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Interested in an Apollo device? Click the following link and use code PERLMUTTER for a 15% OFF discount. https://apolloneuroscience.pxf.io/c/4460811/1861953/12331 🧠 Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱 Clearly, we've communicated a lot of information indicating that it's really fundamentally important for our health and ability to resist disease that we gain control over things like anxiety, lack of restorative sleep, lack of exercise, and certainly make other good choices like eating appropriately as well. These are powerful modulators of our metabolic health I have wide ranging implication not just as it relates to the brain, but our entire physiology.  How exciting is that we live in the day and age of wearable devices. And, importantly, we now see the development of a wearable device that specifically allows us in a non pharmaceutical way to deal with anxiety, help us through the days it relates to our decision making ability, and even help us in the night as a relates to sleep, and it’s called Apollo. I thought it would be a great idea to interview the creator of this device, Dr. David Ravin. Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, is the co-founder & chief medical officer at Apollo Neuroscience, the first scientifically-validated wearable system to improve heart rate variability, focus, relaxation, and access to meditative states by delivering gentle layered vibrations to the skin. In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice, Dr. Rabin is also the co-founder & executive director of The Board of Medicine, and a psychedelic clinical researcher currently evaluating the mechanism  of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in treatment-resistant mental illnesses. This is a very interesting podcast about a very interesting and clearly beneficial wearable device. I have found that using this device my heart rate variability has gone up dramatically, which is a good thing, and something I have been trying to accomplish for quite some time. This has huge implications for health. I hope you enjoy this information. ==== 0:00 Intro 3:09 Where It All Began - Searching for Stress Solutions 7:18 MDMA Therapy for PTSD 9:52 Why the Pushback on Psychedelic Therapy?  12:20 New Wearable Tech that Simulates MDMA Benefits 19:56 Creating the Apollo  24:53 Key Metric: Heart Rate Variability  29:10 Dr. Perlmutter’s Success Story with the Apollo 34:32 Perceived vs Real Threat in Anxiety 36:53 Other Success Stories with Apollo 42:51 Solving the Problems of Sleep 50:04 Conclusion ==== Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, is the co-founder & chief medical officer at Apollo Neuroscience, the first scientifically-validated wearable system to improve heart rate variability, focus, relaxation, and access to meditative states by delivering gentle layered vibrations to the skin. In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice, Dr. Rabin is also the co-founder & executive director of The Board of Medicine, and a psychedelic clinical researcher currently evaluating the mechanism  of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in treatment-resistant mental illnesses.  Socials: Drdave.io Apolloneuro.com Boardofmedicine.org Twitter: @daverabin Instagram: @drdavidrabin ___________________________ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/ Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRl_UAXxbHyOOjklnA0dxQ/?sub_confirmation=1

To save 15% off an Apollo device, click THIS LINK and use code PERLMUTTER at checkout. 🧠 Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱 One area that we spend a lot of time exploring focuses on the role of lifestyle choices as they relate to brain, health, functionality, and resistance to disease. I have to admit, over the years I have perhaps somewhat neglected a very important tool that offers up incredible utility as a relates to doing good things for the brain, and that is art. With that in mind, I felt it would be a great idea to interview the authors of an exciting new book that explores this very topic entitled, Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross. Your Brain on Art explores the vital role of arts in our lives, beyond mere entertainment. The book reveals a cultural evolution where arts emerge as powerful, accessible solutions for overall well-being. The authors present robust research highlighting the health benefits of art engagement. They illustrate how just 45 minutes of an art activity can significantly reduce stress hormones regardless of skill level, and regular artistic engagement could potentially extend life expectancy by a decade. The book delves into how music fosters cognitive abilities, the therapeutic effects of sound vibrations, the innovative use of virtual reality in therapy, and how interactive art experiences enhance memory and sensory engagement. It also discusses how art is being integrated into medical prescriptions for various health issues like loneliness and dementia. Your Brain on Art serves as a gateway to understanding the intersection of arts, aesthetics, and wellness. It includes discussions with renowned figures like David Byrne, Renée Fleming, and E. O. Wilson, offering a comprehensive view of neuroaesthetics. This guide combines cutting-edge research, multidisciplinary expert insights, and inspirational