Take out one of those two, and life can suddenly seem impossible.
Brain fog itself is a symptom, not a disorder or diagnosis.
We’ll walk you through what to do to find the mental clarity you need and deserve.
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A visit to your primary care practitioner may be the best place to start.
Rather, consider that a first step to healthier lifestyle practices.
Breathing exercises andmindfulnesscould both help with your mental clarity.
You’ll also want to exercise caution around substances, from caffeine to recreational drugs.
Picking up a book and spending time reading can be helpful, as canmental exerciseslike puzzles or word games.
Meditationis also famously helpful for improving one’s clarity.
The one that I feel helped me the most is magnesium l-threonate, a particular a form of magnesium.
If you have concerns that you may have a specific ailment, you should share those with your doctor.
It might be related to stress or lifestyle.
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