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Eliminating Brain Fog

I ran out of MetroMint (my favorite water of late) today and ended up at my local health food store, Mother’s.  Lucky for me they had several bottles of cherry mint, so I was able to stock up!  I use that water when I feel the need for something sweet and it seems to do the trick.  It has no sugars, artificial sweeteners, or other chemicals.  The ingredients simply read “purified water, mint & cherry essense” but it quenches my thirst and my need for sugar, and helps hydrate my body at the same time.  In the words of Martha Stewart, “It’s a good thing.”

Anyway, while at Mother’s, I picked up a copy of Delicious Living and came across an article called, “How Can I Get Rid Of Brain Fog?” that I thought you might enjoy.  It’s in question-answer format and features viewpoints from a dietitian, a neurologist, and an intergrative cardiologist.  You can read the whole article by clicking the link above or you can read my synopsis.

Basically, the dietitian explains that brain fog occurs from simple sugars which are processed too quickly in the body.  She recommends eating small amounts of protein at every meal and to use as snacks to quell the urge to visit the vending machines.

The neurologist feels that stress is a main contributor to brain fog.  He suggests simplifying, practicing meditation or yoga, 8+ hours of “quality sleep”, and aerobic exercise.  In fact, he explains that there is evidence that supports that 2-3 20 minute walks can improve brain fog in the course of a week.

The integrative cardiologist believes that brain fog stems from a toxic environment.  He recommends eating healthy, organic foods and taking regular supplements (CoQ10 & L-Carnitine, PS, Melatonin, and the old standby, B vitamins).  He suggested that taking 1-10 mg of melatonin at bedtime could result in “enormous improvements”.

So there you have it.  Eat right, exercise, take your vitamins, sleep well and practice yoga and brain fog will be yours no longer.  Good luck!