Brain fog refers to feelings of mental confusion, forgetfulness, or lack of mental clarity that can interfere with daily activities. Some key things to know about brain fog:
- Symptoms include forgetfulness, difficulty focusing, confusion, lack of motivation, and reduced work/school performance
- There are many potential causes, including lack of sleep, stress, depression, poor diet, hormonal changes, and some medical conditions
- Diagnosis usually begins with tracking your symptoms and ruling out other potential medical issues with your doctor
- Treatment depends on the underlying cause but can include getting more sleep, reducing stress, adjusting your diet, supplements, prescription medications, and hormone replacement therapy
What causes brain fog?
Some common culprits include:
- Sleep deprivation - Not getting enough sleep hampers cognitive function
- Stress - Constant stress taxes our mental bandwidth
- Poor nutrition - Lack of key nutrients affects brain performance
- Hormonal changes - Thyroid issues, menopause, and andropause can trigger brain fog
Additionally, some
medical conditions like chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease, depression, and anxiety may contribute.
How is brain fog diagnosed and treated?
- Track your symptoms to notice patterns and triggers
- See your doctor for a medical evaluation to rule out underlying illness
- Assess your sleep, diet, stress levels, and hormone function (the experts at New Beginnings HRT Clinic can help!)
- Treatment may involve lifestyle changes, supplements, prescription medication, hormone replacement therapy, and stress-reduction techniques
With an integrative treatment approach focused on potential contributing lifestyle, dietary, hormonal, and other health factors, many people find significant relief from persistent brain fog.
The brain health experts at
New Beginnings HRT Clinic specialize in customized treatment plans involving nutrition, supplements, stress management, proper sleep hygiene,
prescription bioidentical hormones, peptide therapies and other regenerative treatments to help patients find clarity again.
Check our website to learn more or book a consultation today for individualized testing and treatments to clear away the clouds of brain fog!