stories, showcasing how arts significantly improve life quality. ==== 0:00 Intro  3:07 How Susan & Ivy Began Studying Art 9:20 Why Art is Necessary for Humanity  14:22 Your Brain on Art 18:50 How Observing Art Helps Us  20:34 Reducing Amygdala Actions 22:16 The Healing Power of Sound and Vibration  25:18 The Role of Aesthetics & Awe of Nature  32:06 Poetry: the Oldest Art Form  34:48 Treating Mental Illness with Art 40:06 Why Talent Doesn’t Matter 44:14 Creative Flow & Mindfulness 45:34 Theatre & Connecting to Our Emotions 51:04 Psychedelics for Healing 57:30 The Art of Food 1:00:51 Conclusion ==== Susan Magsamen is the founder and executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab (IAM Lab), Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics, a pioneering neuroaesthetics initiative from the Pedersen Brain Science Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Susan’s work focuses on how the arts and aesthetic experiences measurably change the brain, body and behavior and how this knowledge can be translated to inform health, wellbeing and learning programs in medicine, public health and education.   Magsamen is also the co-author of the New York Times Bestseller, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us written for the general public.  === Ivy Ross is the Vice President of Design for the Hardware organization at Google. Over the past six years, she and her team have launched 50+ products winning over 240 global design awards. This collection of hardware established a new Google design aesthetic that is tactile, colorful, and bold. Most recently, Ivy co-authored with SusanMagsamen Your Brain on Art: How the ArtsTransform Us. ___________________________ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/ Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRl_UAXxbHyOOjklnA0dxQ/?sub_confirmation=1

Get up to 53% off the P600 cookware and a FREE set of silicone utensils: https://chefsfoundry.com/DrPerlmutter   🧠 Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱   Loneliness is pervasive in our modern world. The sense of isolation and lack of connection, clearly made worse by the COVID pandemic, is associated with a wide scope of health issues and even mortality. So what do we do?   Some important steps are presented in our podcast, an interview with the author of Project Unlonely - Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection, Dr. Jeremy Nobel.   Jeremy Nobel, M.D., MPH, is a primary-care physician, public health practitioner, and award-winning poet with faculty appointments at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Medical School. He is the founder and president of the Foundation for Art & Healing (www.ArtandHealing.org), whose signature initiative, Project UnLonely, addressing the personal and public health challenges of loneliness and social isolation, has gained national visibility.   This is an important topic, not just for the elderly, living alone, but for all of us. For it is clear that any of us can feel lonely and disconnected, even in the midst of our busy lives.   ==== TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:10 Our Epidemic of Loneliness 6:11 Leveraging the Creative Arts for Healing 12:21 Evaluating Loneliness in Studies 16:31 How Loneliness Equates to Heightened Disease Risk 19:43 The Loneliness Spiral 21:56 Inflammation 24:38 How World Events Impact Well-Being 26:45 What You Can Do: Art as a Medium for Healing 31:05 How Psychedelics Overlap with Creativity 35:44 Cultural Norms Impact Loneliness 38:31 The Biggest Challenge for Moving Forward 40:57 The Potential of Awe and Nature-Connection 44:24 Correlation Between Loneliness and FMRI Imaging 50:00 Conclusion ====   JEREMY NOBEL, M.D., MPH, is a primary-care physician, public health practitioner, and award-winning poet with faculty appointments at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Medical School. He is the founder and president of the Foundation for Art & Healing (www.ArtandHealing.org), whose signature initiative, Project UnLonely, addressing the personal and public health challenges of loneliness and social isolation, has gained national visibility.   ___________________________ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/   Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/   Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRl_UAXxbHyOOjklnA0dxQ/?sub_confirmation=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🧠 Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱   Who knew? The same mechanisms that are involved in brain degeneration, cardiovascular disease, and virtually any other chronic degenerative decline that we experience in our bodies is also at play on our bodies, meaning affecting our skin. Yes, free radical mediated stress and inflammation are the pillars of what causes good skin to go bad. So, with that in mind I felt it would be terrific to interview a leader in holistic approaches to skin care and plastic surgery, Dr. Anthony Youn. Let me tell you more about him.   Known as America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon®, Anthony Youn, M.D. F.A.C.S is a nationally-recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. Recognized as a leader in his field, he is the author of the best-selling books “The Age Fix," "In Stitches," and “Playing God.” His public television special, The Age Fix with Dr. Anthony Youn, has been viewed by millions.  