{"id":10245,"date":"2022-11-29T20:37:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T04:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/?p=10245"},"modified":"2024-06-24T06:28:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T14:28:00","slug":"how-to-overcome-thyroid-brain-fog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/how-to-overcome-thyroid-brain-fog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Overcome Thyroid Brain Fog"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10245\" class=\"elementor elementor-10245\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b47d3f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b47d3f8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;307f4af&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c537bf9\" data-id=\"c537bf9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64563b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"64563b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Brain-Fog.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10237 lazyload\" alt=\"Thyroid Brain Fog\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Brain-Fog.webp 942w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Brain-Fog-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Brain-Fog-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Brain-Fog.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10237 lazyload\" alt=\"Thyroid Brain Fog\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Brain-Fog.webp 942w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Brain-Fog-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Brain-Fog-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9d06d elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6d9d06d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Image-2-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-9444 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Katie Rothwell\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Image-2-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-9444 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Katie Rothwell\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Image-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Image-2.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/elementor\/thumbs\/Image-2-ptd0kgn4tnzzuo54d21fcvdggy83lr8pkzfpd8uvia.png 45w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/elementor\/thumbs\/Image-2-ptd0kgn5hsc18kmoagikipqk1hjhv80ctgyjr0mciw.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/elementor\/thumbs\/Image-2-ptd0kgn590kqwyzxeocc3hyvu0p64vd7n41iiqiwio.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Medically reviewed by<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><b>Dr. Katie Rothwell, ND,<\/b> a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with clinical focus in thyroid conditions and Hashimoto's disease through The College of Naturopaths of Ontario, Canada.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9bd0aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9bd0aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you ever just forget where you left your things or what you were about to say? Do you struggle to concentrate on what your actions or what someone is saying to you? Although most of us experience this once in a while, if you are experiencing symptoms of forgetfulness or are struggling to concentrate more often than not, you could be experiencing what is commonly known as <strong>brain fog<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>In this article, we will look at <strong>how thyroid dysfunction can result in brain fog<\/strong>, <strong>how thyroid brain fog usually manifests<\/strong>, and <strong>some practical ways to overcome thyroid brain fog<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23c7b93 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23c7b93\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;059e101&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84da4b2\" data-id=\"84da4b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588c793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"588c793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What exactly is thyroid brain fog? And how does thyroid health affect cognitive function?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58543d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58543d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thyroid gland <\/span>produces<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thyroid hormones, mainly thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are then released into the bloodstream and <\/span>distributed<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> throughout the body by the circulatory system. Thyroid hormones help regulate metabolism and energy production throughout the body, including the brain. The thyroid\u2019s influence on brain function also includes the development of brain cells and the production of brain chemicals known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/cancer-terms\/def\/neurotransmitter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neurotransmitters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Thyroid brain fog<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> refers to a cognitive symptom of thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism, characterized by difficulties with concentration, memory, mental clarity, and overall cognitive function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, when thyroid function is compromised, either due to hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), it can negatively impact cognitive function. However, in hypothyroidism specifically, where the thyroid hormone production is low, there is a slowdown in metabolic processes, including those in the brain. This can lead to reduced cognitive processing speed, difficulties with memory retrieval and concentration, and an overall feeling of mental fog or sluggishness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other, hyperthyroidism, characterized by excessive thyroid hormone production, can also affect cognitive function, although in different ways. In this condition, the body\u2019s metabolism is accelerated, which can result in symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, and difficulty focusing. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, <\/span>thyroid brain fog is mainly associated with hypothyroidism, although it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/patient-thyroid-information\/ct-for-patients\/january-2018\/vol-11-issue-1-p-3-4\/#:~:text=Thyroid%20hormone%20has%20important%20effects,could%20be%20misdiagnosed%20as%20dementia.\">can occur in hyperthyroidism<\/a> as well<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8901556\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endocrine Practice<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal in 2022 examined how patients with hypothyroidism experience brain fog, even after taking medication. The research found brain fog to be very common, affecting nearly 80% of participants frequently. Fatigue and forgetfulness were the top complaints. Interestingly, almost half the participants said they experienced brain fog even before their hypothyroidism diagnosis. The study also revealed that getting more rest was the most common strategy patients used to manage their symptoms. However, the research identified a crucial aspect beyond standard thyroid symptoms &#8211; many patients expressed concerns about their diagnosis, medication, and the relationship with their doctor. Overall, this study highlights brain fog as a significant issue for people with hypothyroidism, and suggests that addressing broader patient concerns, not just thyroid function, might be important for better management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-84145ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"84145ab\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ba8af40\" data-id=\"ba8af40\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e58879 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e58879\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does thyroid brain fog feel like?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfef9a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfef9a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some common experiences associated with thyroid brain fog:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty concentrating<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory problems<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental fatigue<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowed thinking<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impaired decision-making<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgetfulness<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty getting motivated<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced reaction time<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5cfe668 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5cfe668\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;36f0a35&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85fb5d4\" data-id=\"85fb5d4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e546878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e546878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are some strategies for overcoming thyroid brain fog?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c8e04a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c8e04a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b264f2\" data-id=\"4b264f2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6e4051 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6e4051\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing thyroid brain fog involves addressing the underlying thyroid disorder while implementing strategies to support cognitive function. Here are some approaches to help you overcome thyroid brain fog:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b723d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b723d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Thyroid Treatment <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f86856 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f86856\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-53f6099\" data-id=\"53f6099\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d65db09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d65db09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper management of thyroid disorders is essential for reducing brain fog. This may involve medication (such as levothyroxine for hypothyroidism) to restore thyroid hormone levels to normal ranges. Regular monitoring and adjustments guided by healthcare providers are also crucial for optimal treatment outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4084dd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4084dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f97144\" data-id=\"2f97144\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebd3311 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ebd3311\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Balanced and Anti-inflammatory Diet<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-765c673 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"765c673\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e68f28b\" data-id=\"e68f28b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c884043 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c884043\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrient deficiencies, such as low levels of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/vitamins-to-boost-your-thyroid-health\/#:~:text=and%20liver%20damage.