Brain Fog
What is Brain Fog?
Do you ever notice that your ability to think feels sluggish or fuzzy? You might be experiencing what’s commonly known as “brain fog.” While not technically a medical or scientific term, it describes a temporary sensation of reduced mental acuity.
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The emergence of hustle culture, which created legions of overworked achievers, brought awareness to the cognitive challenges that go with it. Lingering brain fog has also been a common side effect during recovery from the COVID-19 viral illness.
Brain fog related to hormone imbalance in men and women can lead to trouble with concentration and difficulty remembering recently learned verbal information, such as the name of someone you’ve been introduced to.
Fatigue and certain medical conditions and treatments, such as cancer and chemotherapy, can also cause hazy thinking and cognitive problems.
Possible Treatments and Causes of Brain Fog
One of the challenges with understanding brain fog is that there are so many potential causes, and the term "brain fog" alone doesn’t tell doctors what exactly is going on. That said, here are a few common causes to consider.
Diet & Food Sensitivity
Improper diet, food allergies and sensitivities may change your cognitive capabilities. According to studies, 95 percent of people with non-celiac gluten sensitivity report having brain fog.
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We offer various lab panels and nutrition testing to help you get to the root cause of your symptoms.
History of Covid
COVID-19 is known to cause lingering problems with attention, concentration, and memory after infection. This may be due to inflammation in the brain that affects how brain cells behave.
7.2 percent of people who reported having long COVID experienced brain fog, and this symptom was more common in women, preexisting respiratory problems, and severes case of COVID-19.
Ready to Say Goodbye to Brain Fog?
Brain fog — that fuzzy, foggy feeling when you’re not at your sharpest — isn’t a medical term but researchers are increasingly trying to better understand it.
Factors like stress, hormonal changes, diet, sleep, and some medical conditions and medications can lead to this temporary cognitive state.
If you’re struggling and feeling mentally sluggish, there are ways to manage it with lifestyle changes and other therapies. Ask us about creating a treatment plan for you.
