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93. Brain Fog and Cognitive Decline in Midlife: How to Protect Your Brain

Feb 10, 2025

Do you know the steps you can do right now to take charge of your brain health before it’s too late?

Welcome to Episode 93 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!

In this episode,  Kim sits down with Dr. Rana Mafee, a neurologist and functional medicine practitioner, to discuss practical strategies for optimizing brain health, preventing cognitive decline, and navigating hormonal changes during midlife.

Highlights:

  • Dr. Rana’s Journey: Dr. Rana shares her transition from conventional neurology to functional medicine, inspired by personal autoimmune challenges and gaps in traditional care.
  • Brain Health and Toxins: A rise in dementia and Alzheimer's is linked to environmental toxins, poor diet, and undetected infections. Dr. Rana emphasizes reducing toxin exposure and focusing on brain-supportive habits.
  • Hormones and Brain Fog: Dr. Rana explains the role of hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in brain health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. Hormonal imbalances can cause brain fog, mood swings, and cognitive challenges.
  • Food for the Brain: She highlights brain-boosting foods and the importance of maintaining stable blood sugar and experimenting with intermittent fasting for cognitive benefits.
  • Exercise and Cognitive Function: Exercise supports brain health by promoting neurogenesis and boosting trophic factors. Find out which one is her favorite.
  • Stress Management: Chronic stress is destructive to brain health, shrinking memory centers and depleting hormones. Listen in for ways to deal with stress.
  • Sleep and Cognition: Sleep is critical for detoxifying the brain. Dr. Rana discusses simple strategies to improve sleep hygiene for better cognitive function.

More About Dr. Rana Mafee:
Dr. Rana Mafee is a neurologist and functional medicine pioneer, helping hundreds of patients uncover root causes of neurodegenerative diseases and other chronic conditions. After identifying gaps in conventional medicine, she embraced a whole-body approach, using food as medicine and addressing toxins, stress, and chronic microbial colonization. Her work empowers patients to heal through personalized and holistic care.

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