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There are around 40 trillion bacteria in your body, most of which are found in your gut. Collectively, they are known as your gut microbiome, and they’re incredibly important for overall health. However, certain types of bacteria in your intestines can also contribute to many diseases. In this episode I speak with Dr Kirten Parekh from Klora about optimising your gut health so you can have a better performing brain.In this episode we discuss: What is the gut microbiome What is dysbiosis? How does the gut communicate with the brain? What is wrong with our food system ? How does disease in the gut start? What are pre, pro and post biotics? How can we have a better gut microbiome? Sponsors:KETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroEight Sleep: $150 off  - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, no

During the ageing process, physical capabilities (e.g., muscular strength) and cognitive functions (e.g., memory) gradually decrease. Regarding cognitive functions, substantial functional (e.g., compensatory brain activity) and structural changes (e.g., shrinking of the hippocampus) in the brain cause this decline. From a glance: Dementia affects approximately 47 million individuals globally with projections of 130 million by the year 2050. Late-onset Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for approximately 75% of all cases and is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function, memory, and cerebral volume. The pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease is poorly understood; however, aging, genetics, and an individual's diet and lifestyle over several decades appear to be key determinants. Excitingly, growing evidence points towards a relationship between cognition and measures of muscular strength and muscle mass. First part of this episode goes into the brain ageing pr

Cognitive enhancing drugs are claimed to improve cognitive functions such as learning and attention. However, little is known presently about the characteristics of off-prescription cognitive enhancing drug users or their perceived everyday experience with these drugs. Modafinil has been the drugs of desire for a long time now. If you ever saw the Bradley Cooper movie called limitless, you probably wish you had access to this drug.   Laboratory studies have even shown that it may have potent antioxidative and neuroprotective effects. Modafinil is also of a high interest to the US military for enhancing alertness and reducing battle fatigue.  So why isn’t everybody on this drug? Well In today's podcast, I host a guest who knows more about the science of modafinil than anyone. Dr Jonathan Wisor who is a professor of cell biology at Washington state university and researchers circadian rhythms. Sponsors:Impossible Sleep: - 20% DISCOUNT - NEURO https://bit.ly/3cSvEPr Eight Sleep: $150 off  - NEUROhttps://www.eigh

Current evidence indicates cold water immersion may be the most effective method of pre-cooling to improve endurance performance in hot conditions, although practicality must be considered. Ice slurry ingestion appears to be the most promising practical alternative.Dr. Craig Heller, Professor of Biology at Stanford University and world expert on the science of temperature regulation.In this episode Dr. Heller explains how heat impairs muscular and mental performance, and how to cool the brain and body to reduce inflammation and to enhance performance. Dr. Heller teaches us the best ways to Coll our body down during performance, and how to use the precise timing and location of cooling on our body to greatly enhance endurance and weight training performance. He describes how cooling technology discovered and engineered in his laboratory has led to a tripling of anaerobic performance and allowed endurance athletes to run further and faster, as well as to eliminate delayed onset muscle soreness. If you’re intere

Hormones are like a symphony, with each one acting as a specialized instrument to keep our bodies in tune.  But as we age, those instruments start to get a little rusty. Small changes over time create a variety of imbalances, until one day we wake up realizing we’re flat and out of tune. This leads to things like menopausal symptoms in women, hair loss and belly fat in men, thyroid dysfunction, bone loss, and so much more.  That’s why it’s never too early, or too late, to start optimizing hormonal balance.To day I am interviewing Dr. Kyle Gillett, MD, a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine and an expert in optimizing hormone levels to improve overall health and well-being in both men and women.In this episode we discuss:PART I  The 6 pillars of hormone optimisation  What genetic tests tell us about hormones  Sleep and hormone production  PART II Female hormone optimisation  Hormones and fertility  Hormone optimisation for female athletes  Metabolic syndrome in women 

Shawn Stevenson, host of The Model Health Show and author of Sleep Smarter, joins Louisa  to discuss sleep, health, diet and exercise. In this episode we discuss:  What is the brain made of? Best nutrients for brain health Magnesium and how magnesium can help reverse brain ageing   Foods for brain health and ageing  What is oleocanthal-rich EVOO and its relation to the BBB How to fight inflammation  Neuroinflammation and the damaging effects it has on our brain Lowering neuroinflammation   Studies mentioned:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/201521/Sponsors:CUREDnutrition: 20%off - NEUROhttps://bit.ly/3OPahvk Eight Sleep: $150 off  - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroKETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroFind Shawn here:YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/2FCGkvRFACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2p5p9wAINSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2p9eBvOPODCAST: https://apple.co/2k4F2SIWEBSITE: https://themodelhealthshow.comYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louis

The brain is a fascinating and complex organ. It’s the primary control center for our whole body, and it can be affected by stress in many different ways. Stress itself is an important part of life – it helps us prepare for danger or respond to emergencies. But when we’re constantly stressed out, that’s when our brain starts to pay the price. This blog post will explore how stress affects your brain, both positively and negatively, so you can develop strategies to reduce your brain’s vulnerability to its harmful effects.In this episode I speak with Dr Mithu Storoni, an eye surgeon & neuroscience researcher-turned writer. She is the author of "Stress Proof". This episode taught me so much about the neurobiology of stress and how to combat stress in your life.  Find Mithu here:InstagramHer websiteStress Proof BookKETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe in

