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Brain Fog Affects Quality of Life
Suffering from brain fog? You’re not alone. If you or someone you care about has experienced brain fog for any period of time, you know how pernicious such it can be to your physical and mental health.
And It Makes It Hard to Focus
The cognitive symptoms of brain fog are generally thought to be a mild cognitive impairment, but many people who suffer from brain fog would call the symptoms more frustrating and debilitating than mild, per se. The impairment is often described as slow thinking, difficulty focusing, confusion, lack of concentration, forgetfulness, or a haziness in thought processes.
There are several steps you can take to try to help clear your head.
For instance, any chemicals are disruptive to health and can cause oxidative stress or interfere with the endocrine system. Now, in all likelihood, your house isn’t a superfund site. You don’t need to panic or abandon every modern convenience. That said, reducing the toxic load in your personal environment (including potentially toxic cleaning products) can go a long way toward improving your health. Herbal support may also help reduce the damage.
And, of course, make sure your water is clean, use natural cleaning products, and eat pesticide-free produce. Create a healthy home.
All About Nootropics
None of these solutions, of course, is a magic cure. Some people take every precaution and still suffer from brain fog. (Linden Botanicals owner Michael Van der Linden was one of those people.)
At Linden Botanicals, we’re big fans of all-natural nootropic herbals.
An all-natural, non-caffeinated nootropic is a substance derived from natural sources that enhances cognitive functions such as memory, focus, and mental clarity without containing caffeine or artificial ingredients.
Unlike synthetic nootropics, which are man-made compounds designed to improve brain function, natural nootropics come from herbs, plants, and other natural materials. Examples of natural, non-caffeinated nootropics include Cistanche, Haritaki, Semen cuscutae, Polygala, and Bilberry.
A true nootropic enhances memory and learning ability; helps the brain resist learned behaviors and disruptive memories; protects the brain from harmful physical or chemical injury or damage; enhances the efficiency of brain functions; and lacks any sedative, stimulant, or toxic side effects.
Herbal Support for Brain Fog
Millions of people of all ages are striving to enhance memory and cognitive performance and experience healthy aging.
Five of the most promising all-natural nootropic herbal extracts are Cistanche, Haritaki, Semen cuscutae, Polygala, and Bilberry.
CISTANCHE: A study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology calls Cistanche tubulosa “potential treatment for depressive symptoms by restoring homeostasis of gut microbiota for microbiota–gut–brain axis disorders, opening new avenues in the field of neuropsychopharmacology.”
Studies have shown that the anti-aging properties in Cistanche may enhance mitochondrial functional and antioxidant capacity. As a result, Cistanche shows potential in improving longevity and endurance, increasing energy, and reducing fatigue. Read the Cistanche FAQ.
HARITAKI: Haritaki is an all-natural nootropic herbal extract that contains a wide variety of properties believed to affect cognition. A study published in Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences notes that Haritaki extract contains AChEI and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, all of which are currently relevant to the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Read the Haritaki FAQ.
SEMEN CUSCUTAE: Semen cuscutae herbal extract (Tu Si Zi) may show protective activity against chemically induced memory deficit, as well as help to protect against oxidative damage and neuroinflammation. It may also be able to help rescue damaged brain synapses, support treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, and help alleviate memory loss by rescuing caspase-3-mediated synaptic damage in Alzheimer’s disease treatment. Read the Semen cuscutae FAQ.
POLYGALA: A study published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies indicates that Polygala tenuifolia (Yuan Zhi) may reduce cognitive deficits, neuronal injures, and neurogenesis disorder, as well as protect against brain fog and cognitive decline. Polygala fits into a special category of natural nootropic herbal extracts that supports new brain cell growth. Read the Polygala FAQ.
BILBERRY: A study published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences indicates that the anthocyanins found in Bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum) herbal extract may lower the risk of developing cognitive decline. Studies have shown it may improve memory, attention, psychomotor speed, and executive function. Compounds in Bilberry seem to jumpstart the brain, helping aging neurons communicate again. Read the Bilberry FAQ.
Cut Through the Brain Fog
You can optimize your health. We understand that this task may seem monumental, which is why we’ll try to make it as clear and straightforward as possible. Download our free Lessons from the Darkness e-book, and we’ll share eight valuable ways you can optimize your health. You can also check out the BRAINSTORM FAQ for more information.
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