What is brain fog?
Brain fog refers to feelings of mental confusion, forgetfulness, and lack of focus and clarity. It can make it difficult to concentrate, remember details, and think clearly.
Some common symptoms of brain fog include:
- Forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating
- Mental fatigue, haziness, and grogginess
- Being unusually distractible
- Difficulty finding the right words
- Feeling spacey or unfocused
Causes
There are many potential causes of brain fog, including:
- Lack of sleep - Not getting enough quality sleep can impair cognitive function
- Stress - High stress levels overextend the brain and impact memory and focus
- Poor diet - Deficiencies in key nutrients affect brain health
- Hormonal changes - Shifts in hormones due to aging, menopause, etc.
- Medications - Some prescription drugs list brain fog as a side effect
Treatments
If you're struggling with brain fog, there are some things you can try to help regain mental clarity:
- Get 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night
- Reduce stress through relaxation techniques, meditation, etc.
- Follow a healthy, balanced diet rich in brain-supporting nutrients
- Take targeted supplements like omega-3s, B vitamins, ginkgo biloba
- Exercise regularly to improve blood and oxygen flow to the brain
- Consider hormone testing and treatment to address imbalances
The professionals at Vitality Hormone Clinic specialize in using bioidentical hormone therapy to helps patients find relief from brain fog and other cognitive issues caused by hormone imbalances. Their individualized programs can help you regain peak mental sharpness.