Brain & Body Things
Brain & Body Things
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EXP: The Concussed Brain with Dr. Megie Shean, PsyD
Most people are told a concussion is "mild" and that they’ll feel better in a week or two. Many do. But when symptoms linger, people are often left without answers. They’re told their scans are normal, that it’s “just stress,” or to rest in a d...
AMA: When Muscles Won't Relax - Botulinum Toxin for Spasms
Most people know Botox from the dermatologist's office. But in rehab medicine, it's a workhorse. In this episode, Dr. Natasha Mehta, a double board-certified physician and physiatrist, breaks down how botulinum toxin quiets overactive muscles. ...
EXP: Longevity Medicine with Dr. Avinish Reddy
Longevity medicine is everywhere right now, but what does it actually look like in a doctor's office? This week I talk with Dr. Avinish Reddy, an internal medicine physician who now focuses on longevity, about how prevention-first care works, w...
EXP: PRP and Orthobiologics with Dr. Danielle Aufiero
Can your body's own biology help it heal? This week I sit down with Dr. Danielle Aufiero, a fellow PM&R physician and one of LA's early leaders in regenerative medicine, to talk about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and the wider world of orthob...
AMA: My Week in Workouts as a Physician-Mom
What does a real training week look like when you're a doctor, a business owner, and a mom of young kids? In this AMA, Dr. Natasha Mehta, a double board-certified physician, walks through her actual week of workouts: what she does, why she does...