Today’s post features a few key takeaways from Dr. Megan’s Wellness Your Way podcast interview with Dr. Robert Melillo where we discuss autism, anxiety, and more. Find the full episode here and be sure to subscribe to Wellness Your Way so you don’t miss future episodes!
Guest Bio: Dr. Robert Melillo
Top Insights from: Dr. Robert Melillo’s Interview
- Discover the groundbreaking concept of “functional disconnection” in the brain and how it relates to a range of neurobehavioral and mental disorders. Uncover how this imbalance between the two sides of the brain can be the root cause of various conditions like ADHD, OCD, and autism, and how it challenges traditional understandings of these disorders.
- Learn why traditional approaches may fall short and how Dr. Melillo’s unique method focuses on correcting imbalances in brain development. Delve into the limitations of managing symptoms without addressing the underlying issue and explore a more holistic approach to fostering healthier brain development.
- Explore the crucial role of movement in brain development and how it can be used as a powerful tool to support brain balance at any age. Understand why movement is fundamental to brain health and how specific types of movement can stimulate and balance different areas of the brain.
- Understand the surprising connection between retained primitive reflexes and developmental issues, and what can be done to address them. Learn how reflexes from infancy, if not properly integrated, can hinder brain development and contribute to imbalances, and how targeted interventions can help.
- Gain insights into the gut-brain connection and why common digestive issues in children may be linked to brain development. Discover how an immature brain stem can affect digestion, leading to deficiencies and sensitivities, and how supporting gut health is crucial but not the whole picture.
- Find out what environmental and lifestyle factors are contributing to the rise in neurodevelopmental disorders. Explore how modern factors like toxins and technology can disrupt the delicate process of brain development, impacting gene expression and increasing vulnerability.
- Learn why Dr. Melillo says that an open gut in babies is normal and how it is supposed to change as the baby develops. Understand the critical role of the brain stem in regulating gut function and how this process can be disrupted in children and adults with developmental delays.
- Discover effective strategies for picky eaters and how to support children with sensory processing challenges. Find out how improving interoception can transform a child’s relationship with food, expanding their diet and reducing mealtime struggles.
- Understand the impact of technology on brain development, particularly in children, and practical steps to minimize its negative effects. Learn how excessive screen time can overstimulate the left brain, hindering the development of crucial right-brain functions like emotional regulation and social skills.
- Hear Dr. Melillo’s insights on why some children with autism can’t speak and what he is doing to help them. Dr. Melillo shares his groundbreaking research and explains how addressing the core brain imbalances can unlock the potential for communication in nonverbal children.
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