In this episode, Dr. Axe is joined by Dr. Daniel Amen to discuss brain and neurological health. Daniel G. Amen, MD is a physician, board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, award-winning researcher, 17-time bestselling author, and in-demand speaker. He's Founder and CEO of Amen Clinics, which holds the world’s largest database of functional brain scans relating to behavior. He's also the lead researcher on a landmark brain imaging and rehabilitation study on pro football players. His newest book is: Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships). Topics discussed in this episode:01:46 Phone snubbing and brain health.06:16 The dangers of marijuana.09:53 Top 10 reasons for mental health issues.14:27 Impact of COVID on the brain.17:41 Mental health and antidepressants.23:02 Lack of attention damaging children.25:17 Living in an ADD society.32:41 Low blood flow and brain.35:11 Blood flow and brain health.38:12 Psilocybin and microdosing mushrooms.43:40 Nutritional IVs and their benefits.47:41 Mental health during COVID.50:17 Brain health recommendations.Discover the Nutrition, Lifestyle, & Fitness Plan that Works Best with Your Body with InsideTracker! Get 20% off at INSIDETRACKER.COM/AXE20) Follow Dr. Amen on Instagram: @doc_amen )Amenclinics.com)Brainmd.com)Follow @healthinstitute on Instagram! www.instagram.com/healthinstitute) Join our Newsletter! www.thehealthinstitute.com/wellness-weekly) Follow our Hosts in Instagram: @drjoshaxe), @organic_blondie,) and @doctormotley) on Instagram!
