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In 2002 at the age of 17 I had a grand mal seizure. My mom called Dr. Steinberg’s office crying after getting 2 different opinions. Even though his schedule was full, he found a way to get me in his schedule. He diagnosed me with an arterial venous malformation that caused a vein to leak blood in my brain. He performed surgery on me in October of 2002 and today I’m fully healthy . Dr. Steinberg, I wanted to let you know that I’m now 38, I have had a life filled of love, great relationships and memories because of your work. I was lifting weights before work when I saw your podcast with Dr. Huberman on my RU-vid feed, it gave me chills. With love, admiration, and respect, I thank you with all my heart and brain for saving my quality of life. Christ be with you my friend. Dave Purpura
Always happy to see stories like this. I have an AVM that I got to know about and burst last year this time. It’s been embolised and we will wait another year to see if a surgery is needed.
Our 9 year old son recently was diagnosed with Moya Moya. Dr. Steinberg met with him and got him onto his schedule for right side brain surgery. He will also need this surgery for his left brain in the future. Dr. Steinberg along with Dr. Maheny has extended and saved his life via surgery. I pray that Dr. Steinberg stays healthy and lives a long life. He's a blessing to us all. Thank you!
I'm starting to wonder if there is a circadian aspect of skin health. I notice sometimes that if I wake up unusually early or get a very poor night's sleep my skin can feel uncomfortable, it would be cool to see if there is much information about that out there.
Three weeks ago my 14 yr old daughter had an aneurysm burst inside of an AVMin her left frontal lobe. Over the course of 4 days, she had 4 brain surgeries to save her life. One week after the first surgery, she was sent home to recover. Her recovery has been miraculous - in the words of her own doctor. She's still got a ways to go to get her speech and language back but she's doing great and her attitude is that of a warrior (with a smile). She had half a head of hair when she left the hospital and decided to go full buzz cut. We donated 14 inches of her gorgeous hair to a local charity that makes FREE wigs for patients with medical hair loss. When all of this began, you were the first person I wanted to call to see if you knew anything about this... and then you release this (thank you). Reading the comments below of people who have survived similar situations is helping me to get through this. She hardly remembers any of the past few weeks while every second of it is a vivid memory for me. I'll be going back to your PTSD episodes to figure out the help I need to get through this as her mom. Thank you, and Dr. Steinberg, for this episode and for all of the comments below. I'm beyond thankful to the medical team here on Long Island at Cohen's Children's Medical Center and LIJ (Dr. Mark Mittler and Dr. Henry Woo and Dr. Thomas Link) who saved my child.
The episodes on brain health are my favorite! So much has yet to be revealed about the brain; its study provides endless fascination. On a related note, I had a neuron working for me once. I fired him.
What an honor to listen to you and Dr. Steinberg talking about brain science. In 2014, Dr Steinberg saved me by removing a difficult brain tumor on my optical nerve. His expertise allowed me to have a productive life. It was a wonderful surprise to see him interviewed by you.
Wow Andrew, you literally saved a loved ones Dad from being taken off life support with knowledge from your science community. I love the epic work you are doing.
Thank you so much for providing this public service, it's literally changed my life and I recommend it to everyone I know. Would you ever consider making an episode on weening off SSRI's/SNRI's/other psych meds? It's rough.
I’m a chiropractor and agree with what the professors are saying be careful with getting your neck aggressively adjusted just ask your chiropractor to not do any twisting cracking adjustments and stick to soft tissue work please and thankyou!
My chiropractor does just that soft tissue work he actually trained as an MD I feel very lucky I am a victim of a very bad neck adjustment that has never resolved completely turns out I have a congenital Fusion
I had a brain bleed so heavy that it nearly took me out. I was only 24 when it happened - was born with an AVM malformation that burst due to stress. I went thru surgery like explained in this podcast. with that catheter up from the knee (rather than groin) into the brain- the neurosurgeons saved my life! they did have to drill into my skull to leak the excessive bleeding, but the scar on my scalp is minor. Unfortunately I was left with chronic pain from nerve damage but hey, am eternally grateful to still be around. Team SCIENCE 😍
Great episodes every single time! My husband showed me your podcast like a year ago and I've been listening to all the episodes. It helped us a lot to improve our lives. Now we even launched our own podcast trying to spread the good things to everyone. Thank you, Huberman!
Thank goodness for the new technology on the 21st Century. And thanks to all these wonderful surgeons, scientists, and pioneer doctors to lead the way for a better understanding of the human brain and biology.
