Eye-Brain Connection with Dr. Aakash Shah

PODCAST 104: The Eye–Brain Connection — Neurovision, Concussion Recovery & Peak Performance with Dr. Aakash Shah In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Aakash Shah, a leading neurovision specialist, to explore the powerful connection between vision, brain function, and human performance. Dr. Shah works with patients ranging from infants to professional athletes, specializing in pediatric vision, traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion recovery, and sports vision training. With over a decade of experience, he explains how vision is processed in the brain—not just the eyes—and why optimizing the eye-brain connection is critical for recovery, learning, and peak performance. Dr. Shah also shares his inspiring personal journey. Born with severe vision loss due to exotropia (turned-out eye) and amblyopia (lazy eye), he was told by multiple doctors that nothing could be done. Through neurology-based vision therapy, brain training, and light therapy, he was able to restore the majority of his vision as an adult—including depth perception and the ability to pass a DMV eye exam. In this conversation, we discuss how neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself and how targeted vision and brain training can lead to lasting recovery, improved cognition, and elite-level performance. Topics Covered in This Episode • How vision is processed in the brain, not just the eyes • Why strabismus and amblyopia are often neurological—not structural • The role of neuroplasticity in vision and brain recovery • How Syntonics light therapy helps regulate the autonomic nervous system • The science behind photobiomodulation and brain-eye health • Why concussion patients experience light sensitivity, anxiety, and tunnel vision • How neurovision training improves reaction time, decision-making, and visual memory • The "quiet eye," flow state, and elite athletic performance • How vision training can reduce injury risk and repeat concussions • Why eye tracking and peripheral awareness are critical for reading, academics, and sports Why This Episode Matters This episode highlights the brain's incredible ability to heal and adapt. Whether you're dealing with concussion symptoms, vision challenges, learning difficulties, or looking to enhance athletic or cognitive performance, this conversation shows how addressing the eye–brain connection can unlock recovery and optimization. Resources & Links 👉 Learn more about Neurologic Wellness Institute: https://neurologicwellnessinstitute.com 📍 Clinic Locations: Boca Raton, FL | Chicago, IL | Wood Dale, IL | Waukesha, WI

The Posture-Brain Connection: How Posture Rewires the Brain, Impacts Balance, Movement, and Neurological Health – with Mat Boule Posture is not just structural — it is neurological. In this episode of The Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster sits down with posturology expert Mat Boule to explore how posture directly programs the brain, influences balance, coordination, movement efficiency, and shapes long-term neurological health. Mat explains how dysfunctional posture disrupts sensory input from the vestibular system, visual system, and proprioceptive pathways, forcing the brain into compensatory patterns that can lead to chronic pain, poor balance, dizziness, gait instability, fatigue, and decreased motor control. This episode reveals how restoring proper postural strategies can recalibrate the nervous system, improve coordination, enhance athletic performance, and optimize how the brain organizes movement in space. You'll learn how postural correction is not simply biomechanical — it is a powerful form of brain-based rehabilitation. Key Topics Covered: The neurological relationship between posture and brain function How poor posture impacts balance, coordination, and vestibular processing Posturology and the brain-body connection Sensory integration, proprioception, and movement efficiency How posture influences chronic pain, dizziness, and instability Brain-based posture correction and neuro-sensory rehabilitation strategies About Mat Boule: Mat Boule is a posturologist specializing in the neurological regulation of posture, balance, and human movement. His work focuses on how the brain processes sensory input from the vestibular system, eyes, muscles, and joints to maintain upright stability and coordinate efficient movement patterns. Through advanced postural assessment and neuro-sensory correction strategies, Mat addresses the root causes of postural dysfunction, dizziness, poor balance, movement inefficiency, and chronic pain. His approach is grounded in neuroscience and centers on recalibrating how the brain organizes posture to improve mobility, coordination, performance, and long-term resilience. This episode offers a powerful perspective for clinicians, athletes, and anyone seeking to improve movement, balance, posture, and neurological performance.

