POTS, Dysautonomia & the Changing Brain: Dr. Joseph Schneider with Dr. Aaron Root

Why are POTS and dysautonomia becoming increasingly complex? Dr. Joseph Schneider joins chiropractic neurologist Dr. Aaron Root to discuss post-COVID neurological changes, Parkinson’s and autonomic dysfunction, nutrition, brain-based causes of apathy, and why collaboration between specialists can transform patient care.

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❤️ Book a FREE Consult: https://hopebraincenter.com/book/ POTS, dysautonomia, chronic fatigue, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, mast cell activation, and neurodegenerative disorders rarely fit neatly into a single diagnosis or treatment protocol. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Schneider is joined by Dr. Aaron Root, a board-certified Chiropractic Neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology, Diplomate of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, and practitioner with a master’s degree in Human Nutrition. Together, they explore how neurological conditions are changing—particularly since COVID—and why successful care increasingly requires clinicians to look beyond individual symptoms and understand how the brain, autonomic nervous system, metabolism, nutrition, and behavior interact. To learn more about data-driven POTS evaluation, NeuroAI, nervous system rehabilitation, and Dr. Schneider's clinical framework, listen to the full episode of My POTS Podcast and explore the Hope Brain Center resources on https://hopebraincenter.com/book/ Learn more about Dr. Root's Services on his website at https://www.functionalneurologyandwellness.com/ ❤️ Book a FREE Consult: https://hopebraincenter.com/book/ 🎙️ My POTS Podcast: https://mypotspodcast.com/ 🧠 Website: Hope Brain and Body Recovery Center: https://hopebraincenter.com/ 🎓 LinkedIn: Joseph Schneider: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-schneider-55b83123 ❤️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hopebrainbodyrecoverycenter ⏺️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopebraincenter_/ 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopebraincenter

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