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How to Recover from Covid Brain with Dr. Daniel Amen

Mar 28, 2022
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Daniel Amen, a double-board certified psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics, shares valuable insights on recovering from COVID brain. He discusses the long-lasting cognitive effects of the virus, including memory loss and brain fog. Dr. Amen offers practical lifestyle changes to combat inflammation and enhance mental health. He also emphasizes the importance of community and ongoing learning to maintain brain function, while touching on the role of natural methods to boost happiness post-pandemic.
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INSIGHT

COVID and Mental Health

  • 20% of COVID patients develop new mental health challenges, according to a Swedish study.
  • This demonstrates that COVID-19 significantly impacts brain health, sometimes causing inflammation.
ANECDOTE

COVID Brain Inflammation

  • Dr. Amen's wife's assistant experienced increased irritability and anxiety after contracting COVID-19.
  • Brain scans revealed inflammation in her emotional brain centers, similar to what's observed in Lyme disease patients.
ADVICE

Addressing COVID Brain

  • Combat COVID-related brain inflammation with omega-3s, high doses of vitamins C and D, quercetin, and curcumin.
  • Prioritize rest and consider hyperbaric oxygen therapy to reduce inflammation and boost brain blood flow.
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