Ep. 86 - Rebooting Your Health: How to Manage Trauma & Stress with Dr. Collins

In this episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta hosts Dr. Branson J. Collins, M.D., a triple board-certified physician specializing in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and anti-aging & regenerative medicine. As Director of Integrative Health at FAU Medicine, Dr. Collins uses a root-cause approach to address pain, chronic stress, and trauma. Together, they discuss how daily stress accumulates, affecting our physical and mental health, and explore innovative therapies like the stellate ganglion block injection, which can “reset” the nervous system and aid recovery for PTSD and chronic stress. Key Highlights: Understanding Chronic Stress: Dr. Collins explains “allostatic load” and how everyday stressors impact immune function, inflammation, and metabolic health. Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB): Discover how this unique technique “reboots” the nervous system, helping patients recover from PTSD, high cortisol levels, and long-haul COVID. Foundational Health Practices: Dr. Collins and Dr. Gupta share tips on breathing, clean nutrition, and other daily habits to support nervous system health. Tracking for Better Health: Learn about tools like Whoop and Oura Ring that monitor heart rate variability (HRV) and help optimize recovery. Why You Should Watch: To understand and manage the lasting impacts of trauma and stress on health. It provides actionable advice on using breathwork, health tracking, and personalized wellness practices to build resilience and achieve lasting well-being. <span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style= "font-size: ...