-,Vitamin%20B12,-Vitamin%20B12%20is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin B12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7077099\/#:~:text=Vitamin%20B12%20deficiency%20is%20linked,an%20outcome%20of%20poor%20myelination.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exacerbate cognitive symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Consuming a balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants supports brain health and may alleviate brain fog. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fatty fish and flaxseeds, are particularly beneficial for cognitive function.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also prioritize an anti-inflammatory diet that supports our gut health. The gut contains a complex network of nerves called the <\/span><b>enteric nervous system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is sometimes referred to as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hms.harvard.edu\/news-events\/publications-archive\/brain\/gut-brain#:~:text=The%20enteric%20nervous%20system%20that,brain%20when%20something%20is%20amiss.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">body\u2019s \u201csecond brain.\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There truly is a gut-brain connection in your body. Inflammation which begins in your guts can affect the rest of the body\u2019s immune system, brain function, and thyroid health. This is why it\u2019s important to incorporate whole grains, dark leafy greens, non-dairy alternatives, fresh herbs and spices such as turmeric and ginger into your diet. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0ed1f7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d0ed1f7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33f60fd\" data-id=\"33f60fd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03d89fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03d89fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Regular Exercise<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7cb81a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7cb81a9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2727f04\" data-id=\"2727f04\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d227df4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d227df4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activity has been shown to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5934999\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improve cognitive function<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and reduce brain fog. Engaging in regular exercise, such as aerobic activities, strength training, or yoga, can enhance blood flow to the brain, alleviate cognitive symptoms associated with thyroid disorders, and promote neuroplasticity (the brain\u2019s ability to adapt structurally and functionally). It\u2019s important to find an activity you can stick to regularly. You can start with consistent walking for 20-30 minutes every day.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-adaeb8e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"adaeb8e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-029ae4c\" data-id=\"029ae4c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f45424c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f45424c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Sleep<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-655323a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"655323a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4cf1f03\" data-id=\"4cf1f03\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f93481 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f93481\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a thyroid disorder such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, you may already experience poor sleep. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/your-thyroid-and-your-sleep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing sleep disturbances<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as insomnia or sleep apnea, is crucial for managing thyroid brain fog. It is therefore important to prioritize your sleep and work on developing a regular sleep schedule where you can get 7-8 hours of sleep daily to promote cognitive function and overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try drinking herbal tea in the evening one hour before bed, staying off all devices, and practicing mindfulness\/breathing techniques. You\u2019d be surprised at how effective breathing exercises can be! <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ef2fe16 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ef2fe16\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-81c70a5\" data-id=\"81c70a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a1309f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a1309f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Cognitive Training <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ad1329 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ad1329\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84e6a99\" data-id=\"84e6a99\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f460b4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f460b4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging in activities that challenge cognitive function, such as puzzles, games, or learning new skills, can help sharpen mental faculties and fight brain fog. These exercises work like a workout for your brain. They challenge your memory, focus, and problem-solving skills. By stimulating neural pathways, these exercises can strengthen the connections in your brain. This can make your brain more resilient and adaptable, potentially improving your ability to concentrate and think clearly. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3cab586 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3cab586\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7f9691\" data-id=\"c7f9691\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa41a61 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"aa41a61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3049ba2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3049ba2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20f0371\" data-id=\"20f0371\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d97bed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d97bed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b01ef6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5b01ef6\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b40a07b\" data-id=\"b40a07b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea256aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea256aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Thyroid brain fog is a common yet distressing symptom associated with thyroid disorders, particularly hypothyroidism.\u00a0<\/li><li>Thyroid brain fog often manifests in the form of forgetfulness, poor concentration, and mental fatigue.<\/li><li>Brain fog can have other causes besides thyroid issues. It\u2019s therefore important to get a proper diagnosis from a healthcare professional to rule out other potential causes.<\/li><li>Understanding the underlying trigger of brain fog and implementing strategies for management is essential for improving cognitive function and quality of life.\u00a0<\/li><li>By prioritizing your thyroid treatment, adopting a healthy lifestyle (including a healthy diet, regular exercise, and quality sleep), and nurturing cognitive resilience, you can overcome thyroid brain fog and regain mental clarity.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ccea685 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ccea685\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0f81eca\" data-id=\"0f81eca\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-842d065 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"842d065\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0e7058a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0e7058a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-32fdff3\" data-id=\"32fdff3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11e3258 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11e3258\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing your thyroid health on top of your general health can sometimes be overwhelming but <\/span><b>ThyForLife<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here to help. If you\u2019re looking for answers or curious about what other people with thyroid conditions are using, head over to the <\/span><b>News &amp; Community<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> section on the\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); font-size: 1rem; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"http:\/\/thyforlife.com\/download-app\">ThyForLife<\/a><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0app.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you can ask and answer questions anonymously with other community members, participate in daily polls and discussions, and gain access to more medically reviewed content like this article.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medically reviewed by Dr. Katie Rothwell, ND, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with clinical focus in thyroid conditions and Hashimoto&#8217;s disease through The College of Naturopaths of Ontario, Canada. 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