The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance Dr. Tarique Perera: Precise Treatment with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) - #242
Aug 26, 2015
Dr. Tarique Perera, a world-class psychiatrist, discusses the potential of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in treating brain trauma, PTSD, depression, and physical injury. Topics explored include neuromodulation, the history and use of TMS, altering personality and thoughts, treating PTSD, and optimizing health and well-being.
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Neuromodulation Targets Circuits, Not Chemistry
- Neuromodulation targets specific brain circuits rather than bathing the brain in nonspecific chemistry.
- TMS can reversibly disrupt or activate localized circuits to change thoughts and emotions with precision.
Prefrontal Suppression From Toxic Mold
- Dave described a 2003 SPECT scan that showed nearly no prefrontal activity due to toxic mold exposure.
- He contrasted that with a recent scan showing restoration after removing mold toxins.
Use Motor Cortex Mapping For Accurate Targeting
- Clinics localize the treatment spot by finding the motor cortex finger twitch and calibrating stimulation threshold.
- Reproducing those calibrated 3D settings ensures consistent TMS targeting across sessions.