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You're Probably Lacking in These Energy-Giving Nutrients…


Psychologists have already begun writing about an interesting byproduct phenomena of the coronavirus global quarantine…


People all over the world are finding that they’re still not learning how to basket-weave, practicing calligraphy, and becoming flawless minimalist interior designers now that they have the time at home they always thought was the magic bullet.


There are several prevailing theories regarding our energy shortage… One is that we are collectively experiencing a trauma response, resulting in a state of energy paralysis.

Or simply put, we’re almost too drained to perform our daily functions, let alone take on additional pursuits.


Another theory is that one of the first things to go out the window – when your routine changes and your nervous system adapts to a state of regular stress – is your healthy habits.


Western culture, our global media, and our own neural pathway patterns serve to remind us all the time that ice cream is there to comfort us, as well as triple-flavored sodas and macaroni and cheese. For some, stress patterns include avoiding food or not eating enough.


What would actually make a difference in our energy, our attitudes, our forward outlook, and our daily routines…


Is proper nutrition.


And the truth is, we all know that (maybe deep, deep down). But we’re also all trying to have grace for ourselves and others during this complex and unprecedented moment in modern history. That’s important – give yourself and others a wide berth.


If we fix the incoming nutrition, increasing our energy reserves and freeing up the space previously being used for cognitive acrobatics…


Gratitude journaling and other self-care tricks get a fighting chance at making a difference in our daily experience staying safe at home.


Here are a few vital nutrients for energy and brain function you’re probably not getting…

L-theanine


You may have heard of L-theanine before. It’s an amino acid, and it’s lauded for helping you relax without making you sleepy. That means that the anxious, fluttery feeling you experience from extra strong coffee in the morning won’t be a problem.


It’s often more effective when paired with Guayusa extract, which comes from tea. It has double the antioxidants in green tea, as much caffeine as a cup of coffee, and tons of curative properties. It occurs naturally in the Amazon and is a cousin of Yerba Mate.


Spirulina


This is a type of single-celled microbe, in the blue-green-algae family. It’s totally possible you’re getting none of this in your diet right now.


That’s a shame, because it’s loaded with vitamins A, C, E, and B. It’s also packed with calcium, zinc, magnesium, and selenium, which has been shown to have a powerful effect on altering moods.


You can find lots of foods that contain some of those nutrients, but you’d be hard-pressed to find something containing all of them.


Rhodiola


This tough-to-find herb does all kinds of things. Mainly, the herb and its roots are used to get energized, promote endurance, build strength, and aid in mental elasticity. Its roots are commonly referred to as “adaptogens”, because they help the body absorb and adapt to stress, whether it’s physical (like pain), environmental (like weather), or chemical (like emotional).


Rhodiola is also something of a last-resort energy-booster. You consume it when your reserves have run dry and you can’t dredge energy up from within.


Leucine


Another amino acid, found most often in meats like chicken and beef, but also in squash, seeds, beans, and eggs, you’ll feel it if you’re low on leucine.


It’s used by athletes and bodybuilders to enhance muscle growth by activating muscle protein synthesis. In order for muscle protein synthesis to happen, energy needs to be produced. That’s what leucine does – increases glucose, mitochondria creation, and fatty acid oxidation.


This makes it essential for continued and consistent energy, too. You want to feel an even wave of energy all day long. Not the high/low game of coffee and sodas.


Most of the nutrients can be found in the food around you, although you might not have known to look for them.


If that feels like too strenuous a task when you’re already trying to convince yourself to eat toast, consider getting all of them in one burst.


Each nutrient (and plenty more) are mixed into Rising Energy. Your only job is to mix it with water and drink it.


The choice is yours. But no matter what you do, ensure that the decisions you’re making about your consumptive intake reflect the way you want to move through the world.


You can lounge. Or you can get up and rise.
 
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Jimi said:
I got most of mine in January, my big draw back to stocking up is I have to have my fresh veggies, hard to stock to far ahead with them
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yep perishables and why I have gone from a every week replenishment shopping trip to once every 2 weeks or longer.
for a month or so the risk of going out grows higher each week.
Stay safe my friend.
 
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Next time out I am going to try vac sealing some fresh veggies and see how that does for storage life.
 
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Today's Health Thought:
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like."
 
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Could Victory Gardens Be Exactly What Your Family Needs Right Now?


During both World Wars, the public food suppliers and farmers were under enormous pressure. You see, lots of them were off fighting, and lots of food was needed to send to soldiers overseas.


So on the homefront, countries like America, Canada, and the U.K. families planted victory gardens.


Victory gardens were plots in public parks, the front and back yards of homes, and any other unused land space meant to grow fresh vegetables. In fact, during World War II, the United States Department of Agriculture estimates that between nine and ten million tons of produce were harvested from victory gardens across the country.


(Fun fact: that’s how we got Swiss chard and kohlrabi in America – they’re so easy to grow!)

Right now, we are all being encouraged to stay inside, limit our grocery shopping to no more than once a week, and stay calm. Lots of people around the country are stockpiling bread, eggs, pasta, rice, and canned goods.


But man does not live by bread alone, does he?


It’s time to victory garden… not because the supply chain is strained, but because our access to it is.


In a moment, we’ll get into how you can get started right now. First, it’s crucial to understand that gardening doesn’t just increase our personal stores of produce.


