When you have trouble concentrating, brain fog, making decisions and feel sluggish it could be due to a lack of brain fuel. The brain runs on a sugar called glucose. When there isn’t enough glucose it doesn’t work well at all. This is usually a temporary condition that can be improved by eating something.
This lack of fuel is the result of low blood sugar. It can be caused by eating breads, pastries or sugar filled drinks for breakfast which initially spike blood sugar levels, but drop sooner too. It is better to eat proteins and complex carbohydrates because they take longer to be digested. Good complex carbs are whole grains and fruits like apples, grapefruit, pears, strawberries which convert to glucose in a way that keeps blood sugar levels more steady and stable. Protein is very important because it provides the building blocks, essential amino acids, that the body needs to repair itself.
Skipping meals can also deplete the brain’s sugar supply. The bad news is that poor food choices made everyday can lead to chronic health problems like hypoglycemia. Dips in blood sugar can be prevented by eating healthy food regularly. Junk food makes the blood sugar spike up and nose dive faster.
Studies show that students perform better on tests when they eat a good breakfast that consists of protein. It is easier for their brains to recall information, so they score better on their exams. Clarity is the result of steady, stable blood sugar and essential amino acids levels.
I showed my 14-year-old niece what her brainwave activity looked like on the EEG (electroencephalograph) after she just ate toast for breakfast. The signals were lower than normal. I then had her eat some eggs with bacon and showed her how much stronger her brainwave signals were. She was shocked to see such an immediate improvement. From then on she made sure to eat a good breakfast before any tests!
Blood sugar isn’t always to blame. Brain fog can be the result of other things affecting the brain. Concentration requires accurate brain signal processing. If there is anything blocking a signal going from point A to point B in the brain, then brain fog could result.
Chemicals in the environment like solvents, formaldehyde, poisons like bug killers or toxic house cleaning products can end up in the brain causing concentration or memory problems. Studies show that general anesthesia, powerful anti-biotics like Cipro or Levaquin as well as anti-depressants can profoundly affect the brain causing the type of damage seen in dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Allergies can also cause brain fog. The inflammatory immune response that causes a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing or itching can affect the brain too. Often people with digestion troubles or autoimmune conditions like chronic fatigue experience trouble concentrating and focusing.
Whether brain fog is caused by low blood sugar, allergies or chemical toxicity I can help. My Body Detective analysis can determine where the problem lies. Understanding the cause can bring peace of mind as well as solutions.
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