Measuring Brain Blood Flow and CO2 in Real Time—Why This Changes Concussion Recovery with Dr. Nate Keiser (Part 2) | E58

MAY 11, 202636 MIN
Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast

Measuring Brain Blood Flow and CO2 in Real Time—Why This Changes Concussion Recovery with Dr. Nate Keiser (Part 2) | E58

MAY 11, 202636 MIN

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Send us Fan MailYour autonomic nervous system isn’t “just stressed,” and dysautonomia isn’t a single, one-size-fits-all box. We zoom out from symptom labels and zoom in on mechanisms: how the brain senses the body, builds an internal map, and then uses that map to regulate heart rate, blood flow, digestion, sweating, temperature, and even hormone feedback loops.We talk neurocardiology in plain language, including why the brain controls the heart beat by beat, how the cerebellum helps automate autonomic function, and why a disconnect can show up as tachycardia or rhythm issues. We also dig into the insular cortex and interoception, including why some people feel a pounding heartbeat even when their heart rate is normal and what that can reveal about nervous system signaling.From there, we connect functional neurology with acupuncture and Chinese medicine concepts, focusing on objective feedback like pulse shifts, sensory tingling, motor twitches, and vasomotor changes. We also get real about treatment: why “try this medication” is common, how paradoxical responses can happen (even when blood pressure looks better), and why measuring outcomes like cerebral blood flow can change the entire plan. If you’re dealing with POTS, post-concussion syndrome, or chronic autonomic symptoms, you’ll leave with a clearer way to organize your timeline, ask sharper questions, and pursue strategies that match your physiology.Subscribe for more neuroscience-informed recovery conversations, share this with someone stuck in the trial-and-error loop and a huge thank you for leaving us a review! Save $30 on Brain Ritual - A daily brain energy-support drink like none other. https://www.brainritual.com/AYLA94359Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces of Concussion Recovery is now available on Amazon!Follow us on YouTube & Instagram @lifeafterimpactWebsite: lifeafterimpact.comMedical disclaimer: this video or podcast is for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and materials included is at the user's own risk. The content of this video or podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice diagnosis or treatment. Consumers of this information should seek the advice of a medical professional for any and all health related issues.