The Well Nurtured Brain – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this short and sweet episode of the Well Nurtured Brain, Dr. Pam gives you the inside scoop on all the extra goodness happening beyond the episodes on the podcast. From where to find exclusive bonus content to our upcoming newsletter material this is worth the listen. Hint: She drops the location of some hidden bonus content right in this episode.

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In this episode of The Well Nurtured Brain, Dr. Pamela Hutchison sits down with physiotherapist and concussion specialist Natasha Wilch to explore the critical importance of early concussion assessment. They discuss why seeking care within the first 10 days after a potential injury — even if symptoms seem minor or delayed — can make a significant difference in recovery. Natasha also breaks down a common misconception: you don't have to experience a direct blow to the head to sustain a concussion. Together, they shed light on the subtle signs of brain injury, the science behind early intervention, and how proactive care nurtures better long-term outcomes. Whether you're an athlete, parent, or healthcare professional, this conversation offers vital insights you won't want to miss.

 Natasha  is a registered physical therapist, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized leader in neurological rehabilitation and concussion care. She's the founder of Symphony Brain Performance at Concussion Rehab Clinic based in Nanaimo, BC and concussion nerds, where she mentors clinicians and advocates for a new standard in brain health, passionate about whole person care and clinician wellbeing.

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In this episode of the Well Nurtured Brain Dr. Pamela Hutchison sits down with Dr. Jaime de Melo, a fellow naturopathic doctor and the co-founder of Evolve Medical, to discuss the intricate world of blood sugar regulation and its profound impact on our brain health. From the basics of insulin resistance to the far-reaching consequences of blood sugar dysregulation, Dr. Jaime shares invaluable insights and practical advice on maintaining balance, and how this has far reaching effects on brain health over time.

Whether you're navigating diabetes, seeking preventive measures, or simply curious about optimizing your health, this episode could transform the way you think about your body and your health.

About Dr. Jaime de Melo ND

Dr. Jaime de Melo (he/him) is passionate about helping people learn to self-manage chronic health conditions through lifestyle medicine. He is a co-founder of Evolve Medical, a company empowering people to live healthier and happier lives through technology, behavioural science and customized lifestyle medicine. 

Connect with Evolve Medical and Dr. Jaime: 

Evolve Medical https://www.evolvemedical.co/

Acacia Health https://acaciahealth.ca/team/jaime-de-melo/

Connect with Dr. Pamela Hutchison ND:

Pamela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_pamela_hutchison_nd

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Email: thewellnurturedbrain@gmail.com

Episode References:

Kleinridders A, Cai W, Cappellucci L, Ghazarian A, Collins WR, Vienberg SG, Pothos EN, Kahn CR. Insulin resistance in brain alters dopamine turnover and causes behavioral disorders. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2015 Mar 17;112(11):3463-8. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1500877112. Epub 2015 Mar 2. PMID: 25733901; PMCID: PMC4371978.

He D, Aleksic S. Is it time to repurpose geroprotective diabetes medications for prevention of dementia? J Am Geriatr Soc. 2023 Jul;71(7):2041-2045. doi: 10.1111/jgs.18405. Epub 2023 May 25. PMID: 37227136; PMCID: PMC10524156.

Enzinger, C., Fazekas, F., Matthews, P. M., Ropele, S., Schmidt, H., Smith, S., & Schmidt, R. (2005). Risk factors for progression of brain atrophy in aging: six-year follow-up of normal subjects. Neurology, 64(10), 1704–1711. https://doi.org/10.1212/01.WNL.0000161871.83614.BB

In this episode of the Well Nurtured Brain, join Dr. Pamela Hutchison as she geeks out over the intriguing link between inflammation and depression. While discussing the current research, she simplifies the science for easy understanding.

Expect to revisit this compelling topic in future episodes as more research emerges. Meanwhile, savor the valuable insights shared in this episode – there are some truly enlightening nuggets waiting for you.

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Website: www.TheWellNurturedBrain.com

Email: thewellnurturedbrain@gmail.com

Episode References: 

1. Nedic Erjavec G, Sagud M, Nikolac Perkovic M, et al. Depression: Biological markers and treatment. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2021;105:110139. doi:10.1016/j.pnpbp.2020.110139

2. Usnich, T., Hauptmann, B., Hanssen, H. et al. Depressive symptoms in Parkinson's disease are insufficiently but more often treated than in other chronic conditions. npj Parkinsons Dis. 9, 113 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41531-023-00551-8

3. Kofod J, Elfving B, Nielsen EH, Mors O, Köhler-Forsberg O. Depression and inflammation: Correlation between changes in inflammatory markers with antidepressant response and long-term prognosis. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2022;54:116-125. doi:10.1016/j.euroneuro.2021.09.006

4. Mischoulon D, Dunlop BW, Kinkead B, et al. Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Major Depressive Disorder With High Inflammation: A Randomized Dose-Finding Clinical Trial. J Clin Psychiatry. 2022;

In this episode of the Well Nurtured Brain Dr. Pamela Hutchison ND will compare greens powders to their natural, leafy counterparts.

