BY CLAIR WHITTY
IHave you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you were there? Or struggled to remember someone’s name or found yourself searching for words that used to come so easily? If this sounds familiar and you’re in your forties or fifties, you’re certainly not alone.
One of the most common, and often frustrating, symptoms of perimenopause is brain fog. Many women describe feeling forgetful, unable to concentrate or simply not as mentally sharp as they once were. The good news is that this is a recognised symptom of the hormonal changes taking place during this stage of life.
As oestrogen levels begin to fluctuate, they can affect areas of the brain responsible for memory, concentration and mood. Oestrogen also plays an important role in supporting communication between brain cells, so when hormone levels are changing, it’s no surprise that many women notice lapses in memory or find it harder to focus. Add poor sleep, stress and the demands of everyday life into the mix, and brain fog can become even more noticeable.
This is an area that Dr Marilyn Glenville, one of the UK’s leading nutritional therapists specialising in women’s health, has spent decades researching. Her top suggestions to help with the relief of symptoms of hormonal imbalance like brain fog and hot flushes include:
NHP Omega 3 Support contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are a major component of brain cells and play an important role in supporting normal brain function. They may be especially beneficial during midlife, when looking after long-term brain health becomes increasingly important.
Many women find that disturbed sleep during perimenopause leaves them feeling exhausted and mentally foggy the following day. NHP Sleep Support has been formulated to encourage a more restful night’s sleep, helping you waken feeling refreshed.
For hormone balance, NHP Herbal Support combines carefully selected herbs traditionally used to help women through the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause. Supporting hormone balance may, in turn, help ease some of the symptoms that contribute to brain fog.
Thankfully brain fog doesn’t mean you’re losing your memory or that you are going mad. With a healthy diet, regular exercise, good quality sleep and targeted nutritional support you will be on your way to better brain function every day.
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