Dr. Youn also hosts the popular podcast The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show.  He is the most followed plastic surgeon on social media, with over 4.5 million subscribers on his YouTube Channel and 8 million followers on TikTok. His new book, “Younger for Life” is a complete holistic guide to turning back the clock using the process of Autojuvenation®.   I learned an awful lot today on this podcast and hope you do too.     ==== TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:00 Dr. Youn’s Wake-up Call From Plastic Surgery 7:05 5 Accelerates for Skin Aging 10:44 What Causes Loss of Collagen 14:59 Healing the Skin Microbiome 17:38 Challenging the Dogma of Plant-Based Collagen 20:24 How to Supplement Collagen 21:29 Skin Cancer, Sun Exposure & Healthy Sunscreens 30:18 How Our Food Choices Cause Skin Inflammation 34:39 Autophagy: Small Steps that Lead to Big Changes 41:03 Botox & Fillers: What You Should Know 43:46 Conclusion ====   Known as America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon®, Anthony Youn, M.D. F.A.C.S is a nationally-recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. Recognized as a leader in his field, he is the author of the best-selling books “The Age Fix," "In Stitches," and “Playing God.” His public television special, The Age Fix with Dr. Anthony Youn, has been viewed by millions.  Dr. Youn also hosts the popular podcast The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show.  He is the most followed plastic surgeon on social media, with over 4.5 million subscribers on his YouTube Channel and 8 million followers on TikTok. His new book, “Younger for Life” is a complete holistic guide to turning back the clock using the process of Autojuvenation®.   ___________________________ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/   Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/   Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRl_UAXxbHyOOjklnA0dxQ/?sub_confirmation=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🧠 Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱   Get a special sneak peek of Calm Your Mind with Food here if you join Dr. Uma’s weekly email list: https://umanaidoomd.com/pages/calmyourmindwithfoodsneakpeek   Want even more? Get a special introduction to Nutritional Psychiatry for reducing anxiety and depression symptoms in a special 6-lesson mini-course from Dr. Uma, bundled with a copy of her book: https://umanaidoomd.com/products/calm-your-mind-with-food-anti-anxiety-course-book-bundle   ====   Anxiety issues are certainly pervasive, and becoming much more common in our very stressful world. Generally, to go to therapy for dealing with anxiety seems to be pharmacotherapy, in other words, drugs. And while drugs may take the edge off and prove to be effective, it's good to know there are other ideas that are being considered. One important inroad into treating anxiety focuses on dietary change. We know that the consumption of the typical standard American diet is fraught with issues including posing a threat to metabolism by virtue of our consumption of large amount of ultra process foods which actually make up between 52 to 54% of of the calories consumed every day in American adults. This is a diet that has been associated with a dramatic increase risk for metabolic issues, cardiovascular disease, and even threatens the brain. As we will learn today, our consumption of these highly refined foods plays a role in creating anxiety as well.   Our guest today is Dr. Uma Naidoo, and we will be discussing her new book, Calm Your Mind with Food - A Revolutionary Guide to Controlling Your Anxiety.   Please enjoy the podcast.   ==== 0:00 Intro 3:42 The Rising Problem of Anxiety 6:37 Nutritional Psychiatry: Eating for Mental Health 9:51 Foods that Cause Anxiety 13:20 The Process of Healing Through Food 16:50 How We Can Gauge Progress 19:40 Helpful Lab Studies & Food Allergies 23:22 The Benefits of Supplements & Which to Take 28:04 Metabolic Issues & Anxiety 30:23 Bringing Medical Specialities Together 34:16 Starting Small and Regaining Control 37:35 Commonly Used Drugs that Impact Mood Disorders 39:33 Leptin Levels and Anxiety 42:13 The Future of Nutritional Psychiatry 45:20 Conclusion ====   Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry.   Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School.   She is considered Harvard’s Mood Food Expert and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Goop, Live with Kelly & Ryan, and more. Dr. Naidoo is also the national bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Food: https://umanaidoomd.com/collections/this-is-your-brain-on-food, and the upcoming title that we will discuss today, Calm Your Mind With Food https://umanaidoomd.com/collections/calm-your-mind-with-food ___________________________ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/   Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/   Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRl_UAXxbHyOOjklnA0dxQ/?sub_confirmation=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get up to 53% off the P600 cookware and a FREE set of silicone utensils: https://chefsfoundry.com/DrPerlmutter   🧠 Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ ✉️🌱   Allulose as a sugar is getting a lot of well deserved attention. We are seeing some pretty remarkable science with respect to allulose as it relates to metabolic health and specifically, weight loss. I felt, as such, that it would be a good idea to interview Dr. Benjamin Bikman on the Empowering Neurologist program today. Let me tell you more about Dr. Bikman.   