What your feet say about your brain - By Dr. Tracy McAlvanah
Although they’re located at the farthest distance from your brain, the health of your feet can give you clues about the health of your brain, mainly whether your brain is receiving enough oxygen. When circulation to the feet is poor, creating a variety of symptoms discussed below, this is a red flag circulation to the brain is compromised as well. Just because you can breathe doesn’t mean your brain is getting enough oxygen. If your brain is not getting enough oxygen it won’t function well. You may notice brain fog, declining memory, that you tire more easily, and that it is harder to learn new things. Depression is another common symptom. Poor brain oxygen is a serious matter because it accelerates degeneration of your brain— vascular dementia from lack of blood flow to the brain is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s. Feet symptoms that could point to problems in your brain Cold toes and feet . If your feet and toes are colder than your ankles or calve...