Episode Details

This episode gets into some really cool science, even more than usual! It’s about neurosurgery, specifically in spinal health, but we dive into also brain health, and so much more. I am here with Dr. Marcella Madera, whose bio is so impressive. She is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Not only that, she is world-renowned in the surgical treatment of conditions of the spine, including degenerative spine disease, spine tumors, and degenerative deformity.

What’s really impressive is that Marcella combines the cutting edge of surgical treatment with alternative and even energy therapies. She shares the incredible results she’s getting for her patients and how these therapies can translate into other areas of life as well.

Episode Highlights With Dr. Marcella Madera

• Why Marcella chose to make neurology/the nervous system her specialty
• How her holistic education reinforced her success as a neurosurgeon, resulting in an integrative practice
• Indicators that you might need surgery for spinal issues vs. more non-invasive options
• The role of aging in brain and spinal health, and how to age gracefully
• Why the research is pointing to the need for biologic decoding when addressing these problems
• Common causes of back pain, and natural solutions to try
• How to combat inflammation, a root cause of pain and disease, with energy work
• Simple lifestyle changes that can make a real difference in spinal and overall health
• How to learn your “real” age by testing your DNA methylation
• Dr. Marcella’s take on nootropics and whether they’re safe and effective for moms
• And more!

Resources We Mention

• Austin Integrative Spine
• Energy for Success
• The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner
• Power vs Force by David Hawkins MD

More From Wellness Mama

• 260: Why the 21st Century Is at War With Your Spine With Ty Carzoli
• 435: The Cause (and Solution) of Back and Neck Pain With the Neck Shaper
• 399: Chronic Pain: What’s Wrong With the Normal Approach and How to Fix It With Dr. Yoni Whitten
• 418: Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness With Dr. Perlmutter
• 238: Using Neuroplasticity to Rewire Nervous System or Brain Disorders With Carol Garner-Houston
• How to Stimulate Vagus Nerve Function to Reduce Inflammation and Support the Brain

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