Benjamin Bikman earned his Ph.D. in Bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders.  Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and professor (Brigham Young University) is to better understand the role of elevated insulin and nutrient metabolism in regulating obesity, diabetes, and dementia.   In our time together, we discuss the important science of allulose as it relates to fat distribution in the body, insulin resistance, heart disease, fatty liver disease, cognitive decline, and even how allulose is able to lower uric acid, an area that I'm certainly interested in.   I hope you enjoy this fascinating interview with Dr. Benjamin Bikman.   ==== TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:08 The Study of Metabolism 4:53 Dr. Bikman's Insulin Research 7:08 Why People's Bodys Aren’t Able to Use Insulin Correctly 10:12 What Causes Spikes in Insulin Levels 14:59 Problem with Annual Fasting Blood Sugar Test 17:24 Merits of a Continuous Glucose Monitor 19:53 New Sugar Replacement: Allulose 30:43 Bringing Down Uric Acid with Allulose 33:17 Allulose & Insulin Resistance 35:52 Reducing Fatty-Liver Disease Risk 38:48 Protecting Mitochondria Against Cardiovascular Disease 42:00 Cognitive Decline & Allulose 44:42 Preventing Alzheimers 51:28 Conclusion ====   Benjamin Bikman earned his Ph.D. in Bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders. Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and professor (Brigham Young University) is to better understand the role of elevated insulin and nutrient metabolism in regulating obesity, diabetes, and dementia.   Dr. Bikman is the author of the book: Why We Get Sick Dr. Bikman’s education platform: https://www.insuliniq.com/     ___________________________ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/   Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/   Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRl_UAXxbHyOOjklnA0dxQ/?sub_confirmation=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visit puritycoffee.com/empoweringneurologist for more information on Balance and use code PERLMUTTER for 30% off a one-time purchase of Balance. Applies to both 12oz bags and 5lb bags.   🧠 Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱   Without question, melatonin may well be the most popular nutritional supplement that people are talking about these days, and with good reason. There is an extensive body of science that looks at the use of melatonin in humans and the results of the research are certainly intriguing.   Dr. Deanna Minich has been at the forefront of melatonin research for the past several years. She brings to our attention some interesting new insights as a relates to using melatonin, including ways to optimize and personalize its use. Today on this podcast, we will discuss how melatonin interacts with our light exposure and how we can adjust our blue light exposure, especially at night, to maximize the effectiveness of melatonin. We will learn how to enhance melatonin functionality by making sure our vitamin D levels are where they need to be. We will explore melatonin in the wider context of our overall antioxidant status and our discussion will reveal differences in melatonin availability between men and women.   When should we take melatonin, what's your dosage be, and how do we adjust our dosage based upon the cycles of the moon? These are interesting questions, for sure. Dr. Minich does exemplary job in explaining these and other questions, and offers up some intriguing information as a relates to possible interactions between melatonin habits like caffeine consumption.   I hope you enjoy the program today. I know I found it very informative.   ====   TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:20 The Origin on Melatonin Supplements 9:24 Understanding Receptors: Time of Day & Dosages 13:07 Purity Coffee: Better For You Energy 14:15 How Light & Darkness Affects Melatonin 21:13 Setting a Caffeine Curfew 25:38 Antioxidants & Melatonin 28:58 Gender Specificities for Melatonin 31:28 Impact on the Gut Microbiome 33:19 How to Get Started on Supplements 36:10 Why Plants Make Melatonin 37:25 How the Moon Cycle Affects Melatonin 39:25 Melatonin: A Molecule of Consciousness 45:14 How Stress Impacts Melatonin 47:40 Wearable Technology 49:01 Rebound: Waking Up in the Middle of the Night 57:33 Conclusion   ====   Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, CNS, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP), is a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, teacher, and author, with over twenty years of experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries. Throughout the years, she has been active as a functional medicine clinician in clinical trials and in her own practice (Food & Spirit™), which has now become oriented towards groups, workshops, and retreats. She is the author of six consumer books on wellness topics, four book chapters, and fifty scientific publications. Her academic background is in nutrition science, including a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1995) and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (nutrition focus) from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands (1999).   Review article on melatonin authored by Dr. Minich: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/19/3934/htm Published article comparing plant melatonin to synthetic melatonin: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/19/6087 Research website on melatonin: https://www.phytomelatonin.com/   ====   Visit puritycoffee.com/empoweringneurologist for more information on Balance and use code PERLMUTTER for 30% off a one-time purchase of Balance. Applies to both 12oz bags and 5lb bags. ___________________________ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/ Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ Subscribe to our chann

