Brain fog, often called “mild cognitive impairment” or just clouded thinking, is extremely common. It affects thousands of people, including children as well as adults. It contributes to school and work problems, low self-esteem, accidents, unhappy relationships and often is a factor in crime and delinquency because it can cause intense frustration and inability to function well in society.
Brain fog can be caused by many treatable problems, including:
- Medications
- Chronic Fatigue
- Blood Sugar Problems
- Nutritional Deficiencies
- Bacterial Infection
- Viral Infection
- Fungal Infection
- Candida Overgrowth
- Thyroid Hormone Levels
- Stress
- Environmental Toxins
- Sleep Problems
- Endocrine Issues
- Mild Strokes (CVI, CVA)
Natural approaches and Traditional Chinese Medicine have solutions to most of these problems. Testing and correct diagnosis is essential to choosing the best treatment.
Natural Treatment Approaches
The Western Naturopathic approach focuses on understanding and treating the causes of symptoms, rather than their suppression. This approach uses herbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other natural substances and derivatives and is a much safer approach to regaining health. Orthomolecular and Functional Medicine is gaining wider acceptance by conventional physicians, who recognize that the roots of “modern” drugs can be found in the natural pharmacopoeia.
If you suspect a chronic viral or fungal infection may be causing your brain fog, consider Lauricidin®, a potent form of lauric acid which has been shown in several scientific studies to be effective in treating many pathogens.
Traditional Chinese Medicine sees brain fog, loss of memory and irritability to be associated with the Kidneys or the Heart. The Spleen is also considered important, as qi and blood decrease over time.As kidney and Spleen function declines, dampness and phlegm will be produced. Lack of movement may cause qi and blood stagnation. According to TCM theory, phlegm can produce symptoms such as disordered thinking; drooling; nausea; profuse sputum; somnolence; a stuck sensation in the throat (plum pit qi); a coated tongue; and a slippery pulse. Modern Chinese Formulas take into account the most recent phytonutrient research and share many ingredients with Western formulas.
Dr. Reinhardt is a Board Certified Medical Psychologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating brain fog dementia. Call us at (714) 886-9026 to book an appointment for an in-person discreet consultation telehealth consultation, or for a referral in your area.
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