Terri Ramsey Beavers Brain fog can happen to anyone, but it’s especially common if you’ve suffered from a particularly acute case of Covid. This is because brain fog is actually one of the number one symptoms of what’s commonly referred to as Long Covid.
Now, we still don’t know all that much about what causes Long Covid, but there are more than enough documented cases to safely confirm that it is a real condition. It’s also a condition that you can recover from; though if you’re struggling then you may want to stop your current efforts, and try out these top tips instead.
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Try Out Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Our brains crave oxygen. Oxygen is a fuel, after all, and our brains need a lot of it. There’s a reason why we go out for fresh air to clear our minds: it’s because it genuinely works. It’s also why you may want to try hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT.
You can choose to get NYC HBOT therapy for any of the accepted reasons, including Long Covid treatment. Just note that though HBOT can be covered by insurance, insurance companies don’t currently include Long Covid treatment, so you will need to pay out of your own pocket for it.
At the appointment you’ll be placed inside a pressurized tank and the air pressure in the tank will be increased. In that environment your lungs will take in extra oxygen naturally, which then works to fuel every cell in your body—including in your brain. With this treatment you can expect an oxygen increase of 1200% compared to normal, which can help you wash away brain fog and body fatigue.
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Start Pulmonary Exercises
Pulmonary exercises are a range of breathing exercises and techniques that you can use to naturally expand your lungs’ capacity and effectiveness. Think of pulmonary exercises as the natural way to follow up on HBOT, since it helps you take in more oxygen on a regular basis, which in turn can help you clear away brain fog. As a bonus, these techniques can also help if you’re dealing with fatigue or heart palpitations as part of your Long Covid symptoms.
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Build a More Effective Sleep Cycle
Another common reason for brain fog is a lack of good quality sleep. Your sleep may be constantly interrupted by noise, stress, poor diet or hydration, and more. The good news is that there are a few ways that you can develop a more effective sleep cycle, and it starts with a solid routine. Just going to bed and waking up at the same time (making sure to get in eight to nine hours of sleep) can help your internal body clock get on board with you.
You’ll also want to upgrade your bed, get blackout curtains, and do whatever else you need to do in order sleep better.
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Stimulate Your Brain
When you are awake, however, you want to keep your brain “up and at ‘em.” To do this, all you need is stimulation. Pick up a new hobby, try new activites, visit new places. Being excited about your day can help your brain get used to being active again, which in turn can help you do away with that pesky brain fog.