Having clarity, vitality and more energy is the end result of multiple body systems being in sync, they are in flow. Being fatigued and forgetting words is the result of these body systems being out of sync. But don’t worry—there’s a science-backed way to support your nervous system and get back on track.
Why Does 'Thingy Syndrome' Happen?
When your nervous system is overloaded, your brain struggles to access memories and words. It’s not that you’ve forgotten them—you’re just too tired to recall them quickly. The culprit? Stress-induced brain fog. This is your body’s way of telling you that it needs nourishment and some support.
How to Nourish Your Nervous System
Recharging your nervous system doesn’t require hours of downtime. Sometimes, small but consistent practices can have a massive impact on your clarity and energy levels.
- Rest and Relaxation: Short moments of rest (even 5-10 minutes) allow your nervous system to reset.
- Hydration: Dehydration can worsen brain fog. Make sure to drink water throughout the day.
- Balanced Nutrition: What you eat plays a huge role in how your body and brain perform.
Supplements can help with this, but everything is connected, so please keep in mind: supplements are most effective when paired with a balanced diet and proper self-care.
Step 1: Replenishing micronutrients and vitamins
The emotional and physical demands, the stress and being always 'on' can deplete essential nutrients, hormonal reserves, and energy stores from You. It requires more from the body, just like having the foot on the accelerator, it will require more fuel, the same happens to our bodies.
Here are a few powerhouse micronutrients that can help nourish your nervous system and improve your vitality:
- Choline: Choline is a neurotransmitter; essential for our brain, liver function, cognition and cell membrane synthesis. It can be obtained from sources like eggs, liver, meat, fish, and cruciferous vegetables. People with low folate levels may need more choline too. If you have trouble remembering and learning new things, chances are your levels of this very important neurotransmitter are depleted. Choline helps with sharpening your thinking process, memory, motivation, and concentration.
- Saffron: Master modulator. Proprietary extract, affron® backed by eight human clinical studies that have shown to improve mood in healthy consumers with occasional stress and uneasiness, and to improve sleeplessness.
- B Vitamins: B vitamins, including B9 (folate), and B12 (Methylcobalamin) are crucial for energy production, brain function, and red blood cell formation. Leafy greens and legumes are excellent sources of B vitamins.
- Folate, in particular, is important for our mental health and energy levels, especially in mothers. Folate also works together with Vitamin B12 to keep our nervous system healthy and our DNA in top shape. Without it, we may experience symptoms like fatigue, hair loss and even depression. But here's the thing: while folate can be found in food, cooking it can actually destroy up to 90% of this essential nutrient. Why supplementation is key.
- Selenium: Selenium is an antioxidant that supports thyroid function and protects against oxidative stress (prolonged stress contributes to the development of oxidative stress). It can be found in foods like Brazil nuts, seafood, meat, and whole grains.
- Vitamin D: Often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," vitamin D is essential for bone and immune health, as well as mood regulation. Vitamin D actually acts like a hormone, sending out signals to cells.The result is that it helps increase genetic expression, which is critical in controlling inflammation. In other words, the better the vitamin D, the better and more quickly information can get into the cells. This really is a big deal, especially when you're depleted. It can be obtained through sunlight exposure or dietary sources such as fatty fish, fortified dairy products, and supplements. You can make vitamin D from the sun's UVB rays, but many don't know the sun needs to be at least 45 degrees to the horizon do make sufficient vitamin D. There are apps available that actually tell you the angle of the sun in your area so you can maximize exposure.
- Magnesium: Magnesium plays a crucial role in our nervous system. Magnesium deficiency can trigger a range of things like muscle cramps, fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep, and delayed physical recovery - amongst MANY other things. It turns out magnesium deficiency is fairly common; studies show as many as 75% of us aren’t getting enough magnesium in our diets.
- Zinc: Zinc is crucial for immune function, wound healing, and hormone regulation. Good dietary sources of zinc include oysters, lean meats, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
- Turmeric: Turmeric is probably world's most studied herb. It contains a compound called curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; it actually works like inflammation modulator.
Having experienced exhaustion firsthand, we teamed up with Dr. Oscar Serrallach to create a solution that would empower others to reclaim their vitality; as it sometimes be hard to meet your daily nutrient requirements from diet alone.
But instead of carrying around all those boxes of pills and powders and ordering from different providers all around the world, we worked hard to make it as simple yet effective as possible.
That's why we created our debut supplement Flow State, to be in a convenient daily dose, to help you see that it's possible to experience a calm, energetic and revitalised state again. Just three capsules in the morning. Powerful, non-invasive, and (most importantly) simple.
How long should You use Flow State supplement?
Consistency is key, it takes about 6-8 weeks to feel the full effects of the supplement. We recommend to supplement for a minimum of 3 months and then take a break to assess how you feel without it, that will be a good indicator do you need to continue.
Most women don't need to take the full dose of Flow State for more than 6 months. The goal is to help you feel your best so that you can start doing other things that improve your well-being, like exercise, nutrition, and spending time on the things you love and fills up your cup.
If you have a demanding job or lifestyle, you may want to continue taking Flow State at a maintenance dose of 1-2 capsules per day after 6 months. This will help you maintain your progress and prevent exhaustion.
Step 2: Activities that support Your Nervous System
When we have a million moving parts in our life, it’s easy to neglect ourselves for something or someone else, like work or family.
But. Taking care of ourselves cannot be understated in its importance. For ourselves and for the people around us.
As You are starting to feel better, think more clearly, and have more energy, you will have the headspace and resilience to consider other activities that will have a compounding effect on your wellbeing.
Dr Oscar Serrallach has a great framework that is easy to implement to your everyday.
Tiny things frequently
▫️Glass of water
▫️Connect with your pet
▫️Take a deep breath
▫️Hugs
▫️Grounding through our feet
Small Things Daily
▫️Go for a walk
▫️Listen to a podcast
▫️Flow State Supplement
▫️Yoga Nidra
▫️Call a friend
▫️Cold Showers (see more of this in stories)
▫️Take a Nap (less than 20 min)
Big Things Weekly
▫️Have a massage
▫️Yoga class
▫️Catch up with friends
▫️Take a bath
▫️Connect with your partner
Bigger Things Once in a While
▫️Weekend away
▫️Yoga retreat
▫️Wellness cleanse
▫️Learn new things
▫️Day spa visit
▫️Go on a holiday (that also feels like a holiday when you return)
We founded The Tenth Co because we wanted to challenge the prevailing narrative to accept exhaustion and self-neglect as the norm. We believe that everyone deserves to thrive and feel seen and heard; most importantly feel supported. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive solution that not only addresses the physical and mental well-being but also empowers you to redefine your own narrative.
