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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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.
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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.
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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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Most people are familiar with the physical symptoms of COVID, but it also affects the brain. Things like memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and loss of taste and smell can last much longer than the initial infection. With more information emerging every day, it can start to feel overwhelming and increase your overall stress. But there are actionable steps you can implement in your daily lifestyle to reduce these symptoms and maintain your physical and brain health.
To go more in depth on this topic, we’re excited to have Dr. Daniel Amen back on our show. Dr. Amen is a physician, double-board certified psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics and BrainMD. He’s a twelve-time New York Time bestselling author, including his latest book "You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type."
As a physician and psychiatrist, Dr. Amen saw first-hand the emotional and mental impact COVID had on his patients. By using the over 200,000 brain scans in his clinic, he developed several practical recommendations to help you reduce COVID-related inflammation and maintain your overall brain health. If you or someone you know has been struggling with long-term COVID brain symptoms, this episode is for you.
Please remember to consult a physician or other health practitioner before making any major decisions regarding your physical or mental health. This episode is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical conditions.
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