Brain Health

Eye-Brain Connection: Encoding the Retina for Brain Health

 
 
Dr. Christy Sheehy-Bensinger, the Co-founder and CEO of C. Light Technologies, a neurotech and AI startup company whose mission is to develop digital solutions using eye motion metrics for potential prognostic and preventative care in neurology joins eHealth Radio and the Neurology and Technology Channels.
This episode of eHealth Radio is sponsored by C. Light Technologies. For more information visit clighttechnologies.com.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Christy Sheehy-Bensinger discuss the following:
Your research studies eye motion which could be a proxy to brain health and cognition. What is the significance of the connection between the eye and brain?
Why are doctors from all various fields so interested in what’s going on with people’s eyes today?
We’ve had transformative tech enter the medical field in the past few decades, but neurology seems to remain stuck in the past. What are the issues that neurology is facing today?
Based on your research, what changes in the medical field do you predict will happen and will help take fields like neurology into the 21st century?
For someone currently working in academia who says, “I have this great invention; I want to take it to market”: what advice would you give to someone planning to take that next step in embarking on that entrepreneurial journey? 
Dr. Christy K. Sheehy-Bensinger, Ph.D. is the co-founder and CEO of C. Light Technologies – a neurotech and AI startup company whose mission is to develop digital solutions using eye motion metrics for potential prognostic and preventative care in neurology.
Dr. Sheehy-Bensigner has worked in the optical and ophthalmic engineering realm for more than 15 years with direct clinical research experience with neurodegenerative patient populations at top research institutions including University of California, Berkeley and University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Sheehy-Bensigner is a published scientific author and has given invited presentations domestically and internationally on the subjects of neuro-optometry, engineering, and design. She has been awarded three NIH Small Business grants and an investment from the Alzheimer’ Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF). She has brought in over $7M in funding via grants, angel & venture capital investments to date.
 
 
Website: https://www.clighttechnologies.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/CLightTech  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/c-light-technologies  Twitter: @clighttechInstagram: @clighttech.ai
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Devon Price, VitaNav Inc on the Power of Ketones

 
 
Devon Price, Co-Founder of VitaNav Inc, which was founded in 2018, and creators of the Kenetik ketone beverage, the result of years of research and experimentation in harnessing the power of ketones without the strict keto diet joins eHealth Radio and the Brain Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Devon Price discuss the following:
There is so much buzz about keto and ketones? Can you describe what they are?
How did you come up with Kenetik, your ketone-based beverage?
Tell us more about some recent studies using Kenetik? Why are these findings important?
There is also a lot of talk about brain health especially about brain fog. Can you talk about how ketones or your own drink can help those affected by this condition.
Can you provide us some tips on when you need ketones in your health program?
Devon Price, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VitaNav, Inc., Makers of Kenetik
Devon is a scientist and engineer in healthcare with over 15 years of experience, and he possesses a unique talent for helping leading institutions grow at their maximum potential. He has worked for several transformative organizations in his career, including at MedStar Health, the leading healthcare provider in Maryland, where he served as the Corporate Director of Performance Transformation. He also served as the manager of Performance Excellence at Stanford University Health Care, which is part of the adult health care delivery system of Stanford Medicine.
At VitaNav, Inc, which Devon founded with partner, Peter Bayne in 2018, they developed Kenetik as the result of years of research and experimentation in harnessing the power of ketones. As a crossfit athlete of 10 years’ experience, he had firsthand experience with rigorous exercise and recovery. Vita-Nav developed Kenetik to address some of these challenges.
Devon has earned his MBA from the Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also earned an M.S. in Systems Engineering from MIT and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, at the University of California at Berkeley.
 
