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Sep 21, 2020

Dr. Jon Lieff is a neuropsychiatrist with a BA in Mathematics from Yale University and an MD from Harvard Medical School. He pioneered the creation of integrated treatment units that focus on complex patients with combined medical, psychiatric, and neurological problems. And he’s an expert and innovator in developing specialized, innovative treatment programs for brain-injured patients. 

For many years, in addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lieff has been researching the question of where mind can be found in nature.  

He has a new book The Secret Language of Cells, you may remember him from a recent show. 

 

  • 1:42 What does your book say about the brain body connection?  

 

  • 6:18 Current Psychiatric Treatments Vs. Future Treatments 

 

  • 8:03 Transplant patients taking on personality traits of donors 

 

  • 11:00 Neurons in the heart 

 

  • 12:29 PTSD Study

 

  • 13:49 Blood transfusions and fecal transplants effect on brain

 

  • 16:40 The difference between the brain and the mind

 

 

  • 19:25 In your research, what are some of the things people do to harm their brains the most? 

 

  • 27:00 “Executive Medicine Moment”- At Executive Medicine of Texas we understand that true health can only be found when you treat the patient as a whole. That’s why our Executive Physical Exams are second to none in the amount of testing and information we gather prior to making a wellness plan for our patients. Learn more about how you can take charge of your health at http://www.EMTexas.com 

 

  • 28:00 Boy moms having Y-Chromosome on the brain

 

  • 29:21 Chronic pain 

 

  • 32:36 “Pressing Health”- Health news that’s fresh off the press.  A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry focused on ADHD, also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and car crash rates. Researchers found that adults with ADHD were 1.45 times more likely to crash their cars than people without it. They also found that adults who 'grew out' of their symptoms weren't at an increased risk. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200818142135.htm 

 

 

You can learn more about Dr. Lieff by googling 'searching for the mind' or by clicking the link below: 

 

 

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Join us next time as discuss Concierge Medicine and why it’s on the rise.