5 Keys to Clearing Brain Fog

Persistent brain fog? Here are 5 science-backed ways to tackle it. Though it’s always advisable that you consult a trusted physician too, these are some remedies that can alleviate a cloudy mind.

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Though it’s always advisable you take your concerns to a trusted physician, there are some simple remedies you can try to relieve brain fog.

1. Listen to classical music before sleep bed. Classical music helps not directly, but by easing you into sleep. Poor or insufficient sleep is one of the main causes for brain fog. So listen to some relaxing classical melodies, preferably of around 60 beats per minute, and they’ll likely help!

2. Smell some rosemary oil. Yes, rosemary oil. According to a 2013 study, participants performed better at cognitive tasks after being exposed to the rosemary aroma. It’s an optimal oil for boosting mind clarity.

3. Stay hydrated. Even a 2% drop in the brain’s body water could impair cognitive performance. Short-term memory as well as alertness are affected. So drink up! Being conscious of your water intake could be the single most important step towards clearing a cloudy mind.

4. Go out for a walk. The long-term benefits of exercise in brain health are well-documented, but in addition, some of these benefits are immediate. Simply 10 minutes of physical activity can serve as an immediate boost to your brainpower. In a study, these short bouts of aerobic exercise resulted in a 14% gain in cognitive performance.

5. Have some fermented foods. Emerging research shows that gut health is closely associated with mental health. And unfortunately, it’s also one of the most overlooked aspects of our wellbeing. An easy way to be kinder to your microbiome is to consume foods rich in probiotics. Yogurt, kefir, and kimchi are good examples.

Follow these recommendations, and you’ll hopefully be on your way to a sharper, clearer mind.

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