A Mild Concussion Can Change the Brain for Months – The Hidden Biology Behind Post-Concussion Symptoms with Dr. Aaron Hartman | Post-Concussion Syndrome | E162
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Dr. Aaron Hartman discusses the lasting effects of mild concussions on the brain and the biological processes involved in post-concussion symptoms.
🔥 What if the symptoms that linger after a concussion aren't because the injury was severe... but because the brain is still trying to heal? Read UnCurable ( https://uncurablebook.com/ ) to discover how inflammation, cellular health, and root-cause medicine are changing the way we think about chronic conditions. A Mild Concussion Can Have Lasting Effects on the Brain In this Made for Health minisode, Dr. Aaron Hartman continues his series on concussions and post-concussion syndrome by explaining what actually happens inside the brain after a head injury. While many people assume a concussion is only serious if someone loses consciousness, the science tells a different story. Even a mild traumatic brain injury can trigger inflammation, disrupt cellular energy production, and lead to symptoms that persist for months. Dr. Hartman walks through the biology of concussion, including changes to the blood-brain barrier, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, and why the brain's electrical activity after a concussion can resemble seizure-like patterns. He also explains why factors such as metabolic health, nutrition, gut health, and previous injuries may influence recovery and…
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