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Sea Salt and Water
Posted by Watercure2 (Ne Pa.) on 10/31/2013
★★★★★
1/4 tsp of sea salt in a glass of water stops brain fog. I take it with every glass of water before every meal and between meals & before bed & never got it again.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Christopher (Fitchburg ) on 05/06/2016
★★★★★
Hey man I just wanna say your like a message from the holy spirit bro I have been suffering for over 17 years brain fog confusion, memory loss, fatigue, u name it I had it!! I would cry my eyes out all the time!!! But last night I read your testimony and I tried it 5 minutes after I was finding peace man and I couldn't believe it I was just so amazed?? What the heck!!! Please contact me bro thanks
Borax, Iodine
Posted by Benni (San Diego, Ca, Usa) on 06/20/2012
★★★★★
I had great success following Ted's borax recommendation for chronic fatigue and brain fog. When I read that it had the potential to decalcify the pineal gland, and that it could help to detox fluoride, I knew I had to give it a try.
(The other thing that I did differently was take Lugol's iodine and stop consuming fluoride in water or toothpaste.)
It was difficult to determine which thing helped the most, so I greatly reduced the borax, using only a pinch in water every 4 or 5 days. However, for about one month, I didn't use any at all and the brain fog returned, so I added the borax back in.
About 6 months after adding these things, my brain fog, energy level and mood are much improved - BUT I noticed a definite improvement within a week!
Definitely recommend for CFS sufferers.
THANKS TED!
PS, I've only sporadically used ACV, salt and baking soda too but generally remember when I am taking the borax.
PPS, I did a liver cleanse with olive oil and grapefruit juice a few weeks ago, and all the benefits of the borax and iodine were amplified, and I feel I need much less of them now.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Anya (Phoenix, Arizona) on 08/18/2007
★★★★★
I am now a firm believer of the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar. For the past 6 months I have been suffering from extreme fatigue, and do not know why. I've been to many doctors and not one can tell me why. I think I have it narrowed down to either chronic fatigue syndrome, valley fever or an allergy. I started taking ACV on a regular basis (3T per day) for the past 2 week. I can't even explain how much better I feel...it has given me my life back after 6 months of suffering. I still do not know what exactly is causing the fatigue, but I no longer have it! I would recommend this to everyone! I feel great, no more brain fog, fatigue, sore throat and my headaches are GONE. I finally feel normal again!
Lion's Mane Mushroom
Posted by P Fogarty (Rochester, NH) on 01/17/2020
★★★★★
I had brain fog so bad, I was ready to quit driving. Did research and came across medical mushrooms. Lion's Mane Mushroom gave me back my life within three days.
Supplements
Posted by Toourlady89 (Hayward Ca) on 11/04/2013
★★★★★
Brain Fog is a slow process. I felt the same. So I was searching for answers like you have. I feel better after experimenting and searching thru the years.. I can now memorize numbers again, credit cards, Drivers license, car plates, etc. or movies that I have watched many years back, and so much more.. or where did I place or put down my eyeglasses or keys, etc...
1) I found Magnesium L Threonate.. this one takes time to work but it will restore long term memory accurately. (Google it)
2) Gingko Bilova opens up the blood vessels for better blood and oxygen circulation to the brain.
3) Vit B complex 100 mg of the 8 B vitamins to prevent shrinkage and or restore shrinking brain that could lead to Alzheimers disease.
4) Vit D3 ( need to get bood levels checked)
5) Vit C 2000mg and higher
6) Huperzine A helped restore short term memory
7) Selenium helps with functioning of the Thyroid
8) Zinc also with functioning of the Thyroid
9) Make sure your Ferritin or Iron level is NL- up in the 70's and higher. Also have your Thyroid levels checked . TSH, Free T3 and free T4
Yes, I take all these daily and more.. The brain is very important for our health and longevity. We can take charge of our own health and not accept that forgetfulness or going to Dementia is part of normal aging as even some Doctors would say.. It can be helped. It does cost money, but what is money without health.. I get all my supplements on line.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Cat (Austin, Tx) on 02/15/2013
★★★★★
This may help because it helped my brain fog. I found that a small teaspoon of Virgin Coconut Oil ingested each morning immediately gets my brain sharper for the day. I was having foggy, muddled, almost lethargic thinking and getting very slow recall of names, events, and rememberances of just "yesterday." Since eating that tsp of VCO, I'm a lot sharper. I can recall a name at the drop of a hat. A small tsp at night, before bed gives me the best rest I've ever had; I wake up feeling wonderfully, well-slepted. However, being allergic to most nuts in various degrees, one symptom has arisen since taking VCO: my nose skin peels and around my chin and nose folds, it is slightly rashy. I'm not sure if this is a fungus/candida detox or allergic symptom. I did read that many people are allergic to the actual coconut protein and not allergic to the oil. I will monitor this for the next month. However, my brain IS sharper since taking this small amount of VCO every morning and before bed. I note that many people have stated the same, but, also advocate starting with small doses of VCO, say 1/2 tsp, particularly if you have candida, allergies to nuts, or get heart palpatations. Starting small, avoids massive detoxing of your organs and skin.
