{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#061: Concussion Rescue -- How to Heal the Brain w\/ Dr. Kabran Chapek","description":"Dr. Kabran Chapek is the author of CONCUSSION RESCUE: A Comprehensive Program to Heal Traumatic Brain Injury. He is a staff physician at the Amen Clinics, which has been the front line of defense against the impact of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) for over 25 years. He has a special interest in TBIs, the assessment and treatment of Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Chapek is the founding president of the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Intro [01:30] &amp;nbsp; Introduction to Dr. Chapek and why he developed an interest in brain health.&amp;nbsp; [08:17] &amp;nbsp; Why the current approach to treating concussions often doesn\u2019t go far enough. Explanation of SPECT imaging. [12:27]&amp;nbsp; TBI = \u201cthe silent epidemic\u201d [14:55]&amp;nbsp; Elements of a good brain injury assessment: History, Cognitive Testing (SAGE, MOCA \u2014 link below), Imaging, Labs\/bloodwork [22:30]&amp;nbsp; \u201cFirst Aid for Your Brain\u201d \u2014 Useful supplements to take following an acute brain injury\/concussion and WHY: Glutathione (NAC), curcumin, vitamin C, vitamin D, progesterone, Omega-3, MCT oil, BCAA [32:05] &amp;nbsp; Show partners Perfect Supplements &amp;amp; Amazon (discount code\/ links below) [34:17]&amp;nbsp; Supplements helpful for chronic symptoms of previous brain injury; Role of the Ketogenic diet in healing [38:16]&amp;nbsp; Other natural therapies used in the treatment of TBI: Diet rich in antioxidants, exercise (especially cardiovascular), brain exercises, meditation, hyperbaric oxygen chamber [43:42]&amp;nbsp; The MYTH that you shouldn\u2019t let someone with a concussion fall asleep; Why the brain needs sleep; Why those with TBIs have difficulty sleeping; How to improve sleep hygiene (melatonin, tryptophan) [48:34] How to tell if issues with attention, memory, or depression may be related to a past brain injury\/ concussion [50:54]&amp;nbsp; The promising role of these treatment protocols for Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia [53:03] Where to find\/connect with Dr. Chapek Links: Dr. Chapek\u2019s book: \u201cConcussion Rescue: A Comprehensive Program to Heal Traumatic Brain Injury\u201d Cognitive Testing: www.brainhealthassessment.com Amen clinic: https:\/\/www.amenclinics.com\/locations\/northwest\/ Dr. Chapek (Amen Clinic): http:\/\/bit.ly\/Chapek Dr. Chapek Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drkabran_chapek\/ &amp;nbsp; Amazon Link:&amp;nbsp; Click  HERE to use our affiliate link to make purchases Perfect Supplements: www.perfectsupplements.com\/kim&amp;nbsp; (Enter coupon code KIM10 at checkout for 10% off all products.) Podcast website:&amp;nbsp;www.awholenewyoupodcast.com Kim\u2019s website:&amp;nbsp;www.kimmaravich.com Laurie\u2019s website:&amp;nbsp;www.simplyempoweredllc.com Join our Facebook group:&amp;nbsp;A Whole New You Podcast Community Follow us on Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@A Whole New You Podcast Email us:&amp;nbsp;contact@awholenewyoupodcast.com Subscribe to our show in&amp;nbsp;iTunes&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;PLEASE&amp;nbsp;leave us a review! ","author_name":"A Whole New You ","author_url":"https:\/\/www.kimmaravich.com\/awholenewyoupodcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/13047464\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/64279181"}