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Since 2020, millions of people have experienced what is known as brain fog– unpleasant, sluggish and fuzzy mental sensations causing a slow-thinking state of mind. The lack of concentration and mental performance is resulting in a growing number of people frustrated and worried about their ability to perform simple and more difficult tasks throughout the day. This article is meant to provide some tools to help spring clean your brain to soak up these warmer and brighter days.
So, what is brain fog exactly? This term is typically used as a broad description of various types of mental sensations, ranging from an inability to focus, memory disturbances, general mental impairment, a decline in mental performance, fatigue and an overall lack of sharpness. In conjunction with Covid-19 symptoms and the lingering feelings of post-pandemic languish, millions of people have suffered from these ‘brain fog’ symptoms.
It is unclear exactly why people suffer from brain fog, however many studies point to either lifestyle or health factors. Lifestyle factors possibly causing an inability to think, focus and concentrate include dehydration, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, high stress levels and sleep deprivation. There are also a number of health conditions that may lead to sensations of brain fog, such as auto-immune inflammatory syndromes, asthma, certain allergies and other hormonal changes.
While there are many factors causing brain fog, an overwhelming amount of evidence suggests two leading causes: sleep deprivation and stress. So, let's tackle some sleep and stress disturbances and get to spring cleaning the clutter from our brains.
As we’ve mentioned in previous articles, sleep is an essential component of overall health and one of the best wellness gifts you can give your body. When you’re asleep, your body does the most repairing from head to toe, which leads to long-lasting benefits. Insufficient sleep causes a build-up of waste materials in the brain which can impede the amount of mental “space” that is available to be used. It is recommended that adults get 7-9 hours of sleep for optimal rest and brain health.
If you’re struggling with sleep deprivation, a few pro sleep tips to help build healthy sleep habits are sticking to a regular sleep schedule, make your bedroom a sleep oasis, put away electronics, use mindfulness practices such as meditation, journaling, stretching and breath work and incorporate natural sleep aids into your nightly routine.
CBD is a powerful and effective all-natural tool that helps the body transition from rapid eye movement (REM) sleep to non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep quicker. CBD is also a natural anti-inflammatory, providing full body relief for many people suffering with acute and chronic pain, resulting in a more restful night’s sleep. Mendi’s proprietaryCBD Oil Sleep Tincture includes plant compounds like reishi mushroom extract, passion flower, valerian root, hops and beta-caryophyllene promoting the body’s natural ability to fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up feeling rested.
A similar process of brain build-up occurs with stress-related symptoms, releasing hormones which cloud thinking and divert one’s ability to focus. Feelings of stress are mentally and physically exhausting for your body. Being in a state of exhaustion makes it very difficult to focus, concentrate and perform daily tasks. Brain fog can also trigger feelings of anxiety, which further impede the ability to use mental resources. Anxiety can make it hard to finish seemingly easy tasks and is known to cause fatigue.
If you’re struggling with brain fog due to stress and anxiety, we encourage you to use our best-selling products to balance daily stress,Full Spectrum CBD Gummies andNo THC CBD Gummies, which naturally aid in relieving these symptoms. CBD is a natural compound that aids in the process of releasing serotonin, a neurotransmitter found in the brain that plays a critical role in mood and mental health.Mendi’s proprietary stress blends include additional plant-compounds such as ashwagandha mushroom extract, GABA, 5-HTP, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D3 and limonene which all naturally aid in calming your mind and body.
Overall, building healthy sleep habits and balancing daily stress levels can have a profound impact on your long-term brain health. We hope this article has provided a few helpful tips to spring clean your brain and tap into a better you!
