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Brain fog? Here’s what’s really going on in your head.

Brain Fog Explained — and How to Clear It Fast

Hi,

Ever feel like your brain is wrapped in cotton?
You’re awake… but your mind feels slow, unfocused, or foggy?

That’s not normal – and your body is trying to tell you something.

Let’s break it down.

⚠️ What Brain Fog Really Is

Brain fog isn’t a medical condition.
It’s a neurobiological signal that your system is overloaded or out of sync.
Common causes include:

  • 🛑 Inflammation (especially gut-brain-related)

  • 😴 Sleep debt or low deep-sleep quality

  • 💥 Blood sugar crashes

  • 📱 Dopamine overstimulation (hello Instagram scroll...)

  • 🧯 Chronic stress & cortisol imbalances

✅ How to Clear It – Fast

1. Move your body for 5–10 minutes

✔️ Walking, bouncing, or light mobility stimulates blood flow & BDNF (a brain repair molecule).

2. Hydrate + Salt + Magnesium

✔️ Brain fog often starts with low electrolytes. Add pink salt or magnesium glycinate to your water.

3. Do a “dopamine pause”

✔️ Put your phone away for 15 minutes. No input. Let your brain reset its reward threshold.

🧬 Bonus Hack (Optional Lab Test):

Check your homocysteine, CRP, and Vitamin B12 – these often correlate with fog, fatigue & slow cognition.

You don’t need another energy drink.
You need a clean signal between your body and brain.

Clear the fog. Reclaim your clarity.

Stay sharp,
-Neurotweak