Brain Health and Healing
Get power over anxiety, mood, voices, learning and memory issues, addiction, OCD, paranoia, etc. We look at root causes and triggers, biotypes, nutrients and herbs, allergies and sensitivities, metals and toxins, environment and epigenetics. We're talking nutritional psychiatry, integrative psychiatry, and functional medicine. Come join us for knowledge, stories, laughter, and serious talk about the brain: how it works, how it is nourished and cared for, and how mental health evolves. And if you want more, you can always look to my books at https://www.boragebooks.com New podcasts will come out twice a month. Note: What we say in this podcast is educational only. It is not medical diagnosis or treatment advice for the individual. If you suspect illness, see a knowledgeable physician.
Podcasting since 2021 • 21 episodes
Brain Health and Healing
Latest Episodes
Thyroid Effects on Brain Function
This episode focuses on thyroid health, and its potential impact on bipolar and schizophrenia. We also discuss what low and high thyroid look like, difficulties detecting thyroid problems, and the importance of tyrosine and iodine. B...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:41
Seizures and Mental Health
This episode explores the intersection of seizure disorders, particularly temporal lobe epilepsy, with mental health. We talk about the prevalence of misdiagnosis, and about common symptoms and treatments in temporal lobe epilepsy and bipolar.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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19:24
Why is it so hard to stop eating junk food?
In this episode we discuss excitotoxins. which are chemicals, such as MSG and aspartame, that are often added to junk food to make it taste good. We talk about how these chemicals, made of aminos acids in ultra-concentrated doses can inj...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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20:57
Yeast, Candida, and the Brain
This episode discusses effects of Candida and other yeast on mental health. Candida can influence mood, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, hyperactivity, psychosis, and overall health. We also overview treatment approaches including paleo d...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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24:43
Food sensitivities and mental health
This episode is an introduction to the influence of food allergy and sensitivity on mental function. We look at effects on schizophrenia, depression, mania, anxiety, insomnia, hyperactivity, autism and other conditions. We also mention various ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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16:31