Experiencing moments of mental confusion, fatigue, and forgetfulness is common for many people. The feeling of lacking concentration and processing information more slowly can be both frustrating and disruptive to our daily tasks. These symptoms are often overlooked, dismissed as minor compared to the other important issues in our lives. However, this collection of symptoms known as “brain fog” can affect our bodies and minds, causing a loss in productivity, motivation, and overall wellbeing.
What is brain fog?
Brain fog are the cognitive symptoms that impacts our daily routine by making daily tasks more difficult to perform properly. This is where the name “brain fog” comes from, as these symptoms create a mental "haze" that clouds our thoughts and disrupts clear thinking and focus. Although specific symptoms can differ for each person, symptoms include:
forgetfulness
fatigue
problems with attention
slower speed of processing and reaction time
cognitive control, including planning, organising, and multitasking
What causes brain fog?
There is no clear cause of brain fog, however, it is mainly believed to be caused by everyday lifestyle behaviour. For example, fatigue and low focus are linked to lack of proper sleep and rest, poor nutrition, and stress, which are important factors of everyday lifestyle.
Symptoms of brain fog are also thought to be caused by mental and physical health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, autoimmune conditions like lupus, neurodivergent conditions like ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, and diabetes. They can also be the effect of certain medications such as those for chemotherapy. There’s also some research suggesting that the immune system could cause inflammation in the brain (neuroinflammation), which temporarily blocks information or makes it more difficult for the body to process information.
How to deal with brain fog?
As the symptoms of brain fog are often overlooked, you may think there are no ways to prevent and deal with brain fog, however, the majority of the solutions are simple changes to your everyday lifestyle and routine.
This includes:
Getting proper sleep so you don’t feel tired
Taking regular breaks throughout the day to reduce overworking your brain
Eat a healthy and balanced diet so you have energy throughout the day
Stay hydrated to keep up energy levels and brain function
Do physical activity every day e.g. walking, exercising, jogging
Take up hobbies you enjoy
Take RAIN Flow State Mushrooms daily for a clear and focused mind
If you find that your symptoms are very severe, please visit a specialist or therapist for professional support so you can get on with your life without these symptoms.
Dealing with brain fog can be difficult, which is why we created Flow State Mushrooms so you can stay energised and focused all day, every day. Simply take 2 capsules in the morning and discover a clearer mind without brain fog.
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