I've gotta tell ya...I'm feeling better than I have in a long time. I really think it has to do with cutting WAY back on my wheat and dairy consumption and adding a few new supplements. I don't remember the last time I've felt this amount of energy since having kids. It's quite refreshing!
Something else I added to my daily regime is Borage Oil. It's super high in GLA, which is what Evening Primrose has as well. Borage Oil just has a higher concentration of it. I initially bought it because it actually helps you burn fat and since I'm nursing, I'm really limited on what I can take that has fat burning properties. Ann Louis Gittleman talks a lot about GLA in her Fat Flush book (which I 100% endorse..she's amazing!). She say it helps you burn the fat that seems to stick no matter what you do. I honestly didn't know up till then that GLA did this. I knew of it's amazing benefits for the skin and that it helps those with PMS. This was the kicker for me. I love products that do several beneficial things and not just one. I ordered the NSI brand, but their are several great brands out there.
This last order, I made it a point to get something for stress. I really want to try L-Theanine or Gaba, but those are really too strong since I'm still breastfeeding. So I decided to order some Holy Basil. I have a whole blog post on Holy Basil if you'd like to know more about it. I've been drinking the tea for a while and decided to give the pills a try. I'm glad I did because I definitely feel more relaxed. I bought the Source Naturals brand because the price was amazing...although I know lots of people who have used the Enzymatic Therapy brand and rave about how amazing it is. I'll probably get it next time.
That's enough for today...as always, let me know if you have any questions!
4 comments:
where do you order all this stuff from? I need something for stress and anxiety and since I am not nursing, what do you recommend?
Amy
L-Theanine and Gaba work great for stress and anxiety. I'd get Theanine Serene by Source Naturals. You can order it through Vitacost.com which is where I order all my stuff.
Random question,
What is the best fiber for constipation? I have allergies to gluten and dairy and I am trying to balance my diet out but having a hard time figuring out what I should eat everyday. I know I am not getting enough fiber. And just wanted to know what you would recommend for a daily fiber supplement.
Rebekah, I personally like Flax Seeds for fiber. You can grind them yourself in a coffee grinder. They work better for sweeping the colon if they're not ground too fine. Just a few pulses will do:)
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