Ep. 404 How to Detox Your Brain by Supporting Your Glymphatic System and Using Essential Oils
What You Will Learn
Dr. Jockers provides us with a wealth of information on how to support our brains and glymphatic system to optimize brain detox. Due to his busy schedule, we had to keep a tight stop time. As a result, I popped back on after our interview to further expand on how essential oils can support our brain health and its functioning.
Dr. Jockers’ background and experience in natural health (0 min)
What is the lymphatic system and what its function is (5.30 min)
What the glymphatic system is, its function, and what it comprises of (6 min)
How active the brain is during sleep (6.50 min)
Why our brain shrinks during sleep (7 min)
The functions of our glial cells (7.40 min)
The factors that contribute to why our brain needs to detox (8 min)
How sleep and sleep posture impact glymphatic function (12 min)
The six brain and neuronal supporting actions that glymphatic drainage accomplishes while we sleep (12:45 min)
How glymphatic drainage impacts neuronal health and how this relates to thinking, creativity, and Einstein! (14 min)
What happens to our brain when it is inflamed and how glymphatic function can assist with balancing out the negative effects (16 min)
How lack of sleep can lead to excitotoxicity, which is linked to depression (17.50 min)
How sleep can impact neurotransmitter sensitivity, including insulin (18.30 min)
How glymphatic drainage can improve memory (20 min)
How to support the glymphatic system in relation to the lymphatic system (21 min)
The importance of hydration in relationship to brain detoxification and whole body support (22 min)
What kind of diet you should consume to stabilize blood sugar to support brain health (23 min)
Why sleep hygiene starts when you first wake up (26.30 min)
The role of melatonin and how sunlight impacts its release (30 min)
The impact of blue light on melatonin and sleep (31 min)
Additional sleep hygiene tips, including finding the right mattress (32 min)
The optimal sleep position for glymphatic drainage (32.30 min)
How castor oil can be used for enhancing glymphatic function (34 min)
Essential oils that can support glymphatic function and lymph flow and where to apply them (34.50 min)
What Dr. Jockers thinks we should remove and replace with instead to be healthier
Some essential oils that can support our neurotransmitters, neurotransmitter receptor sensitivity, and memory to counter the negative effects of sleep loss (39.40 min)
An additional “perk” to peppermint oil in relationship to our sleep-wake cycle (41 min)
Other essential oils to calm down the body and nervous system at night and how to use them (42.40 min)
Bio of Dr. David Jockers DNM, DC, MS
Dr. David Jockers DNM, DC, MS is a brilliant, internationally well-known doctor of natural medicine, chiropractor, innovator, author, researcher, educator, lecturer, and specialist in all things related to functional nutrition and natural health strategies. Along with his two doctorate degrees, he also holds a Master of Science degree.
Dr. Jockers is perhaps most well-known for his exceptional website, DrJockers.com. This site is an extension of his passion to transform lives for the better. It is designed to empower consumers and professionals with science-based education and natural methods to improve their health. It is considered one of the most well researched and easy to read health websites in the world. DrJockers.com has grown to such popularity, currently reaching over 1 million monthly page views, that Dr. Jockers has dedicated his career to managing and producing its sought-after content. Along with exceptionally researched, detailed holistic natural health articles, DrJockers.com also provides online wellness programs, webinars, an online store, coaching options, and lab work consultations with its trained integrative providers. Dr. Jockers also has available a variety of online summits, including the popular Healing Leaky Gut Summit, featuring over 40 expert interviews on gastrointestinal health.
Along with his website, Dr Jockers work has also been circulated through various national media outlets including ABC, Fox News, The Hallmark Channel – Home and Family, and the Dr Oz Show. Dr Jockers also hosts the popular Dr Jockers Functional Nutrition podcast. His advanced nutrition and recipe book, The Keto Metabolic Breakthrough was published by Victory Belt and can be found online and in many bookstores. You can also find his latest book, The Fasting Transformation on his website and Amazon.
Dr. Jockers is also the founder of the Atlantic-based Exodus Health Center. This labor of love was birthed from a special ministry of Dr. Jockers to change healthcare and give people the tools they need to be healthy, metabolically balanced, and happily thriving. It offers integrative and effective wellness-based solutions that enhance cellular health, movement, oxygenation, strength, immune function, organ system resiliency, and neurological health.
Dr. Jockers inspires others to ignite their innate ability to heal with the invaluable resources he provides to the world. While teaching, he has an ability to demonstrate his impeccable understanding of physiology, biology, and psychology in an accessible and easy to understand manner. He practices what he preaches regarding truly healthy living by blending his career with his family. He is a devoted husband to his wife Angel, a loving father to his twin boys David and Joshua and two daughters Joyful and Shine, and a strong believer in the power of faith. You can find Dr. Jockers at drjockers.com.
Links to Learn More Dr. David Jockers DNM, DC, MS
Website @drjockers.com (coaching and lab testing)
Youtube @djockers
Instagram: @drjockers
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Additional Resources by Dr. David Jockers DNM, DC, MS
Books by Dr. David Jockers DNM, DC, MS
Previous Episodes Mentioned During This Show:
Essential Oils Resources on Brain Health, Glymphatic Function, and Sleep (Note: These are Examples of Articles Found within My Community Membership Database)
How Essential Oils Can Support Cognition and Brain Health, Beyond Sage Advice
Why Detoxing and Cleansing Are the “In” Things in Health and How Essential Oils Can Help
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