 
Website: https://drinkkenetik.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrinkKenetikInstagram: https://instagram.com/drinkkenetik

Save Your Brain Now with Peter Wilhelmsson

 
Peter Wilhelmsson a Naturopathic Doctor certified in nutrition, functional and anti-aging medicine who was educated in both the U.S. and Sweden joins eHealth Radio and the Brain Health & Health News Channels. He is the co-founder of the Clinical Nutritionist Association as well as the Swedish Nutritional Medicine Journal.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Peter Wilhelmsson discuss the following:
When we talk about brain health, Alzheimer's immediately comes to mind. But I think of Alzheimer’s as a genetic disease. Can we really do something about it?
Why are there not any real effective treatments that can cure or greatly improve Alzheimer’s?
Can we really improve dementia with just diet and exercise? I know several people who ate well and exercised but still got dementia.
What is the connection between diabetes and brain health? What about the connection between stress and brain health?
What are the best superfoods to help brain function?
Peter Wilhelmsson, ND, NMT, IFMCP, FAARM
Peter Wilhelmsson is a Naturopathic Doctor certified in nutrition, functional and anti-aging medicine who was educated in both the U.S. and Sweden. He is the co-founder of the Clinical Nutritionist Association as well as the Swedish Nutritional Medicine Journal.
Wilhelmsson has taught in multiple colleges and universities, authored 14 books including the Encyclopedia of Nutritional Medicine and has lectured internationally on lifestyle, nutritional, functional and natural medicine for 40 years.
Wilhelmsson is the author of "Save Your Brain Now: A Functional Medicine Perspective." It's a number one international bestseller in six countries across multiple medical, health and wellness categories.
Peter is a Functional medicine Naturopathic Doctor living in Sweden with more than 40 years of medical practice. He has written 14 books in Swedish. His latest book Save Your Brain Now is his first book in English.
 
Website: https://saveyourbrainnow.com 

ADHD. Where Did It Come From and How Can We Treat It?

 
 
Dr. Walt Karniski, MD, a developmental pediatrician, trained at Boston Children’s Hospital joins eHealth Radio and the Children's Health & Health News Channels. Over the forty years he has been practicing, Dr. Karniski approaches each child as a unique individual, with distinctive strengths and weaknesses, where the diagnosis does not matter as much as understanding the specific needs of that child. His new book is ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe?
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Walt Karniski discuss the following:
Many people have suggested that ADHD is a fabricated diagnosis, invented by doctors and pharmaceutical companies to sell more drugs or invented by schools that can’t teach or by parents who can’t parent. How do you respond to that
What should be done to confirm the diagnosis of ADHD?
What causes ADHD? Is it too much time on their phones? Not enough sleep? Poor diet?
You imply that medication should be used in almost all cases of ADHD. Shouldn’t counselling or behavioral management strategies be used first? And instead of medication, couldn’t ADHD be treated with changes in diet?
Do children outgrow ADHD? Do they outgrow their need for medication?
With so many different medications available, how does a doctor choose which medication is right for a child?
Dr. Walt Karniski, MD is a developmental pediatrician, trained at Boston Children’s Hospital. He was director of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, for fifteen years. He then opened a private practice and for twenty years, evaluated and treated children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities, and other developmental difficulties. During that time, he developed and operated three private schools for children with ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities.
Over the forty years he has been practicing, he has evaluated and treated close to ten thousand children, conducted numerous studies of brain activity in children, and has been director of a child abuse program and a program for enhancing development in children born prematurely.
Dr. Karniski approaches each child as a unique individual, with distinctive strengths and weaknesses, where the diagnosis does not matter as much as understanding the specific needs of that child. His new book is ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe? (Roman & Littlefield, May 15, 2022).
Website: https://adhdmedicationbook.com 

It’s Time to Abolish the Idea that Being Tough on Young People Improves Performance

 
 
