Tag: brain

WWR 140: Your Brain on Exercise

Dr Andrea is on the hunt for a new gym and movement regime for many more reasons than just aesthetics and cardiovascular health! Did you know that exercise makes you smarter, improves your memory, is protective against depression and even post-natal depression…just to name a few! Tune in to get motivated to move your butt… Continue reading WWR 140: Your Brain on Exercise

BQS 74: Auto-pilot is your body or brain in charge?

Who’s in charge of your reactions and responses? in today’s episode, Dr M share how over the last week she’s noticed she’s been on auto-reaction instead of conscious response. Dr M shares how to get your brain back in control, so you are responding versus reacting to external stressors. To join the “BQS Movement” request… Continue reading BQS 74: Auto-pilot is your body or brain in charge?

BC 48: Dr Siobhan Schabrun- Non-invasive brain stimulation for the treatment of headache

Today’s topic is the relationship of new technology with non – invasive brain stimulation and headache? Associate Professor Siobhan Schabrun is a Senior Research Scientist at Neuroscience Research Australia. She has an undergraduate degree in physiotherapy and a PhD in neuroscience. She leads a research team that investigates the role of brain plasticity in chronic pain… Continue reading BC 48: Dr Siobhan Schabrun- Non-invasive brain stimulation for the treatment of headache

HBH 18: Ditch Homework For More Play

Do our kids actually need homework? Is it really doing them any favours? Today we are talking to a fabulous teacher who’s based down in Adelaide and she’s not afraid to speak up when it comes to ditching homework and replacing it with more time to relax, connect, move and play. Clare Crew is an… Continue reading HBH 18: Ditch Homework For More Play

TPS 266: Paleo and traumatic brain injury

What if traumatic brain injuries are having a much greater impact on our health and our mindset than we realise? this has been a hot topic of late due to the issues being seen by Australian Rules and NFL footballers alike as a result of previous concussions. What has been a little more silent are… Continue reading TPS 266: Paleo and traumatic brain injury

TWG 349: Living Well With Dementia

This week Damian and Brett were joined by inspirational Dementia researcher John Quinn (along with his wife Glenys). John was a school principle when he was “relieved” to get his diagnosis of early-onset familial Dementia. He says that whilst having Dementia was not his choice, he is choosing to live well with Dementia and based… Continue reading TWG 349: Living Well With Dementia

BQS 17: Is your body driving your brain?

In this episode Dr M shares about the signs that your body is in control of your brain. If your body has held signs of stress for a prolonged period of time your body will start driving your brain and how well you may be adapting to stress. Dr M shares the keys to identifying… Continue reading BQS 17: Is your body driving your brain?

TWG 321: Omega 3 In Depth

This week Damian and Brett chat with pharmacist Gerald Quigley for an in-depth look at the facts around Omega 3 supplementation. Why do we need to supplement? Who needs to supplement? Which is are best, fish oil or krill oil? What about vegetarian sources? These questions and more are all answered in this very informative,… Continue reading TWG 321: Omega 3 In Depth

TWG 251: David Perlmutter Sugar (grain) Brain

WOW!!! phwar! massive interview with Dr David Perlmutter. World renowned neurologist and author of 2 best sellers Grain Brain and Brain Maker gives one of the BEST interviews with Damian and Cyndi at the BioCeuticals Research Symposium. King all the tough questions about grain, rice, wheat, sugar and the neuro-degenerative diseases – Dementia etc Cyndi… Continue reading TWG 251: David Perlmutter Sugar (grain) Brain

BC 04: Lisa Cox – Recovery from Severe Brain Trauma

What defines a first world problem? Lisa – “I do not use my disability as an excuse” Lisa – “Do what you can with what you have” Recovery Goals- relearning to eat, stand and walk after being in intensive care Value of your family when your life is on the line Lisa is a Synapse… Continue reading BC 04: Lisa Cox – Recovery from Severe Brain Trauma