On today’s episode we chat with Casey Farlow, MPH, RDN, CHC, CLT. Casey graduated from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine with her Master’s Degree in Public Health and completed training to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).  Casey owns her own business working with clients and specializing in neurological diseases, concussion recovery, TBI, and mental health. She has continued advanced eduction and certifications in evidence based health coaching, functional nutrition, gut health, hormone balancing, and food sensitivity treatment.

On This Episode:

Concussion / Traumatic Brain Injury / Neuroplasticiity
Casey’s Background
Everything going on in your body effect your brain
Birth control & antidepressants
Low income communities & nutrition
Maslow Heiarchy of Needs
Birth Control and the link to depression
JAMA Psychiatry Study
Other forms of birth control
Mono/ Epstein- Barr Virus and connection to the limbic system
How do you increase Neuroplasticity?
Turning off the Fight or Flight / Sympathetic Nervous system
Inflammation Causes
Inflammatory Foods
Elimination Diet and Reintroduction of foods
Intuitive eating
IG posts —>
“Women with the highest levels of B6 are 46% less likely to be depressed”
“Higher intake of magnesium correlated with lower risk of depression”
Magnesium and Depression
Sources of B6
Touching on Veganism
EPA & DHA
Brands for Supplements
Cruciferous Veggies
Stress Reduction
Intuitive eating book 
Dr. Drew Ramsey 
Dr. Kelly Brogan 
Dr. Amen Youtube 
How Casey Moves her Brain & Body


Contact Casey:
https://www.thebraindietitian.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.brain.dietitian/

Our Information:
MOVE YOUR BB Instagram
Aleena's Instagram
Aleena's Website
Meghan's Instagram
Meghan's Website
Email:  moveyourBB@gmail.com


**The information on this podcast is intended to educate and inform. It is not meant to be a substitute of advice from your physician or medical provider.