Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD
Can Water Fasting Reverse Cognitive Decline? Loren Lockman’s Surprising Insights
07 Aug 2025
What if the key to improving brain health lies in something as simple and powerful as silence and fasting? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Loren Lockman, an expert in water fasting, who’s helped thousands reverse chronic conditions by allowing their bodies to heal naturally. Loren shares his journey of overcoming chronic illness with fasting, revealing how detoxification and proper hydration can restore health in ways modern medicine often overlooks. We discuss why fasting might be the most healing tool you’re not using, how hydration directly impacts cognitive function and aging, and Loren’s fascinating insights into the body’s natural healing abilities.Tune in for a truly radical approach to health that challenges conventional wisdom. If you’re ready to explore fasting and its transformative potential for brain health, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.“What makes fasting so powerful is because it's the most efficient and effective way to get out of our incredible self-healing body's way–to allow it to do what only the body can do.” ~ Loren LockmanIn this Episode01:40 - Fasting as a healing modality04:08 - What we get wrong about how the body heals06:14 - Fasting isn’t painful, but detoxification can be uncomfortable11:16 - How fasting supports the body’s self-healing process15:04 - Dehydration’s impact on aging and cognitive decline19:03 - Water fasting vs. dry fasting24:55 - The best water to use for water fasting31:06 - Loren’s belief in fruit-based diets for optimal health37:56 - The crucial role of hydration for overall health44:38 - Rapid-fire questions about fasting, hydration, and Alzheimer's53:07- Why Loren avoids supplements and favors natural nutrition59:39 - Loren's mantra regarding health empowermentResources:- Top Supplements for Alzheimer's Guide - https://bit.ly/drjoshguide- Rational Fasting by Arnold Ehret - https://www.amazon.com/dp/087904005X- The Science and Fine Art of Fasting by Herbert Shelton - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1614274487Connect with Loren Lockman: - Website - https://tanglewoodwellnesscenter.com/- Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/loren.lockman- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lorenlockman.official/Connect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenbrainsMD-
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