Stacy Sims, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. In this episode we discuss: WOMEN ARE NOT SMALL MEN  Why women are different to men Scientific controversy around studying women What we don't know BEST WAY FOR WOMEN TO TRAIN Muscle and women Hormones and women  Best way for women to train Reproduction and exercise BEST WAY FOR WOMEN TO EAT Nutritional requirements for women Should we train in a fed state or on an empty stomach? How much protein do we need? When is the right time to eat Find Stacy HereInstagramHer websiteSponsors:Eight Sleep: $150 off  - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroHVMN- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroYou can follow me or contact me here -

Layne Norton, Ph. D., is a scientist, pro natural bodybuilder, raw elite powerlifter, and physique coach, among other things. He received his BS in Biochemistry, and his PhD in Nutritional Sciences. He is a current IPF and USAPL world and national record-holder in squat (668 lb).“I always tell people, I don't think I would've had the success I did in business or social media or academia if I hadn't done weightlifting because that taught me so much about other things in life.” —Layne NortonIn this episode we discuss:MUSCLE/ WEIGHT LIFTING  The keys to preserving muscle and losing fat   Why is skeletal muscle so important for longevity and brain health? What’s really driving muscle growth: intrinsic vs. systemic factors, IGF, and hormone signaling The important role of inflammation from exercise WOMEN vs MEN Most studies done on men   Women training on empty stomach   Clarifying the role of cortisol—a misunderstood hormone Protein and amino acids amounts needed to build muscle  SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY 

In most cases, your genes have less than five per cent to do with your risk of developing a particular disease, in fact the vast majority of diseases, including many cancers, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease, have a genetic contribution of 5 to 10 per cent at best.To learn more about this I brough Dr Mike Malin and Dr Mike Stone from Wild Health on the podcast today to talk about all genomics based medicine. At Wild Health, they combine an in-depth genetic analysis with extensive blood work and a lifestyle assessment to provide you with a fully comprehensive picture of your health like you’ve never seen it before. You’ll receive a 50+ page report covering everything from your optimal diet, exercise and supplement routine to your risks of chronic disease and prevention strategies. You also get paired with a dedicated doctor and health coach who will help you understand and apply the biggest opportunities for maximizing your health.What I personally love is that they focus on brain health too - everything from

Robbie Bent is the CEO and Co-Founder of Othership, a platform for breathwork, connection, and mental wellness. This is a part II to our series with Robbie Bent. Be sure to check out the first episode which is linked below. This particular episode is all about heat and cold. Heat from sauna and hot tub therapy improves cardiovascular and metabolic health by stimulating heat shock proteins that initiate a downstream series of favorable health improvements.Cold exposure has many health (metabolic and immune) benefits. I have a cold tub at home in Australia and I miss it so much! I'm excited for you all to listen to this episode and find out why heat and cold are so beneficial for you. Exclusive 20% discount for Othership - NEUROhttps://othership.onelink.me/loJo/neuroEight Sleep: $200 off  - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not

The deaths of six former Philadelphia Phillies players from brain cancer since 2003 have sparked concerns over the playing surface and radar guns at the team's former stadium - and now one doctor is calling for an investigation. Interestingly, there has been an outbreak of glioblastomas at a local New Jersey High School resulting in 107 cases of glioblastomas at this school.  Glioblastoma is an aggressive type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. Glioblastoma forms from cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells. Glioblastoma can occur at any age, but tends to occur more often in older adults. It can cause worsening headaches, nausea, vomiting and seizures.You can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affil

I have been dying to do this podcast, it’s been quite a long time coming. As many of you know I have been wearing a WHOOP strap for many years to track and measure my performance. This strap is pretty much a self-quantification device and allows me to measure my sleep, HRV, recovery, exercise and much more. The thing I love most about this company is the amount of research that is being done on the back end. WHOOP as a company partners with well known physicians and scientists with well known labs across the world to quantify their data. So I thought it would be time that I brought their VP of performance on the podcast, Kristen Holmes. This episode is everyone you need to know regarding WHOOP.HVMN- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroWHOOP: 15% discount -NEUROhttps://join.whoop.com/Find Kristen here:https://www.instagram.com/kristen_holmes2126/Articles mentioned: Reduced heart rate variability is associated with vulnerability to depression You can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.

