Ep. 106 | Brain Health & Thyroid Hormone: Insights from Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Dr. Romie Mushtaq, neurologist and mindfulness expert, joins Dr. Avanti to discuss the critical role of hormones in brain health and the concept of the "busy brain." Dr. Romie shares her personal journey with burnout and thyroid issues, emphasizing the need for comprehensive thyroid testing, especially in women. The discussion delves into the effects of modern lifestyle factors on our circadian rhythms and brain health, advocating for aligning with natural cycles and reducing digital device usage at night. Dr. Romie also offers practical tips for managing brain health, including simple dietary changes and mindfulness practices, while highlighting the need for diverse voices in the field of mental and brain health.
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Today on The Healing Catalyst:
The vital role of thyroid hormone in brain function and health
"Busy Brain" Syndrome: Chronic stress, burnout, and their symptoms
The importance of thyroid testing
Effects of technology and lifestyle on sleep cycles
Dr. Romie’s simple tips for brain wellness
Highlighting the need for diverse voices in mental and brain health
Resources:
Resources: The Body Keeps the Score / The Web That Has No Weaver
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Connect with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Website: drromie.com
Busy Brain Test: https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test/
Book: The Busy Brain Cure
Instagram: @DrRomie
TEDx Talk: The powerful secret of your breath
Listen: Ep. 67 | Biohack Your Brain Through Meditation with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda can be a health catalyst for achieving optimal wellness in modern life.
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions and prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Longevity Formula and The Health Catalyst.
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