I like the information so far. I have a longtime neurological finger issues with both hands called slow channel disorder which only affects my fingers and there is no known treatment or advancement since I’ve had this brain issue since the 80’s. I am a pianist which is ironic that I can’t move my fingers. I can’t perform live because of it. This led me to understand neuroscience and brain health and the communication between our brain , muscles, nerves. Thank you Andrew for the vast wealth of useful information and helping us understand more about all areas of health and introduce us to these fine professionals in health!
If you're interested, he was on another one of my favorite podcasts recently, Modern Wisdom (Chris Williamson). The episode came out yesterday, Thursday 5/23
Dr. Steinberg's insights into brain health are enlightening, emphasizing the critical role of lifestyle choices in neurological wellness. Regular check-ups and proactive health management can significantly enhance brain function and prevent degeneration 🧠.
I was blown away to hear that it is now possible to perform surgery on the brainstem. Blew my mind. Dr Steinberg's passion and drive are deeply inspiring. Thank you!
Guest Suggestion: 1- John Joseph Hopfield( other than his great scientific contributions, the routine he follows that keeps him mentally sharp in his 90s), 2- Michael Levin Thanks for the great podcast!
Please can you do a podcast on cholesterol and risk of heart disease. Levels and several other Dr say research show LDL alone is not enough to assess risk. It’s density that really matters. Research also shows while statins will reduce LDL it does t reduce risk of death in women. Given the increased risks of diabetes and cognitive decline associated with statin the pro’s con’s should better better understood. Thank you.
Im confused myself.... many doctors on this podcast even have said that dietary cholesterol does not have a big effect on body cholesterol. But this guy just said diet and statins can decrease cholesterol.
@@cmo5807 Consuming cholesterol does very little to mice the cholesterol numbers. Causing inflammation with sugar and seed oils does raise cholesterol. Statins lower cholesterol.
Great content! Excellent presenters 🙏 TBI from multiple car accidents and injuries and intense physical abuse! The information presented so graciously here gives me hope to keep on keeping on! Namaste 🙏
Great guest and podcast. It's great to give so much information for those who have had stroke and other injuries to their brain. The most important topic for me was , the information on the injury from chiropractor neck manipulation injury. Years ago I used to go to chiropractor and the neck manipulation was what I dreamed most . He used to ask me questions to distract me so I stayed relaxed during neck manipulation. If I ever go again, I will not allow that neck procedure . Thank you for that information .
I have the same thoughts when it comes to chiropractors. The way I used to have my neck and back cracked was terrifying. With daily stretches, mindful calisthenic exercises, and physical therapy, I’m in a much better place now. One thing I noticed was that something changed with my nervous system as I started improving. I used to be a lefty, but now I use my right arm like a pro. It feels like my eyes have been opened, and I can see things from a huge distance. I’m glad my curiosity led me to stop those chiropractic adjustments.
I really enjoyed the episode about peptides! I’d love to see one about nootropics. Keep up the outstanding work Dr Huberman! You are a huge part of many of our lives! 💕 I always appreciate your knowledge and accessible way of explaining -a huge fan!
Great Video Andrew! Below are the Timestamped Summaries from ChatWithPDF: 00:00🧠 Dr. Gary Steinberg discusses brain health, blood flow, and neurodegeneration. 04:33🏥 Dr. Steinberg explains the importance of sleep, hydration, and avoiding excessive alcohol for brain health. 10:19🧪 The discussion covers strokes, clots, and lifestyle factors impacting brain health. 16:29🩺 Dr. Steinberg shares insights from neurosurgery experiences and advancements in minimally invasive techniques. 22:47🤕 The conversation delves into concussions, TBI, and the importance of eye tracking in neurologic testing. 28:47💡 Insights on lifestyle factors, hydration, and the impact of caffeine on stroke risk. 35:06📈 Dr. Steinberg discusses the benefits and risks of total body scans and preventive measures for stroke. 40:23🚑 The discussion touches on the risks of neck manipulation by chiropractors and the importance of hydration. 46:24🧘♂ Lifestyle tips for stroke prevention, including sleep, hydration, and individualized blood pressure management. 51:54🔍 Exploring the benefits and risks of preventive scans, as well as the impact of sleep deprivation on stroke risk. 57:58🏈 Dr. Steinberg shares his personal decision on children playing contact sports like football and rugby. 01:02:54🧗♂ The conversation covers the safety of hanging upside down and the potential risks of neck adjustments by chiropractors. 01:08:54🤕 Discussion on the relationship between sleep deprivation and stroke risk, as well as the benefits of hydration and electrolytes. 01:14:51💬 Dr. Steinberg shares insights on the risks and benefits of participating in contact sports and heading the ball in soccer.
