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For every drug that benefits a patient, there is a natural substance that can achieve the same effect. – Dr. Carl C. Pfeiffer
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Contents 3 Vitality Energy 5 Discomfort Stress 7 Nutrition Hangovers 11 Mind Sleep 15 Seasonal PMS 17 Credits
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Vitality // Energy
Natural supplements such as Vitamin B-12, Rhodiola, healthy fats An and Cordyceps. B-12 is naturally found in meat, fish, and easier dairy products. It usually comes in either tablet way to gain or liquid form and 1,000-5,000 MCG’s are energy is something recommended to boost mental clarity, we all want and struggle brain function, and energy levels. to obtain and keep, especially Rhodiola is an herb that helps in school. Pulling all-nighters the body combat the effects of requires more energy than we stress, boosts vitality, along could possibly absorb from food. with multiplying energy There are supplements that can molecules. Healthy fats help with both short term and that contain Medium Chain longterm energy levels. Triglycerides help boost the meEverything our bodies tabolism and quickly convert into do, burns calories, and energy for the body to use. Cordyceps burning calories requires are a form of mushroom that contain energy. Energy can be multiple B-vitamins, essential amigained naturally by calorie no acids, and proteins, great for consumption, proper nutrition, a boost of energy. supplements, exercise, and caffeine.
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can wreck havoc on your body. Long term stress can cause hair loss, breakouts, and excess stress on organs. Anxiety attacks can occur, and should be taken seriously, as they are a signal that your amount of stress is doing some serious damage. Supplements such as Gaba, L-theanine, and ashwagandha can help relieve some of the effects of stress and help your brain manage how it processes stress. Gaba is a chemical that is naturally made by the brain and aids in anxiety. Gaba is also known for improving mood and helps to calm you down. L-theanine is an amino acid that naturally occurs in Green Tea. L-theanine is used to treat anxiety and helps lower high blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the reasons why stress needs to be taken seriously as it can lead to heart issues. Ashwagandha is a plant in which the berries and roots are used to make supplements. Ashwagandha aids in anxiety relief, and helps with insomnia and sleep issues. Don’t suffer needlessly, take supplements that naturally help.
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Nutrition // Hangovers
So you went out to have great time, and next thing you know someone is buying you a few drinks, your friends are taking shots, and you are drunk off your ass. When you wake up the next afternoon, you have a headache from hell, an upset stomach, and the spins. Madam, you have a hangover!
The next time you decide to go out and drink like a fish, you should know there are few things you can do to prevent a hangover. The first of which is eat before you drink. Eating a meal full of protein and carbohydrates lessens the effects of alcohol on your body and gives it something to digest instead direct harm to your liver, kidneys, and stomach. Secondly, pace yourself ! It is not a race as to who can get drunk the quickest. Not only will your pocket book thank you for fewer drinks, but you wont go home sick or pass out early in the evening as well. Through all of this, another good tip is to drink a glass of water with each shot or beverage. Alcohol dehydrates the body, and dehydration intensifies a hangover. There are a few natural supplements on the market that can help you metabolize alcohol faster and help prevent many of the hangover symptoms. One such product is called Party Smart. Eating greasy foods and drinking a bottle of water prior to bed helps also.
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Treating a hangover is much harder than preventing one, mostly because you feel like shit while trying to feel better. Much like with a cold, staying hydrated and intaking electrolytes helps the body feel better. As hard as it may be to do, eating high protein and carb foods will also help the body metabolize the residual alcohol left in your system. Pain relievers such as Willow Bark can help alleviate some of the body pains and headache. Taking a hot shower can help you feel better as well, but be sure not to lock your legs, as this can make you pass out from restricted blood flow. Taking a multivitamin and some extra B-12 will help with depleted energy levels. One of the best ways to treat a hangover, is to take a Charcoal supplement which will help absorb the rest of the alcohol because of its porousness.
