This research shows the huge impact our lifestyles have on our brains – and how inflammation, which builds up from an unhealthy lifestyle, can impact our wellbeing.
Inflammation is one of the underlying processes that causes almost all chronic disease – and contributes to brain fog. Reducing it can help with all sorts of maladies. “Elevated blood sugar levels cause inflammation and brain fog, so visit your GP or a functional health practitioner to check where yours are at,” recommends Evans. “If they discover you’re diabetic or pre-diabetic, they can give you the appropriate medications.
Even if you’re neither of the two, balanced blood sugar comes as a result of a healthy diet. Avoid processed foods in favour of whole foods and anything that has a low glycemic load. Theis excellent – it has been proven, time and time again, to reduce the risk of everything from diabetes to memory loss and depression. “A well-balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals, fruit and vegetables is advised,” says Dr McCarthy.
“Some people also seem to do better cognitively when they eliminate or reduce gluten and dairy,” adds Evans. “I’m not saying that’s for everybody, but if you’re experiencing some cognitive issues, do a two-week experiment to see if reducing them makes a difference.”If you’re reliant on regular hits of caffeine throughout the day, try and swap it for something else.
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