Great episode. Maybe the subject itself was fascinating but Dr. Gary seemed extremely passionate and knowledgeable. Before I knew it I finished the whole episode. Couldn’t get enough of his wisdom. Ty❤
Another brilliant interview with neuro surgeon. God bless your work Dr Huberman. Keep on with your ads.. I find them very interesting. I started to take athletic greens with my family and very satisfied with the results.
WE HAVE BEEN DOING RESTRAINT THERAPY FOR DECADES. rehab therapists, including myself, have done this successfully. You select the patients carefully for compliance and capacity. And prepare them for the frustration and slow improvement. Brains take a while to learn and grow. The more massively damaged and the older/more systemically ill the person is, the less response. Done with young children with CP, we get pretty amazing results.
@@Sky10811 Yes; cerebral palsy. Constraint therapy can change a child's life. Older people can recover from a stroke, but this treatment is rarely anywhere near as effective in someone over 70 as it is in someone under 3.
I usually click the like button before I listen to the whole episode. I am not sure if this helps with reach, but I do it anyway. If I have anything to add, I do so after a listen and taking notes. Once a student, always a student, I guess?
Much Gratitude! ...at age 18 i was in a bad car crash, black ice, first storm of the year & after the freezing ran stopped, 2 ft snow fell..they closed the highway it was so bad. But, at 10:30 PM..my step mum called & said if i didn't leave my girlfriends house & get home immediately, not to bother coming home again. Well..we tried, but didn't make it. Car was flattened like a pancake when it slid uncontrollably downhill & hit a natural stone wall causing it to roll a few times...& my neck & back were broken in 3 places. Got out of the wheelchair & Healed that with sheer determination..but..even though it's an invisible injury, i still feel the TBI, daily. Double vision if i get the slightest bit tired, absentee seizures, entire right side occasionally spazing up, etc...i won't take drugs & nothing the Drs around here have tried has helped...so..i'm hoping maybe..you guys will hit on something that helps :)
Oh man i feel for you. It does feel like a invisible injury. I have the same responses(? idk if thats the right word), but i try and eat well, sleep well and take brain breaks (do nothing etc). And maybe try microdosing and keeping happy :)
@@mushroomthump Truth be told...i could write a book that Stephen King would envy. Her? Guilt?..nope...dad, yes & i hated that cos it was not his fault..freak storm hit us early, is nobody's fault...but step mum was diagnosed a raging Psychotic Narc. she felt Nothing, zero empathy. Except anger that i was unable to work for several months, she liked that extra paycheck. Here is an example. Dad & i were walking around the house taking pics of the flowering bushes blooming & actually caught her hiding behind one, literally strangling kittens with her bare hands. Not kidding. my first thought was take a pic of her doing it. Then i rescued the last kitten. She flew into a rage..anyways..with that pic, things got better for dad & i......for everyone, including the cats, actually.
@@MurphyBirnberg Geez..i'm sorry...Hope those things help you? i eat well..but sleep, forget it..since the accident it's a trainwreck. Always been Polyphasic my whole life, So..i sleep when i can, in the chair or on the bed, wherever it works. Also i go to a Great Chiropractor 3 times a week..he's also a medical Dr. & keeps track of every little change. He recommended 'smoking' even before it became a thing..& also suggested a Morphine drip. But.the thing is..even though the State legalized it..the Fed has not..so the local police regularly harass/arrest people with the medical prescriptions as if they were street druggies. What actually is Microdosing? i've heard the word..but never any description.. Maybe it's worth looking into i guess? Gonna research it. Thanks! & You be Well, too, ok?
microdosing after aTBI saved me - stopped my migranes and got me out of bed - still was a long recovery (about a year) to get my memory, emotions and strength/ energy back.
Wonderful episode. Having watched almost every podcast published in the last 2 years i would like to say: thank you Andrew for enriching our lives with educated knowledge that is very applicable to everyday life. I feel blessed to have discovered your channel. As en episode suggestion If I may: skin health or skin abnormalities and how to approach them - would be a very interesting topic to explore through yours and your guests expertise. Again, thank you for everything you've done so far.
I am very interested about the brain's ability to handle prions and similar folded protein nightmare-fuel. As well as any potential connection that might have to neurodegenerative diseases. That being said, this episode was an absolute nerd-out and put me at ease about a great deal of things. Thank you both!
