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Sometimes we never realize how important something is until it's gone...

Brain health and cognitive function is certainly a quintessential example of this.

While the acute symptom of brain fog can come and go day to day, it can be super aggravating and frustrating! Of course, conventional medicine has zero answers to address this symptom, though  natural medicine certainly does! We are excited to discuss in today's episode.

When it comes to more chronic conditions like strokes, Alzheimer's disease, and general "age related cognitive decline" are all so sadly normal in today's world. Like so many conditions, they do not need to be normal - they are all optional! Such cognitive issues are generally  preventable, and to some degree reversible with proper nutritional and lifestyle considerations. As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

As we traverse the body in our Alter Your Health from Head to Toe series of the podcast, we are excited to share the powerful nutritional and lifestyle science that supports optimal brain health and cognitive function.

Today, we discuss reversing brain fog while preventing strokes and maintaining sharp cognition as we age. As you might presume, food and nutritional status is hugely important, but there is so much more to keeping your brain healthy!

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As always, you can join us live each Monday at 12 PT / 3 ET on the Alter Health YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/alterhealth

Some highlights from today's episode on the BRAIN...

• The brain makes up only 2% of body mass, but utilizes ~20% of body's oxygen and energy supply - fuel and circulation are important!
• Neurons are wrapped in fatty acids called the myelin sheath that serves to insulate neurons for optimal conduction - omega-3 status ensures healthy brain insulation.
• Brain cells are fed by an incredibly complex network of thousands of miles of tiny blood vessels - oxidative damage, cholesterol plaques, and suboptimal circulation impede proper blood flow while a complete blockage will cause a (ischemic) stroke
• Brain fog is often a result of systemic inflammation stemming from digestive issues (leaky gut) and/or immune imbalance, but could also be the result of acute low-level toxicity (chemicals in food, air, water)
• Alzheimer's disease and age related cognitive decline are generally due to heavy metal toxicity, micro-infarcts (mini-strokes) over time, insulin resistance (from high dietary saturated fat), and general poor circulation (oxidative damage to blood vessels)
• Human connection, relationships, learning new tasks, puzzles, walking (or other "cross-crawl" activities ) are important on creating neuroplasticity and maintaining cognitive performance

Links to some more good stuff
-  Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com/
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
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- Work With Me - www.alter.health
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- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products