Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD

Can a Tick Bite Cause Alzheimer's? What Doctors Want You to Know | Dr. Miles Nichols, DAOM | #81

September 17, 2026·59 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

👉 Get Dr. Josh's Top 10 Supplements for Alzheimer's at http://drjosh.com/gift.👉 Get Dr. Josh's GreenBrainsMD™ Supplements - custom-crafted to support brain health at every stage — from daily prevention to deeper cellular support.🧠 BrainEase™ — Magnesium - Daily Brain Support for Cognitive Clarity & Healthy Aging🛡️ BrainGuard™ — Curcumin - Advanced Neuro Support & Cellular Protection✨ BrainRevive™ — Liposomal Glutathione for Brain & Antioxidant SupportWant to learn more? Head to http://drjosh.com/buyFor 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.=====================================================Could hidden tick-borne infections or gut dysfunction be driving memory loss, brain fog, or even Alzheimer's disease? In this episode, host Dr. Josh Helman sits down with functional medicine expert Dr. Miles Nichols, DAOM to explore the deep connections between chronic infections, mitochondrial health, the gut-brain axis, and neurodegenerative disease.Dr. Miles shares his personal journey overcoming severe chronic fatigue, mold exposure, and undetected tick-borne pathogens[3][4]. Together, they break down the science of how spirochetes cross the blood-brain barrier, why amyloid plaque might actually be the brain's defense mechanism, and how stackable lifestyle habits can help optimize brain health.In this Episode:00:00 – Intro: Meet Dr. Miles Nichols01:01 – Dr. Miles' Personal Story: A Father's Sudden Death09:09 – Perseverance & the Power of Cold Exposure19:12 – How Tick Bites Impact the Brain23:59 – Why Lyme Testing Fails So Many Patients36:22 – The Gut-Brain Connection Explained46:00 – Hope, Recovery & Where to Find Dr. Miles=====================================================Connect with Dr. Miles Nichols, DAOM:Website (Clinic): https://medicinewithheart.comPersonal Site: https://drmilesnichols.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmilesnichols/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmilesnichols/=====================================================Connect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD:- Substack - https://drjoshmd.substack.com/- 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 - Website - https://DrJosh.com=====================================================Chillout by AudioCoffee | https://www.audiocoffee.net/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/=====================================================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.#Alzheimers #LymeDisease #GutBrainConnection #FunctionalMedicine #BrainHealth #ChronicInfections #TickBite #Neuroinflammation #DementiaPrevention #DrMilesNichols #DrJoshHelman #MedicineWithHeart #ColdPlunge #Hormesis

Podzilla Summary coming soon

Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

Listen to This Episode

Get summaries like this every morning.

Free AI-powered recaps of Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.