{"id":5953,"date":"2021-10-27T15:42:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T15:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fxnutrition.com\/?p=5953"},"modified":"2025-08-28T14:14:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:14:30","slug":"be-the-boss-of-your-brain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fxnutrition.com\/blog\/be-the-boss-of-your-brain","title":{"rendered":"Be the BOSS of your Brain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"module text\" style=\"color: #000000;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get brainy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve been thinking a lot about brain health lately, and many of the practitioners in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fxnutrition.com\/programs\/full-body-systems\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Body Systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> community have as well. Brain health almost <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">always<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes up in our live Q&amp;A sessions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More and more clinicians are making the essential connections: between the gut and the brain, between the inflammasome and the brain, between blood sugar and the brain, between sleep or meditation and the brain\u2026And the web of interconnections goes on and on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand How Your Brain Functions <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your Body<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the things I learned early on in my journey to understanding the body, and in helping to navigate my late husband\u2019s brain tumor diagnosis, is that the brain does not exist in a vacuum. Yeah, that\u2019s right, you know it\u2026 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everything is connected!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while the brain has many functions and does many things for us, I\u2019ll confess that I rely heavily on mine for clear thoughts, perceptions, and new theories. My brain is often bursting with new ideas, as I\u2019m sure yours does throughout the day too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Neglect Your Brain. Nurture it Everyday!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is, I thrive with a highly active brain (and you might, too!), but it can be exhausting at times. Meditation is a playful wrestle with my monkey mind. And sometimes others can\u2019t quite keep up with my objectives or suggestions, which can lead to miscommunications. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve been turning my focus to nourishing my brain. I want to foster those sparks of my imagination without blowing a fuse!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever your recent mental machinations might be, I want to invite you to nourish your noggin too.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try These Daily Tips for Functional Brain Health<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of my brain nurturing includes dialing it back a bit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">managing my stress levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">governing my sleep patterns\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regulating my blood sugar balance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While each of these is a journey unto themselves, it\u2019s this final point I want to highlight today. Not just the brain and blood sugar balance, but the brain and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugar<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module large-image-container caption image\" style=\"color: #000000;\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" width=\"530\">\n<table width=\"528\" align=\"center\" height=\"155\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<div class=\"madmimi-image-container\" align=\"center\">\n<p style=\"font-style: italic; color: #555555;\" align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fxna.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/misc\/FxNA-Boss-of-your-brain-handout-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fxnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/free-download-boss-of-brain-300x139.jpg\" alt=\"free-download-boss-of-brain\" width=\"523\" height=\"242\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fxnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/free-download-boss-of-brain-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fxnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/free-download-boss-of-brain-768x356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fxnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/free-download-boss-of-brain.jpg 968w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center>click here to download the full handout<\/center><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module text\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"module combo-left\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"module divider\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"module text\" style=\"color: #000000;\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" width=\"530\">\n<div class=\"madmimi-text-container\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Happiness Neurotransmitters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we talk about brain health, it can also be helpful to think about our neurotransmitters. (Those are, of course, our brain chemicals.) We have three key neurotransmitters that produce happy feelings, foster relaxation, and increase our resilience to stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These brilliant brain chemicals are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serotonin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beta-endorphins and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dopamine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to get brainy with me and learn more about this terrific trio?<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Serotonin?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, and it\u2019s your \u201cfeel good\u201d chemical. It helps quiet your brain and creates a peaceful, relaxed feeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are Beta-endorphins?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beta-endorphins are known as the brain\u2019s natural painkiller. Increased levels of beta-endorphins are associated with higher self-esteem and improved ability to cope with stress. Lower levels can lead to feeling inadequate or stuck.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Dopamine?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dopamine is an excitatory neurotransmitter. It produces feelings of pleasure, alertness, concentration, euphoria, and motivation. It\u2019s synthesized in the brain from the amino acid tyrosine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar Brained: Avoid Falling Into a False Pleasure Trap<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the catch <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(or the catch 22)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our desire to increase these brain chemicals (and feel good) often leads to the quest for the quick and easy substance that gets us there with the least path of resistance. One of the substances most commonly abused for that quick feel-good is sugar!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raiding the cookie jar, grabbing that mid-morning mocha, and sneaking the last piece of cake might be your brain\u2019s way of asking for more happy chemicals. And who can blame the brain?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what\u2019s happening in your brain when that sugar craving hits&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin production requires the amino acid precursor called tryptophan. Increased insulin levels in the blood lead to higher amounts of tryptophan crossing the blood-brain barrier (BBB). More sugar spikes mean more insulin spikes, which means more tryptophan crossing the BBB, which means more serotonin, which feels oh-so-good (your brain likes it!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s wrong with that, you ask?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Problem with Sugar Highs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constantly stimulating the body to produce high insulin levels can lead to inflammation, insulin resistance, and even yeast overgrowth. These imbalances can contribute to many of the chronic health challenges we face today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a domino effect that triggers more cravings for the white stuff (sugar, that is) to continue the cascade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you eat that sugar, beta-endorphins are also temporarily increased, leading to fleeting feelings of heightened self-esteem and resilience. Once the reliance on sugar for this confidence boost starts, it can be harder to stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dopamine release is triggered by opiate production. Guess what triggers opiate production in your brain? You guessed it&#8230;sugar. The release of dopamine creates good feelings such as pleasure, alertness, and euphoria. It feels like a reward, and we subsequently seek more sugar to continue feeling good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find Happiness Without Sugar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don\u2019t despair, my friend. None of us are destined for a life of sugar consumption to get our happiness on. I promise!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of ways to increase this terrific trio without turning to cupcakes and candy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready for some tips on how to do it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fxna.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/misc\/FxNA-Boss-of-your-brain-handout-2021.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download my free <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be the Boss of Your Brain: What Balances Your Blood Sugar Balances Your Brain Chemistry<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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