How To Be WellnStrong
What does it truly mean to be WellnStrong—not just in body, but in mind and spirit? Follow health and wellness researcher, nutritionist, and podcaster Jacqueline Genova as she explores that question on the How to be WellnStrong podcast. After her mom’s breast cancer diagnosis introduced her to the world of integrative medicine, Jacqueline saw the need for a clear, trusted roadmap to true healing. On this show, she sits down with leading voices in wellness, mental health, and faith to cut through the noise, clarify what actually matters, and give you the tools and perspective you need to move forward with confidence.
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How To Be WellnStrong
5: Concussions: Debunking Myths Around Mild Traumatic Brain Injury | Dr. Mark Heisig, ND
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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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