Jennifer Fraser, a best-selling author and award-winning educator, who has a PhD in Comparative Literature joins eHealth Radio and the Bullying Information and Brain Health Channels. Her new book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health, delves into how bullying affects the brain and how the brain can heal.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jennifer Fraser discuss the following:
Why did you become interested in what bullying does to brains?
What did you discover about how all forms of bullying and abuse harm brains?
Is the damage done to brains permanent?
Is it possible to restore normal organic brain health after abuse?
How can individuals whose brains have been bullied or abused get better?
What advice would you give someone who has a bullied brain?
Jennifer Fraser, best-selling author and award-winning educator, has a PhD in Comparative Literature. Her online courses and workshops provide dynamic lessons in the impact neuroscience has on personal development and culture change. Her previous book, Teaching Bullies: Zero Tolerance on the Court or in the Classroom (Motion Press, Aug. 8, 2015), explores what happens when the bully is a teacher or coach. Her new book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health (Prometheus Books, April 1, 2022), delves into how bullying affects the brain and how the brain can heal.
 
 
Website: https://www.bulliedbrain.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/BulliedBrain  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/jen-fraser-phdTwitter: @TeachingBullies Instagram: @JenniferFraserPhD

The Brain Game Changer

 
 
Troylyn Ball, the CEO and Co-Founder of Braini, a company that makes the patent pending supplement family of Braini products joins eHealth Radio and the Brain Health and Supplement Channels. The Braini formulation was created with only natural products and is FDA Registered.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Troylyn Ball discuss the following:
Can you please explain what Braini is and how it is unique in the brain supplement space?
Have you done clinical trials on the Braini formulation? If so, where did you do them and what were the results?
Can our brains age backwards or can performance simply improve? Can you an example of how this works?
You offer an optional brain test at no charge for each customer. Can you explain how that works and why you offer it? What do the results of these tests show?
Can you please explain the impact of Braini on cognitive function, focus, and memory? Most people don't realize that these areas are also part of our executive functioning. How can using a supplement like Braini impact them and why is it so important to take consistently?
Troy Ball is the CEO and Co-Founder of Braini. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, a mother of three sons, two with special needs, an author, the first female whiskey maker in America and a lifelong entrepreneur. She founded Braini, LLC a neurocognitive supplement company in 2017 after decades of focus and education on brain and health issues acquired while caring for her sons.
 
 
Website: https://braini.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://instagram.com/braini  Facebook: https://facebook.com/BrainiLife  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/braini/about 

CEO of Noobru Talks Science Behind Helping To Optimize Your Brain With His Drink Solution!

 
 
Martyn Cook is the CEO and co-founder of Noobru.com, a healthy cognition drink solution that has taken the industry and world by storm joins eHealth Radio and the Brain Health and Health News Channels! Athletes, parents, etc. have all jumped on the Noobru bandwagon to help keep them healthy!
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Martyn Cook discuss the following:
How did you come up with this product? And what's the science behind it?
What are the health benefits to someone taking it daily?
What is the recommended daily dosage?
What types of people should be drinking your product?
Tell us about your charity give back with every purchase?
What if every day could be you at your best? Sharp focus, clear thinking, a quick mind and a happy, relaxed alertness that's ready to take on your day? That's what we wanted, so that's why we created Noobru, to give the brain everything it needs to unlock its peak performance. For Whatever You're Trying to Achieve, an Optimized Brain will help you get there!
 
 
Website: https://noobru.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: instagram.com/drink_noobru Facebook: facebook.com/noobru Twitter: twitter.com/NooBruEdge

How Light Therapy Boosts Brain Health

 
 
Terry Moore, Founder & CEO of HomeoLux, a health and technology company that designs wellness products based on cutting-edge science joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels. Their mission is to enable providers to offer care at any time from any location in the world.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Terry Moore discuss the following:
Tell us about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and why you established HomeoLux?
What is 40hz light therapy and how does it boost brain function?
Who benefits most from 40hz light therapy?
What does the future for cognitive health look like?
What are your personal wellness routines for maintaining cognitive health?
TIP: People try all kinds of crazy routines and habits to lead the healthiest lives possible, mentally and physically. Triathlons, taking psychedelic drugs, etc. These all lead to intense brain experiences, but they won’t bring the heightened brain activity and clarity that 40hz light therapy will give you as it cleans your brain. It can also be simply adopted into any daily routine without disrupting your current day to day activities.
 
