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Title: Neurofeedback with James, Clubfoot, Wearables Fast, Prepping for Colonoscopies, & More

[00:00:00] Show Intro

[00:02:46] Segment Preview

• BrainWorks neurofeedback (guest: James, located next to Nutrition World)
• Clubfoot story with his daughter Cady and her son—medical errors and social media’s positive role
• Colonoscopies risks and how to protect yourself if you get one
• New study causing Ed to limit his incense use
• Fasting from news and tech wearables

[00:04:20] Fasting from News & Wearables

• Ed: Complete fast from news/media
• Realization of addiction: Felt a “crash” within 24 hours without news
• Aura Ring story:
  • Aura ring broke around Feb 1
  • Immediate panic and urge to replace it
  • Insight:
    • Devices had become “crutches” and sources of certainty
    • Wants to lean on his intuition and 68 years of experience instead
  • Plan:
    • Will get an Aura ring again but no more addictive, looping thought cycles

• Clint: Stopped wearing his Whoop ~10 days prior
• Observations:
  • Loves data, but asks:
    • If device says sleep was bad, does that excuse poor performance?
  • Concern about self‑fulfilling prophecy:
    • Looking at poor data → expecting to feel bad → noticing every symptom

[00:10:20] Upcoming Classes & Events at Nutrition World

[00:19:53] Clubfoot Story & Medical System Lessons

• Guest: Kady Kuhlman (Ed’s daughter)
• Topic: Clubfoot and local treatment issues
• Ed’s “purple car” analogy:
  • Once you experience something (clubfoot), you start seeing it everywhere
• Grandson:
  • Born 5 months prior
  • Had one club foot, no prenatal scan had detected it

• Only one local doctor treats clubfoot
  • Orthopedic specialist but does not meet standard Kady later discovered
• Standard protocol started:
  • Weekly casting from 3 weeks old
  • After adequate correction: Achilles tendon clip (heel cord release)
  • Then move into boots and bar brace (“barbaric”, archaic‑looking)

• Severe Problems with Boots & Bars 

• In severe pain with the boots and bars
• Alternated holding him all night for ~5 days
• Crying was intense, body weakening, frightening

• Katie’s intuition realized: “This is not right”, went online for answers

• Joined “Clubfoot Mamas (US)” Facebook group (~29,000 members)
• Posted:
  • Foot photos
  • Brace photos
  • Timing of surgery, casting details
• Responses (~50 comments in 15 minutes):
  • Foot was not ready for bracing
  • Correction inadequate
  • Braces old style and poorly fitted
  • Advice: remove braces immediately, find a new specialist
• Katie removed brace and never put it back on
• Continuing with original doctor likely would have:

• Prevented normal walking
• Caused chronic pain or permanent disability

• Broader lesson:
  • Social media can provide life‑saving peer support
  • Use ** condition‑specific groups** for guidance

[00:26:35] Finding the Right Clubfoot Specialist in Atlanta

• Consensus recommendation: Dr. Dana O. (Osolowsky) at CHOA Scottish Rite

• Dr. Dana’s findings:
  • Foot likely needed surgery again
  • She always does Achilles clip under anesthesia

• Current protocol:
  • 3 weeks in cast (standard of care)
  • Then single‑leg brace (no bar between feet)
    • Allows freer leg movement
    • More modern design

• Takeaways on Medicine & Advocacy

• Need to question local options
• Willingness to call out substandard care
• The medical system also provided the solution (via a better doctor)
• Shows importance of seeking second opinions

[00:31:54] Medicinal Mushrooms 

• Revolutionary” when used correctly. Medicinal mushrooms for:
  • Immune support
  • Cold/flu resistance
  • Anti‑aging
• Meet & Greet with Tom Dadant
  • Ed calls him a world‑class expert in holistic nutritional medicine
• Event:
  • Date: Tuesday, February 17
  • Time: 2:30–3:30 pm
  • Location: Nutrition World

