#195: Shelese Pratt, ND: Brain Integration Technique, Stress & Gene Testing

Shelese Pratt is a sought after therapist in the autism, ADHD and executive coaching community for her use of a brain integration technique. Learn how to interpret your genes: http://bit.ly/2tQBzgf Check out the show notes: http://highintensityhealth.com/196 In this episode, we discuss:  - Ways that Crossinology’s Brain Integration Technique can improve mental performance and processing - How trauma can slow down mental faculties - Making sense of gene SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) testing - Yoga and mindfulness techniques to overcome suboptimal detox genes Here are some 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. Learn how to interpret your genes: http://bit.ly/2tQBzgf Check out the show notes: http://highintensityhealth.com/196