Welcome one and all to another enlightening episode of The Empowering Neurologist. Joining us is Dr. Ray Dorsey, Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester, a stalwart advocate for Parkinson's disease, and a renowned researcher in the field. With a profound belief in the power of awareness and knowledge, Dr. Dorsey dedicates his life to a cause that is impacting millions globally. He stands at the forefront of the fight against Parkinson's disease, a fight that is becoming increasingly critical as we see a staggering rise in the incidence of this condition.   Dr. Dorsey is not just an accomplished physician but also an engaging author. His groundbreaking book, Ending Parkinson’s Disease, is a critical exploration that sheds light on this global health crisis. It offers an enlightening perspective on Parkinson's disease and, so importantly as we discuss in this episode, its modifiable risk factors, raising consciousness and hope about this life-altering condition.   His book is an earnest appeal to policymakers, researchers, physicians, and the general public to recognize the escalating crisis and join the battle to end Parkinson's. It also serves as a testament to his belief in our collective ability to mitigate this crisis, beginning with understanding the risk factors that we can change.   We delve into the comprehensive world of Ending Parkinson’s Disease, discuss the modifiable risk factors, and explore ways to curb the skyrocketing incidences of Parkinson's. It is our shared responsibility, and understanding is the first step.   So, please enjoy this fascinating interview.   ====   Timestamps   0:00 Intro 0:50 Rise in Parkinson’s 3:20 MPTP 8:10 Trichloroethylene (TCE) 13:14 Call to Action 16:19 Prevention of Parkinson’s 32:00 Caffeine and Smoking 37:25 Head Trauma 39:27 Conclusion     Dr. Ray Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester.  Ray is working to identify and eliminate the root causes of Parkinson’s disease.  His research on brain diseases and digital health has been published in leading academic journals and featured in multiple news outlets.  In 2020, Ray and his colleagues wrote Ending Parkinson’s Disease, a book that provides a prescription for ending the world’s fastest growing brain disease.   Ray previously directed the movement disorders division and neurology telemedicine at Johns Hopkins and worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Company. In 2015, the White House recognized him as a “Champion for Change” for Parkinson’s disease.   Dr. Dorsey is the co-author of the book Ending Parkinson's Disease - A Prescription for Action available at retailers everywhere. The authors are all devoting their proceeds to efforts to prevent and end Parkinson’s. If you cannot afford a copy, they will send you one for free. You can just email them at info@endingPD.org with your preferred mailing address. They are also happy to hear their stories or field questions that you may have.   ___________________________   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/   Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/   Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRl_UAXxbHyOOjklnA0dxQ/?sub_confirmation=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this installment of The Empowering Neurologist we are privileged to welcome Dr. Nathan Bryan, a trailblazer in the realm of biomedical research, with a specific focus on the life-sustaining molecule, nitric oxide.  As a globally recognized pioneer in nitric oxide biochemistry and physiology, Dr. Bryan’s contributions have significantly shifted our understanding of the role of nitric oxide in overall human health. I had the privilege of attending a lecture given by Dr. Bryan recently and learned that he is a tenacious advocate for understanding nitric oxide not as a mere molecule, but as a vital bioactive substance with a profound influence on numerous physiological processes. His extensive research has elucidated nitric oxide's pivotal roles in areas like maintaining vascular health, bolstering the immune system, and regulating the cardiovascular system. These insights have been instrumental in revolutionizing therapeutic strategies and disease management methods. In a world beset by increasing health challenges, understanding the critical role of nitric oxide is paramount. This molecule is the very fulcrum of our well-being, influencing how cells communicate and interact, determining disease resistance, and even dictating our longevity. Dr. Bryan's invaluable work unveils the importance of maintaining nitric oxide balance for optimum health and wellbeing. And interestingly, the nitric oxide story fully dovetails with our work in the area of uric acid as we discuss. I’m certain you will be fascinated by this interview as we do a deep dive into the world of nitric oxide with Dr. Bryan, whose pioneering work continues to enlighten us on the intricate mechanisms that drive human health. This conversation promises to challenge preconceived notions, inspire new health perspectives, and fundamentally reshape how we approach wellness in the 21st century.   