5: Concussions: Debunking Myths Around Mild Traumatic Brain Injury | Dr. Mark Heisig, ND

Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is becoming a sort of “popular” injury. Join me as I speak with Dr. Mark Heisig, ND – who specializes in integrative neurology and metabolic medicine – as we debunk some myths around mild traumatic brain injuries, and discuss some holistic strategies for both treatment as well as prevention.
What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What happens to the brain in a concussion & how long should symptoms persist?
• Important signs to look for after a head injury
• Do we need to be hit in the head to sustain a concussion?
• The optimal nutrition & helpful supplements to promote healing of the brain
• Complementary modalities like red light therapy & their applications in concussion recovery
• The importance of addressing cervical spine injuries following head trauma
• Exercise after a brain injury: good or bad?
• Can we completely recover from a brain injury?
• & More!

Resources:

• Dr. Mark Heisig | Instagram | Website
• Debunking Myths Around Concussions WellnStrong Article
• Red light therapy for mTBI
• Joovv Red Light Device
• High quality supplements - Fullscript

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