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Integrative Brain and Body

Integrative Brain and Body specializes in providing patients with answers to chronic health conditions The key to individualized care is proper testing!

Our goal at Integrative Brain and Body is to empowering people with knowledge to overcome chronic health concerns so they may live healthy, fulfilling lives. We respect that no two people are alike, even if they have the same condition. Because of this, we take time to get to know patients as individuals so we may deliver custom tailored care. If you do not feel “normal” your body is telling you that there is something physiologically not right! If you’ve been told your lab results are normal the root cause that is driving your condition hasn’t been addressed. To see the list of laboratory tests we offer, visit ibrainandbody.com/labs. For all the conditions we help we offer laboratory analysis, nutritional counseling, neurological rehabilitation, supplementation, chiropractic care and lifestyle modifications. Some conditions we help:
Thyroid dysfunction
Autoimmune diseases
Gut/digestive disorders
ADD/ADHD
Vertigo
For a complete list, visit http://ibrainandbody.com/who-we-help/

09/02/2025

Stress works like a cup. Life keeps pouring in, and when it overflows you feel it: wired yet tired, 2 a.m. wake ups, cravings, brain fog, irritability. 🧠🌊You have two levers: drain the cup and build a bigger cup.

Drain the cup (remove load): sleep consistency, smart recovery, body work, therapy or journaling , stabilize blood sugar, reduce inflammatory triggers, limit environmental toxins.

Build a bigger cup (train resilience): progressive strength and intervals, heat exposure like sauna or hot shower, brief cold, resonance breathing at about 6 breaths per minute.

Start with one practice you can repeat most days, then layer the next. Small, consistent inputs change the size of your cup. 📅

Need help mapping your plan to your symptoms and labs? Book a free discovery call at the link in bio. 👉

09/01/2025

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and new research highlights the role of nutrition in brain health. A large meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that omega-3 supplementation can modestly improve several aspects of cognition, including attention, memory, and language. Since meta-analyses combine data from many studies, this represents some of the highest-quality evidence we have.While no single nutrient prevents Alzheimer’s on its own, maintaining healthy omega-3 levels through foods like salmon, walnuts, flax, and avocado may be an important part of long-term prevention strategies.

08/30/2025

"After a few months of treatment, we couldn’t be happier with our son’s progress in every area we were previously concerned. Dr. Beyer helped put our son on a totally new path." - Jennifer H

08/27/2025

"When someone struggles with focus and concentration, I start by reviewing key lab markers.

Fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) can reveal blood sugar imbalances that lead to brain fog, post-meal crashes, or poor focus when meals are delayed.

Homocysteine is important because it reflects methylation function, which is involved in dopamine production. Dopamine plays a major role in attention and mental clarity.

Vitamin D is another essential marker. Research has shown a link between low vitamin D levels and attention deficit symptoms.

The omega-3 index, particularly DHA levels, supports healthy brain signaling and concentration.

I also check high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP). Even low-grade inflammation can impair dopamine-related neurons, which directly affects focus.

Copper is critical too. It's needed to make catecholamines like dopamine and norepinephrine, both essential for sustained attention.

If you're dealing with brain fog or trouble concentrating, these labs can often uncover the hidden reasons behind it."
— Dr. Scott Beyer

08/26/2025

Back-to-school = back to the lunchbox hustle.

And while it’s easy to toss in fruit snacks or chips, those choices can spike blood sugar, affect behavior, and leave your child dragging by afternoon.This post walks you through simple snack swaps that:
✅ Reduce inflammation
✅ Support focus & mood
✅ Are realistic for busy school mornings

Whenever possible, opt for minimally processed, whole-food options (think: berries > fruit bars, water > soda alternatives).
But life gets busy—and these ideas are meant to offer better choices when time is tight.

Don’t forget: snacks alone aren’t enough. Try to include a serving of protein and at least one veggie to help keep your child full, regulated, and mentally sharp all day.

If your child struggles with focus, energy, or emotional regulation, it could be rooted in nutrition. Let’s dig deeper.
📍 Book a free discovery call through the link in bio.

08/25/2025

🧠🌱 Recent research is diving deep into the connection between our gut and our brain, which might influence learning disorders in kids.

🔬 Scientists compared blood samples from kids with specific learning disorders to those without. They looked at zonulin (a gut health marker) and claudin-5 (a brain health marker). These markers signal a leaky gut as well as a leaky brain

💡 Kids with learning disorders had higher levels of both these markers compared to the rest.

🧩 So, it suggests there might be a unique link between our gut health and brain function, especially when it comes to learning disorders. One of the many reasons to make sure gut health is optimal.

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08/23/2025

August 23 to the 30th is National Coconut week! So let’s dive into why this tropical fruit is they are way more than just a trendy health food.