Oil Pulling
Posted by Burton (Portland, Oregon) on 01/25/2009
★★★★★
I read about oil pulling on this site and decided to try it, though i wasn't aware of any real health problems. I only had olive oil in the house so I went with that for 3 or 4 days and did the neti pot nasal flush afterward each time. I used a tablespoon of oil and swished for 15 minutes, rinsing afterward with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. baking soda in warm water. Throughout the course of those four days I noticed a startling mood elevation and mental clarity that I hadn't had in a very long time. I also noticed alot of sinus drainage and my ability to smell increased. Also my eyes stopped feeling itchy or dry. I switched over to sesame oil because it was recommended, but have since switched back to olive oil and experienced the same mood elevation and mental clarity. This has made me wonder if I was suffering from low-grade depression the whole time. I feel much calmer and focussed, less confused and find alot more reasons to laugh during the day. I also have a TON more energy and work much harder. This energy caused me to have some problems sleeping for the first few days. One last thing is that my beard seems to have gotten much thicker and softer. I'm excited about such a cheap and simple remedy and would recommend it to everyone.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Brynne (Irving, Texas) on 12/17/2007
★★★★★
I listened to a nutritionist last night who reminded me that the brain is mostly fat, and when we aren't sleeping well, feel irritable, can't concentrate, or even have headaches, our brains may be crying out for fat! As we add the coconut oil to our diet, our brains may find greater balance and we feel the soothing nature of the unctuos coconut oil internally as well as externally. This all happened when I recently took only 1 TBS of Coconut oil per day for 2 days and then started my cycle without the usual 4 aspirin headache...my cycle was so peaceful. I felt so quiet and easy throughout my body; there was no struggle to have my normal cycle.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Tina (Dumont, NJ) on 06/21/2007
★★★★★
Here is an update from when I recently wrote in about my experience of being "overly-energetic" after taking ACV. Upon further reading, I know now that ACV is a natural stimulant and the website for a popular brand of raw, organic, unrefined ACV 'with The Mother' actually recommends taking 1-2 teaspoons 3x/day, diluted with water (honey optional). OK, so now I understand why I've been bouncing off the walls the last week, feeling like I just downed coffee (very racing, manic feeling). Here's my new plan: 1 TEASPOON ACV with 7 oz. water and 1/4 tsp baking soda. I may take less or none with dinner because I'm not sleeping well. My husband is also sensitive to caffeine and he has had a similar experience to mine. I still love my ACV & what it's doing for my health - goodbye brain fog, depression, acid reflux & hopefully back pain!! Don't give up, folks, & God bless!
Avoid Fans and Air Conditioning
Posted by Diane (Gulf Coast) on 10/27/2022
★★★★★
I woke up every morning with frontal lob headache-brain fog with severe memory loss especially with stress. After months of pain it stopped. WHY? because it was fall-winter and my husband stopped running AC on 70. Turned off the ceiling fan that was on high and turned off his table fan that ALL BLEW ON ME. I was having brain freeze with severe Sinus Infection. Similar to eating frozen ice cream. I would have to go out and sit in my truck and turn on the heat. It caused stress, poor job performance. Then it started on him. After a month, I am back to my self at 66 yrs old.... and NO more fans and cold AC. It all stopped when I read how to nitty my nose with drops of hydrogen peroxide and warm water, it thawed my nose-cleared my sinuses. It was so simple.
Sea Salt and Water
Posted by Maverick (Washington, USA) on 05/17/2024
★★★★★
Pink Himalayan Salt
I have had brain fog for awhile and chalked it up to bad sleep hygiene, sometimes I don't even get to sleep until 4 or 5AM in the morning, had a bad routine from working night shifts throughout my life.
Today, my mom was dumping salt on her fries like she has her WHOLE LIFE. I decided to put about a half teaspoon (tsp.) in my water that I drink when I'm eating my meal for the day. Within the first few sips I started feeling energized and now that my glass is completely empty the brain fog is completely GONE. I'm almost in shock, since I've dealt with brain fog and tiredness for at least 10 years now.
