Brain fog - Elite Hormone Health

What is brain fog?

Brain fog refers to cognitive dysfunction characterized by mental confusion, slowed thinking, and forgetfulness. It can make it hard to focus, learn new things, recall facts and memories, or multitask.

Common Signs

• Poor concentration and focus - Having trouble staying focused on tasks. Easily distracted.
• Forgetfulness and disorientation - Forgetting plans, previous conversations, where you put things. Feeling spacey.
• Difficulty finding words - Often pausing to remember common words. Tip of the tongue feeling.
• Fatigue - Feeling inexplicably worn out both physically and mentally.

Causes

Brain fog has many potential causes including:

• Stress and burnout
• Sleep deprivation or apnea
• Nutrient deficiencies like B vitamins, vitamin D
• Dehydration
• Hormonal imbalances - low or high cortisol, sex hormones
• Inflammation
• Certain medical conditions

Seeing a doctor can help determine any underlying issues. Treating hormone imbalances may also help improve some cases of brain fog.

For example, the specialists at Elite Hormone Health use advanced testing to create customized bioidentical hormone therapy plans to help both men and women suffering from brain fog and other symptoms due to hormone deficiencies or imbalance.

What Helps Brain Fog?

Some tips to help improve brain fog naturally:

• Reduce stress - yoga, meditation, more fun activities
• Prioritize sleep - aim for 7-9 hours per night
• Eat a nutrient dense diet with anti-inflammatory foods
• Stay hydrated - drink plenty of water
• Exercise and move your body daily
• Try supplements like fish oil, B complex, coenzyme Q10
• Stimulate your mind - read books, take a course, play puzzles

Focus on overall healthy lifestyle factors for the best chance of clearing up that annoying brain fog! The better care you take of your whole body and mind, the better your cognitive function is likely to be.

I hope this breakdown helps explain the key characteristics, causes, and solutions for brain fog! Let me know if you have any other questions. Wishing you sharp thinking ahead!