Dr Sui Wong Empowering Your Brain Health

Greetings from Arizona! I’m currently at the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) meeting. I love the opportunity to connect and collaborate with friends and colleagues at such meetings. And yay for this joyful moment at another recent meeting, when a friend and colleague came up to me to say, “I love your Mindful Cup of…

On a recent call with my mother, I couldn’t help but smile at her enthusiasm as she described her new reflexology class. In her golden years (I am not allowed to mention her age😂), she is actively engaged in learning and loves to share her new knowledge! I love learning, too – whether it is…

In my recent clinic consultation, I was guiding a lady to improve her metabolic health to address her neurological condition. She expressed frustration about her inability to “lose weight” despite trying “everything” First we discussed other health metrics beyond the number on the scale. We discovered subtle signs – brain fog, afternoon energy crashes, and…

During a recent mindfulness group session, participants shared how amazed they were by the profound benefits of mindfulness practices on their neurological symptoms and overall wellbeing. Many had been skeptical at first about how such a simple practice could make such a difference. This reminded me of a fascinating story about how Roger Bannister changed…

The other Sunday, during an online Zoom movement session with my aunties and uncle, we got talking about walking.  As they get older, I’m acutely aware of the importance of strength and movement practices for healthy aging. “How much walking?” I quizzed them   “10,000 steps!” one of my aunties immediately responded. While 10,000 steps is…

During a recent podcast interview, I was asked an intriguing question: “If glucose is the brain’s preferred fuel, why isn’t more glucose better for the brain?“ It’s a fascinating question that highlights an important paradox about brain health!  The answer lies in finding that “sweet spot” where your brain gets just the right amount of glucose…

A patient recently shared about her difficulty in making time for brain-healthy habits. “I want to do it, but I don’t seem to get round to it.” Sound familiar? I get it! It’s a common challenge. And honestly, I sometimes struggle with that, too. This conversation reminded me of another patient’s reflection about how she’s…