Episode 46 - Using Nutrition with Neuro-Feedback Can Improve Your Brain
Adventures in Brain Injury Podcast
Release Date: 10/01/2019
Adventures in Brain Injury Podcast
Welcome back to the Adventures in Brain Injury Podcast! In this very special and short episode, I introduce Jacki D'Aries, and our partnership in the Empowered Neuro Community. The Empowered Neuro Community is an online social platform and classroom that we've created to provide resources, therapy tools, instructional videos, and a supportive community for brain injury survivors, their loved ones, and as a resource for practitioners. It is designed to be affordable with a free membership option. A paid version is also available for under $20/month, which provides additional...
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Amy Derksen, ND is a former competitive athlete and Naturopathic Physician with a full scope of practice in Washington State since 2003. She did her undergraduate studies in biochemistry and her medical post-graduate training with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD for over 2 years. She specializes in working with both Autism and chronically ill patients, including Lyme disease. Dr. Derksen has been involved in teaching various topics with Dr. Klinghardt since 2004, and has also been a speaker at Autism One, LIA, Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine, American Academy of Restorative...
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In this podcast, we explore the new research on leaky gut and why it’s time for us to revisit the subject. The latest scientific discoveries have revealed a more comprehensive view of the mechanisms underlying leaky gut syndrome. Check it out and learn new possibilities for healing and Feeding a Brain to restore balance and promoting overall well-being. If you get here before July 22nd, 2023 you can get access for only $97 by clicking the link below: - (Use Code CAVIN100 for $100 off)
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Let’s talk neuroscience! I first met Garrett when I heard that Dr. Terry Wahls was presenting at Neufit's headquarters in Austin TX. This was the second time I had heard of Neufit that month, and Terry is a friend and colleague who I am a huge fan of. Dr. Wahls’ innovative approach to treating the physical ailments that come with neurological autoimmune conditions like MS is unparalleled, and she is a walking, talking, and bike riding example of the power of nutrition and functional movement in overcoming debilitating conditions. So what is it about Neufit that earned Terry Wahls’...
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The prevalence of Alzheimer's and the unfortunate lack of success with conventional medicine in treating patient's with Alzheimer's is disheartening to say the least. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally, about 50 million people have dementia, and Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60-70% of cases. The prevalence of Alzheimer's disease increases with age, and it is estimated that about 5-8% of people aged 65 years and older have the disease worldwide! Unfortunately, the success of drug therapy for Alzheimer's...
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Steven Wright is a digestion expert. And he and I started connecting back in 2014 and we ended up working on some projects together, including a leaky gut healing protocol. Steve is a Medical Engineer, and a Kalish Functional Medicine Institute Graduate. He’s spent close to $400,000 overcoming his own health challenges using everything from western medicine to shamans. Steve is the founder of healthygut.com and he lives in my hometown of Boulder, CO with his wife Shay and their two dogs. He and I are very similar in that we had a serious problem, we empowered ourselves to solve that problem,...
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Dominic D’Agostino, Ph.D., is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology. He teaches medical neuroscience, medical physiology, nutrition and neuropharmacology. He is also a research scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC). His primary research focuses on developing and testing nutritional and metabolic-based therapies for a variety of disease states and advancing the use of these therapies into human clinical applications.
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Can a dentist teach you how to be healthy? Scott Solomons, DDS is not your ordinary dentist. He understands that the first phase of digestion occurs in the mouth… and digestion is the most important aspect of overall health.
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Meet my friend, Elle. In this conversation, we talk about health, to misinformation in nutrition, supplementation, and medicine, to patient empowerment, and the art of confidence. Tune in and enjoy the ride! (I hope you’re not offended by sailor talk).
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Meet Dr Robert Melillo! He is an innovator when it comes to our understanding of brain imbalances and childhood brain development. Learn how you can improve neurological outcomes for yourself, your loved ones, or your patients.
info_outline“I think neurofeedback is the single most effective intervention that can be brought to improve brain function in a person compromised by brain injury.”
- Nora Gedgaudas