What if your vision is not just about seeing… but about how your brain functions?   In this episode, Dr. David Traster sits down with Dr. Paul Brewer, OD, an optometrist who specializes in functional vision and neuro-optometric rehabilitation.   We explore how vision is deeply wired into your brain, and how improving visual processing can drastically change balance, cognition, mood, and human performance.   🌐 What You'll Learn in This Episode ✅ How vision integrates with the vestibular system and proprioception ✅ Why 70–80% of the brain is involved in visual processing ✅ How visual system errors can cause dizziness, motion sensitivity, headaches, and anxiety ✅ The multimodal nature of the brain — how sensory systems communicate and synchronize ✅ Real-world clinical examples from Dr. Brewer's private practice ✅ How professional athletes use vision therapy to improve performance and reaction time   We dive into assessment and treatment strategies for: Concussions & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Autism & developmental visual processing challenges Chronic dizziness / visual vertigo / PPPD Double vision & binocular vision dysfunction Post-stroke visual rehabilitation Performance enhancement for athletes and executives   Dr. Brewer also shares what it's like seeing patients 1:1 — from kids with developmental delays… to adults struggling after a concussion… to professional athletes and high-level performers looking to optimize their nervous system.   💡 Big Idea Vision is not just eyesight. Vision is brain function. Correcting vision is not only about lenses — it's about rewiring neural networks through targeted sensory input and neuroplasticity.   🚀 Want to work with us? We specialize in brain-based rehabilitation, functional neurology, and multimodal sensory integration — including vestibular rehab, neuro-visual training, and concussion recovery.   🌐 Website: ➡️ https://NeurologicWellnessInstitute.com   📍 Clinic Locations: Florida Boca Raton, FL Illinois Chicago, IL (Downtown) Wood Dale, IL (Chicagoland) Wisconsin Waukesha, WI (Milwaukee area)   We work with patients locally and those traveling from around the world.

 PODCAST 102 — Treating Mold | Neuropeptides, Herbs, Exosomes & More! Guest: Dr. Jared Seigler Host: Dr. David Traster | Neurologic Wellness Podcast Mold illness isn't just an allergy — it can derail your immune system, disrupt neuropeptides, impair detox pathways, and even trigger neurological symptoms. In today's episode, Dr. David Traster sits down with Dr. Jared Seigler to break down one of the most misunderstood causes of chronic illness: mold toxicity and chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS).  What you'll learn in this episode: How mold and mycotoxins affect the brain, immune system, and autonomic nervous system Why mold can trigger neurological conditions like autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, migraines, and autoimmune neuroinflammation The nervous system ↔ immune system two-way connection (neuroimmune loop) How to test for mold exposure (home tests + patient testing) The step-by-step framework to treat mold illness, including: Removing exposure Binders (activated charcoal, chlorophyll, modified citrus pectin, etc.) Immune modulation + vagal tone regulation Detoxification & lymphatic support Antifungal protocols to kill mold, yeast, and fungus How neuropeptides, herbs, exosomes, and regenerative therapies accelerate healing This conversation dives deep into the relationship between environmental toxins, immune dysregulation, and neurological symptoms — and how restoring neuroimmune balance can lead to full-body recovery.  Key Topics Covered Mold toxicity (CIRS) Chronic inflammation Neuroimmune communication Neuropeptides & autonomic regulation Exosomes & regenerative therapies Functional medicine and detoxification Autism, brain fog, neurological autoimmunity, functional neurological disorder  Connect with us Neurologic Wellness Institute Helping patients recover from dizziness, concussion, neurological dysfunction, and chronic illness.

EPISODE 100 — THE ART, SCIENCE, AND PHILOSOPHY OF FIGHTING Guest: Lucas Rosa – Professional MMA Fighter, Watson Fellow, Author What does it take to fight — not just with your body, but with your mind? In this milestone 100th episode of The Neurologic Wellness Institute Podcast, we sit down with professional MMA fighter Lucas Rosa, a rare combination of fighter, scholar, and philosopher. Lucas doesn't just train to win — he trains to understand. He earned the prestigious Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, allowing him to travel the world studying the deeper meaning of combat. His journey led him through: Cambodia to train in the ancient martial art Bokator Thailand to immerse in Muay Thai The Netherlands to study Dutch kickboxing Lucas comes from a family of fighters and carries a multi-generational legacy into every match. But what makes him different is how he integrates neuroscience, philosophy, and peak brain performance into his training. In this episode, we explore: The art, science, and philosophy of fighting How elite fighters train their brain—not just their body What martial arts can teach us about discipline, suffering, uncertainty, and identity Tools Lucas uses to keep his brain sharp and recover quickly His upcoming book blending cryptids, ancient mythology, and martial arts Whether you're an athlete, coach, brain-performance enthusiast, or someone fascinated by the psychology of combat, this episode will challenge how you think about movement, mindset, and meaning. Key Themes: Neuroplasticity and combat sports Brain optimization and recovery Fighter mindset and performance psychology Ancient martial arts and the origins of combat philosophy Connect with us: Follow the Neurologic Wellness Institute for more conversations exploring the brain, movement, healing, and human potential.