29:00 TIA can be diagnosed on a dilated eye exam by ophthalmologists by looking at the retina and seeing the offender located in the artery. I have seen brilliant small cholesterol particules stuck in the small retinal artery. Sometimes many are seen! I then send the patient for neurological consult. Carotid US and other tests are then initiated by me or the neurologist. Ophthalmologist here. I'm super happy with this topic. Thanks Andrew!
@evanwoodard8286 If you haven't noticed (and apparently you haven't), there is still much controversy on the subject of using statins. I, personally, feel there may be a bit of scientific politics going on with some of these podcasts. (jmo) Here, for instance, the fact that statins do have anticoagulant properties was left out of this convo altogether. But it is a fact ... (anticoagulant) to the extent that anyone with history (as well as, I believe, familial history) of hemorrhagic stroke -should never be prescribed a statin. This IS bc statins do have (mild, I have read) , but nevertheless... anticoagulant properties. So, in this video...although many other anticoagulant type substances and meds were listed as having anticoagulant properties Statins were completely ommitted from the list. AND...in fact, the reason statins may be beneficial for anyone with a history of (again, including familial history) of ischemic stroke (a blockage type stroke; not a hemorrhagic type), IS because statins have anticoagulant properties. And yet...this important data about statins was completely ommitted here in this discussion. (And I DO feel that some integrity was lost, here, in the Statin discussion because this factual data was left unsaid. WHY🤷?...was this fact about Statins omitted?? Idk...but I do suspect bias, along with perhaps a bit of politics. (Jmo)
@@barbarafairbanks4578 They probably didn’t bring it up because this wasn’t a podcast about statins, they only briefly mentioned them. I would assume if Dr. Huberman devoted an entire podcast to that topic it probably would have been brought up.
It is very hopeful to hear about the power of plasticity, thank you for this video. I would like to learn more about recovery from TBI (diffuse axonal damage), specifically what can be done by yourself (food, physical exercise, cognitive exercise, rest, sleep). Also the combination of knowledge from western medicine with knowledge from eastern medicine and ayurveda would be very interesting to learn more about. It would be very helpful. Thank you.
This episode and information is fascinating- his experiences as a neurosurgeon and the future of the field is just incredible. Thank you 😊Loving science again as a result of your podcast
I believe “inversions”, “hanging down”, “handstands” and all the yoga practices that puts the brain below the heart level increasing the blood flow to it, need a lot more research to see if there is some long term benefits and downsides in adopting those practices daily/weekly and if there is some sweet spot in time duration. I’m baffled nobody is actively researching them.
I am really glad to know such vast information about brain regions, thank you Andrew Huberman and Dr Gary Steinberg 😊 I want to share something if someone knows little bit more information on Spinal Stroke because my sister couldn't walk but she used to. When she was in 7th grade, on a school tour she was fall of from stairs, may be 4 or 5 steps on stairs, and then she started noticing that she can't walk properly and in a year she was completely stopped walking and we have seen lot of doctors but nobody yet find the real cause of a problem. If someone share some information it would be great!
Btw, saying that the soccer ball is light - that is definitely someone that has never played soccer. Hitting the ball with your head, especially at speed as it often happens, results in a substantial force to you head. Very informative video, as always!
This was a fascinating episode. Dr. Steinberg spoke about the benefits of statin (other than its usual primary effect of reducing high LDL) and how he prescribes it to his patients. And surprisingly, my family friend (doc from Cleveland Clinic) had to push my PCP to prescribe me statin even after my PCP diagnosed me with high LDL. At first, no meds needed. And then after having a chat with the Cleveland doc, here you go, statin. I had asked my family friend if they provided any extra medical information to my PCP that I had not provided, and they said, no. I wonder why is there an inconsistency in medical treatment/diagnosis in the USA.
TBI - please, please include horse riding accidents, and so often handling them on the ground means they have mashed my head considerably. Us little, wee girls get the same injuries as big hulking blokes. At 66yo, I'm paying for it now.
Dr. Huberman, Topics like "Physical Exercise for patients suffering from Vertigo , Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Asthma & Cancer." would benefit many patients Improving their lives.
My blood pressure has always been 90 / 58 so I guess I will never have a stroke even though I had a TBI. I can get my blood pressure to go up sightly by taking cold showers which I always do but it only stays higher for a few hours. I too passed a kidney stone and salt is not my friend so like the doctor, I drink a lot of water to flush out oxalates.
Andrew, can you do a video with someone who's a coach of a great sportsman and talk a out what It takes phisically and mentally tò become great at sports ?
and also someone from McKinsey as there are so many similarities with sport. i want to know how to. make my brain more potent and quicker, how to be become smarter
I was just diagnosed with CSVD and was told there is no cure, no medication, no studies being conducted on this brain disease but listening to this makes me want to get other opinions on this. Given zero hope was devastating to say the least. Thank you for giving me some hope that the doctor I saw was just uneducated on this disease.
