In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Eboni Cornish explores the root causes of neuroinflammation, brain fog, and cognitive dysfunction through the lens of functional medicine. She explains how mold exposure, chronic infections, gut imbalances, trauma, hormonal changes, and environmental toxins can all contribute to brain inflammation and why identifying these underlying drivers is essential for long-term healing.
Dr. Cornish discusses how advanced tools like SPECT imaging can provide valuable insights into brain function, helping clinicians uncover patterns that may be missed through conventional evaluations. She also shares practical approaches to supporting brain health, including neurofeedback, mitochondrial support, nervous system regulation, personalized nutrition, and realistic lifestyle changes that empower patients without overwhelming them.
Where to start: Prioritize the foundations first. Support brain health by focusing on quality sleep, stress management, nourishing whole foods, gut health, movement, and reducing environmental toxic burden. Rather than striving for perfection, build sustainable habits that meet patients where they are because consistent, individualized progress is the key to lasting cognitive health and longevity.
Key Topics Covered
🧠 Neuroinflammation, Brain Fog & Cognitive Health
🧬 SPECT Imaging, Functional Testing & Precision Brain Care
🦠 Mold, Lyme Disease, Chronic Infections & Hidden Root Causes
🌿 Gut Health, Histamine, Mast Cells & the Gut-Brain Connection
⚡ Mitochondrial Health, Neurofeedback & Brain Recovery
🥗 Personalized Nutrition, Food Flexibility & Sustainable Healing
👩⚕️ Perimenopause, Hormones & Women's Brain Health
🌱 Practical Lifestyle Strategies for Long-Term Brain Health & Longevity
Timestamps
00:00 Meet Dr. Eboni Cornish
01:10 Is Your Brain "On Fire"?
02:22 The Hidden Causes of Brain Fog
03:36 Looking Inside the Brain with SPECT Imaging
06:09 Can Brain Damage Be Reversed?
07:30 Why Some Patients Never Get Better
09:44 Neurofeedback and Brain Retraining
10:13 Mast Cells, Histamine & Inflammation
11:11 Supporting the Brain Through Mitochondrial Health
12:24 Why Restrictive Diets Can Backfire
13:41 The Importance of Meeting Patients Where They Are
14:59 Helping Children Expand Their Diets
17:58 Perimenopause, Hormones & Brain Health
20:22 The Reality of Food Access and Health
24:35 Making Healthy Eating Practical
26:08 Progress Over Perfection
28:11 The Foundations of Brain Health
29:23 Functional Medicine Doesn't Have to Be Expensive
30:13 Final Takeaways
Resources Mentioned
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