Brain Mapping and Cognitive Recovery with Dr. Michael Bagnell | E13

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Dr. Bagnell shares his 30-year journey as a "health detective" in functional neurology, revealing how he helps patients with persistent cognitive symptoms after brain injury through careful investigation and targeted interventions.
• Brain fog often stems from disrupted neurovascular coupling, where blood flow fails to properly supply active brain regions
• Dysautonomia (autonomic nervous system dysfunction) can create cognitive symptoms by limiting blood flow to the brain when needed
• QEEG brain mapping identifies specific patterns of brainwave dysfunction, showing signatures of "too much delta and too much high beta" in concussions
• The brain functions in interconnected networks rather than isolated regions, requiring comprehensive assessment
• Combining "passive" therapies (neurofeedback, audiovisual entrainment) with "active" functional neurology exercises creates optimal recovery
• Spatial awareness problems after concussion explain why patients frequently bump their heads
• Brain activation can naturally restore neurotransmitter production without medication
• Creating a personalized "brain formula" for each patient yields better results than one-size-fits-all approaches
• Dolphin-assisted therapy provides unique neurological benefits through echolocation and movement patterns
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1. Brain Mapping and Cognitive Recovery with Dr. Michael Bagnell | E13 (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Life After Impact (00:00:51)

3. Meet Dr. Bagnell: Health Detective Journey (00:01:52)

4. Cognitive Symptoms After Concussion (00:08:10)

5. Brain Mapping and QEEG Analysis (00:16:48)

6. Neurovascular Coupling and Blood Flow (00:25:18)

7. Brain Network Functioning (00:33:04)

8. Active vs Passive Brain Therapies (00:41:45)

9. Spatial Awareness After Brain Injury (00:50:12)

10. Neurotransmitters and Brain Activation (00:56:31)

11. Dolphin Therapy for Neurological Healing (01:03:46)