Science says eating just one meal per day can improve your health. Learn more at https://highintensityhealth.com/OMAD ----- Shelese Pratt, ND is a sought after doctor by many executives looking to tune-up their cognition and parents on the Autism Spectrum. ➢ Get tools to interpret your genes: http://bit.ly/2tQBzgf On this episode, we discuss a range of topics with a focus on brain health, gene testing and lifestyle optimization. ➢Connect with Dr. Pratt http://drprattnd.com -----------------------------------------Lets Connect-------------------------------------- ➢ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeMutzelMS ➢ Listen to the Audio in iTunes: http://highintensityhealth.com/itunes ➢ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/metabolic_mike --------------------------------------Key Takeaways---------------------------------- 01:55 Assessing Brain Function 09:16 Childhood Trauma: If there is an interruption in neurodevelopment in the first 7 years of life, the neuro net may not be completed. During stress, the frontal lobe loses blood flow. 10:30 The Frontal Cortex: It may not truly be behavior problems that children have. It may be that they are not able to fully integrate all of the areas of their brains. 17:04 Breathing and Meditation 18:43 What is Brain Integration Technique? It is an integration of western neurology and the different neurological pathways associated with acupressure points in the body and different modes that we hold from the Indian chakra system. 19:03 Testing Neurological Acupressure Points: Dr. Pratt uses applied kinesiology tests. 19:45 How is Brain Integration Therapy Done? 21:47 Executive Case Story: Dr. Pratt sees a lot of executives. They find that their brains function more efficiently. 24:44 Genetics vs Epigenetics: SNPs predispose us, but lifestyle should be a mainstay of clinical practice. She fine tunes with supplements. We shouldn’t count on them to drive our biochemistry. 31:30 Minimize Environmental Toxins 33:10 Detox to Promote Health 33:56 How to Use Castor Oil Packs for Detoxification: Castor oil packs help the liver detox and helps the immune system tonify and lymphatic system move. It also helps the GI system to heal. 36:02 Castor Oil’s Mechanism of Action 37:40 Coffee Enemas: If done correctly and sparingly, they are very effective. 38:20 Dr. Pratt’s Morning Routine 40:49 Dr. Pratt’s Single Favorite Exercise: Dr. Pratt does Vinyasa yoga.