In this episode, Dr. David Traster sits down with Dr. Michael Lebowitz, DC and Dr. Noah Lebowitz, DC of Supreme Nutrition Products to uncover what's really driving the chronic disease epidemic — and how herbal medicine + integrative strategies can help turn the tide. 🌿 What We Cover 🔥 Why chronic illness is exploding in America — including autoimmune disorders, metabolic syndrome, chronic fatigue, gut dysbiosis, obesity, neuroinflammation, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Lyme, mold illness, anxiety, depression, SIBO/SIFO, dysautonomia, food sensitivities, stealth infections, thyroid dysfunction, memory problems, brain fog, and dizziness. 🧩 Root-cause investigation: toxins, diet, lifestyle, microbial imbalance, endocrine dysfunction, and hidden infections. 🌱 Herbal medicine that works: how clean, organic, and wild-crafted herbs — like those from Supreme Nutrition Products — can support true healing when used as part of an integrative protocol. 💡 Top 20 chronic conditions in the U.S. — what they share in common and where herbal and lifestyle medicine may help. 🙌 Real-world results: practical tools for both practitioners and patients, blending neuroplasticity, functional neurology, and natural medicine. 👨‍⚕️ Meet Our Guests Dr. Michael Lebowitz, DC — Founder of Supreme Nutrition Products, expert in applied kinesiology, chronic illness, and herbal-based clinical protocols. Dr. Noah Lebowitz, DC — Continuing his father's mission through education, research, and clinical innovation in natural medicine. 🌿 Supreme Nutrition Products is known for its purity and clinical testing — single-ingredient herbal formulas with no fillers, organic or wild-crafted when possible, designed to support complex chronic illness protocols. 💬 Why This Matters If you or someone you love is facing a chronic health condition — whether it's a concussion, dysautonomia, dizziness, autoimmune disease, gut-brain dysfunction, or metabolic issue — this episode offers a detective's lens on root causes and real solutions. Herbs aren't "magic pills," but when used strategically — with high-quality sourcing, root-cause targeting, and integration with neuroplasticity and lifestyle tools — they can become powerful allies in recovery. 🔗 Connect with Our Guests: 🌿 Supreme Nutrition Products → https://supremenutritionproducts.com 👨‍⚕️ Dr. Michael Lebowitz → https://michaellebowitzdc.com 📱 Dr. Noah Lebowitz → @dr_noahdc 🧠 "Rewiring the brain. Restoring balance. Redefining wellness."

Dr. Wadsworth is a Doctor of Chiropractic as well as a board certified Chiropractic Acupuncturist, currently pursuing certification in Neuroacupuncture. She is focused on helping her patients understand their conditions, teaching ways to help, and treating with the most effective course. Her clinical experience involves a multitude of systemic, neurological, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. DeBeer is a board certified Chiropractic Neurologist who specializes in Functional Neurology and Sports Performance. His primary focus involves the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and how the brain moves the body. He enjoys treating patients with orthopedic complaints of the neck, spine, low back, hips, and ankles in a more traditional chiropractic manner as well.

Quantum Neurology is an educational company, where we teach doctors how to evaluate, test, and rehabilitate every major nerve in the body. Developed over the course of 10 years by Dr. George Gonzalez, D.C., Quantum Neurology was originally created for restoring his own wife's health after a spinal cord injury. Dr. Gonzalez trains licensed health professionals to strengthen the nervous system using his patented, step by step training program. Throughout the training, doctors will learn how to activate the body's natural actions, reactions, and reflexes to restore function to motor, cranial, sensory, and visceral nerves using light therapy and nerve specific exercises