Welcome back to the second week of my new show! In this week’s show in addition to the great music I discussed brain fog and dementia, and gave some tips on how to help the brain fog holistically.
Brain fog is quite a normal occurrence in our midlife as we enter perimenopause. It is a result in a decline of oestrogen in our bodies and we experience poor concentration, brain fuzz or memory slips. We have oestrogen receptors all over our bodies, including our brain, and as we enter perimenopause, our oestrogen begins to decline, decreasing our ability to fuel our brains. Brain Fog can be treated with oestrogen and other holistic remedies.
Dementia on the other hand is caused by plaque build up on the brain over time. Currently, dementia is not reversible. Doctors typically use the word ‘‘dementia’’ to describe common symptoms – such as memory loss, confusion, and problems with speech and understanding – that get worse over time.
There are a few natural ways you can help yourself in midlife whilst trying to overcome brain fog.
- Write lists. Keep sticky notes around. First thing in the morning, I write a list of everything that I need to get done that day and refer to it throughout.
- Keep your brain active with reading, board games, card games, puzzles, and crosswords.
- Listen to a variety of music.
- Practise slow breathing. Studies show that slow breathing reduces inflammation of the brain and increases its ability to adapt, change and repair itself.
- Practise meditation with mantras. A good one to try is also my favourite- Sa Ta Na Ma. O practice this meditation, simply touch your thumb to each finger as you recite each syllable. Begin by touching your thumb to your index finger and say ‘Sa’, then touch your middle finger and say ‘Ta’; thumb to ring finger and say ‘Na’ and thumb to pinky finger and say ‘Ma’. Then repeat at least 5 times or more.
We played our newly named ‘Movie Memory Lane’ quiz with the quote “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.”
The Midlife Mixup
Michelle Spencer
