"7 Ways to Lift Brain Fog"

1. Start Eating the Right Kind of Foods

One of the first things you can do to correct this problem is by eating healthy foods. By eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as lean proteins, you may begin to see positive results soon.

Often, individuals experience allergic reactions from eating certain foods. If you have an allergic reaction to foods, you may experience less energy than before.

Common foods that cause an allergic reaction include dairy products, wheat, barley, oats, and rye. So by eliminating these foods, you may notice an improvement in your mental function.

There are several supplements you may wish to add that may help improve brain fog.

For example, you might want to add coenzyme Q-10 and additional antioxidants.

Other important nutrients you may wish to add are members of the B family of vitamins, including vitamin B6, B12 and the B complex family of vitamins; calcium, choline, copper, L-glutamine, L-taurine and thiamine.

Adaptogenic herbs such as ginkgo biloba may be helpful, when taken for short periods of time. New research indicates that taking ginkgo can help improve circulation to the brain and absorption of glucose.

In one study, participants scored 40% higher on tests of verbal recall after taking 120 mg daily for six months.

Be careful, as some herbs can be toxic when taken for extended periods.

3. Eat Foods That Are Rich in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids

Eating foods that contain large amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids, such as almonds, avocados and olives are good for the heart, as they can help clear the arteries of cholesterol buildup that also reduces blood flow to the brain.

In one study, individuals that ate a handful of almonds every day, saw a 15% reduction in their LDL cholesterol levels.

In addition, monounsaturated fats are important structural components of brain cells, so eating almonds daily may help protect against age-related cellular damage.

4. Exercise

I'm sure everybody knows that exercise is good for the heart, but it's also good for the brain. Exercise can help clear some of the brain fog by increasing circulation to the brain.

Additionally, exercise has been shown to to expand the hippocampus, the brain's memory center. By exercising, you increase the levels of BDNF, which is a molecule that stimulates the growth of neurons involved in memory function.

5. Make Sure Your Bowels Are Working Okay

You should be examined by a physician to make sure your digestive system is in good working order.

Digestive problems such as chronic constipation and diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and leaky gut syndrome can cause a buildup of toxins, with nutritional deficiencies developing as your body is unable to properly absorb nutrients.

6. Be Checked by a Physician To Determine If You Have Any Underlying Allergies

It is important to be examined by a physician to see if you have any underlying allergies or food sensitivities that may be contributing to this condition.

Quite often, intolerance to lactose and glutens may be contributing to your mental problems.

Your physician may recommend that you start adding digestive enzymes to your diet, as they can help absorb hidden lactose and gluten found in many foods.

7. Quit Smoking

Of course smoking isn't good for the lungs, but tobacco also contains many poisonous neurotoxins that can constrict blood flow to the entire body, including the brain.

This reduction in circulation can be a major contributor to brain fog.