150: Natural Healing Show with Catherine Carrigan - Episode 150150: Natural Healing Show with Catherine Carrigan - Episode 150
UK Health Radio Podcast
Jean Dow shares insights on preventing dementia through lifestyle changes and herbal medicine, highlighting the importance of exercise, diet, and hormonal balance.
46:21•23 Nov 2025
Unlocking Brain Health: Insights from Jean Dow
Episode Overview
- Lifestyle changes can significantly prevent dementia.
- Herbs like ginkgo biloba and ashwagandha support brain health.
- Exercise is crucial for maintaining cognitive function.
- Hormonal balance is vital, especially during menopause.
- Stress management and proper sleep are key to brain health.
“"We live amongst a medicine cabinet... plants are powerful but gentle."”
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against dementia? In this engaging episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast's Natural Healing Show, Catherine Carrigan welcomes Jean Dow, a medical herbalist from the Isle of Skye. Together, they dive into the Brain Vitality Project, a series of workshops aimed at preventing dementia through lifestyle changes.
Jean shares her expertise in herbal medicine and functional health, revealing how certain herbs like ginkgo biloba and ashwagandha can boost brain function and prevent cognitive decline. Listeners are treated to insights on how dementia begins long before symptoms appear, often due to lifestyle factors such as diet and stress. Jean discusses the research of Dr. Dale Bredesen, highlighting his work on identifying multiple contributors to cognitive decline.
The conversation also touches on the increased risk women face during menopause due to hormone changes and offers practical advice on maintaining brain health. Catherine and Jean's discussion is both informative and hopeful, offering a fresh perspective on how natural remedies can play a crucial role in brain health. Whether you're curious about herbal alternatives or seeking ways to enhance your mental well-being, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable steps.
So, what can we learn from those who have battled dementia? And how can we use this knowledge to protect our own brain health? Tune in to discover more about the power of natural healing.

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