How to Beat Brain Fog

Genaah from Orillia, Ontario, Canada, asked:

Hello Julie,

Thank you so much for the opportunity to submit a question. 

I have been experiencing brain fog for several years and I’m scared that it’s going to have a significant impact on my career. I can’t remember anything, even the basics. 

People believe that I am amazing at what I do and I feel like an imposter. I’m currently looking for a new job because there have been multiple layoffs at the company I work for but I’m concerned that I won’t know enough to perform well at a new company. Are you able to tell me what is causing the brain fog and how to help it?

The best way I can describe the sensation I have is that it feels like my brain is thick, dense and foggy.

Side note, I’ve been on maternity leave two of the last four years so perhaps my forgetfulness is in part due to being out of practice and the haze of early motherhood.

Thank you so much!

Genaah

Hi Geenah,

First, huge congrats on the newest addition to your family! Welcoming a little one into the world is a journey unlike any other, filled with both challenges and joys.

Let’s talk about something that many new moms and others, including myself, have experienced: brain fog. It’s like trying to navigate through a dense fog where focus, memory, and energy seem to dissipate. Researchers at Emory University have delved into this phenomenon, describing it as feeling like our brains are working on a reduced capacity.

From personal experience, I’ve found that tackling brain fog starts with nurturing your gut and balancing hormones.

To get answers for you, I tapped into your energy field and noticed a few things. Picture this: a wilted plant in need of water. To me, that’s a telltale sign of hormonal imbalance, something quite common among new moms. By adding some energetic estrogen, it was incredible to witness how you perked right up.

I also sensed something else – mold. Whether it’s lurking in your home or office, it can wreak havoc on your well-being. Thankfully, with a bit of energetic clearing, we addressed that issue too.

And then there’s the matter of leaky gut – another piece of the puzzle. Again, through an energetic healing, we worked to get your gut healthy.

Now, here’s the important part: these healings may take time to fully integrate into your body. That’s where your physical efforts come into play. Seek out a physician who specializes in bioidentical hormones to ensure your levels are optimal. Someone like Maria Amasanti, MD, whom my clients rave about for her expertise in gut health, can also be incredibly helpful.

Lastly, don’t ignore the mold situation. It might be worth looking into getting your home tested.

And, please give your sweet baby a hug from me!