Dr. Romie Mushtaq, an award-winning neurologist, shares her Brain Shift protocol to combat chronic stress and enhance focus. Topics include managing stress for success, hormone's impact on brain function, and the connection between thyroid health and cognitive well-being. The podcast also explores the effects of technology addiction on mental wellness.
Chronic stress affects brain health by disrupting circadian rhythm and triggering neuroinflammation.
Anxiety, adult onset ADHD, and insomnia share a common origin in neuroinflammation caused by chronic stress.
Brain Shift protocol emphasizes sleep, hormone balance, and inflammation reduction for cognitive restoration and well-being.
Deep dives
Impact of Chronic Stress on Neuroinflammation and Health
Chronic stress leads to neuroinflammation affecting the hypothalamus and disrupting the circadian rhythm. Anxiety, adult onset ADHD, and insomnia are symptoms often treated as separate diseases but actually stem from the same pattern of neuroinflammation. Dr. Rumi Mushtaq, an expert in integrative neurology and mindfulness, offers solutions to combat a busy brain and restore mental well-being.
The Busy Brain and the Stress-Success Cycle
In today's hyper-connected world, many struggle with constant busyness and overwhelm, impacting focus and clarity. Dr. Rumi presents the eight-week protocol to find focus, tame anxiety, and improve sleep. Success-driven individuals often fall into the stress-success cycle, where stress is believed necessary for success, leading to burnout. Healing a busy brain involves setting aligned goals without pushing to the edge of stress and burnout.
Brain Shift Approach: Sleep, Hormones, and Inflammation
The Brain Shift approach includes focusing on sleep to reset the circadian rhythm, addressing hormone levels that impact brain function, and reducing inflammation. Understanding the interplay between stress, hormones, and inflammation is crucial for restoring cognitive function and overall well-being. Attention to vitamin D3, insulin, glucose levels, and chronic stress aids in combating neuroinflammation and improving brain health.
Impact of Stress and Dietary Habits on Brain Function
Consuming high sugar meals under stress triggers insulin receptors in the brain, leading to neuro inflammation and impaired focus. Chronic stress can raise blood glucose levels, impacting insulin regulation and potentially leading to metabolic disorders like diabetes. Stress hormones released during acute stress provide energy but can be detrimental in chronic stress, affecting blood sugar levels and insulin production.
Developing a Sustainable Wellness Protocol
Creating a brain shift protocol focusing on small, manageable steps over time to address busy brain issues like sleep challenges and digital detox. By gamifying challenges and introducing sound healing, individuals can experience improved sleep, lower stress levels, and enhanced well-being. The progressive nature of the protocol aims to facilitate behavior change without disrupting daily routines.
Are you plagued by restlessness, lack of focus, and sleeplessness? Discover Dr. Romie Mushtaq's "The Busy Brain Cure" in this engaging interview. An award-winning neurologist, she reveals the surprising effects of chronic stress on our brains - and her revolutionary 8-week Brain Shift protocol to rewire for calm and clarity. Regain your mental edge through simple, research-backed micro-habits.
