How my Amen Clinic SPECT scan inspired courses to optimise health at the Wellbeing Warrior Academy | E100

Have you ever wondered how past injuries might be affecting your brain? Dr. Ruth never did—until she started struggling with focus, memory loss, and emotional ups and downs. What seemed like normal stress or aging turned out to be something far deeper: undiagnosed brain trauma

At 21, Dr. Ruth had what seemed like a minor accident. She fell off her bike without a helmet, hit her head, and brushed it off. Over time, she experienced more falls, sports injuries, and even car accidents - never realising that each one could be damaging her brain in ways she couldn't see. Years later, she began experiencing brain fog, cognitive decline, and mood swings, and she knew something wasn’t right

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Discussed in this episode:

• 0:01:01 Dr. Ruth introduces the show
• 0:01:07 Amen Clinics scan reveals issues
• 0:01:38 IQ test failure, miscarriage, struggles
• 0:02:11 Workplace stress led to decline
• 0:02:46 Helped career but not brain health
• 0:03:20 Inspired by Dr. Amen’s work
• 0:04:01 Multiple childhood and adult injuries
• 0:05:01 Long-term head pain, vision issues
• 0:06:01 Diagnosed with concussion, neck injury
• 0:07:01 More head injuries over time
• 0:08:01 Book "Change Your Brain" shifted view
• 0:09:01 Training at Amen Clinics
• 0:10:01 Repeated injuries hurt cognition
• 0:11:01 Impact damage explained
• 0:12:01 Trauma affects hormones
• 0:13:01 Spinal issues block cerebral spinal fluid flow to the brain
• 0:14:01 Migraines, memory loss, sensitivity
• 0:15:01 Trauma and fluid buildup detected
• 0:16:01 Linked to cerebellum issues
• 0:17:01 Imaging reveals brain damage
• 0:18:01 Poor circulation affects cognition
• 0:19:01 Detoxing and clearing toxins
• 0:20:01 One doubles the risk
• 0:21:01 Brain issues often missed
• 0:22:01 Plans to restore function
• 0:23:01 Findings, treatments, and hope
• 0:24:01 Correcting skull and spine misalignment
• 0:25:01 MRIs fail to detect cerebral spinal fluid issues
• 0:26:01 Prevents toxic buildup
• 0:27:01 Linked to Alzheimer’s
• 0:28:01 Head injuries cause long-term damage
• 0:29:01 Migraines, fog, and sensitivity
• 0:30:01 Reveals hidden issues
• 0:31:01 Linked to depression, anxiety
• 0:32:01 Diet and exercise help
• 0:33:01 The brain can heal
• 0:34:01 Anti-inflammatory foods help
• 0:35:01 Sleep repairs the brain
• 0:36:01 Proactive care prevents decline
• 0:37:01 Raises awareness on brain health

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