Brain fog is very common for people like you. It reflects metabolites in your body that is not able to be cleared properly. A lot of these metabolites are attracted to your brain because they are lipophilic ( they love fat) and the brain is mostly fat, so they attract each other. Your problem is not complicated ,even with your other issues . I cannot give you specific recommendation because I don't know your body enough. YOu can sent me a pvt message and I will try to walk you thru what to do.

Hi jgrobinet:)

Some of ur symptoms are very familiar to me, to my present condition. I will talk mainly about myself now coz I do not want u to think I am giving u any diagnosis of my own. And if u have the same thing then u just can use the info I am about to give:)

I have an eating disorder (ED) and for the past 10 years of my life I have been really addicted to Sugar (but I am dealing with it now):)

If u are addicted to sugars as well then candida symptoms: abdominal gas, headaches, migraines, excessive fatigue, cravings for alcohol, anxiety, vaginitis, rectal itching, cravings for sweets, inability to think clearly or concentrate, hyperactivity, mood swings, diarrhea, constipation, hyperactivity, itching, acne, eczema, depression, sinus inflammation, pre-menstrual syndrome, dizziness, poor memory, persistent cough, earaches, low sex drive, muscle weakness, irritability, learning difficulties, sensitivity to fragrances and/or other chemicals, cognitive impairment, thrush, athletes foot, sore throat, indigestion, acid reflux.

I am not saying a person should have all of them but some definitely.

If u have it then look for candida diet links. Main thing is to change ur eating habits first of all. And if u dont then the symptoms could be worse with time.

Here is one of them -
http://www.holistichelp.net/candida-diet.html


Sugar -


http://www.angelfire.com/az/sthurston/sugar_addiction.html


http://www.mercola.com/article/sugar/dangers_of_sugar.htm


http://www.befreetech.com/sugar_sweet_poison.htm


Also take into consideration to take not refined (pref organic) coconut oil on a daily basis. U can start gradually and eventually reach 3 and a half (at least) TBL spoons a day or u can start to take it straight away. Be ready to face a die off effect of candida (if u have it). Also taking coconut oil on a daily basis (it is great to take it even on an empty stomach) will give u an energy and improve ur digestion. I also read somewhere that taking coconut oil on empty stomach can reduce anxiety from ur mind. As soon as u feel better then u can reduce the amounts to take but definitely u will benefit from taking in long term even with less amounts.

Also if u have Sugar problem then think of including in ur meals Chromium containing products (google for more info) like Romanian lettuce (!), tomatoes, onion, potatoes, apples.

I DO NOT believe in taking medications. Never believed and never will. They bring u more harm than good. I know I will cure my condition but using natural ways - healthy (in my case right combining of food - google it) eating, exercise, doing deep breath ins/ out in fresh air (good for brain - good for body), BELIEVING that I will gain my health back.

I have many symptoms of ADHD as well. But I DO think my bad eating habits mainly coursed it. Also I lived for about 25 years in the ares with NOT(!) good ecology (I am 33 now) and (I guess) my genetic roots also took its toll on my condition (in my past generation + my uncle and father were alcoholics). I guess it was a bunch of everything. But I will sort this out.

I believe in Chinese medicine and their herbs. Here is some (Caffeine free) herbal stimulants (for ADHD) I am going to look for when I am in Glasgow:

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)- these leaves are remarkable for their ability of their ginkgolide and flavone glycoside-containing extracts to increase local blood flow to brain, bringing greater oxygenation to the tissues, while acting as a neural antoixidant. Ginkgo also improves brain glucose metabolism, and positively affects levels of amine neurotransmitter substances in the brain. These benefits become more pronounced after prolonged use.

