We can talk about the so-called «adrenal fatigue». «Adrenal fatigue» is not a completely medical term, but is actively used by specialists in the USA and Europe to explain the condition of patients who have problems with clarity of thought, chronic fatigue, and a tendency to depression. The adrenal glands are a paired gland located, as you can see from the name, above the kidneys, inextricably linked with them and extremely important for life. What does brains have to do with it, you ask?
The fact is that the adrenal glands produce hormones that allow the brain and body to cope with stress (both physiological and psychological). And since the whole life of a modern person is endless stress, a high level of stress hormones is constantly maintained in the body. Experts say that over time, this can lead to the fact that our adrenal glands «get tired», that is, deplete their resources. This leads to a deterioration in the working capacity of the brain. But, since this condition has not yet been recognized as a disease, no one will undertake to treat it. How can I help myself? And what should I do to improve my performance and disperse the fog in my head?
1. Eat vegetables, complex carbohydrates and proteins
If you feel symptoms of «brain fog», avoid eating carbohydrates, especially simple ones — for example, such as white bread and sugar.
Change your diet and include more vegetables (for example, broccoli and cabbage). You can save money if you cut vegetables at home and bring ready-made cucumber slices and carrot sticks to work. Also make sure you consume enough protein (e.g. chicken, fish and eggs).
Going to lunch or a coffee break, give up powdered sugar doughnuts, sweet sodas and other available spicy treats, if you can. Do not drink more than a couple of cups of coffee a day and do not abuse alcohol, it will also only worsen your condition.
2. Go outside
Ensure that your body produces vitamin D. Now it will not cost you a penny, because for this you only need to go out into the fresh air. Remember: the most useful solar radiation for the production of vitamin D by the skin is daytime. The morning and evening rays of the sun are almost useless in this sense. To get your portion of the right solar radiation, it is not necessary to lie on the beach for hours, it is enough to spend 20 minutes outside in the middle of the day. This will provide the necessary amount of vitamin D and avoid its deficiency. At least now, in the warm season. In winter, you may need to take additional vitamin supplements.
Vitamin D is needed by your immune system, your bones and joints, and your metabolism. So, don’t sit in the office at lunchtime — go outside. By the way, sunbathing by the window is a pointless activity. Ordinary glass retains most of the useful radiation.
3. Pay attention to the liver and kidneys
In case of loss of working capacity and «fog» in the head, it is very important to pay attention to the two organs of the excretory system that are responsible for detoxifying your body — these are the liver and kidneys. The fewer toxins that linger in your body, the more efficient your productivity will be.
The liver and kidneys are a pair connected in a single chain, which is responsible for the purity of our body. The liver is involved in the disposal of toxins, drugs and food that you eat. And the kidneys are responsible for the excretion of waste products from the body. Optimizing liver and kidney function is crucial.
Eating foods that promote healthy intestinal flora, normalize digestion and supply the right enzymes and trace elements to the liver can help reduce the load on the liver, and, consequently, on the kidneys.
