Acupuncture for Brain Fog – Can it Help You Think Clearly?
Do you know what it’s like to forget a word just as you are about to say it? Or walk into a room and have no idea why you went in there?
Little memory lapses like this are common and not normally anything to worry about. Unfortunately, I see many clients who are experiencing “brain fog” and regular memory lapses like these that seriously interrupt their everyday life. Using acupuncture for brain fog can be a great way to alleviate this troublesome symptom and help you think clearly once again.
What is brain fog?
Brain fog describes a collection of symptoms including:
- Poor memory
- Forgetfulness
- Fuzzy thinking
- Difficulty remembering words
In short, having brain fog means that your thinking isn’t as sharp and clear as it usually is.
What causes brain fog?
Brain fog can be a sign of an underlying medical condition such as multiple sclerosis, Coeliac disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment (the early stages of dementia), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and post-viral fatigue.
Many people with Long Covid describe brain fog as one of their main symptoms, and this is common with other viral infections too.
Brain fog is commonly caused by:
- Hormonal changes like pregnancy and menopause>.
- Nutrient deficiencies – a diet rich in processed foods, refined sugars, or alcohol will be very low in important nutrients like B-vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and healthy fats that your brain relies on to work properly.
- Stress and overwork – long hours and not enough rest means your brain doesn’t get chance to recover and recharge itself.
- Too much screen time – doomscrolling social media and playing video games for hours tires your brain, leading to foggy thinking.
How does acupuncture help with brain fog?
There is a range of research for using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture for brain health, a lot of which focuses on acupuncture for different forms of dementia. For example, five Chinese studies showed that acupuncture was significantly better than medication> for vascular dementia.
Acupuncture is thought to support brain health by:
- Regulating levels of chemical messengers relevant to learning and memory.
- Helping to prevent oxidative damage in the brain.
- Modulating inflammatory markers in the brain.
- Improving glucose metabolism in brain cells.
- Acting on areas of the brain known to reduce sensitivity to pain and stress.
- Promoting relaxation and a sense of calm.
Patients often tell me how relaxed they feel after an acupuncture session!
To enhance the benefits of my treatments I also advise on diet and lifestyle changes too as these are fundamental for managing brain fog in the long-term.
Is brain fog disrupting your work and home life?
Would you like to have a sharper memory and clear thoughts?
Give me a call TODAY on 07788 633292 or email info@yorktraditionalacupuncture.co.uk to start your journey back to health.
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