Brain fog refers to feelings of mental confusion, forgetfulness, or lack of focus and clarity. It can make it hard to think straight, recall information, or stay productive.
Some key signs of brain fog include:
- Forgetfulness - Having trouble remembering details, appointments, conversations, or obligations
- Lack of focus - Difficulty concentrating on tasks, following conversations, or reading
- Cloudy thinking - Feeling spaced out, fuzzy, or like your mind is full of cobwebs
- Disorganization - Having difficulty making decisions, planning steps of a project, or sorting through complex information
What causes brain fog?
There are many potential culprits behind brain fog, including:
- Stress and burnout
- Sleep deprivation
- Nutrient deficiencies, like low vitamin B12, magnesium, or iron
- Hormonal changes and imbalances
- Chronic conditions like thyroid disorders, Lyme disease, depression, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue
- Medications - Brain fog is a possible side effect of many common prescriptions and over-the-counter meds
If you're struggling with brain fog, experts at
Harmony Hormone Therapy recommend getting checked for potential
hormonal imbalances. Conditions like
adrenal fatigue,
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What helps fix brain fog?
Making the following lifestyle changes and getting properly tested and treated by your healthcare provider can all help improve brain fog:
- Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night
- Incorporate brain-boosting foods like fatty fish, berries, nuts and seeds
- Practice stress relief through yoga, meditation, or nature time
- Stay active each day through walking, dancing, sports etc.
- Consider supplements like B vitamins, fish oil, zinc, and magnesium
- Explore underlying causes through hormone, thyroid, nutrient testing etc.
I hope this overview gives you a good understanding of some of the key things to know about brain fog - what it feels like, what causes it, and how to start getting relief! Let me know if you have any other questions.