Dr. Huberman, What can you teach us about grants and research methods? I'm curious about the process and ethos through which our information and protocols are filtered. What's in a grant? Who grants the grant? What are the teirs and hallmarks of scientific validity? Scientifically yours, Mr. Wintczak
Could you make an episode about "restless legs syndrome"? some members in my family suffer badly from this and no doctor seems to be able to help. It is such an impact on the quality of life with its impact on sleep and just daily life. I am sure many would benefit learn more about this syndrome and some ways to cope and improve this condition.
can you please list all the tools to improve brain health & health in like the description for people who don't want to learn all the science and just improve thier health
All the sponsors? RU-vid dont pay enough bro u gotta continually interupt the conversation? I specifically pay the youtube membership to avoid such annoyances. Aside from that thanks for the insightful exchange gentleman...
Rating: 7.7/10 In Short: High Level Neurodegeneration Notes: A good conversation with a big time neurosurgeon/neuroscientist--gives me Karl Deisseroth Vibes. But great to have a long form conversation with people like this because you get to know how they think. Helps me to realize that they are just humans who really found their calling, and not necessarily 'geniuses'. Even with that great aspect of this podcast, it felt a bit too technical and science wordy at times. They dove really deep into strokes and stem cells, and I felt that some of this could have been more briefed over. Then some of the really cool stuff at the end like translating drugs and cost and how to make that work felt glossed over, and i would have liked more. A great summary at the end by huberman, and overall a pretty good podcast and a must listen if you are involved in neurodegeneration research or interested in stroke/brain problems or have family with these issues.
Dr. Huberman, have you done an episode on MS and how it affects the eyes, peripheral nerves, etc.? I'm interested in learning about the neurological effects Multiple Sclerosis has. I'm also interested in learning if there are other things that have similar neurological impacts but are not MS (mimics, I suppose).
Another amazing conversation full of knowledge and wisdom! Have you thought of inviting someone like Michael Shacklock and talk about neurodynamics? This will be super interesting!
Would it be possible to do podcast on piercings that are done on nerves, eg. Daith and vagus nerve and tragus. Guess you could incorporate acupuncture and go into other stimulation methods of nerves, how they work, benefits and risks etc.
Wow im so happy to see this!!! I suffered from a haemorrhagic occipital stroke in 2021, and have a left sided homonymous hemianopia. I have been trying to find a solution to hopefully resotre my vision, and Gary Steiberg is one of the guys i have been trying to get into contact with. Also saw Andrew here in Melbourne at the brain body contract event. Hopefully we can find a new mthod for regenerating nervous tissue, which has been affected by stroke.
Very interesting and thank you, Andrew. I'd be curious if there is any ongoing resesarch or studies on patients who experienced Olfaction loss. A number of years ago I lost my smell due to a TBI and was told it was gone forever. Perhaps there are some new found stimulants that are targeted that could be explored?
All ‘well and good’, But: Statin?! For real? Made me sad and mad for a moment there….It’s been debunked ages ago when truth about cholesterol came out, right !? Still - learning from Andrew proper way of responding when not on the same page😉read you as a book 😅it’s excellent!
Could you provide evidence,sources to your claim please? Statins saved many lives of people i know and they were never debunked as far as i know and did a lot of research. They sometimes have nasty side effects and people should pick one that's tolerable for them but it's better than strokes or death. Apolipoprotein b is genetically determined and you can see how common strokes are in certain families. Not many alternatives,lately there's a new drug was introduced ,but it's out of reach for many, because cost is over 15 x and no longterm data on sideeffects
"I'm 36, and it's too hard for me to memorize. When I'm studying, it's not going into my head. Why? What are the best vitamins, and what advice can you offer?" I'm not stressed. I get enough sleep food, i dont smoke, and drinks, but I don't know what happened since when I was in college .
just an idea here, if u had jocko willink on here- a topic id like to discuss is...about how military training (BMT etc) could be way more efficient, healthy, etc with all the studies we have now and just basic proper coaching. for better performing soldiers
Still waiting for the SPF episode. Would love to see guests like Glow By Ramon, TheMelaninChemist, Dr. Dray, LabMuffinScience, AvaPerki, that could challenge your views on organic vs inorganic SPFs. More than enough experts in the field have called out some misinformation you said about SPFs, so I would love to see a discussion on this topic. Maybe a special episode with more than 1 guest.
