After recovering from Covid-19 for 2 weeks, still tired, remember to forget; Things people need to do to get a vaccine passport

“Normally I take a shower after having dinner and cleaning the house. Since the day I was sick, I didn’t dare to take a bath late, but every 10 days, I would brush my teeth after taking a shower every 10 days, even though I haven’t had dinner. Not only forgetful, my body is always tired. Drowsy, but lying down makes my eyes wander,” said Mrs. H. sadly.

This young woman went to the hospital and was diagnosed with post-Covid-19 ‘brain fog’ syndrome. She is afraid that one day she will keep the comb in the refrigerator, have not eaten dinner and brush her teeth… happens more often, if you lose sleep more, you do not know how dramatic it will be? Will this situation go away or not?.

Dr. Luong Y Phung Tuan Giang, President of the Institute for Research and Development of Traditional Medicine of Vietnam, said that the cause of brain fog is a lack of nutrients, sugar overload, lack of sleep and stress, all of which both deplete energy levels. Brain function depends on steady levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, glucose, along with adequate rest and relaxation.

However, Dr., physician Phung Tuan Giang also emphasized, ‘brain fog’ is a fixable condition. Start by addressing the basics, including diet, stress levels, sleep, and physical activity levels.

Specifically, Herbalist Phung Tuan Giang said cutting down on packaged and processed foods that contain a lot of sugar, along with many other artificial and harmful ingredients, is the first step to overcoming brain fog.

Vegetables are also full of antioxidants, vitamins that fight oxidative stress and brain damage. Antioxidant foods containing flavonoids show promise in managing symptoms of anxiety disorders, neuropsychiatric diseases, and neurodegeneration.

In addition to fruits and vegetables, people with brain fog should also provide enough protein and healthy fats

Because according to Dr., physician Phung Tuan Giang, the body needs a stable supply of amino acids and essential fatty acids to create all the chemicals in the brain so that the brain, thinking clearly and lucidly.

“It is recommended to get 20% to 30% of protein from quality sources (meat, fish, eggs… organic, free-range) and about 30%-40% healthy fats (coconut oil, olive oil). , nutritious nuts). Thus, it will help balance nutrition for the body and help control inflammation”, Dr. physician Phung Tuan Giang said.

The most important thing, according to the physician, is that the patient needs to manage stress. High levels of stress increase the production of cortisol, which has side effects including feeling tired, weight gain, hormonal imbalances, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, depression and anxiety more.