Breakthrough Brain Health Technology

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Have you ever wished for a way to reboot your brain, clear out mental fog, and boost focus? What if I told you there’s a technology that can do just that, without drugs or invasive procedures? 

In this enlightening episode of Peak Human Labs, Dr. Sanjeev Goel welcomes Dr. Abdulhamid, a neurosurgeon with expertise in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), to explore how magnetic brain stimulation is transforming treatment for concussions, depression, and even brain longevity.

They discuss the neurological underpinnings of concussion, how traditional imaging fails to detect post-concussive syndrome, and how TMS can reboot the brain, offering new hope for recovery, brain optimization, and aging.

Dr. Abdulhamid also dives into the future potential of TMS beyond mental health—into stroke rehabilitation, spinal stimulation, and peak performance enhancement.

 

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Key Takeaways

• Concussions are often underdiagnosed and misunderstood, especially in mild traumatic brain injuries.
• TMS is a 40-year-old technology experiencing a resurgence due to modern, non-invasive devices like Exomind.
• Magnetic stimulation can retrain brain circuits without surgery, medication, or sedation.
• TMS is FDA-cleared for depression, OCD, and migraines, and is being explored for traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke rehab, and cognitive enhancement.
• Dr. Hamid explains how mental fatigue can be improved through TMS sessions, sometimes compared to “Control + Alt + Delete” for your brain.
• There’s a promising future in combining TMS with physical therapy tools like Emsculpt for dual brain-muscle rehab in stroke and mobility cases.
• TMS may become a powerful tool for healthy aging and mental wellness, not just for those with pathology.

 

In This Episode:

• [00:00:00] What it feels like to experience TMS
• [00:01:36] Meet Dr. Abdul Hamid, neurosurgeon and brain tech innovator
• [00:02:33] The under-recognized burden of traumatic brain injuries
• [00:05:11] What happens to the brain during a concussion?
• [00:09:39] The variability in concussion symptoms and brain areas affected
• [00:10:59] How concussions are diagnosed and assessed beyond scans
• [00:14:22] Is there brain cell death in concussion?
• [00:16:02] Post-concussion syndrome and its impact on recovery
• [00:20:27] The evolution of TMS from ECT to today
• [00:24:15] How TMS works: a “neural workout” using magnetic pulses
• [00:26:44] Safety, dosage, and the risk of overstimulation
• [00:29:25] Mapping and targeting specific brain regions with TMS
• [00:32:35] Dr. Hamid’s experience with brain stimulation in stroke patients
• [00:34:56] Can TMS enhance longevity and mental fitness?
• [00:39:03] Using TMS as a wellness and focus-enhancing tool
• [00:42:30] Anecdotes on productivity boosts with Exomind
• [00:43:45] Addressing chronic pain with TMS and its connection to mental health
• [00:46:02] The future: stimulating the spine with magnetic fields?
• [00:47:55] How to connect with Dr. Abdul Hamid

 

 

Our Guest

Dr. Mohamed M.Abdulhamid is a neurosurgeon with advanced expertise in treating traumatic brain injuries and integrating neuromodulation technologies like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) into practice. With a mission to make cutting-edge brain therapies accessible, he applies non-invasive technologies to support brain recovery, enhance cognitive health, and treat conditions from depression to chronic pain.

 

Resources and Links

Peak Human Labs

• https://www.youtube.com/@peakhumanlabs/videos
• https://www.peakhuman.ca/
• https://www.instagram.com/peakhumanlabs/?hl=en
• https://open.spotify.com/show/5hx9R37ElxgzCrBccRWoHd?si=8atK0n82QbeL3DWg5-vjvg&nd=1&dlsi=ce0f77aa4f304724

Dr. Sanjeev Goel

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeevgoelmd/?originalSubdomain=ca

 

Dr. Abdulhamid

•  https://www.royalspinesurgery.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/drabdulhamid