ReThinking Traumatic vs Acquired Brain Injury

en-usJanuary 18, 2024

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About this Episode

The link between minor concussions, chronic infections, chemical exposures and EARLY DEMENTIA

Guest: Michael Pendleton DC-APC, CCSP, DACNB, FABBIR

Concussions are a well known cause of early dementia and brain injury that leads to a host other behavior problems.

Chronic concussions in athletes has been well studied and was highlighted by the movie Concussion, showing how the concussion does not need to be categorized as severe in order to lead to lasting cognitive decline. A series of minor concussions can cause similar changes in the brain that lead to accelerated dementia, often preceded by significant emotional and mental changes life of an individual. This has a huge impact on the person, their family and their life.

In today’s podcast, I am joined by a colleague who is highly published in the area of traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury and other functional neurological conditions. Dr. Michael Pendelton is a Functional Chiropractic Neurologist who has a clinic in Albuquerque, NM, where he serves clients with a whole host of neurological conditions. Concussions are important to identify early and to treat aggressively in order to preserve neurons, or brain tissue and the longevity of your brain function. The complicating issue in today’s modern world is the increased exposure to toxins and infections that the we all experience.

While concussions are categorized as TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, exposure to toxins, persistent chronic low-grade infections are categorized as sources of ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY. Both conditions have been well researched in the literature and show a link to dementia.
Join us to get a deep dive into this topic and learn how to protect your brain!

Topics covered in this podcast:
* Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)- also known as chronic concussions
* Functional Chiropractic Neurology- (Brain Boot Camp) TreatmentSymptoms of different grades of concussions and associated risk of dementia
* PANS/PANDAS
* LymeParasites
* Mold exposure
* EMF influence on the brain and nervous system

Key take away:
TIME IS BRAIN. The sooner you act to functionally address a concussion OR acquired brain injury, the more brain function you preserve. TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY.

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My preferred supplement for significant inflammation in the brain:

SMP Active: https://cleanlivingbasics.metagenics.com/spm-active

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Asura Brain: https://sandebargeron.com/product/asura-brain/

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International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal.
Medicating Normal (also follow Medicating Normal on Facebook)

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In this episode of the ReThink It podcast, we will explore a niche product with a wide range of health benefits- C60 (or Carbon 60). We are joined by Ken Swartz, Founder and Chief Science Officer of C60 Power.

Ken is the world’s foremost expert on Carbon-60 and it’s profound affect on human health. Known as “Ken the Scientist,” he is a passionate advocate for health and wellness. He is trained in biogeochemistry, but worked in nuclear physics, so as you can image, he is a brilliant mind. Together we cover the wide range of human health benefits surrounding C60.

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C60 has a robust amount of research surrounding it and myriad of health benefits. The discovery of it has actually resulted in a Nobel Prize in science in 1996.

Fun Fact: Red giants produce C60. The identification of it in outer space causes many people to call it an “other-wordly element.” A red giant is a star that has exhausted its core hydrogen and begun a process of thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen in its outer shell.

Here is a brief summary of the health benefits of C60:
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This episode is full of practical information. In the last fluoride episode, we dipped our feet into some of the research. In this episode, we talk about what to do about it. How do we limit our fluoride exposure? Hint: it is more than just proper water filtration.We talk about how to select a proper water filter.

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Fun Fact/NOT SO FUN fact: Did you know that the pineal gland has the highest rate of calcification of any gland in the human body and that calcification of the pineal gland is linked to Alzheimer’s Disease? ______________________________________________________

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Lastly, I am including two of my favorite mock-tail recipes at the very end of the video, and for those podcast-only listeners, I am attaching one of them below!

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Pour it Out by Amanda Linton, CRNA
https://a.co/d/f8pTqTW

N-Acetylcysteine
https://cleanlivingbasics.metagenics.com/ceralin-forte
*This product contains important B vitamins as well as NAC

Probiotics:
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Essential Oils Mentioned in this podcast:
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My Favorite Mocktail:
https://sandebargeron.com/pour-it-out-the-alcohol-episode/

This content is not medical advice
Please consult your physician to direct your alcohol use recovery strategies

If you need help with Alcohol Use Disorder, see the resources below:

American Society of Addiction
301-656-3920
https://www.theabpm.org

Support Groups:

Alcoholic Anonymous (AA)
1-800-839-1686
https://alcoholicsanonymous.com

LifeRing
1-800-811-4142
https://lifering.org

Moderation Management
https://moderation.org

SMART Recovery
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https://www.smartrecovery.org

Groups for Family and Friends

Al-Anon Family Groups
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Adult Children of Alcoholics
310-534-1815
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Pivoting off of the research of Dr. John Ott, Ken has spent the last 30 years in the field of light and health research. He is current Executive Director of the non-profit organization, Science of Light, which has worked to create the most effective FULL SPECTRUM light available on the market, known as Nutritional Light Technology.

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Fun Fact 1: Did you know that if you stood naked outside at noon, 98% of the light absorbed by your body would be through your RETINA!

Fun Fact 2: Did you know that light “MALNUTRITION” (lack of adequate light exposure) has been shown to reduce the life expectancy of lab rats by HALF!!!

Fun Fact 3: Did you know that you need light to be able to properly metabolize your vitamins? The most expensive vitamin you will ever take is the one that doesn’t work- choose quality vitamins AND get out in the sun!

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Resources mentioned
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Books:
Health and Light (book is out of print, so most copies are expensive)

FREE PDF of this book by Dr. John Ott available here:
https://ratical.org/ratville/AoS/HealthAndLight.pdf

Light:
Medicine of the Future: How We Can Use It to Heal Ourselves NOW
Dr. Jacob Liebermann https://a.co/d/eHHQwzZ

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For more In-depth explanation of light for healing:
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ReThink It: The Brain Health and Longevity Podcast

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ReThinking Fluoride: Does Chronic Exposure to Fluoride Damage the Brain?

