Episode # 27: Out of This World Health: What Space Travel Teaches Us About the Brain and Body
In this episode of the Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy Howard welcomes back Dr. Matt Antonucci for part two of their conversation. This time, they explore the fascinating world of space travel and its impact on human health. Dr. Antonucci, a chiropractic neurologist, shares his insights on how space travel affects the brain and body, including how astronauts experience symptoms similar to concussions, and the challenges of adapting to zero gravity. They also discuss the potential health risks of radiation in space and how these discoveries could influence medicine on Earth. Join them for a thought-provoking and fun discussion that’s out of this world!
- (4:09) Did we really go into space?
- (6:50) How is aerospace related to concussions?
- (10:10) The changes that are made on a cellular level after traveling from space?
- (17:20) Would you go to Mars for one million dollars?
- (20:15) Dr. Antonucci’s thoughts on radiation.
- (24:36) Learning the benefits of hydrogen water.
- (31:27) Rapid-fire questions
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About Dr. Matt Antonucci:
Dr. Antonucci is an experienced chiropractic neurologist, functional neurology practitioner, researcher, and international lecturer with more than 15 years of clinical experience.
He proudly has participated in the health transformation of thousands of patients with complex neurological conditions and performance challenges, through the prescription and administration of client-specific functional neurology rehabilitation programs.
He is a highly sought-after speaker who has delivered thousands of hours of education, to tens of thousands of healthcare providers both domestically and internationally and has authored several peer-reviewed publications.
He is a loving husband and the father of five amazing boys, whom he hopes to inspire to follow in his footsteps.
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