Concussions and Brain Health with Dr. Titus Chiu - Episode 1166

: 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! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club Thrive Market Villa Cappelli Crowd Cow DR. TITUS CHIU 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 Sustained energy 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