It is common for me to hear from clients that they are so overwhelmed by the amount contradictory information out there that they just want to give up. One topic that tops the list of contradictory information is the fluoride- is fluoride really good for your teeth? Is chronic low-grade exposure safe? What even constitutes “low-grade” exposure?

In this episode, we dig into the tip of the iceberg on the research surrounding the human health effects of fluoride. You will be shocked to learn that the research extends back forty years. We will drop in for the tiny-est bit of chemistry and look at WHY fluoride may affect the body the way it does. We discuss WHERE we get exposed to fluoride regularly- hint, it's not just in the water.

This episode pulls back the blinds about the science and the controversy surrounding fluoride and highlight the health effects from long-term exposure. In the upcoming episode (Part 2), you can expect for us to highlight practical ways to identify and reduce your exposure as well as some products that support your body in removing damaging stored fluoride, so be sure to like and follow me to be notified when that episode uploads!

Fun Fact: Did you know that fluoride is commonly used in medications?

Fun Fact 2: Dental and skeletal fluorosis (linked with too much fluoride exposure) actually leads to brittle bones, arthritis and even a higher risk of dental caries (cavities).

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Fluoride Deception Book:

https://a.co/d/d8CFNyR

Articles Referenced:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/16/us/anchorage-mayor-dave-bronson-fluoride-water.html

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/fluoride-childrens-health-grandjean-choi/

National Academies Review of Fluoride

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VsDWWaczoSGRay2nJaVB4DlGfYAsu0-5EhtoH-UUHMo/edit?usp=sharing

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You will learn the different ways that mold causes brain inflammation and is linked to diseases like ADHD and dementia. You will learn how to identify some of the classic indicators that you will see if you are being exposed to mold.

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Resources:

Book an appointment:
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Education:
https://www.truthaboutmold.info/health_effects

Integrative Cardiology
Jack Wolfson:
https://www.wolfsonintegrativecardiology.com

Mold Testing Kit:
https://www.gotmold.com/shop/?ref=sandrabargeron

Cellcore binders:
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ReThink It: The Brain Health and Longevity Podcast

en-usSeptember 01, 2023

Rethinking Chiropractic Care: Can Chiropractic Support Help Prevent Dementia?

In this episode we will re-examine the value of structural support as a tool in overall health and disease prevention. In particular, we will look at the incredibly important connection between maintaining healthy spinal alignment and how this contributes to overall brain health protection and optimal brain function.

You will hear from my colleague, Dr. Joshua Logan, founder and operator of True North Health Center in Colorado Springs. His private practice has been voted Best Chiropractic Clinic and Best Holistic Pain Management Clinic for several years in a row. Dr. Logan works with the scientifically valid belief that the body is the best doctor and that it was designed to be able to heal itself when given the right tools and support.

In this episode we will explore the connection between proper spinal alignment and movement and how it affects the immune system, organ function, specifically brain function, and neuroplasticity. You will be shocked to learn how even small malalignments of the spine can have a huge impact on the body overall.

Fun Fact: Did you know that chiropractic adjustments improve neuroplasticity and cell adaptability to stress? (Its a like a non-herbal adaptogen!)

In this episode, we also do not shy away from the common questions people have about the safety of chiropractic adjustments. As always, we hope to empower you to self-advocate to find the best chiropractor for your health needs, so we spend some time discussing how to select a chiropractor to fit your needs!

As always, we leave you with some practical steps you can take TODAY to start improving your health. All resources mentioned in the podcast will be made available for you below!

Chiropractor Colorado Springs CO | Schedule an Appointment (www.thetruenorthlife.com)

Team at True North Health Center:
719-301-5781
drjosh@thetruenorthlife.com

Book Recommendations:
Breathe: 21 days to Less Stress and Transform Chaos to Calm

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ReThink It: The Brain Health and Longevity Podcast

en-usAugust 10, 2023

Drilling down the Tooth(Truth): Rethinking the Link between Oral Health and Long-Term Brain Health (Guest) Dr. Dawn Ewing

In this episode of Rethink It, we talk about oral health and dentistry and the powerful connection this has to the brain. Our guest, Dr. Dawn Ewing has served as executive director for the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine for over twenty years. As a dental professional, and doctor of natural medicine, Dawn discusses the important connection between oral health and overall health. As a mother of an autistic child, she has experienced personal struggles that lead to a career as a life-long researcher in the area of brain health and oral health. In this podcast, she provides some valuable insights about the function and physiology of the mouth. We talk about the progression of understanding in dentistry as it relates to overall health, as well as long-term brain health and several other interesting (and some might say, controversial) topics. We touch on the history of fluoride use in dentistry, the truth behind root canals, amalgams, composite materials and much more. This episode covers a lot of relevant ground that you will not want to miss!

Fun Facts: Did you know that the fuzziness that you get on the outside of your teeth when you wake up in the morning is the excretion (or poop) from the bacteria inside your teeth?

Did you know that a dysfunctional organ, like the gallbladder, for example, can lead to tooth decay?

Did you know that 100% of root canals are infected?

We dig into some significant current advances and we leave you with the tools you will need to carefully select the right biological dentist to add to your health team. For the resources mentioned during the podcast, please see below. Subscribe and share!

Resources:

Weston A. Price Foundation

Choosing a Biological Dentist - Frequently Asked Questions - International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine

Holistic Health Alternatives - Holistic Health Alternatives

Book Recommendations:
The Root Canal Cover Up

The Garbage Collector

The Fluoride Deception

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