AMA #16: Sleep, Vertigo, TBI, OCD, Tips for Travelers, Gut-Brain Axis & More

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Feb 29, 2024

This lively AMA tackles key health topics like sleep management and brain recovery strategies. Discover how neuroplasticity plays a role in overcoming health challenges. The discussion also covers the importance of sleep in recovering from traumatic brain injuries and introduces insights on using creatine for OCD treatment. Learn practical tips for adjusting your circadian rhythms while traveling and the significance of balancing workout intensity with recovery for optimal well-being. Plus, find out about the fascinating gut-brain axis!

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Health Pillars While Traveling

Get morning sunlight, exercise, and engage socially to regulate your circadian rhythm.
Use red lights in the evening and non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) for stress management.

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Improving Sleep Quality

Assess sleep quality, quantity, regularity, and timing (QQRT) instead of just duration.
Use NSDR to improve sleep quality and recover from inadequate sleep.

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Managing Vertigo

Fixate on a point and move closer or look at your finger and move it to your nose.
This anchors the visual part of your balance system and helps alleviate vertigo.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:34) Achieving Key Health Pillars While Traveling

(00:07:11) Improving Sleep Quality

(00:13:11) Understanding and Managing Vertigo

(00:20:44) Enhancing Brain Function Post-TBI

(00:26:58) Getting Closer to Unraveling OCD

(00:30:44) Adjusting Circadian Rhythms for Travel

(00:34:58) Optimal Dosage for Fish Oil Supplements

(00:40:17) Monitoring Hormone Levels

(00:46:09) Optimizing the Gut-Brain Axis

(00:52:04) Best Practices for Tongue Cleaning

(00:56:36) Conclusion & Thank You

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