63. Dr. Mark Heisig. Concussion Recovery tips from a Naturopathic Doctor & Functional Neurologist.

Content of our interview conversation:
Brain Health - Concussion/mTBI
- Super prevelent issue, more than most folks realize (studies show 1 in 2 people globally suffer TBI in their lifetime, and 70-90% of those are mTBI)
- Physical, Cognitive, AND Emotional symptoms - Not just blacking out, ringing ears, and headaches.
- Symptom recovery DOES NOT equal metabolic recovery - Takes 21-30days for brain energy levels to restore
- Post-Concussion occurs in 30-40% of folks who don't receive tx (and even some who do receive Tx go onto PCS)
- PCS can be due to: Autonomic, Metabolic/Hormonal, Visual/Vestbiular, Cervical, or Psychological issues.
- "Rest until your symptoms go away" is bullshit, possibly harmful, advice.
- With COVID, I've been pressured to find ways to successfully help folks virtually (65% of my practice has moved online since COVID began).
- Using several apps, including EQ Brain, to help folks from home
- Nutrition, Movement, Mindset are the centerpiece to Tx whether in-office or virtual.

Who is Dr. Mark Heisig?
Dr. Mark Heisig specializes in integrative neurology and metabolic medicine, striving to be a leader in integrative concussion recovery and movement performance. Inspiring athletes and motivated individuals with simplicity and innovation to achieve new levels of higher quality performance in sport, work, and life.
He was also competitive ice hockey player for 13yrs (finished in ACHA with Northern Arizona University)

He’s completed a Brain Training from:
- The Carrick Institue - Clinical Neuroscience, Chronic Pain
- Complete Concussions Management (CCMI) - Concussion/mTBI
- Personal hours poring over research for patients

His website: https://www.drheisig.com/

Social Media:
Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/markheisignd
Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/drmarkheisig/
YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFdSZvOx4o5ORSmgrAXUXZg