I’m not a fan of medication, I will say that upfront. I do embrace homeopathic remedies, but even these should be taken in moderation. However, a business owner’s lifestyle combined with the nutrient-depleted foods we are presented with at the supermarkets make it fairly challenging to always bring the “A-game”, day after day.
I have found that a few things have really had a significant impact on my overall energy, mood and motivation this year. The obvious factors are beginning to exercise 3 times per week, eating healthier in general and cutting down on working hours. However, I have found a couple of magic pills and remedies to really work when I am in unusually stressful periods. So fellow entrepreneurs, here is my brief list of magic remedies:
- Maca / Cacao combination. Available from Soaring Free Superfoods, its a wonderful natural combination that works within days of the first dose. Its great for vitality, energy and mood support.
- Ginseng. Available from any pharmacy. Make sure you get the Panax variety, as this has the most benefits for your body and is the ‘original’ ginseng. Every now and then I find that taking double the recommended dose for a day or two gives me a great pick me up with no side effects.
- 5-HTP / L-Tyrosine. Available from any pharmacy. These work hand in hand to aid your neuro-receptors, especially the ones operating on your mood and emotions (such as serotonin). I don’t take these regularly, but find that when I’m feeling down or stressed they help quite a lot. I’m not sure if its the Placebo affect or not, but there are other sources on the net that say these pills work well.
- Goji berries. Also available from Soaring Free. I would say this is more of a long term product, and a small handful should be consumed daily for optimium function.
I made a similar post a while back when I was working 12 hours a day, which has more general advice on how to combat high-workload situations.
N.B. I am not a health professional, and am only presenting this based on my own subjective experiences. Please consult a doctor if you plan on taking any combination of the above products!
