Brain Fog: A Modern Epidemic Homeopathic and Herbal Remedies for Brain Fog and Brain Health, November 2013 by Robin Murphy, ND Lotus Health Institute 1 Monday, October 7, 13 2 Monday, October 7, 13 Lotus Health Institute Brain Fog: Brain Facts 1. Physical Attributes These facts will teach you interesting bits of information about the physical make-up of the human brain. 1. Weight. The weight of the human brain is about 3 lbs. 2. Cerebrum. The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and makes up 85% of the brain’s weight. 3. Water. The brain is made up of about 75% water. 4. Neurons. Your brain consists of about 100 billion neurons. 5. Synapses. There are anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 synapses for each neuron. 6. No pain. There are no pain receptors in the brain, so the brain can feel no pain. 7. Blood vessels. There are 100,000 miles of blood vessels in the brain. 8. Fat. The human brain is the fattest organ in the body and may consists of at least 60% fat. 9 Monday, October 7, 13 Lotus Health Institute Brain Fog: Brain Facts 3. Brain Function From the invisible workings of the brain to more visible responses such as yawns or intelligence, find out how the brain functions with these facts. 1. Oxygen. Your brain uses 20% of the total oxygen in your body. 2. Blood. As with oxygen, your brain uses 20% of the blood circulating in your body. 3. Unconsciousness. If your brain loses blood for 8 to 10 seconds, you will lose consciousness. 4. Wattage. While awake, your brain generates between 10 and 23 watts of power–or enough energy to power a light bulb. 5. Stress. Excessive stress has shown to "alter brain cells, brain structure and brain function." 6. Love hormones and autism. Oxytocin, one of the hormones responsible for triggering feelings of love in the brain, has shown some benefits to helping control repetitive behaviors in those with autism. 7. Food and intelligence. A study of one million students in New York showed that students who ate lunches that did not include artificial flavors, preservatives, and dyes did 14% better on IQ tests than students who ate lunches with these additives. 9 Monday, October 7, 13 Lotus Health Institute Brain Fog: A Modern Epidemic Brain fog affects countless millions of people and almost everyone experiences it from time to time. Dizzy and Foggy feeling are some of the brain fog symptoms. It can include feeling spacey, confused, forgetful, lost, tired, along with difficulty thinking, concentrating, focussing, and completing tasks. Lotus Health Institute 5 Monday, October 7, 13 Brain Fog: A Modern Epidemic Clouding of consciousness, also known as mental fog, is a term denoting an abnormality in the "overall level" of consciousness that is less severe than a stupor or coma. The sufferer experiences a subjective sensation of mental clouding described as feeling "foggy". Impaired energy production, allergies/sensitivities, changes to "nutrition" or oxygen supply can profoundly affect brain functioning and cause brain fog. Lotus Health Institute 6 Monday, October 7, 13 Symptoms Brain Fog: A Modern Epidemic • • • • • • • • • • • Short-Term Memory Problems using incorrect words, forgetting names or forgetting what’ s read or difficulty with word finding. Trouble Concentrating. It becomes difficult to stay on a topic as well as to process any kind of information. It is easy to get distracted (other thoughts interfere). Feeling spacey, forgetful, lost, tired. Disorientation lasting 30-60 seconds *Inability to think clearly.’ Lack of focus. Absentmindedness. Confusion. Trouble learning new tasks (often in adults and in children). Trouble solving problems. Decrease in creativity. Lotus Health Institute 7 Monday, October 7, 13 Causations Brain Fog: A Modern Epidemic Brain fog can be caused by a wide range of "conditions" Poor Diet, Acidity Lack of Sleep Psychological Stress Medications, Drugs Toxicity Chronic Fatigue Dehydration Hypoglycemia Irritable Bowel Syndrome Disease Causes Candida Overgrowth Food Intolerances/Allergies Nutrient Deficiencies Mineral Imbalances Problems with the endocrine system Poor Oxygenation Structural Misalignment Electromagnetic Pollution Chemo and Radiation Therapy Lifestyle Causes Lotus Health Institute 8 Monday, October 7, 13 Brain Fog: A Modern Epidemic Lotus Health Institute 9 Monday, October 7, 13 Brain Fog: A Modern Epidemic Lotus Health Institute 10 Monday, October 7, 13 Hahnemann’s Health Philosophy §4 He is likewise a preserver of health if he knows the things that derange health and cause disease, and how to remove them from a person. 