Have you heard the term brain fog? A cloudy-headed feeling known as mind fog or brain fog is experienced by most persons. We undergo hormonal changes as we get older, which can induce glitches in brain processes that we have previously taken for granted. Learning and recalling information takes longer. We aren’t quite as fast as we used to be. Brain fog may also be caused by lack of sleep, overworking, and fatigue. It may be unpleasant to have brain fog, but relief is possible. Don’t dismiss the symptoms. Brain fog will impair the quality of your life if left unchecked and lead to other disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s disease.
What is Brain Fog Syndrome?
Confusion, forgetfulness, and a loss of concentration and mental clarity are represented by brain fog. Overworking, lack of sleep, fatigue, and spending too much time on the internet will cause this. Brain fog at the cellular level is thought to be triggered by elevated levels of inflammation and hormonal changes that decide the mood, attention, and concentration. The imbalanced quantities of hormones allow the whole mechanism to be discarded. Such disorders, such as obesity, irregular menstruation, and diabetes mellitus, may also arise from brain fog syndrome.
What are its Causes?
Typically, brain fog is embedded in a lifestyle that facilitates hormone imbalances and is compounded by tension.
- Electromagnetic radiation from computers, cell phones, laptops
- Stress: reducing the supply of blood to the brain that causes impaired memory
- Lack of sleep, not doing much workout
- Diet-amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants
- Toxins, pollution, insecticides, and chemical substances
What are its Symptoms?
- Sleep disorders, insomnia
- Headaches
- Low energy or exhaustion
- Cognitive function affected
- Mood swings
- Forgetfulness
- Concentrating difficulty
- Poor inspiration, lack of ideas
- Prolonged absences
- Depression
Ways to End Brain Fog
Treatment for brain fog depends on the cause. Modifications of lifestyles will also benefit.
- Spend less time on your screen and cell phone and remember to take a break.
- Good thought, stress reduction
- Adjust your diet
- Get ample time, go to bed at 10 pm or no later than midnight, 7-8 hours a day.
- Daily workout
- Stop alcohol, smoke, and afternoon coffee drinks.
- Seeking enjoyable activities
Tahani Tahmid Elma
Intern-YSSE
