Brain Fog After 40? Fix Your Blood-Brain Barrier with Neurologist Dr. Titus Chiu and JJ Virgin
Well Beyond 40
JJ Virgin
4.6 • 909 Ratings
🗓️ 1 January 2025
⏱️ 68 minutes
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Summary
"After my car accident, I discovered that trauma wasn't the only cause of leaky brain - chronic stress, poor sleep, and inflammation can all compromise our brain's protective barrier. The good news? Just like leaky gut, leaky brain can be healed." - Dr. Titus Chiu
In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with functional neurologist Dr. Titus Chiu to explore the fascinating concept of "leaky brain" and its profound impact on cognitive health, especially for women in midlife.
Dr. Chiu's personal journey from a devastating accident to becoming a leading expert in brain health offers hope and practical solutions for anyone experiencing brain fog, memory issues, or cognitive decline. His groundbreaking research reveals how the blood-brain barrier functions like a nightclub bouncer, carefully controlling what enters our most precious organ - and what happens when that security system breaks down.
Whether you're navigating perimenopause, recovering from a concussion, or simply wanting to maintain sharp cognitive function, this episode delivers actionable strategies to protect and enhance your brain health.
What you'll learn:
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The surprising connection between leaky gut and leaky brain, and why women in perimenopause may be particularly vulnerable
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How to recognize the warning signs of a compromised blood-brain barrier, from brain fog to unexplained cognitive fluctuations
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The 5 essential pillars of brain health, including specific foods that nourish your neurons
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Why social connections and regular movement (especially dancing!) are crucial for preventing cognitive decline
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Game-changing supplements that support brain health, including the unexpected benefits of creatine!
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Simple breathing techniques to instantly calm the nervous system and protect your brain
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The critical importance of morning sunlight for resetting your brain's daily rhythm
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| 1:04.7 | off. I'm JJ Virgin. |
| 1:12.6 | PhD dropout, sorry mom, turned four-time New York Times best-selling author. |
| 1:18.6 | I'm a certified nutrition specialist, fitness hall of famer, and I speak at health conferences and trainings around the globe. |
| 1:26.6 | But I'm driven most of all by my |
| 1:29.4 | insatiable curiosity and love of science to keep asking questions, digging for answers, and |
| 1:36.1 | sharing the information that I uncover with as many people as I can. And that's where you come in. |
| 1:42.4 | That's why I created the Well Beyond 40 podcasts to |
| 1:45.8 | synthesize and simplify the science of health into actionable strategies to help you thrive. |
| 1:52.9 | In each episode, we'll talk about what's working in the world of wellness, from personalized |
| 1:57.5 | nutrition and healing your metabolism to powerful aging and prescriptive fitness. |
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