Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein
Health & Fitness:Medicine
In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Ilene Ruhoy about causes of brain fog, as well as its relationship to various conditions such as mast cell activation syndrome, craniocervical instability, dysautonomia, and CSF leaks. She explains how these conditions contribute to cognitive dysfunction and the importance of identifying underlying causes. Dr. Ruhoy emphasizes the need for a comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment approach for patients experiencing brain fog. They delve into the role of nutrition in cognitive function, emphasizing the impact of food choices on inflammation. They highlight the importance of avoiding processed foods and sugar, increasing vegetable consumption, and improving lifestyle factors. Dr. Ruhoy shares surprising findings on the MRI of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) patients.
YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction of Dr. Ilene Ruhoy
01:57 Defining Brain Fog
04:14 Risk Factors for Brain Fog
09:42 Identifying Contributing Factors
11:52 Cognitive Dysfunction and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
14:09 Cognitive Dysfunction and Craniocervical Instability
18:18 Cognitive Dysfunction and CSF Leak
22:59 Cognitive Dysfunction and Dysautonomia
25:25 Cognitive Dysfunction and Upper Cervical Instability
30:12 Cognitive Dysfunction and CSF Leak
38:11 Applying Knowledge in Clinical Practice
39:04 The Importance of Making a Meaningful Difference
40:31 The Role of Nutrition in Cognitive Function
42:38 The Impact of Food Choices on Inflammation
43:44 Avoiding Processed Foods and Sugar
44:38 The Role of Complex Carbohydrates and Dairy
45:28 Increasing Vegetable Consumption
46:44 Improving Lifestyle Factors
47:09 Where to Find Dr. Ilene Ruhoy Online
Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/.
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