Unexpected Causes of Dementia

Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain, including devastating diseases like the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and lesser-known forms of dementia like Lewy body dementia. Even stroke can cause dementia.

More than 5 million people in the U.S. alone are living with Alzheimer’s, so there’s a good chance you know someone affected by dementia. It can be very difficult to watch someone you love deal with symptoms of dementia, which often include memory loss and trouble with language, along with personality changes, delusions, agitation and less ability to solve problems or control their emotions. It’s important to note that although dementia risk increases with age, it is not part of the normal aging process. (1)

With comprehensive treatments on the horizon, we can feel hopeful that integrative, personalized approaches could be the key to fighting this disease. In the meantime, though, it’s also important you take relatively simple steps to lower your risk of dementia now — before the disease has a chance to set in.

Tune in now to hear about some unexpected causes of dementia and how small lifestyle changes you make today can naturally prevent dementia later in life!

*This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe, and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

[savannahmiddlebrooks]

Thank you for sharing. My grandfather passed away in January from Alzheimer’s, and I know that he was exposed to at least 4 of these things listed daily. It is such a horrific disease, and to anyone who is suffering with it or family that has a loved one suffering with it I pray that the Lord brings you comfort. Listen to this advice, it’s worth it.

[lilliamamely-hughes]

Excellents videos. Great information. Keep up with the good info for us that doesn't have the knowledge. Great to have Dr Rubin experiences as well.

[ChantelStays]

I absolutely adore this guy and his knowledge and passion

[cherie]

My mom was the what you should do not to get dementia. Organic health nut her whole life . Never had fast food. Was active and played games to keep her mind active. Well she has dementia and they found it was caused from her body being unable to absorb b 12. So she gets shots . Wish she would have done this forty years ago. Important to get blood work done for vitamins & minerals because you never know what you are deficient in.

[Raji]

Thank you Dr. Axe for all the great life saving information you share :)

[maribelperez]

Love your videos thank you for your information

[evilpagan]

STATIN DRUGS to lower blood pressure/reduce cholestorol = Alzheimer's. With the people in your family who have any form of dementia, ask if they took statin drugs for high blood pressure. Also ask if they have amalgam fillings in their teeth (bad), or had them removed (worse). Both of these are a major contributer to dementia/Alzheimer.

[lyndabustillos]

Lack of sleep is a huge precursor to dementia!

[nobelpipe]

Hey ? Dr axe can you do a video about the things that causes lower back pain and remedies and the foods that can lower pain inflammtion.

[allywolf]

Dr. Axe, thank you so much, you have helped me so much!!!! Crohns sufferer here.
I love you and pray for you!
When you and Mr. Bible diet got together WOWSA!!!
I cannot express how much I love you guys!!!! Haven't had health insurance since 1984 so if it's not natural, I have no access lol

[christophermccarthy]

Thanks Dr Axe, brilliant video, As a paramedic I might add one of the biggest causes are Acid reflux meds, ( P.PIs) lower stomach acid, so your can't absorb assential amino Acids the body requires!, Thanks Again

[littlevoice_]

Sugar also caused inflammation of the brain.

[bockenwarthsohne]

Hi Josh, can you activate the subtitle for your videos when uploading? After that other countries can use the translating system of youtube. ;-) Thanks for your great videos and best regards from Germany Ömer Celik

[missmariahjoy]

Could you do a video on what vitamins you take daily?

[mayashine]

🙏✨Dr. Axe, could you please talk a lot more also about food allergies, food intolerances and bloating 😊

[MustangsTrainsMowers]

How about sugar since sugar causes inflammation? I was diagnosed with Lyme disease in June 2013. My tick bite was in the early 80’s. I have been on and off natural medicine antibiotics since May 2016. I had a relationship fail two years ago. I’m having a difficult time having a purpose in life.

[riellekoy]

Can you do a video around type 1 diabetes? My brother has it and I would like to know how to help him.

[barbaraaspengen]

Thanks Doctor for your great information. I love this so wonderful

[brandue]

White sugar is probably one of the worst thing's you can ingest.

[donnawiley]

Hello Dr. Josh Axe! Thanks for this Video, especially since you indicate that Meds can cause Dementia. I would like to.know if you.can give me Alternatives or ideals for the Meds: Topamax and Propranolol for its purposes for Migraines, Seizures, and Headaches; but considering of the side effects is too extreme to me of anyone that have to take these whether their young in child bearing years or older just trying to live longer.