 
Terry Moore is the CEO and Founder of HomeoLux. Known as a Business Philosopher, Terry has been a lifelong leader in science, and research. He came out of retirement to launch HomeoLux, a health and technology company that designs wellness products based on cutting-edge science. The company is Terry’s answer to his wife’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and is dedicated to families battling cognitive decline.
Terry is also the founder of the Radius Foundation, a forum for exploring and gaining insight from different worldviews. He serves as a board member at The Columbia Center for Radiology Research and has popular TED Talks that examine how to master even the most simplistic life skills.
 
Website: https://homeolux.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/homeolux  Instagram: instagram.com/homeolux  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/homeolux

Meditation: A powerful tool for reducing stress, improving your health & healing the heart

 
 
Meagan Leigh Cohn, the owner and operator at Lotus Healing & Wellness Centre in Sydney, Australia that offers Energetic Healing, Meditation & Holistic Beauty Therapy joins eHealth Radio and the Stress Management Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Meagan Leigh Cohn discuss the following:
What is meditation?
Why should anyone meditate?
What meditation style is the best or most effective?
How often should someone meditate?

Meagan’s passion and intention is to help others along their souls path by sharing channelled messages, writings, meditations & healing from their spiritual guides and higher self. This creates deep relaxation & transformation and helps people reconnect with their heart & soul.
Meagan has 20 years’ experience in Energetic Healing, Guided Meditation & Skincare Therapy and has spent countless hours in ongoing training and education to continually develop and refine her skills and services.
Using a unique blend of healing techniques and drawing upon her spiritual knowledge, she enjoys guiding her clients towards peace, calm & clarity.
 
 
Website: www.lotushealing.com.au
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/lotushealingandwellness  Instagram: @Lotus_Healing
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How to Stay Balanced in a Crisis

 
 
Susan Kenney the Co-Founder and Director of Therapeutic Wellness at Emergo Recovery, a private, residential recovery and wellness center focused on a brain-first approach joins eHealth Radio and the Brain Health and Health News Channels.
Susan has dedicated her extensive career to helping individuals reclaim their life after struggles with debilitating challenges. Together, and along with the team at Emergo, they empower clients toward greater well-being and happiness.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Susan Kenney discuss the following:
Is it really a crisis? How do I know?
What are 3 questions that you can ask yourself when you find yourself in a situation that’s coming at you quickly and you want to make the best possible decisions We hear a lot about mindset.
Can someone’s mindset influence a crisis?
How can someone lead their loved one out of a state of crisis?
What if a loved one refuses your help?

Susan Kenney is the Co-Founder and Director of Therapeutic Wellness at Emergo Recovery, a private, residential recovery and wellness center focused on a brain-first approach specializing in Actualized Recovery®. Susan has dedicated her extensive career to helping individuals reclaim their life after struggles with addictions, anxiety, depression and other debilitating challenges.
Harnessing her expertise in nutrition, functional medicine, education, brain health and positive psychology, Susan oversees Emergo Recovery’s therapeutic wellness programs and pioneered Actualized Recovery®, an integrative brain-first approach to lasting recovery. This proprietary methodology leverages neuro-balancing technology, nutritional therapy, orthomolecular restoration, positive psychology, SMART Recovery, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, robust fitness, biophilia, and more to restore mind-body health and inspire the spirit.
Susan is a certified Brain Health Coach through the Amen Clinics, a certified Life Coach, she has received certification in Positive Psychology through the Wholebeing Institute, is a master’s certified Brainwave Optimization Technician, certified sports nutritionist through BodyMind Institute, and a Reiki Master. Susan is currently studying Functional Medicine with Chris Kresser of the Kresser Institute - an approach that focuses on uncovering root causes of personal imbalance and dysfunction empowering clients toward greater well-being and happiness.
 
 
Website: emergorecovery.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Emergo-Recovery  Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmergoRecovery
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.