18: Connection Between Chinese Medicine and Functional Health with Dr. Ayla Wolf

This week we chat with Dr. Ayla Wolf, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with an emphasis in neurological disorders, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries. She has a career at Carrick Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation.  She is also an international speaker and educator on functional neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurological exam techniques and neuro-rehabilitation using acupuncture and Chinese medicine. We talk today about the connection between Chinese herbs and functional health and how acupuncture can help with neurological disorders. Other topics we cover are:

What is the difference between western and eastern medicine

What are some common Chinese herbs

How does the medicine work with human energetics

What is the scientific perspective to herbalism?

What herbs are helpful with Covid?

Gut/brain axis

Sympathetic vs parasympathetic systems

Sports and herbalism

Acupuncture and herbalism

Resources Mentioned:
Acupuncture Neurology
TheWay Labs
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