Brahmi (Bacopa monniera)- this Ayurvedic herb has a long history of use as a cognitive enhancer. Research shows that it the protects brain from free radical damage even better than the cognitive-enhancing drug deprenyl (Battacharya), while stimulating improved learning and cognitive function (Kidd) (...)


http://www.healing-arts.org/children/ADHD/herbal.htm


Also bare in ur mind to take GOOD quality supplements to maintain ur precious health. Though do not overload ur system with all kind of it. Here is some info:

1) Neurozan (for brain and nervous system health),
2) Vitamin C (as MAGNESIUM Ascorbate - powder) - with ADHD, if I am not mistaken, it is recommended to take it DAILY 1/3 teaspoons minimum (my product is from Lamberts)

I have ordered several products from Iherb.com (NOW products are high quality ones) -

Vitamin D3 (at 2000iu's per day) - NOW product, Vitamin A at 10,000 iu's per day from purified fish sources (a Natures Way product).

If u want to get rid of heavy metals from ur body from that website u could order Chlorella (green food powder). This is NOW product and u can order it from Iherb.com:) Search for more info about this one. I was imprssed what it does for ur health!

I am also adding to my fresh juices Barley grass (NOW, Iherb.com). Simply IMPRESSIVE. Read what this green (organic) powder can do for u (google it)!:))

Hope it all helps. If u want to ask something else plz do not hesitate to contact me:)

Be WELL:)
Nadia

Your symptoms sound more like they are from the hypothyroidism. How to address this will depend a lot on the cause of the hypothyroidism though.

It would not be from a lack of epinephrine (adrenaline). Lack of acetylcholine could contribute to the memory and focus problems though. Lecithin granules are good for this as is trimethylglycine (TMG), which is derived from beet leaves.

Where I felt great improvement in my fatigue was with a doctor who uses Natural Hormone Pellets (the same Suzanne Sommes and Husband use in her book). He treats women and men. He treats me for the fatigue and hypothyroid all naturally. Fatigue improved significantly. I am not tired any more. I found him through a radio commercial during a health talk program. His name is Dr. Mitchell Matez, D.O., and his number is (561) 995-8484, in Boca Raton, Florida. His web site is GoodHealthDoctors.com or search under natural hormone pellets.

I would personally not assume that your thyroid medication is high enough to meet your needs. Sometimes the blood tests simply are not accurate. Hopefully your can get your doctor to go by symptoms also. According to my blood tests my thyroid was just fine. However, my temperature was over 3 degrees low! Thanks to my doctor, I have been taking more thyroid, a fair amount more, and without being jittery, but with having a higher temp. I took Isocort also and it helped me. However, prescription hydrocortisone helped more. I guess you know it takes those adrenal helps a month or more to really be felt.

Hi. I'm going to post a copy of another answer I put in about coconut oil and anxiety. If I were you I would stop all vitamins etc as well as these can also have things in them that cause anxiety. Live a simple life with vegetables, chicken, fish and some fruit and I believe you will find peace. Feel bad is caused BY something, it is not a psychological thing.

Hi there. Yes. I call myself a spiritual sensitive but it means I'm also sensitive in lots of other ways especially chemically. I have had the same sort of reaction and it's been building so it means that whatever is in it is accumulative. You should also not touch anything with caffeine in it (or guarna which is pure caffeine)I cannot use ANY type of moisturiser or conditioner even for sensitive skin as they put HORRIBLE poisons into them like formaldahyde, lauryl sulphate, lauryth sulphate, parabens, alcohol etc. ALL anxiety producing agents. Caffeine by the way causes anxiety, Depression and thought and sleep disorders but it's like smoking years ago, no one is going to tell you because our whole society is built on it and it's a multi trillion dollar business. Don't ever take anti depressants they'll send you straight to hell. If you are sensitive to coconut oil it probably means you are 'a sensitive (not asensitive which is exactly the opposite) and you will have to watch EVERYTHING you eat, drink and put on your body. I do well on a very simple diet of fish, chicken and fresh vegetables and a little fruit. Don't take any medication unless you've got a raging brain infection or something and don't even taken over the counter meds. Also essential oils are potent and toxic if used on the skin I had a horrible reaction. Don't use them in hot water to soak your feet or anything as it goes straight into your body. Use a castelle soap for babies to wash your body and hair (made from olive oil) and a little olive oil for moisturiser. Dairy products can also cause anxiety. Don't drink alcohol - very bad for anxiety.There is a way to live and the key word are simple and clean. Oh be careful with ALL household cleaning products as well, wear rubber gloves while you're using them and don't breathe them in.