Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD 111. Dr. Amir Vookshoor: Neurosurgeon Secrets For Bulletproof Brain Health
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Nov 11, 2025 Dr. Amir Vookshoor, a board-certified neurosurgeon and founder of NeuroVella Brain Spa, shares insights on optimizing brain health through a blend of modern neuroscience and holistic practices. He discusses how stress and trauma can rewire the nervous system and the benefits of neurofeedback and advanced techniques like plasmapheresis. Vookshoor emphasizes the importance of breathwork and sleep in brain maintenance, likening it to dental care, while exploring innovative therapies that could slow neurodegeneration. A fascinating journey into cutting-edge brain wellness!
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Brain Health Connects Body And Surgery
- The nervous system links anatomy, physiology, and psychology to determine surgical outcomes and recovery.
- Dr. Amir Vookshoor argues brain health must be integrated into general medical care to improve results.
Optimize Physiology Before Surgery
- Biohack physiology with hormone optimization, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and targeted supplements before opting for surgery.
- Use psychological evaluation and lifestyle fixes to reduce chronic pain and sometimes avoid operative treatment.
Body Budgeting Explains Pain Variability
- Body budgeting describes how the nervous system allocates limited energy across cognition and peripheral nerves.
- Resetting that budget via biohacks can improve nerve function and reduce chronic pain.