Coconut water, meat, and oil each bring unique science-backed benefits:
✅ Hydration + electrolytes
✅ Antioxidant + anti-inflammatory support
✅ Possible metabolic and cardiovascular protection
✅ Possible kidney stone prevention
✅ Gut and immune function support

Whether it’s coconut water post-workout, coconut flour in your pancakes, or coconut oil in a stir-fry - this fruit has functional medicine written all over it.👉 Just remember: quality matters. Always aim for unsweetened, organic coconut products when possible.
Want more ways to use functional foods to improve your energy, focus, and resilience?

📍 Book a free discovery call — link in bio.

Study DOIs:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139748
10.3390/foods13060863
10.3390/foods14091503
10.3390/plants13050665
10.1039/c2fo30066d
10.1016/j.fct.2008.08.030
10.1089/jmf.2014.0046
10.1155/2018/3061742
10.1007/s13197-022-05352-0
10.1016/S1995-7645(11)60078-3
10.1590/1414-431X20154773

08/22/2025

Why does my brain fog get worse as I get older:

It's a question I hear all the time—and for good reason.As we age, several physiological changes converge that can lead to worsening brain fog. Brain plasticity naturally declines—but it doesn’t stop. When we don’t actively stimulate and support the brain, mental clarity and focus can begin to slip.

Hormonal shifts also play a major role. Postmenopausal women often experience significant drops in estrogen, which is neuroprotective. And men go through their own version of this—commonly called "andropause"—with gradually declining testosterone levels, affecting mood, energy, and cognition.

Add to that the rising rates of chronic low-grade inflammation, blood sugar dysregulation, and cardiovascular/metabolic disease as we age,and it’s no surprise that many people feel foggier in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

But here’s the key: Brain fog is common. It is not inevitable. And it is absolutely modifiable.

These changes aren’t random. They’re usually tied to identifiable, often reversible physiological imbalances—nutrient depletion, hormone shifts, neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, and more.So it's crucial to find the imbalance and support it at the root.

The pursuit of longevity isn’t merely the act of avoiding dying, but rather living those extra years with clarity, energy, and purpose. You don’t need to accept worsening quality of life just because of age.

-Dr. Matt

08/21/2025

😳 Your brain might already be underperforming—and it could be because you're just a little dehydrated.

Yep… even 2% dehydration can mess with your focus, memory, and reaction time.

Swipe through to see how it affects your brain (and why sipping water is basically a cognitive flex). 🧠💧

08/20/2025

😴 Still waking up groggy, hitting snooze three times, and feeling like it takes an hour to get going?

You’re probably dealing with a blunted cortisol awakening response, and that can affect your focus, energy, and mood right from the start.This kind of morning sluggishness often traces back to your HPA axis (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal loop). When this system isn't firing well, cortisol stays too low on waking, and your brain doesn’t get the "go" signal it needs. Here's some examples of that 'go' signal:

☀️ Light: Get natural sunlight into your eyes as soon as possible
🏃 Movement: Stretch, walk, or move your body shortly after waking
🌿 Botanicals: Adaptogens can support this brain-to-adrenal loop
🧠 Consistency: Daily repetition builds stronger pathways over timeI used to be a slow starter too.

Tag a friend who's extra grumpy in the morning and needs this!

Rhythm

08/19/2025

🤯 Just 2% Dehydrated and Your Brain Starts Slacking?!

Turns out, your brain doesn’t wait until you're parched to get lazy—just mild dehydration (as little as 2%) tanks your attention, reflexes, and immediate memory.

Surprisingly, long-term memory and complex tasks hold up better (especially after exercise), but let’s be real—nobody ever bragged about having “good enough” brain function.

Drink up to keep your mind sharp and your status even sharper. Your brain (and your friends who have to repeat themselves) will thank you. 😉🧠💧

08/18/2025

Working memory refers to your ability to be able to juggle bits of relevant information while you are doing an activity. Examples of this include things like:
-Remembering someone’s name or phone number while you are chatting with them
-Remembering what you needed to do while walking into a room
-Remembering what you needed at the grocery store
-Remembering what you needed to do when you picked up your phone
-Remembering where you parked your car or left your keys recently (more spatial aspects)
Research published in PLOS one, looked at phone use before bed and found that removing phone use atleast 30 minutes before bed lead to improved sleep quality, mood, and working memory.

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2777 Finley Road Suite 5
Downers Grove, IL
60515

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 1pm
	2pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday	2pm - 6:30pm
Thursday	10am - 1pm
	2pm - 6:30pm
Friday	10am - 1pm

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+16309687891

Website

https://ibrainandbody.com/

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