1.7 million people suffer some type of traumatic brain injury each year in the US—from a mild concussion, to a coma, to death. It is also estimated that 5.3 million Americans suffer from a long-term disability from a traumatic brain injury.

In this mini-episode, Dhru speaks with JJ Virgin and Dr. Titus Chius about the complexity of brain injuries, how to know if you’ve had a traumatic brain injury, and specific therapies that can be helpful in healing the brain. 

JJ Virgin is a celebrity nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer. She is a prominent TV and media personality and 4x New York Times bestselling author. Her latest book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience, shows mothers everywhere how to be strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspirational lessons she learned as she fought for her own son’s life.

Dr. Titus Chiu is a a #1 bestselling author, award-winning international speaker, and leader in the field of functional neurology. Dr. Chiu helps people struggling with post-concussion syndrome and other chronic neurological conditions get their brains and their lives back. 

Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with JJ Virgin here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/JJVirgin/

Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Dr. Titus Chiu here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/DrTitusChiu/

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