Episode 9: The Neuroscience of Hope: How Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Could Help ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain with guest Dr. Andrew Leuchter

Join Dr. Eleanor Stein and world‑renowned neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Leuchter (UCLA Neuromodulation Division) as they explore
• How rTMS drives neuroplasticity and rewires brain networks  
• EEG biomarkers & fMRI brain imaging revealing real‑time neural changes  
• Why rTMS often works when antidepressants fail—and sometimes works faster  
• Personalized brain stimulation vs. one‑size‑fits‑all protocols  
• Accelerated rTMS protocols: can you rewire your brain in just 5 days?  
• Off‑label neuromodulation uses for tinnitus, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, & chronic pain relief  
• How rTMS targets the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and other brain hubs to restore mood, cognition & emotional balance  

(00:05:22) Finding Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Clinics in Canada
(00:09:40) Understanding Neuroplasticity and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Effects
(00:14:22) Early Benefits of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS): Improved Sleep and Mood
(00:18:55) Understanding Electrochemical Brain Function
(00:23:40) Evolution and Approval of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Therapy
(00:28:23) Duration and Effectiveness of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Treatments
(00:32:58) Managing Side Effects of Brain Stimulation
(00:37:49) Managing Core Symptoms of Chronic Illness With Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
(00:42:31) Emotional Journey in Therapy
(00:47:29) FDA Approval for Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (MPNS) in Pain Treatment
(00:52:08) Personalized Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Treatments for Effective Recovery

With over 250+ scientific publications, Dr. Leuchter explains the science of neuroplasticity: how electromagnetic pulses trigger synaptic changes, reshape neural circuits, and improve executive function, memory & mood.

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