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Starting your day with a positive morning routine sets the tone for better brain health. Directing your energy towards positive aspects and reflecting on what went well before bed can improve sleep quality and mindset. Prioritizing sufficient sleep, early bedtime, and positive affirmations contribute to better brain function and control over thoughts and emotions.
Exploring various diets like raw food, vegan, and meat-based, the podcast highlights that different diets work differently for individuals. Emphasizing the significance of whole foods and avoiding processed foods for brain health. Technology like Inside Tracker offers personalized nutrition and lifestyle plans based on blood work, DNA, and preferences, aiding in making health-conscious choices.
Recognizing the brain as an organ is crucial for understanding its impact on behavior and mental health. Prioritizing brain health can lead to better decision-making and emotional regulation. Emphasizing the need for comprehensive brain assessments and prioritizing preventative brain health measures over quick-fix solutions like psychedelic substances for long-term well-being.
The speaker highlights the importance of recognizing undiagnosed brain injuries as a major cause of secondary issues. By sharing experiences of patients who initially denied head trauma but later recalled significant incidents like falls or accidents, the speaker emphasizes the critical impact of head injuries on brain health.
The discussion delves into sleep apnea, going beyond the stereotype of overweight individuals snoring loudly. It underlines the connection between sleep apnea, oxygen levels, and brain function. By exploring how sleep quality affects brain oxygenation, cognitive functions, and even mood disorders like ADD, the episode sheds light on the broader implications of sleep health beyond conventional perspectives.
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Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Daniel Amen to discuss what’s possible when we make our brain health a priority. Dr. Amen shares the insults that harm our brains and how to get started on the path to better brain health. Among other things, they discuss Dr. Amen’s family history with brain health and a few remarkable case studies on the brain healing from trauma.
Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician and adult and child psychiatrist on a mission to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. He is the founder of Amen Clinics, as well as the founder of BrainMD, a fast-growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed. In 2020, Dr. Amen launched his digital series, Scan My Brain, on YouTube and Instagram. His highly anticipated new book, Change Your Brain Every Day, will be published on March 21, 2023.
In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Amen dive into:
-Dr. Amen’s morning routine for brain health (0:58)
-What’s possible with optimal brain function (14:24)
-How alcohol, marijuana, and psilocybin impact the brain (41:24)
-Traumatic brain injuries (56:52)
-Understanding your brain type (1:06:21)
-How brain health ties into sexual health (1:09:01)
-The top beliefs that get in the way of brain health (1:22:40)
-How to identify and move past automatic negative thoughts (1:24:56)
Also mentioned in this episode:
-Change Your Brain Every Day is available for preorder here.
For more on Dr. Daniel Amen, follow him on Instagram @doc_amen, TikTok @docamen, YouTube @AmenClinic, or through his website, https://www.Amenclinics.com.
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