#242: How to Feed a Brain Properly with Cavin Balaster

My guest in this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast is Cavin Balaster. In 2011 Cavin sustained a severe traumatic brain injury after a two-story fall. He was initially comatose for 12 days and given less than 10% chance of ever regaining consciousness beyond a vegetative state. Once awake he suffered from severe complications including memory loss, brain fog, breathing problems and double vision. He was unable to eat, walk or talk for several months.   About a year after his injury Cavin was introduced to a nutritional protocol that helped him begin to regain some clarity. He devoted his life to the study of metabolism, neurometabolism, neuroscience and nutrition and learned everything he could about how to optimize brain function and maximize recovery. While documenting his recovery process he developed his award-winning blog, "Adventures in Brain Injury". Today he is a speaker, educator and author of "How to Feed a Brain: Nutrition for Optimal Brain Function and Repair."   If you want to know how to optimize the health and performance of your brain don't miss this episode.   Show notes for this and every episode can be found at www.JasonFerruggia.com   This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition.  CBD is a game changer when it comes to reducing inflammation and improving sleep quality. Cured Nutrition makes CBD-infused products from Colorado-grown organic hemp. Their spices and nut-based cookie dough are delicious and so easy to incorporate into any well-rounded health and fitness program. For deep relaxation and ultimate recovery try their concentrated oils and gel caps.   Visit www.CuredNutrition.com and use the coupon code, "jay" for a 15% discount.   This episode is also brought to you by Equip Foods. Their Pure WOD is the best pre-workout supplement on the market. Pure WOD boasts effective amounts of researched backed ingredients, so you get the results you need, not the crash you don't. All of the ingredients are at doses that actually work. Caffeine comes from green tea so there is a nice, consistent supply of energy with no harsh crash. It also contains BCAA, creatine and arginine for greater muscle and strength gains and an amazing pump. Coconut water powder helps with hydration and keeps you fueled throughout your workout. Maximize your workouts with Pure WOD today.   Go to www.EquipFoods.com/Jay and use the coupon code "JAY".