Brain Fog & “Can’t-Focus” Fatigue

When every task feels like wading through honey, your brain is begging for glucose – not another coffee.

Mental fatigue isn’t laziness; it’s a sign of depleted glycogen and low parasympathetic tone. Acupuncture has been shown to increase cerebral blood flow, giving neurons the oxygen—and clarity—they crave.

Mini-reset at your desk

• Two-minute belly-breathing (4-4-6 count).

• Peppermint or rosemary oil dabbed on temples.

• Five-point hand stretch to wake proprioceptors.

Clinic note:

I combine scalp needling with targeted adaptogens to lift the mist without stimulants. Many clients say they finish a day’s work in half the usual time once the fog clears.