WTF is brain fog?
Where is this rage coming from?
Why do I feel so low?
Feel like your brain has been hijacked, kidnapped, or gagged? Told the kids dinner’s on the dog and their shoes are in the fridge? Wonder why you were once able to multitask like a beast but now you struggle to remember words?
You’re probably suffering from brain fog. Although not a medical condition (it should be), brain fog is defined as a ‘state of cognitive dysfunction’ where your ability to concentrate, remember or function with any sort of mental clarity evades you. Ultimately, it’s a sign that some aspect of your health needs your attention.
From hormonal shifts and stress, to inflammation and illness, brain fog can rear its ugly head and really derail your sense of self.
It’s time to put your tongue back in your mouth and put a stop to those “have you lost it?” looks that keep being thrown your way. It’s time to reclaim the brain game.
Cortisol ruling the roost? Hello stress. Oestrogen fluctuating like f**k? Well, there goes that energy. Progesterone pulling a Houdini? Get ready for the restlessness. Testosterone done one? So has your dopamine.
It’s a quadruple threat and being dominated or abandoned by these hormones can really send you over the edge and into a ragey spin.
If your wire is as short as a politician’s promise, you’re losing your sh*t over the small stuff, you’re exhausted by, well… you, and everyone is as annoying as Hell, REMEMBER… it’s not you, it’s your hormones and it’s time to rein them in.
But what can I do about this blind rage? Why not start here:
- Gluten is a hormone disruptor – ditch it temporarily to see if your hormonal equilibrium is restored.
- Not ready to ditch the sourdough? Alcohol affects oestrogen levels, so consider swapping out the vino for Brain Powder, packed with Mucuna Pruriens – a source of L-Dopa, a precursor to Dopamine.
- Not ready for a dry run? L-Theanine blunts stress responses and calms the internal raging tempest.
- Boost testosterone levels naturally with supplements like Maca, found in Testosterone Support Precursor.
- Not down with ingestibles? Make your environment work for you. Put environmental toxins in the bin and swap out nasty riddled lotions, potions, perfumes, and candles for all-natural, non-endocrine-disrupting joy.
- If all else fails, get your sweat on and release rage-fueling toxic oestrogen, followed by a cold water plunge or shower to reset your mood.
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Your mood is directly impacted by your gut health. If it’s leaky or inflamed, your brain is going to let you know about it. Hello, meh and misery, FFS! Because 95% of your happy hormone, serotonin, is made in the gut, it’s time to show it some love.
The last thing we want to do when we’re experiencing high levels of stress is catch up with our team. Talk about it? No thanks. Share the load? Too much like hard work. Socialise? Would rather stick a cattle prod up my arse. The truth is, connectivity is the key to lowering cortisol and increasing dopamine, our motivation hormone. Festering within ourselves is dangerous and leads to toxic, addictive behaviours.
So what changes can you make? Let’s start here:
- Ditch inflammation-spiking foods like seed oils, emulsifiers, and refined sugars – if it comes in a packet, read the label like your mental health depends on it. It does.
- Manage stress by identifying what’s winding you up and either tweaking it, reframing it, or walking away from it entirely.
- Prioritise sleep – poor sleep causes inflammation, wrecks recovery, and tanks your mood. Early nights, cleaner fuel, and avoiding a doom scroll can all help to get your sleep back on track.
- Get your daily dose of natural light, especially in the morning. It keeps your circadian rhythm in check and helps serotonin transportation throughout your body.
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