Brain Inflammation: The Hidden Key to Trauma Healing
Episode Overview
Brain inflammation can trigger trauma responses. Microglia are key immune cells involved in brain inflammation. Diet and sleep play crucial roles in managing brain health. Nature exposure has significant benefits for mental health. Simple lifestyle changes can reduce brain inflammation.
It's not just people and places that can trigger our trauma response. It is also a specific immune cell in our brain, microglia.
Ready to tackle brain inflammation and its connection to trauma? Dr. Aimie Apigian welcomes Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a board-certified internal medicine physician and New York Times bestselling author, to shed light on this often-overlooked aspect of trauma healing. They dive into how brain inflammation contributes to symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and emotional overwhelm. Dr. Perlmutter explains the role of microglia, the immune cells in our brain, and how they can trigger trauma responses.
You'll learn why your diet and sleep are crucial for maintaining brain health and reducing inflammation. Dr. Perlmutter shares practical tips, such as the importance of sleep and cutting out sugar, to help you manage brain inflammation. He also highlights the benefits of nature exposure and even suggests having a resilient snake plant at home to improve your environment. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone dealing with trauma or helping others on their healing journey.
Don't miss out on these actionable steps to enhance your brain health and overall well-being.