I then read this article below about how Salt (Sea Salt / Pink Salt / Pink Himalayan Salt, etc..) are all good for ADRENAL FATIGUE. Read below
https://drleila.com/salt-treatment-for-adrenal-fatigue/
Brain Balancing Exercises for Brain Fog
Posted by Juli (Socorro, NM) on 03/17/2008
★★★★★
I have various minor ailments which I am working on correcting with acv and other cures, but for an immediate remedy for congestion and brain fog, first try breathing in through one nostril and out through the other, then switch and repeat until both nostrils are unclogged. If this method doesn't work, simply walk in a straight line for a few minutes, or try any other type of balancing exercises. These exercises will balance the brain hemispheres, clear up congestion and temporarily rid me of brain fog. I have never found anything to be as effective, not even acv. The downside is that it won't last forever (so take advantage and get some work done that requires a clear head).
Also, a tip about acv: if you buy the expensive mother vinegar, save a couple of tablespoons and pour it into a gallon of the cheap store brand. Soon, the cheap stuff will be growing the mother, and you will have a re-usable, active culture very much like a sponge for making bread.
Hydrogen Peroxide Inhalation
Posted by Pam (Pittsburgh, PA) on 02/28/2009
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I tried inhaling 3% hydrogen peroxide today for chronic brain fog and headaches. I emptied a nasal spray and poured the 3% hp that I bought at the local grocery store. I sprayed 5 sprays in the back of my throat while breating in. It burned my throat a little and the taste made me gag but I noticed a small decrease in the amount of brain fog that I am experiencing. I think I may have done too much too soon though because 2 hours later I did the same amount and again 2 more hours later. I felt very fatigued and needed to sleep. Has this happened to anyone else? Also, when you spray it to the back of your throat, do you also swallow it? I just ordered 35% HP on the internet and plan to dillute it... maybe it will taste a little better and won't hurt my stomach as much?
Coconut Oil
Posted by Dottywine (Dallas, Texas) on 08/07/2011
★★★★★
Just wanted to add that whenever I cook my breakfast eggs with UNREFINED coconut oil, I have a noticeable increase in mood and alertness. I have no explanation.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Gayle (Upland, California) on 03/27/2022
The brain is made up of about 50% fat. You need fat in your diet. The brain can run on glucose or fat, but there is a lot of evidence that fat may be a better source, that is the ketogenic diet. I feel much better on a ketogenic diet. My brain is more clear, less fog and it puts me in a better mood. Some people speculate that paleolithic man lived in ketosis because he did not have the massive amounts of carbohydrates available to him that we presently have in our diets.
Supplements
Posted by Jeffrey (Idaho) on 07/30/2023
★★★★★
Leaky Brain repair your BBB Blood Brain Barrier
Hello World,
We all talk about leaky gut, chances are we have leaky brains. Here is a list from neuro scientist claiming to repair the junction blocks that protect our brains from toxins, fungi, bacteria, viruses, and, yes poop particles.
here is my blood brian barrier repair kit, people are noticing better brain function within 1-4 weeks.
Got : migaines? brain fog?
BLOOD BRIAN BARRIER REPAIR KIT:
- b complex
- d3 vitamin 10,000 ui
- resveritrol with trans vertrol 350mg-1000mg
- magnesium L-threonate.
- L-glutimine
- DHA/EPA
- Curcumin
- Caffeine
- Berberine
Have fun and enjoy life!
Gingko Biloba
Posted by Katherine (Cincinatti) on 05/31/2018
★★★★★
I take Gingko for memory but found it helps my brain function better, faster and succinctly. I used to have brain fog but after changing my diet and eliminating a lot of sugar and wheat plus Gingko it is gone. I feel the Gingko working 15 minutes after taking it. It also helps my circulation, my feet are not as cold as they used to be. I take two 120mg capsules a day, one in the morning after I drink a glass of warm water with gluten free breakfast bar and then another capsule at 3pm to help the afternoon energy slump at work.
Cayenne
Posted by Everson11 (Mt) on 01/01/2016
★★★★★
I had serious Brain fog going on, I suspect from trying to do a candida cleanse, and literally couldn't sleep because of it...
I ate 1/2 teaspoon of 35K Cayenne powder, which I would NOT recommend, (turned it into a paste in my mouth and swallowed)... Normally I would boil water...
It worked though, after 20 minutes of pain, which doesn't happen to me with the tea... My head is clear, sinuses are clear, and lungs are a lot better...
I would recommend you make sure your eardrums are clear, as you will feel the blockage if they aren't...
That's my next mission, as mine are waxed up...
