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If you or someone you know struggles with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)—dizziness, brain fog, fatigue, or rapid heart rate upon standing—this episode offers a radically different way to understand what's happening and how recovery may be possible.

In this conversation, we are joined by Dr. George Michalopoulos, a Chicago-based functional neurologist, to explore why POTS is not a "broken heart" or a permanently damaged body—but a nervous system that has lost confidence in its predictions.

Rather than symptom suppression, this episode dives into root-cause neurology, neuroplasticity, and objective clinical outcomes.

🧠 In this episode, you'll learn:

➡️Why beta blockers often mask symptoms without correcting the underlying dysfunction
➡️How viral infections and inflammation disrupt sensory integration and autonomic control
➡️The neuroplasticity-based approach showing measurable improvements in as little as 12 days
➡️Why dietary triggers (especially gluten and dairy) can interfere with nervous system recovery
➡️Real patient outcomes, including balance scores improving from 20% to 95% in 10 days
➡️Why POTS disproportionately affects women (75–80% of cases) and why cases are rising

Dr. Michalopoulos shares what he's seeing clinically, how progress is objectively measured, and why restoring nervous system trust—not forcing the body—is key to improvement.

If you're frustrated with conventional explanations or looking for actionable, evidence-based insights into autonomic dysfunction, this episode goes far beyond standard care models.

🎧 Watch now to rethink POTS, neuroplasticity, and what recovery can look like.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to POTS
01:19 Journey into Functional Neurology
03:09 Daughter's Tics & Turning Point
04:25 What Is POTS & Dysautonomia
04:45 Brain Prediction Errors in POTS
14:48 Limits of Beta Blockers
19:21 Dystonia Case Study
21:11 Nerve Surgery & Brain Adaptation
22:53 Cerebellum & Balance Pathways
26:03 Why POTS Develops
26:28 Inflammation & Diet
28:53 Fasting & Immune Triggers
35:44 Treating POTS: Art & Science
39:28 Why Results Appear Fast
39:34 Using Objective Metrics
41:26 Vagal Nerve Stimulation
43:50 Hope for POTS Patients
45:02 Metrics Build Confidence
45:57 Balance Training Results
47:53 Gender Differences in Neurology
48:55 Contact Information
49:51 Closing Remarks

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#POTS #Dysautonomia #FunctionalNeurology #Neuroplasticity #AutonomicNervousSystem #BrainHealth #IntegrativeMedicine

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(A Trusted Source for Natural & Synthetic Bioregulators)
✅Essential Energy : https://essentialenergy.solutions/?sca_ref=9026629.TgisoqpDPz
Your 10% discount code is POI10
( Photonic EMF Protection + Bio Tuning )
✅Approved Medical Sollutions: https://approvedmedicalsolutions.com/
(Non-licensed patients can use code "sbarrett" for a 10% discount.)
Please register your patients at - www.tremorstudy.com
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What if improving bone density, muscle mass, and mitochondrial health didn't require intense workouts—or even breaking a sweat?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Clinton Rubin, SUNY stem cell biologist and pioneer in vibration therapy research, and Ian Cutts, CEO of Marodyne, to break down the real science behind low-magnitude vibration therapy—and why most vibration platforms are being used incorrectly and dangerously.

Backed by decades of peer-reviewed research and FDA-approved technology, this conversation separates legitimate clinical science from fitness-industry gimmicks.

🧬 In this episode, you'll learn:

➡️Why 30 Hz at 0.4g is the Goldilocks zone for bone and muscle health
➡️How high-intensity gym vibration plates may damage the brain and nervous system
➡️How vibration therapy stimulates mitochondria and mechanotransduction without raising heart rate
➡️Why bisphosphonates address only 1/3 of osteoporosis physiology
➡️Clinical evidence showing benefits in children with muscular dystrophy and elderly adults at risk of fractures
➡️How vibration signals influence stem cells, bone remodeling, and telomere protection

This is not pseudoscience. Dr. Rubin's work has shaped how we understand mechanical signaling, skeletal health, and longevity, with real-world clinical applications already in use.

Whether you're a clinician, researcher, longevity enthusiast, or simply curious about safer alternatives to traditional exercise, this episode offers a deep, evidence-based look into the future of bone health.

🎧 Listen now and rethink how stillness can be therapeutic.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Guest Introductions
02:44 Exogen Bone Stimulator Origins
05:00 Vibration as a Biological Signal
08:24 Exercise as Mechanical Medicine
10:00 Shockwave Therapy & Bone Healing
12:19 Systemic Effects of Bone Signals
15:00 Clinical Trial Populations
15:37 History of Vibration Therapy
16:56 Sponsor: Stem Regen
20:00 Return of Physical Medicine
21:37 When Vibration Becomes Dangerous
23:57 High-Intensity Vibration & Brain Injury
25:00 Proper Vibration Dosage
26:56 Why 30 Hz at 0.4g
30:00 Mitochondrial Activation
35:00 Longevity & Fracture Prevention
38:29 Balance & Fracture Reduction Study
40:00 Bisphosphonates: Limits & Compliance
43:27 Aging in Place Strategy
46:29 Daily Mechanical Signals
47:43 Endothelial Health Benefits
49:10 Mechanotransduction Explained
49:50 Device Access & Clinical Use

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#VibrationTherapy #BoneHealth #LongevityScience #RegenerativeMedicine #MedicalInnovation #OsteoporosisPrevention #Mechanotransduction

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✅Essential Energy : https://essentialenergy.solutions/?sca_ref=9026629.TgisoqpDPz
Your 10% discount code is POI10
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✅Approved Medical Sollutions: https://approvedmedicalsolutions.com/
(Non-licensed patients can use code "sbarrett" for a 10% discount.)
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🧠 What if peripheral nerve repair didn't require delicate microsutures—and worked better?
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Isaac Clements, the inventor of NerveTape, a sutureless nerve repair device that's changing how surgeons reconnect damaged nerves.

Originally discovered by accident during neural interface research, NerveTape uses shape-memory nitinol (the same material used in heart stents) to align and stabilize nerve ends—making repairs faster, more consistent, and potentially more successful than traditional microsurgical techniques.

⚠️ Even in expert hands, traditional nerve repair achieves good recovery less than 50% of the time. NerveTape aims to raise that bar.

🧬 In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ How NerveTape works and why no sutures are needed
✅ Why alignment matters more than stitching in nerve regeneration
✅ How the device reduces surgical time and technical difficulty
✅ The role of shape-memory alloys in medical devices
✅ How this tech may reduce neuroma risk and improve outcomes
✅ What this means for trauma, hand surgery, and nerve injuries

Whether you're a surgeon, medical student, bioengineer, or just into cutting-edge medical tech, this conversation offers a rare look at how real innovation happens—and how it can change patient outcomes.

🎧 Don't miss this deep dive into the future of nerve repair and regenerative surgery.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – NerveTape Overview
01:27 – Dr. Clements' Background
07:40 – What Is NerveTape?
12:36 – Limits of Sutures
18:00 – How NerveTape Works
25:00 – Why Nitinol
29:02 – Repair Technique
31:00 – Clinical Results
35:00 – Key Benefits
40:00 – Future Updates
45:00 – Device Design
50:00 – Surgeon Adoption
54:00 – FDA & Market
57:00 – Final Takeaways
62:00 – Outro

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#NerveRepair #MedicalInnovation #PeripheralNerves #SurgicalTechnology #RegenerativeMedicine #Neuroscience #FutureOfSurgery