This episode is all about cognitive function and brain performance.  If you haven't listened to part I and part II with Tommy, you can find them below. Part IPart II More than 2 billion people worldwide suffer from brain-based health and productivity challenges resulting in a global economic burden of more than $2 trillion.  There is no miracle "smart drug" like in the movie Limitless. Instead, your everyday actions, with the help of technology, can help boost your brain health and thrive at every point in life. In this episode you will learn:   How to maximise cognitive function   How to measure cognitive performance   Brain temperature control What does it take to build a good performing brain?  Why it’s not a one size fits all approach  HVMN- 10% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroFind Tommy Here:Website   Instagram   Twitter     FacebookTommy’s Publications You can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa Nicol

Today I interview Michael Brandt- CEO and founder of HVMN- Health via modern nutrition and the research lead for his company- Dr Latt Mansor. Together, these two gentlemen are on a mission to solve many dysfuntions in the body and brain with the help of ketones.Michael believes ketones are a nutritional primitive; a tool for everyone’s toolkit, akin to Omega-3, caffeine, or CBD. H.V.M.N. launched the world’s first ketone ester in 2017, secured a $6MM contract with U.S. Special Operations Command, and has since worked with elite athletes and researchers to determine the effects of its ketone formulas on everything from athletic performance to recovery to metabolic health and longevity. H.V.M.N. recently announced their second generation of ketones, Ketone-IQ. You can use code NEURO to get 10% off! Find Michael, Latt and HVMN below:WebsiteMichael on TwitterLatt on TwitterSponsors of today's episode:WHOOP: 15% discount -NEUROhttps://join.whoop.com/Eight Sleep: $200 off  - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroYou

Imagine if you could wake up everyday feeling completely rejuvenated, like you’ve squeezed every last beneficial drop out of your sleep. How do you think that would affect your life? Would you be happier? Would you get more done? Would you have better relationships with family and friends? Could you even live longer? Sleep is part of what makes us human. We all know we need it, and appreciate it on a daily basis. Yet it is largely taken for granted as a fact of life, and we mostly fail to utilize it to its full potential. Dr. Tommy Wood is back in the studio today discussing all things sleep- the good and the bad. In this episode you will learn:  Quality and problems with sleep trackers  What is true optimisation of sleep? Insomnia treatment options  How formula 1 drivers optimise sleep while traveling  Tracking HRV with a chest strap  Temperature and thermal regulation   ORGANIFI: 20% discount- NEUROhttps://bit.ly/3O7OGPAWHOOP: 15% discount -NEUROhttps://join.whoop.com/Find Tommy Here:Website   Instag

Todays inspiring episode is with Drew Canole, founder of Organifi, serial entrepreneur and global leader in health and fitness.Drew has helped thousands of women and men revitalize their health, ignite their vision, and shift the course of their life forever. After reaching a dead-end in his own health, Drew discovered the chasm of difference between going through the motions and living with radical intention. He now helps people tap into the "Big You" to create the change they never thought possible. Some questions I ask: Why is green juice one of the most powerful things you can use to change your health? How can you figure out the optimal amount to eat for your body? How does someone stay consistent with their diet? What do you do every morning to set yourself up to win for the rest of the day? You can find Drew here:InstagramFacebookOrganifi ORGANIFI: 20% discount- NEUROhttps://bit.ly/3O7OGPAEight Sleep: $150 off  - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroNewsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: lou

overworked and almost burned out after doing crazy hours at training and at work that my sleep quality was so poor it was basically non-existant. Working hours reached, at their worst, nearly 100 per week – average was easily over 60. So where did I cut the time for working out and socialization? You got it right, sleep. Since 2016 I had been trying out different supplements, technologies, mattresses, pillows, beds, bedrooms, and all kinds of herbs for achieving better sleep. But nothing can make it better if you have only limited time to spend in the bed. So that particular feature was the first step in optimizing sleep: simply spending more time in bed and changing my life in such a way that it made sleeping more possible. This episode delves deep into the secrets of better deep sleep with a the latest findings in Glycine and its effects on deep sleep.ORGANIFI: 20% discount- NEUROhttps://bit.ly/3O7OGPAWHOOP: 15% discount -NEUROhttps://join.whoop.com/Eight Sleep: $150 off  - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/n

This episode is a discussion between Louisa Nicola and Robbie Bent, CEO and Co-Founder of Othership, a platform for breathwork, connection, and mental wellness. In this episode we discuss the science of breathing, the physiological benefits of engaging in deliberate breath-work protocols each day and the powerful connection between the brain and breathing.Breath-work is the one magical tool in my wellness toolkit that I can always rely on whenever I’m feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or feel a full-blown panic attack coming on, especially during these times. The strategies discussed in this episode will help you harness the deliberate practise of breath-work so you can include at any time of your day! WHOOP: 15% discount -NEUROhttps://join.whoop.com/Eight Sleep: $150 off  - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroExclusive 20% discount for Othership - NEUROhttps://othership.onelink.me/loJo/neuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : loui

Should athletes turn to blood tests to improve their performance? Blood tests can help athletes measure specific biomarkers related to performance and give them an edge over the competition.The unfortunate truth is that not many people know the ins and outs of blood work. In this episode you will learn about the specific markers to order when getting blood work. We look at :Blood glucose regulationLipid PanelsCMP: Liver and Gallbladder MarkersCBC, Iron, and Inflammatory Markerssex hormonesThyroid Markersand more....Dr. Tommy Wood has a biochemistry degree from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. He’s currently a research assistant professor at the University of Washington, and he conducts research focusing on ways to increase resilience and treat injury in the developing brain.GET 20% OFF ORGANIFI PRODUCTSUse code NEURO at checkout. Find Tommy Here:Website    Instagram   Twitter     Facebook  Tommy’s