[00:37:12] BrainWorks Neurofeedback – Framing the Need for Brain Support 

• Introduces:
  • James from BrainWorks
  • New practitioner at The Wellness Corner next to Nutrition World

What Is Neurofeedback? :

• Uses Lens Neurofeedback: Low Energy Neurofeedback System
• Differences vs traditional neurofeedback:
  • Traditional:
    • ~40–60 sessions for meaningful change
  • Lens:
    • Often 5–15 sessions can yield major improvements
  • Neurofeedback:
    • Uses a device to monitor brain waves
    • Feeds information back to the brain to support regulation
  • Traditional:
    • Acts like a mirror—brain “sees” itself and self‑adjusts
  • Lens:
    • Sends a tiny electromagnetic pulse to disrupt stuck patterns
    • Brain then chooses healthier patterns

• James’s intake approach:
  • Avoids “I can’t do X” framing
  • Asks: “If you were at optimal levels, what would you be doing?”
  • Begins brain training with positive visualization

• Price:
  • $125 per session
• Typical number of sessions:
  • James usually asks for up to 15
  • Sometimes sees sufficient change by 3–5 sessions and leaves further choice to client
  • Does not sell packages (no lock‑in)
•  Personal story, James shares:

• Formerly had intense road‑rage swearing (kids carried a tip jar “swear jar” in the car)
• Started neurofeedback primarily for PTSD
• Unexpected benefit:
  • Swearing and reactivity in traffic dropped dramatically
  • Kids’ “tip jar income” plummeted

• Illustrates: Neurofeedback changes in one area often cascade into other behaviors

•  Why James Got into Neurofeedback

  • Refusal to accept bleak diagnoses for his children
• Standard treatment path:
  • Multiple antipsychotic medications in sequence
  • Often leads to prison, ~20‑year shorter life expectancy
• James:
  • Researched neurofeedback (initially skeptical)
  • Found strong scientific evidence
  • Bought his own unit, self‑taught, and created custom protocols
• Results:
  • Children now have normal lives
  • Underlying ADHD emerged, which he also manages with neurofeedback

[00:50:24] Who Neurofeedback Can Help

• Use Cases & Conditions
  • Athletes (including soccer players in Europe) for:
    • Better mind‑body integration
    • Improved decision‑making
    • Enhanced hand‑eye coordination
  • Mental health & behavior:
    • PTSD, anxiety, depression
    • ADHD
    • Addictions
    • Eating disorders
    • Autism (for improved functionality, not cure)
  • General optimization:
    • People who are not in crisis but want to perform better and feel calmer/clearer

• Lens is also used for:
  • Horses, dogs, cats
• Improvement in animals validates:
  • Results not explained by placebo alone

• Logistics & Contact

• Location:BrainWorks in The Wellness Corner next to Nutrition World
• Phone:(762) 325‑9797
• Website:brainwerx.com (spelled brainwerx, with “werx”)

[00:58:21] Colonoscopies, Gut Health & Protecting the Microbiome

• Ed discusses concerns with standard colonoscopy prep:
  • Bowel prep strips protective mucus
  • Wipes out beneficial gut bacteria
  • Weakens gut defenses when they’re needed most
  • Up to ~50% experience: Bloating, abdominal pain, digestive distress for weeks after
• Recommendations:
  • Split‑dose prep: Ask GI doctor about this gentler approach
  • Request carbon dioxide inflation instead of room air:
    • Cleaner gas; may reduce discomfort and exposure
  • Pay attention to disinfectant used on scopes:
    • Some commonly used agents are more toxic
• Probiotic strategy:
  • Start quality probiotics about a week before procedure
  • Resume after GI gives the okay
• Big picture:
  • Colonoscopies can be lifesaving
  • But you should still:
    • Ask informed questions
    • Support your microbiome
    • Recognize that the system has gaps, so self‑advocacy matters

[01:00:49] Closing Remarks

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