Timestamps   0:00 Intro 3:14 Nitric Oxide 5:29 Measuring Nitric Oxide “interestingly” 8:36 Oral Health and Nitric Oxide 15:02 Acid Blocking Drugs 18:00 Dietary Sources of Nitrates 19:55 Oxygen Availability 23:14 MTFHR 27:46 Age and Nitric Oxide 30:42 Viagra 35:46 Wound Healing 43:27 Latest Findings 46:27 Nathan’s Book Release 48:23 Conclusion   ====   Dr. Bryan earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and his doctoral degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport where he was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research.  He pursued his post-doctoral training as a Kirschstein Fellow at Boston University School of Medicine in the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute.  After a two year post-doctoral fellowship, in 2006 Dr. Bryan was recruited to join faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston by Ferid Murad, M.D., Ph.D., 1998 Nobel Laureate in Medicine or Physiology.  Dr. Bryan has been involved in nitric oxide research for the past 20 years and has made many seminal discoveries in the field.  His many seminal discoveries have resulted dozens of issued US and International patents and the product technology resulting from his discoveries and inventions has improved patient care worldwide.  Dr. Bryan is a successful entrepreneur and Founder of HumanN, Inc, Pneuma Nitric Oxide, LLC, Nitric Oxide Innovations, LLC and Bryan Nitriceuticals, LLC.  His product technology is responsible for hundreds of millions of product sales worldwide.  Most recently, Dr. Bryan serves as Founder and CEO of Nitric Oxide Innovations, LLC, a privately-held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is actively engaged in the discovery and development of nitric oxide based therapies.  Their lead drug candidate NOviricid is currently in phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of COVID19 in African Americans and Hispanics.  Dr. Bryan is an international leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide biochemistry.     w

So-called "long Covid" is turning out to be a devastating condition for an incredibly large number of individuals around the world. It's been estimated that as many as 200 million people globally are suffering from this condition. And as many as 30 percent of Covid-19 survivors still experience symptoms long after their acute illness has passed, with cognitive and mental health problems especially prominent.    From the publisher of Clearing the Fog: For long haulers, this struggle with Long Covid has irrevocably changed their lives. Many have lost their ability to work, attend school, and look after their children. They often feel misunderstood and dismissed by others. Their once-full lives are now filled only with doctors' appointments that seem more and more futile.   In Clearing the Fog, neuropsychologist Dr. James C. Jackson offers people suffering from Long Covid and their families a roadmap to help them manage their “new normal.” Focusing on cognitive impairment and mental health issues, he shows readers:   - The ways in which they can manifest and disrupt - Suggestions for how and when to seek professional evaluations - Science-based treatment options and strategies, - Information on navigating health care systems and disability insurance - Validation and hope as patients wrestle with their new diagnosis   In addition, Dr. Jackson shares his own experience with chronic illness, relating to long haulers with vulnerability and compassion.   Through moving stories as well as hands-on guidance, Clearing the Fog will help long haulers understand their current situation while offering multiple ways to address it, make sense of it, and move through it with the goal of thriving instead of merely surviving.    In this interview with Dr. Jackson, we will explore the following questions, and a lot more:   What do we know about the cognitive and mental health consequences of Long Covid?   What areas of cognition are impacted in Long Covid survivors?   How does cognitive impairment impact the daily lives and the careers of those with Long Covid?   What treatments have you found effective for Long Covid survivors and what does the research say?   What do we know about the benefits of cognitive rehabilitation?   Are there ways to leverage the neuroplasticity that Long Covid survivors have?   