Join Dr. Pamela as she explores the pros and cons of both options. Are greens powders truly the ultimate solution for those on-the-go or in need of an extra boost of nutrients, or can nothing replace the goodness of whole, leafy greens?

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Pamela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_pamela_hutchison_nd

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Website: www.TheWellNurturedBrain.com

Email: thewellnurturedbrain@gmail.com

Episode References: 

Zhang J, Oxinos G, Maher JH. The effect of fruit and vegetable powder mix on hypertensive subjects: a pilot study. J Chiropr Med. 2009 Sep;8(3):101-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2008.09.004. PMID: 19703665; PMCID: PMC2732245.

Nutrients and bioactives in green leafy vegetables and cognitive decline: Prospective study.

Morris MC, Wang Y, Barnes LL, Bennett DA, Dawson-Hughes B, Booth SL. Neurology. 2018 Jan 16;90(3):e214-e222. 

doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000004815.

Associations of vegetable and fruit consumption with age-related cognitive change.

Morris MC, Evans DA, Tangney CC, Bienias JL, Wilson RS.

Neurology. 2006 Oct 24;67(8):1370-6. 

doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000240224.38978.d8.

Welcome to the conclusion of Beyond the Headache: Navigating the Complex Puzzle of Migraines on the Well Nurtured Brain. In our first part of this two part series we discussed the true nature of migraines, their impact on those who suffer from them, and why they're so much more than just a headache.

In this anticipated final instalment Dr. Pamela Hutchison will guide us through a number of studies that dissect the effectiveness of well known approaches to reducing the pain, frequency and duration of migraines. Some of the results may surprise you!

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Email: thewellnurturedbrain@gmail.com

Episode References:

Moskatel, L.S., Zhang, N. Migraine and Diet: Updates in Understanding. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 22, 327–334 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-022-01195-6

Migraine, Brain Glucose Metabolism and the "Neuroenergetic" Hypothesis: A Scoping Review Lorenzo Del Moro 1, Eugenia Rota 2, Elenamaria Pirovano 3, Innocenzo Rainero 4 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2022.02.006

Tereshko, Y., Dal Bello, S., Di Lorenzo, C., Pez, S., Pittino, A., Sartor, R., Filippi, F., Lettieri, C., Belgrado, E., Garbo, R., Merlino, G., Gigli, G. L., & Valente, M. (2023). 2:1 ketogenic diet and low-glycemic-index diet for the treatment of chronic and episodic migraine: a single-center real-life retrospective study. The journal of headache and pain, 24(1), 95. https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-023-01635-9

Gazerani P. (2020). Migraine and Diet. Nutrients, 12(6), 1658. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12061658

Barber, M., & Pace, A. (2020). Exercise and Migraine Prevention: a Review of the Literature. Current pain and headache reports, 24(8), 39. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-020-00868-6

Lemmens, J., De Pauw, J., Van Soom, T., Michiels, S., Versijpt, J., van Breda, E., Castien, R., & De Hertogh, W. (2019). The effect of aerobic exercise on the number of migraine days, duration and pain intensity in migraine: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

In this episode of The Well Nurtured Brain Dr. Pamela Hutchison is joined by Dr. Richard McIlmoyle, a chiropractor from Victoria with more than two decades of expertise. Together, they discuss the nature of pain and its management, as Dr. Richard shares his perspective on pain as an embodied phenomena.

About Dr. Richard McIlmoyle:

Dr Richard McIlmoyle is a chiropractor with over 24 years of experience. He utilizes the most current science regarding pain and biomechanics to guide his treatment, using multiple manual therapies to promote changes with his patients. His goal when treating patients is to maintain or return them to activities that they enjoy, as it is the best supported intervention when it comes to relieving pain (whether that be recent injury or persisting pain.)  Understanding that our body is a robust and adaptable system helps the elite athlete to perform at their best and exercisers to enjoy daily activities.

Treating individuals experiencing persistent pain has become one of his areas of focus, due to its debilitating effects on our population and the poor understanding that most practitioners have of the biopsychosocial framework of pain.  

In the upcoming month, Dr. McIlmoyle will be sharing his expertise in Vancouver, where he'll be instructing on "Trauma and Psychologically Informed Pain Care for Manual and Exercise Therapists." Additionally, in November, he will be conducting a course in Victoria titled "Advanced Pain Care for Practitioners." 

