Brain fog & focus · New York & South Carolina
Brain fog often has a physical cause, and it’s worth finding out what yours is.
If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
- Forgetting why you walked in
- Names that won’t come
- Foggy by mid-afternoon
- Hard to hold your focus
- Lists you never used to need
- Quietly worrying what it means
Your head shouldn’t feel this cloudy. There’s usually a physical reason.
Five things that can cloud your thinking.
Most of them sit outside your head, so they rarely get checked together.
- 01
Nutrients
Your brain relies on B12, iron and vitamin D. If you’re low on them, fog can be one of the first things you notice.
- 02
Thyroid
A slow thyroid can slow your thinking down with it, and one basic blood test doesn’t always show it.
- 03
Gut
Your gut and brain are in constant contact. When digestion is struggling, your focus and memory can struggle with it.
- 04
Sleep
Your brain clears out and resets overnight. Miss the deep, restoring part of the night and you wake up foggy, however long you were in bed.
- 05
Hormones
Did the fog arrive around menopause? Falling hormone levels can make words and names harder to reach.
You’ve probably tried some of these.
Tap a card to see why it didn’t stick.
Your effort was never the problem. The physical causes just weren’t on anyone’s list.
When your head feels foggy, your body is usually telling you something.
Puzzles, coffee and lists all work on the fog itself. They can get you through the day, but they don’t change what’s clouding your thinking, so the fog comes back the moment you stop.
Your brain runs on what the rest of your body supplies: nutrients your gut has absorbed, steady blood sugar, thyroid hormone and a proper night’s sleep. When one of those runs low, your thinking can be the first thing to slow.
- What you feelFoggy and slow by mid-afternoon, searching for words
- What’s driving itBlood sugar crashing after lunch, and low B12 and iron
- Where it startsA gut that isn’t absorbing nutrients, and nights without deep sleep
So we don’t just train your memory. We look for what’s slowing it down.
Find what’s clouding your thinking. Then clear it.
- 01
Test properly.
B12, iron, vitamin D, thyroid, blood sugar, gut, sleep and hormones, checked as one picture.
- 02
Find the pattern.
We look for which of these is behind the fog, and what to work on first.
- 03
Build your plan.
Custom supplements, a curriculum and 1:1 coaching for four months, at a pace that fits your week.
Meet Dr. Anthony Alphonso and the Back to Wellness team.
We’re a functional medicine practice for people who’ve been told they’re fine but still don’t feel it. Anthony has been in practice since 2007.
It started with his son, whose eczema and gut trouble weren’t getting better with the usual treatment. Anthony went looking further than he’d been trained to, finished his functional medicine training in 2009, and watched his son’s health turn around. He’s been doing the same for patients ever since.
- Since 2007in clinical practice
- NY, SC & FLlicensed in all three
- 5.027 Google reviews
What makes us different.
Managing symptoms
- “It’s just your age”
- “Try to reduce your stress”
- One thing checked at a time
- Coping, and hoping it passes
Finding the root cause
- Testing for what’s behind the fog
- Nutrients, thyroid, gut and hormones
- Changes made gradually, with a coach
- Working toward trusting your mind again
If you saw yourself in that list, start with a call.
It’s free, it takes 15 minutes, and it’s the quickest way to find out whether we can help. Here’s how it goes:
- You tell us what’s been going on, and what you’ve tried.
- We tell you honestly whether we can help.
- You leave knowing your next step, either way.
No cost and no obligation.
From patients who wanted a clear head back.
“…I’ve seen better sleep, more stamina and energy and better emotional health.”
“I had digestive issues and I was always tired. I generally just ‘didn’t feel good’ all the time.”
“I came to them after being a nurse for over 40 years and seeing what the Health Care System DOESN’T do for our Health.”
“…I seemed more calm and not as overwhelmed as I used to be.”
“I’m in better health than I was in my 30’s…”
“I’ve learned that I was in a Sick-care system, not a Health-care system.”
If any of this sounds like you, we’d love to hear your story. It starts with a free 15-minute call.
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“I had significant improvement in my… brain fog, memory, focus, energy… and overall well-being.”
In her words: “Remarkable how life can change so dramatically in only 3 months!”
Patient stories are individual experiences. Results vary from person to person.
The questions everyone asks.
But isn’t it just my age, or menopause?
It’s common at this stage of life, but common and normal aren’t the same thing. Hormones, nutrients, thyroid and sleep can all play a part, and each one can be looked into.
But could my medication be causing it?
Some medications can affect focus and memory. That’s a conversation for your physician, so please don’t change anything on your own. Any decision stays between you and them.
But I don’t have time for this.
The first step is a 15-minute call. After that, coaching fits around your week, all from home.
But will insurance cover it?
No. Our patients invest in the program directly, and we walk you through everything on the call so there are no surprises.
But what if it’s something serious?
Call 911 for sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or weakness or numbness on one side. See your doctor if your memory is getting worse or you get lost somewhere familiar.
Ready when you are.
Book your free 15-minute call5.0 stars from 27 Google reviews.
“…I seemed more calm and not as overwhelmed as I used to be.”
“I’m in better health than I was in my 30’s…”
“I’ve learned that I was in a Sick-care system, not a Health-care system.”
“Before going to Dr. Alphonso I had dealt with chronic indigestion and joint pain… my overall health improved.”
“I have balanced gut health, sleep well, have regular and easy digestion.”
“Remarkable how life can change so dramatically in only 3 months!”
“I was tired all the time, body aches, heart palpitations and overall felt unwell.”
“I continue to go see him and he has uncovered a lot of underlying issues… My overall health has significantly improved after going to see him and taking his advice.”
“I have lost weight, and I am eating healthier. I am feeling good my overall health is improving.”
“By putting myself first my total mindset has changed, and I’ve learned how to take care for me.”
“For years I have struggled with eating right and feeling sick and tired all the time. Aches and pains for no reason.”
“I had resigned myself to thinking this was just something I would just have to bear in life… Given time… my neck and back pain disappeared completely.”
“I have been a patient of Dr. Alphonso’s for over 13 years and he has helped me tremendously with all of my health concerns.”
“My husband and I get out on the disc golf field and do 18 holes, we are hiking, doing yoga.”
Patient stories are individual experiences. Results vary from person to person.