Strategies for Overcoming Neuroinflammation — What We Teach Doctors That Every Patient Should Know

At The Hayden Institute, we don’t just treat symptoms — we train other doctors to uncover the root causes behind the patient presentation. Recently, Dr. Chase Hayden gave a clinician-focused webinar on neuroinflammation — and while it was designed for professionals, many of our patients may benefit from this deeper look into the brain-body connection.

Whether you’re dealing with brain fog, poor balance, mood swings, or chronic illness, this webinar gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how practitioners at The Hayden Institute assess and support neurological function — using labs, physical exams, and natural health strategies along with chiropractic, rehabilitation, and nutritional services that are offered our office.

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“Strategies for Overcoming Neuroinflammation” – Presented for Bahan Consulting – with Dr. Chase Hayden

🔹 0:00–4:30 — Welcome + Why Neuroinflammation Matters

Dr. Hayden is introduced as a chiropractor and clinical nutritionist with a strong background in Quantum Neurology Rehabilitation and Applied Kinesiology. He opens the talk by defining neuroinflammation as inflammation inside the brain and spinal cord — often triggered by immune dysfunction, infection, trauma, or toxicity.

He explains how many patients suffer from brain-related symptoms but receive no answers from traditional imaging like MRIs or CT scans — because the inflammation exists at a functional level, not a structural one.

🔹 4:30–13:30 — How Glial Cells Drive Brain Inflammation

Dr. Hayden introduces glial cells, which make up 85–90% of the brain and include microglia (the immune cells of the CNS). These cells, while essential for cleanup and repair, can go rogue — releasing inflammatory cytokines and contributing to conditions like brain fog, depression, and neurodegeneration.

“It’s not always about the neurons — the glial cells are where a lot of this inflammation begins.”

He also introduces research from the Journal of Neurochemistry and other peer-reviewed studies supporting the role of cytokines, ROS, and blood-brain barrier breakdown in chronic neurological disease. Expounding on the traditional definition of neuroinflammation, he then discusses the clinical association of the neuroinflammation for many patient presentations that may appear to be disconnected from the nervous system, such as obesity, blood sugar issues, anxiety, frequent infections, and even properly prescribed pharmaceutical intervention.

🔹 13:30–23:30 — Natural Tools to Support Brain Health

This section offers real, actionable insights on how you can support your brain using targeted nutrients. Some of Dr. Hayden’s go-to supplements include:

• NeuroRegenex and Thymus PMG for glial modulation
• Turmeric Forte for anti-inflammatory support
• Cod Liver Oil and Olprima EPA/DHA for cellular membrane health
• Biofilm Probalance, Wormwood Complex, and others for microbial balance

In conjunction with dietary modifications, in office chiropractic and Quantum Neurology Rehabilitation and other lifestyle changes, these products are often used in combination based on lab findings and physical exam results (see below).

🔹 23:30–34:00 — How We Evaluate Neuroinflammation in the Office

Dr. Hayden walks through the step-by-step process he uses when evaluating a patient with suspected neurological inflammation:

• Detailed symptom history and survey forms
• Lab testing, including C-peptide, homocysteine, HbA1c, and CRP-hs
• Autoimmune testing, such as Cyrex Labs Array 20 for blood-brain barrier integrity
• Gut testing, like GI-MAP for microbial overgrowth affecting the gut-brain axis

He explains why functional medicine ranges are often tighter than traditional lab ranges and how this helps detect problems earlier.

🔹 34:00–52:00 — 🎥 Physical Exam Demonstrations (Live & Video)

One of the most exciting parts of the webinar — Dr. Hayden demonstrates neurological function testing on real patients. These physical exams are non-invasive and often show instant, observable changes:

• Manual Muscle Testing & Autogenic Inhibition – evaluates reflex loops and proprioceptive function
• Tandem Gait – checks cerebellar balance
• Rebound Test – shows how quickly the nervous system re-centers after resistance
• One-Foot Balance Test (before and after supplements) – highlights real-time changes in stability
• Head Shake Test – reveals disorientation recovery, often tied to vestibular issues

“If someone responds better to a supplement within seconds, that tells us their nervous system is responsive and the nutrient may be critical for recovery.”

These live demonstrations give patients confidence in how we use the body’s own feedback systems for testing. Additionally, it helps the clinicians to confirm that the proposed nutritional and neurological support is in the patient’s best interest.

🔹 52:00–1:10:00 — Case Studies: Parkinson’s + Ulcerative Colitis

Two patient stories illustrate how functional neuro work leads to real change:

1. 73-year-old male with Parkinson’s: Presented with jaw tremor, poor posture, and minimal facial expression. After 7 visits using Quantum Neurology and nutrients like CoQ10, Mucuna, and B12 — he had marked improvement in function and appearance.
2. 36-year-old male with digestive distress, brain fog, and blackouts: Suspected ulcerative colitis and gut-brain axis dysfunction. Targeted testing and anti-inflammatory nutrition helped reduce symptoms and restore quality of life.

🔹 1:10:00–End — Bringing It All Together

Dr. Hayden summarizes the power of combining physical exam feedback, lab testing, and nutritional therapy. He encourages doctors to use both clinical experience and patient input as guides in healing the nervous system.

“We’re not guessing — the body tells us what’s going on, we just have to know how to listen.”

✨ Why This Matters to You

Even though this presentation was created for doctors, it gives you insight into how we work with patients like you — those who want answers, results, and personalized care. If you’re dealing with mystery symptoms, fatigue, brain fog, or imbalance, your nervous system might be asking for help.

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