For more information visit his website at https://www.drrichardmcilmoyle.com/

Connect with Dr. Pamela Hutchison:

Pamela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_pamela_hutchison_nd

The Well Nurtured Brain's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_well_nurtured_brain/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089475401521&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Website: www.TheWellNurturedBrain.com

Email: thewellnurturedbrain@gmail.com

Welcome to a highly requested two-part series on the Well Nurtured Brain. Join Dr. Pamela as she digs into the world of migraines, shedding light on their intriguing facets. Gain insight into the true nature of migraines, their impact on those who suffer from them, and why they're so much more than just a headache.

Stay tuned for the second installment of this series on October 17th where Dr. Pamela will guide you through effective strategies for coping with migraine attacks.

Connect with me:

Pamela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_pamela_hutchison_nd

The Well Nurtured Brain's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_well_nurtured_brain/

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Website: www.TheWellNurturedBrain.com

Email: thewellnurturedbrain@gmail.com

Episode References: 

New York Times Migraine Case - Utter exhaustion main symptoms

• https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/magazine/acephalgic-migraine-diagnosis.html

In this enlightening episode of the Well Nurtured Brain Dr. Pamela Hutchison is joined by Dr. Jordan Robertson. Dr. Jordan discusses the complex landscape of mental and neurological health during the peri and menopausal years. We'll explore how hormonal fluctuations, mood swings, and cognitive shifts can shape this transformative journey. This engaging conversation will help you gain valuable insights, dispel common myths, and hopefully leave you feeling empowered. Whether you're personally navigating perimenopause or menopause, or simply seeking to expand your knowledge, this episode is a must-listen for you.

About Dr. Jordan Robertson:

Dr. Jordan Robertson is on a mission to better educate women and people with ovaries on the impact of their hormones on their bodies and brains and to equip them with the tools, strategies and solutions to take care of themselves during the hormone transitions people face over 40.

Equipped with training in research and critical appraisal, a University teaching position on research and integrative care (that she's held for 15 years) and as the owner of The Confident Clinician, a practitioner support database that does research for practicing clinicians to better help their patients, not only does Dr. Jordan know what you're experiencing first hand - she's also changing evidence based practice for integrative practitioners in North America to bring you better clinicians wherever you live, and ultimately better care.

Dr. Jordan shares her experience and research through her podcast Women's Health Unplugged and through publications you can access through her website at www.drjordannd.com. Her clinical team in Ontario serves people virtually throughout the province or in person in the GTA and can be found at www.clarityhealthburlington.ca

The best place to hang with her is Instagram. Especially if you like golden retrievers and weightlifting. www.instagram.com/drjordand

Connect with Dr. Pamela Hutchison:

Pamela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_pamela_hutchison_nd

The Well Nurtured Brain's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_well_nurtured_brain/

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Website: www.TheWellNurturedBrain.com

Email: thewellnurturedbrain@gmail.com

Join us in this important episode of the Well Nurtured Brain as Dr. Pamela Hutchison ND discusses the inescapable connection between the health of the environment AND human brain health. Discover the link between the chemicals we use in agriculture and industry, and the fastest growing neurological condition on the planet.

Inspired by her experience at the World's Parkinson's Congress this July, Dr. Pam sheds light on this crucial relationship.

In today's episode we'll discuss:

1. How exposure to pesticides is associated with PD risk, progression and mortality.

2. The increased use of pesticides and the correlation to increased PD diagnosis.

3. The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen - fruits and vegetables edition.

Connect with me:

Pamela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_pamela_hutchison_nd

The Well Nurtured Brain's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_well_nurtured_brain/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089475401521&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Website: www.TheWellNurturedBrain.com

Email: thewellnurturedbrain@gmail.com

Episode References:

Dorsey ER, Sherer T, Okun MS, Bloem BR (2020) Ending Parkinson's disease: A prescription for action, New York: Public Affairs. (Book - Highly Recommended Reading)

Schneider Medeiros, M., P Reddy, S., P Socal, M., Schumacher-Schuh, A. F., & Mello Rieder, C. R. (2020). Occupational pesticide exposure and the risk of death in patients with Parkinson's disease: an observational study in southern Brazil. Environmental health : a global access science source, 19(1), 68. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-020-00624-8

Brouwer, M., Koeman, T., van den Brandt, P. A., Kromhout, H., Schouten, L. J., Peters, S., Huss, A., & Vermeulen, R. (2015). Occupational exposures and Parkinson's disease mortality in a prospective Dutch cohort. Occupational and environmental medicine, 72(6), 448–455. https://doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2014-102209

Ritz, B., & Yu, F. (2000). Parkinson's disease mortality and pesticide exposure in California 1984-1994. International journal of epidemiology, 29(2), 323–329. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/29.2.323