What role does acceptance play in coping effectively with Long Covid   ___________________________   TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:41 Cognitive Complaints 7:29 No Quick Fix 13:22 Cognition vs. Function Testing 17:58 The Ideal Long COVID Team 20:13 Plasticity and Recovery 22:40 Personalization in Treatment 25:08 Goal Management Training 29:16 Brain Training Apps 31:16 Anxiety and Depression 34:04 Restorative Sleep 35:39 Post Traumatic Growth 38:26 Practical Strategies 40:55 Conclusion   ___________________________   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/   Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/   Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRl_UAXxbHyOOjklnA0dxQ/?sub_confirmation=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health and happiness go hand in hand, and who couldn’t use a little more of both these days? This is from the back cover of an exciting new book, *The Joy of Well-being,* by Colleen and Jason Wachob. This is such a wonderful guide that, lovingly, gifts us the tools to more fully enjoy the ride, and become healthier in the process!   Colleen Wachob is the co-founder and co-CEO at mindbodygreen, the leading independent media brand dedicated to well-being with 15 million monthly unique visitors. She graduated from Stanford University with degrees in international relations and Spanish. She spent ten years working at Fortune 500 companies including Gap, Walmart, and Amazon before devoting her life’s work to mindbodygreen. Colleen has been a speaker at Fortune 500 companies and numerous trade conferences on well-being trends. Her new passion that brings her joy is pickleball.   Jason Wachob is the founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, the leading independent media brand dedicated to well-being with 15 million monthly unique visitors. He is also the host of the popular mindbodygreen podcast and the bestselling author of Wellth: How I Learned to Build a Life, Not a Resume. He has been featured in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider, and Vogue, and has a BA in history from Columbia University, where he played varsity basketball for four years. He lives with his wife, co-founder, and co-CEO Colleen, in Miami with their daughters, Ellie and Grace. In his spare time he loves walking to get hot black coffee.   This is a really warm and feel-good interview, Hope you all enjoy! ___________________________   TIMESTAMPS   0:00 Intro 4:28 The Journey of Well-Being 15:35 Wellness vs. Well-Being 19:30 Navigating Too Much Information 23:46 New Breathing Discoveries 28:39 Healthy Sleep Habits 33:56 Too Much Monitoring 39:22 Health Pile Up 41:55 The Well-being Way 47:50 Moving Out of NYC 50:44 Conclusion   ___________________________ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/   Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/   Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRl_UAXxbHyOOjklnA0dxQ/?sub_confirmation=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'll never forget back in medical school that we were told that the brain was "terminally differentiated.” This means that brain cells were what they were, and could never be regenerated. As such, when a person had a stroke or brain injury, that was pretty much the end. There would be no improvement. That understanding stands in stark contrast to what we have observed. Clearly, stroke patient can and do improve. And, it turns out, that this improvement can be enhanced with a type of therapy that applies pure oxygen under pressure to the patient. This increased oxygen in the brain does some wonderful things including, importantly, enhancing the growth of new brain cells. What a concept. I have a long experience with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, having founded one of the countries largest hyperbaric centers. Much of the data upon which we relied came from researchers in Israel who were and continue to do cutting edge science demonstrating the profound effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as it relates to stroke recovery. Nowadays, improvements in brain functionality can actually be visualized with state of the art brain imaging equipment. Today, on the Empowering Neurologist, I have the great honor of interviewing Dr. Shai Efrati, one of the global leaders in the application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of stroke. Dr. Efrati is Founder and Director of the world-leading Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Shamir Medical Center, where he also serves as Director of Research and Development and Head of Nephrology. Dr. Efrati’s research focuses on novel aspects of hyperbaric medicine and brain rehabilitation. He is a professor at the Sackler School of Medicine and the Sagol School of Neuroscience in Tel Aviv University. Since 2008, he has served as Chairman of the Israeli Society for Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine. Importantly, Dr. Efrati is now associated with the Aviv Clinic, which is not only offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy, but a far more comprehensive approach for stroke recovery And fortunately, the clinic is located in the Villages, just outside of Orlando Florida. Please enjoy this fascinating deep dive into the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, especially as it relates to stroke recovery.   TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:21 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 10:13 How Oxygen Therapy Works 14:37 Brain Cell Regeneration 16:43 Stroke Treatment 22:34 Scaling This Treatment 25:36 The Aviv Clinic 29:14 Vascular Dementia 35:43 Autism 40:39 Consult A Professional 42:33 Conclusion ___________________________ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/ Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRl_UAXxbHyOOjklnA0dxQ/?sub_confirmation=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.