Our immune system is one of nature’s greatest survival tools — a finely tuned defence designed to protect us from injury, infection, and danger. A short burst of inflammation is healthy; it helps us heal. But when that fire never fully cools, it can quietly begin to harm the very organ that makes us who we are — the brain.

Although our biology is almost unchanged from 100,000 years ago, our modern world is not. Constant stress, poor sleep, processed food, loneliness, and a lack of movement all act as daily “micro-stressors,” keeping our immune system switched on. Over time, this can trigger neuro-inflammation — the brain’s version of chronic inflammation.

We now know the brain and body are deeply connected. Signals called cytokines can cross the blood–brain barrier, activating the brain’s immune cells (microglia). When overactive, microglia interfere with brain communication, reducing key neurotransmitters and shrinking regions like the hippocampus, which supports memory, mood, and stress resilience.

The result? We may feel flat, foggy, anxious, unmotivated, or struggle to sleep — all signs that the brain’s balance needs restoring.

The good news: this cycle is reversible. Daily choices — nourishing food, restorative sleep, calm moments, movement, and targeted nutrients like the neuro-flavonoids in Brain Health - can help the brain cool inflammation, clear waste, and rebuild clarity, energy, and emotional steadiness.

When we care for our brain’s inflammation balance, we reclaim our clarity, calm, and capacity to thrive.

Megan Wilks - Founder & Neuroscientist

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