure + oxygen both matter, and how proper dosing can improve brain blood flow, reduce neuroinflammation, support neuroplasticity, and potentially help repair injured brain tissue. Topics covered include: 0:00 Introduction to HBOT 6:00 The Journey into Hyperbaric Oxygen 12:35 Research and Imaging Techniques 19:05 Dosing and Treatment Protocols 26:12 Individual Treatment Approaches 33:52 Contraindications and Patient Considerations 42:15 Understanding QEEG and Dosing in Hyperbaric Therapy 42:35 Impact of Hyperbaric Oxygen on Neurological Conditions 44:36 Mechanism of Action: How Hyperbaric Oxygen Works 47:30 Challenges and Limitations in Treating ALS 49:15 Exploring Hydrogen Gas & Its Potential 50:36 Trauma & Hyperbaric Oxygen: Adjusting Protocols 53:19 Finding Qualified Practitioners 56:22 Future of Hyperbaric Medicine 59:47 Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts Dr. Paul Harch is the co-author of The Oxygen Revolution and has spent over 40 years researching and treating neurological disorders using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. If you're interested in Alzheimer’s prevention, dementia treatment, brain optimization, functional medicine, longevity, and advanced neurological therapies, this episode is for you. Please like, subscribe, and share with someone who may benefit. #HyperbaricOxygenTherapy #HBOT #Alzheimers #Dementia #BrainHealth #TBI #ConcussionRecovery #CognitiveDecline #Neuroplasticity #MemoryLoss #DrPaulHarch #FunctionalMedicine #BrainHealing #AlzheimersTreatment #neurology Connect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD: Instagram - / greenbrainsmd Facebook - / greenbrainsmd LinkedIn - / doctorjosh TikTok - / greenbrainsmd YouTube - / @greenbrainsmd Others - https://linktr.ee/greenbrainsmdDisclaimer: Please remember that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your doctor or healthcare professional before making any changes to your treatment plan.