3 Monday, October 7, 13 Hahnemann and Homeopathy Hahnemann wrote in 1805: "Aeskulap auf der Wagschale" (Asclepius in the Balance) Hahnemann wrote in 1805: "We were never nearer the discovery of the science of medicine than in the time of Hippocrates" (Asclepius in the Balance) Hahnemann used many herbs and tonics in his practice before he discovered homeopathy. These were used as mainly antidotes to toxics drugs and poisonings. Coffee, Camphor, Vinegar, Charcoal, Brandy, etc. 5 Monday, October 7, 13 Hahnemann and Homeopathy Asclepius in the Balance Asclepius (Medicine) (pre-Homeopathy) (post-Homeopathy) Hygeia (Hygiene) Panacea (Health) (Therapeutics) 6 Monday, October 7, 13 Lotus Health Institute 14 Monday, October 7, 13 Detox Medicine “Xenobiotics are a major cause of premature aging, allergies, asthma, arthritis, many chronic diseases and premature death” Lotus Health Institute All synthetic patented drugs and chemicals All Synthetic chemicals, pesticides, pollutants All processed foods and drinks All genetic-altered foods, drinks All Vaccines,Allergy shots Xenobiotics All synthetic-additives, preservatives, coloring agents All genetic-altered-micro-organisms All electromagnetic Smog, Radiation, etc. All cosmetics-deodorants-detergents, etc. 15 Monday, October 7, 13 All synthetic-vitamins, minerals Brain Fog: Homeopathic Remedies Homeopathic Remedies for Brain Fog BRAIN, general - acon., aeth., agar., ALUM., anac., apis, arg., ARG-N., ars., aur., AVEN., BAR-C., bapt., bell., bov., bry., bufo, calc., CADM-S., calc-f., calc-p., CANN-I., cann-s., CARC., caust., cic., cimic., COCC., CON., cob., croc., cupr., cycl., dulc., GELS., glon., HELL., helo., hydr-ac., HYOS., kalibr., KALI-P., laur., lach., laur., merc., naja, nat-s., nux-m., NUX-V., OP., PHOS., phys., pic-ac., pip-m., plb., plb-i., rat., sil., stram., sulph., syph., thuj., tub., verat-v., zinc., ziz. FOG, brain, as if wrapped in a - cadm-s., cann-i., carc., cocc., gels., hell., kali-p. nux-v., op., petr., ph-ac. CLOUDY, mind, (see Confusion, Dullness) - acon., AGAR., alum., am-m., ang., ant-t., ARG., ars., asar., aur., BELL., bov., BRY., CADM-S., CALC., camph., CANN-S., caps., carb-an., CARB-V., caust., cham., chin., cic., COCC., coff., CON., croc., dulc., GELS., graph., hell., HYOS., ign., ip., KALI-C., kali-p., kali-n., kreos., lach., LAUR., lyc., MAG-M., meny., merc., mez., mosch., nat-c., nat-m., nit-ac., nux-m., NUX-V., OP., PETR., PH-AC., phos., PULS., RHEUM, rhod., RHUS-T., sabad., samb., sars., sec., SEP., SIL., spong., squil., STRAM., sul-ac., sulph., tarax., thuj., valer., VERAT., zinc. Lotus Health Institute 16 Monday, October 7, 13 Brain Fog: Homeopathic Remedies Homeopathic Remedies for Brain Fog Constitutional Remedy Cannabis Ind. Nux Vomica Carcinosin Kali Phos. Gelsemium Cadmium Sulph. Cocculus Lotus Health Institute 17 Monday, October 7, 13 Brain Fog: A Modern Epidemic Chemo brain is a common term used by cancer survivors to describe thinking and memory problems that can occur after cancer treatment. Chemo brain can also be called chemo fog, cognitive changes or cognitive dysfunction. Cadmium Sulph. 30c Activated Charcoal Brain Detox Qigong Lotus Health Institute 18 Monday, October 7, 13 Brain Fog: Supertonics Natural Remedies for Brain Fog Brain, fog, tonics - Ashwagandha. Bacopa. Cacao. Charcoal. Chia seeds. Gingko. Gotu kola. Green coffee. Green tea. Griffonia. Gynostemma. Hemp. Hydrogen peroxide. Indium. Matcha. Lemons. Mucuna. Rosemary oil. Shilajit. Thyme. Walnuts. Watercress. Lotus Health Institute 19 Monday, October 7, 13 Brain Fog: Brain SuperTonics Bacopa Monnieri Griffonia Simplicifolia 5-HTP Ginko biloba Chia Seeds Mucuna-DOLICHOS pruriens Gotu Kola Maca Root Indium Sulphate Hemp Seeds Activated Charcoal Lotus Health Institute 20 Monday, October 7, 13 Bacopa Monnieri Brain Fog Depression Memory Disorders Anxiety/Panic Attacks Alzheimer’s Disease Brain Tonic Parkinson’s Disease Learning Disorders Sleep Disorders ADD, ADHD Insomnia Brain Diseases 21 Monday, October 7, 13 Lotus Health Institute Lotus Health Institute 8 Monday, October 7, 13 Brain Health: Homeopathy, Tonics and Qigong Spiritual Awareness, Compassion Sense of Well Being Clearness of Mind Calmness Improved Concentration Brain Health Improved Memory Signs and Symptoms Stronger Self Confidence Improved Coordination Improved Learning Better Sleep and Dreams More Creative Healthy Nerves, Organs, Chakras, Meridians Lotus Health Institute 23 Monday, October 7, 13 1. Brain Wave Qigong: Master Ilchi Lee The founder of the Dahn Yoga movement, Master Ilchi Lee, has written a book titled “Brain Wave Vibration.” In it he states that this exercise will improve the intelligence and brain vitality of anyone who does the practice daily. Head Motion Vibration Move your head from side to side. It can be done standing, sitting, or lying down. It is designed to deliver vibrations directly to your brain stem for immediate tension release and deep relaxation. Just three minutes will clear your head, enhance your focus, and leave you feeling more energized. 24 Monday, October 7, 13 Lotus Health Institute