: Episode 1166 – Dr. Titus Chiu joins Vinnie Tortorich this Friday, and the two talk his Dr. Chiu’s work as a functional neurologist, concussions and post-concussion syndrome, the effects of carbs on the brain, ways to optimize brain health, and more!
- He is a functional neurologist
- Specializes in post-concussion syndrome
- He got hit by a car and thrown 10-15 ft in the air
- His helmet flew off after his head hit the ground
- Had no specific symptoms to begin with of post-concussion syndrome, but could not help his neck pain/issues
- His brother really helped him
- This pushed Dr. Chiu back to school, studying the brain, etc.
- Had some bad mental issues about 5 years after the issue
- This is what made him think he maybe had post-concussion syndrome
- Check out his amazing book, BrainSAVE, here
BRAIN HEALTH
- One of the most vulnerable populations for concussions and post-concussion syndrome is female soccer players
- No Sugar No Grains is a recommendation of Dr. Chiu for his concussion patients
- Peoples’ emotional brains affect their brain health
- If you have lots of stress, it can make the concussion or post-concussion hang around for ages
- Body inflammation makes a big difference because it leads to brain inflammation
- Low carb is great for optimizing the brain
- Emotional brain and chemical brain both very important
- Stay off of alcohol to allow your brain to heal
- The brain DOES NOT need ‘sugar’ to live
- This is a very misunderstood topic
- The brain can use ketone bodies instead of sugar
- Ketones are actually superfuel for the chemical brain
- Ketosis can make your mind sharp as a tack
- You can actually get insulin resistance in the brain from too much sugar – this is bad
- Relaxation, enjoyment, socialization is incredibly important for the emotional brain
- The new smoking is being glued to digital screens for the brain
- Addictive because it boosts dopamine
- It’s important, even if you don’t have a concussion, to take time off of electronics and screens
