Today on the Brain Development Podcast, Lara interviews Dr. Leo Hart! Dr. Hart discusses his work at Complete Care Chiropractic and Wellness Center.

Dr. Hart is a functional neurologist and chiropractor based in Stuart, Florida. His practice focuses on uncovering and correcting the root causes of chronic health and neurodevelopmental challenges, primarily in pediatric patients. He specialises in:

Key Takeaways

Functional Neurology: Applying neurological principles to create lasting change in the brain and nervous system.

Primitive Reflexes: Analysing and integrating these foundational reflexes to support proper brain development.

Rehabilitation: Utilising vestibular and balance rehabilitation, eye movement exercises, and sensory stimulation.

Metabolic Health: Addressing functional medicine and metabolic conditions, such as gut health and neuro-inflammation.

Foundational Brain Development: Dr. Hart emphasises that many developmental issues, such as ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and mood regulation, stem from a "functional disconnection syndrome" or an imbalance in the brain's foundational systems.

The Importance of Milestones: He highlights that early developmental milestones, including breastfeeding and latching, are critical indicators of neurological health. For instance, a failure to latch properly may point to impaired rooting reflexes caused by birth stress.

Vagus Nerve Activation: To calm a child's nervous system, he uses various modalities to activate the vagus nerve, including light, vibration, and radiofrequency stimulation. He specifically mentions the auricular branch of the ear as a "magic area" for jump-starting a dead or exhausted nervous system.

Environmental and Metabolic Factors: Successful treatment often requires addressing "neuro-inflammation" through gut testing, identifying food sensitivities, and managing environmental factors like screen time and sleep routines.

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Dr Leo Hart Links

https://completecare.health/

https://www.instagram.com/drleohart/?hl=en

HOST BIO

Lara Barnes a successful woman in tech found herself managing behavioural, learning and speech difficulties with her son, she learn functional neurology and how to change the brain to correct his symptoms and build his left brain. The Building the Brain Podcast is for parents needing to understand how to help their children and show them what can be done to change little lives to allow them to shine and be their best version.

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