ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Brain fog, poor memory and lack of concentration
Many of us laughingly refer to our lapses in short term memory or fumbles with word recall as “senior moments.” However, is loss of brain function truly an “inevitable part of aging?” In fact, cognitive complaints such as brain fog, poor memory and lack of concentration are far from unavoidable. There are a number of commonalities that, when identified and addressed, can lead to significant improvement in and elimination of these symptoms — no matter what age you are. Let’s look at a few.
Simple Dehydration: Are you drinking enough water? Over 70 percent of the human body is composed of water and every single function in the body relies upon proper hydration. A substantial portion of your brain is water, and when dehydrated, your brain actually shrinks in volume! Even mild dehydration can cause numerous side effects, such as difficulty with focus and memory and brain fog. The good news? Within only 20 minutes of drinking water, these side effects are reversed!
Nutrients and Nutrient Absorption: Sixty percent of the brain is fat, 35 percent saturated fat with 25 percent essential fatty acids! Yet the average American is only getting a fraction of these vital fats from their diet. In addition, important neurotransmitters for thinking, alertness and memory, such as acetylcholine and dopamine, require foods high in choline, certain amino acids and zinc, derived from eggs, meat, seafood and cheese. The problem? Even if you are eating foods high in these nutrients, you may be absorbing only a small percentage of what you require. Many suffer from chronically low stomach acid and inadequate enzymes required to absorb nutrients from the food that they eat. This is relatively easy to correct with the right supplements and proper nutrition.
Hormonal Deficiencies. People with hypothyroidism are often treated with synthetic or natural thyroid hormones, and yet it can be extremely difficult to get symptoms under control. Those with inadequate thyroid hormones to the brain often report a loss of cognitive function, including forgetfulness, feeling “spaced out,” and difficulty thinking clearly. In addition, at least 60 percent of women report memory issues and brain fog as they go through menopause. Strategies that optimize thyroid, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone can help. One strategy includes acupuncture, which is a powerful method of stimulating and regulating the body’s hormonal systems.
The causes of brain fog, poor memory and lack of concentration can take some sleuthing, with solutions from simple to complex. At Vital Health we help people find clarity regarding the root causes of their health challenges, providing step-by-step guidance on what to do in order to restore health naturally.
Learn more by attending our upcoming webinar, "Brain Fog, Poor Memory & Lack of Concentration," 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12. Visit our website at VitalHealthCDA.com to learn more about this and other upcoming health classes, or register here: https://bit.ly/BrainFog2021
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Darcy Greenwald holds a master’s degree in Oriental Medicine, and is a Licensed Acupuncturist. She is additionally certified in Western Herbalism and Massage Therapy. She has more than 20 years of experience in natural medicine.
Darcy is a “Health Detective.” She looks beyond your symptom picture and investigates WHY you are experiencing your symptoms in the first place. Darcy is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements at Vital Health in Coeur d’Alene. Visit our website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Darcy, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Darcy can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.