Some mornings I can see a layer of fog on the Bloomingdale Bog - quite a sight. It looks like a thick cloud undulating over the low-lying wetland. If I were down there in it, I would not be able to see very far, my sense of direction would be skewed and confusion would reign.
Do you ever feel that way? Lost in a bog fog? I do not like the A word, but I have to admit that aging seems to be a factor in brain fog. But like anything else in the A word category, I believe there are some things we can do to strengthen and support our minds.
Here are some ideas:
In the realm of nutritional supplements:
- Ginkgo Biloba, to be effective, you must take enough - 60 mg. per 60 pounds of body weight
- CoQ10, a potent antioxidant
- Alpha Lipoic Acid improves memory and slows brain aging
- Vitamin E and Selenium
In the sphere of keeping the mental rust at bay:
- Brain calisthenics - learn new things ... languages, musical instruments, sports, creative arts; do crossword puzzles, watch Jeopardy ... determine to engage in new learning for the rest of your life. Listen to classical music, exercise in a class, exercise in fresh air, breathe deeply and get the blood moving to your head!
- Eat enough fat - it feeds your brain - especially Omega 3 fat (Cod Liver Oil!) and grass-fed animal fats - butter, cheese, milk, eggs, and meats.
- Avoid artificial sweeteners, especially aspartame
- Eat lots of fresh, local dark green leafy vegies and for heaven's sake, forsake the sugar! (definitely more on that another time.)
Just as a stiff breeze and warm air banishes the bog fog, good nutrition, exercise and learning something new every day will go a long way in expelling the fog in your cloudy brain.
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