There are no widely used and proven cures. Some infectious disease experts recommend following an anti-inflammatory diet. Avoid fried foods, food high in saturated fat, and added sugars that cause inflammation. The Mediterranean diet, for example, is rich in antioxidants, which are known to mitigate inflammatory effects in the brain and body. Also, get adequate rest and stay hydrated, according to some physicians.
The Harvard Medical School recommends:
Aerobic exercise
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet
Pursuing "beneficial" activities (listening to music, reading a novel)
Participating in social activities
Avoiding alcohol and drugs
Sleeping well.
According to Dr. Billie Schultz, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation expert, while there's no one-size-fits-all treatment that can cure these cognitive difficulties, some rehabilitation strategies can retrain the brain to work on the areas that are most challenging.
"Typically, it means going into work with a therapist initially once or twice over the course of a month. And getting homework. I want you to try to utilize these strategies in your day-to-day life. Because, ultimately, that's what decides if they're working."
Conclusion
If you know someone with brain fog, take it seriously. It is not merely a psychological disorder or complaint but a malady with a biological cause and no easy fix for it.
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