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...Sleep Mind // Sleep
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Getting to sleep can be one of the most frustrating activities we go through in life. While It never fails, the minute you feel like you have finally fallen asleep, your damn warmed alarm starts to go off. There are typically many factors that go into not being milk has been able to go to sleep. One of which, is that you have to much on your mind. proven to help in In this instance, it is best to think of and visualize your happy place. falling asleep, most This can be the beach, staring at clouds, or some other landscape adults would rather not scenario. Try not to consume and caffeinated or sugary bevertake that route. Thankfully, ages several hours before going to sleep, as they stimulate there are supplements such your brain so much that it becomes impossible to sleep. as Melatonin, Valerian Root, and Meditation, prayer, or writing in a journal before Magnesium, are all excellent sleep bed can aid in falling asleep faster by allowing aids. Melatonin is naturally created by the you to dump all the details of your day out body and there are higher amounts of Melaso that you aren’t up replaying the events tonin present in the body right before bed. Some of your day in head. A warm bath people don’t have enough Melatonin present in the with Epsom salts can help to rebody before bed and benefit from taking extra. Valerian lax your body and mind. UsRoot helps you fall to sleep without feeling sleepy or groggy ing shower products with the next day. It has a calming effect on the body and also helps Lavender can help to in stress reduction and anxiety relief. Magnesium is a mineral that calm your mind naturally occurs in green leafy vegetables. Upwards of 80% of the U.S. enough to go population are deficient in Magnesium. Magnesium acts as a sort of off to sleep. natural mild muscle relaxer which can help with muscle stiffness and knots.
Problems with staying asleep are typically associated with insomnia. Insomnia conMake sists of issues with both falling asleep and staying asleep. This is a common ocsure your currence among college students and older adults. There are many contributbedroom ing factors to insomnia, and the tricky part is figuring out the root cause is not noisy or of it. Issues with the bladder can play a role. If you have to get up more brightly lit before than once to use the bathroom during the night, this could be part bed. Try not to go to of the problem. Try to limit fluid intake before bed, especialsleep with the T.V. on as it ly diuretics such as tea and alcohol as they can make you will overstimulate your brain, urinate more frequently. Is your bed uncomfortable? If whether you realize it or not. you wake up in the morning feeling stiff and unBlackout curtains help block out the rested, your bed could be the culprit. There are light, which is helpful if you maintain many different mattress topper options that odd sleeping hours (all college students). can help with that. Does your mind race Thankfully, there are supplements such as Melwith lists you need to accomplish, or atonin, and Valerian Root, are all excellent sleep the events of the day, or worries? aids for staying asleep. Melatonin is naturally created Try to relax your mind before by the body and there are higher amounts of Melatonin bed and write everything present in the body right before bed. Some people don’t have down so your brain enough Melatonin present in the body before bed and benefit doesn’t work overfrom taking extra. Valerian Root helps you fall to sleep without feeltime while you ing sleepy or groggy the next day. It has a calming/pain relieving effect try to sleep. on the body and also helps in decreasing stress effects, and anxiety relief.
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Periods suck! There are all sorts of crappy symptoms associated with a womans
“monthly gift,” and none of them are nice. Unfortunately there is no all inclusive pill
for every symptom. A way to help Bloating is to take probiotics. Probiotics are
healthy gut bacteria that can help alleviate uncomfortable gas. Willow Bark can help
as it contains a similar ingreHeadaches dient to aspirin. When headaches occur during your period, they can often be
caused by dehydration and temporary mineral deficiency. Eating or drinking
natural caffeine can help as well. There aren’t many ways to assist the
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there is a root called Maca. Maca Root can be taken during your period to help lessen mood swings, cramping, and breast discomfort. Raspberry Leaf Tea can help with uterus cramping. Arnica Gel helps
Tender
and painful breast tissue during
menstruation. Sex actually helps with cramping too. When you feel like a
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hippo, eat chocolate, it helps. Don’t feel bad on your period, do something!
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Seasonal // PMS
Re ource Find additional information on healthy, natural alternatives by googling the following websites: The Revolutionary Act Happy Mothering Glowing Balance Green Tidings Real Farmacy Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine The Urban Herbalist
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Credit
Models from left to right and top to bottom: Ashley Drake Hope Austin
Stacy Robertson Lori Nguyen Darah King
Cheyenne Austin
Monique Ortman Photography: Andrew Knight Designer/Photo Editor: Monique Ortman