Gardening makes us happy. From the beneficial microbes in the soil, to the powerful effects of vitamin D on the body’s immune system, to the dopamine release you get from building your own urban garden…


There are too many benefits to ignore, especially during a time when we could all use more health and stability in our lives.


Now, let’s talk about getting started.


First Steps


Everyone will be working with different available spaces. Get creative with finding sunny areas!


Do you have deep window sills? Sunny spots in the house? A fire escape or a balcony? A front yard or backyard? Empty gardening pots? Access to a roof?


That’s the wonderful thing about gardening – life will find a way to grow.


Seedlings can be planted indoors and transplanted to spots in the ground, so even if you don’t have it all figured out right now, you can still get growing.


You can start with the barest essentials: potting soil, a container, seeds, and sunlight.

If you’ve got plenty of outside space you can use, consider square foot gardening! It’s organized, effective, portable, and spacious. Shoot for 200 square feet per mouth-to-feed. (Meaning, if you have a family of four, try to set up 800 square feet of growing space.)


Then, decide what you want to plant. Here are a few tips to keep in mind…


Perennial plants take all season to grow, so they in turn use valuable garden real estate for longer. Examples: asparagus, artichokes, rhubarb…


Vining crops need space to grow outwards and upwards, so keep that in mind when you’re arranging your vegetables in rows or pots. Examples: melons, squash, cucumbers…


Succession Plants are plants that can be grown in each other’s soil residue, one right after the other. You could plant the same quick-growing plant over and over, or you could plant a heat-loving plant right after your spring-plant harvest. Examples: peas, beans, carrots, lettuce, radishes…


What to Plant Right Now


You want to be thinking spring, fast, and plentiful.


Spring: Spinach, peas, curly kale, lettuce, radishes, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, tomatoes, pepper, cauliflower


Fast: Spinach, radishes, turnips, arugula, lettuce, beans, curly kale, peas, carrots, scallions, cucumber, chard, summer squash, kohlrabi, broccoli


Plentiful: Potatoes, beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, welsh onions, okra, squash, zucchini, sweet potatoes, radishes, kohlrabi, chard, lettuce, spinach


Every family could use a win right now. The coronavirus doesn’t see wealth, circumstance, morality, age, or race – it is affecting everyone.


Stay home. Stay safe. Stay well-fed!F


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Here are the first 6 videos:

Episode 1: Dr. Maya Shetreat - Natural Supports for Immunity, Lungs, and Stress

Dr. Maya is a good friend, a board-certified neurologist, and a master herbalist and medicine woman. In this video, she shares a bunch of very simple, practical, and easily implemented recommendations - including some things that might even be found in your yard! When you click through to watch, you'll also find a link there to sign up for a 5-part video series she's done over the last few weeks, which is loaded with much more of this kind of information! I highly suggest you check out this video and her entire series!

Episode 2: Brodie Welch, LAc - Building Resilience & Protective Qi: A Chinese Medicine Approach

Traditional Chinese Medicine was very effective in the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China - and my friend Brodie has connections to several doctors who were on the ground there helping the cause. She shares a very simple qigong breathing exercise and many more useful tips & recommendations to build your resilience and make yourself an inhospitable host!

Episode 3: Michael McEvoy - Nutrient Deficiencies, Natural Supports, and Immune Physiology

In this loaded 75-minute video, Michael shares his thoughts on this current situation - including the state of health in the US, rampant nutrient deficiencies which may play a role in one's response to viral infections, some potential natural supports, along with a discussion on basic immune physiology. As always, Michael brings an intense passion for data, truth, and a greater understanding of the ever-evolving big picture of health.

LIVE: Kiran Krishnan - A Microbiologist's Perspective on the Current Global Health Situation

As always, we go almost 2 HOURS with microbiologist Kiran Krishnan talking all things COVID-19, from simple at-home precautionary measures one can take to many ways to naturally support your body's immunity and reduce systemic inflammation. Kiran shares the fact that he originally became interested in science due to a fascination with pandemics and infectious disease - so it's a subject he knows quite a bit about! The feedback we got from this webinar was overwhelmingly positive - with many people sharing that it was the most practical, useful video they'd seen on the subject.

Episode 4: Sarah Rattray, PhD - Communication & Navigating Relationships During High Stress & Quarantine

Having a tough time at home with your partner, spouse, other family, or roommates? Sarah has been helping people navigate healthy communication for the last 20 years, and she shares dozens of priceless professional pearls of wisdom in this video. I highly recommend you check this out if you'd like to live in peace with your quarantine-mates during this uniquely stressful time. I know I've personally put some of her recommendations into action in my life, and encourage you to consider doing the same!

Episode 5: Talia Lavor, PA - Current Situation, Pregnancy, Nursing, Fertility & More!

Talia is a member of our RHT community who reached out and offered to share the research she'd be doing into the current situation and how it relates to pregnancy, fertility, nursing, and other related areas. When I read through her email outlining what she could share - it was an immediate YES... and she didn't disappoint! A Physician's Assistant (which is relatively similar to Nurse Practitioner in scope, for those who are unfamiliar) who now works as a fertility coach, Talia is passionate about these subjects - and it shows!
 
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Hello!

Our recent blog post on herbal antivirals got a lot of attention.

So, we thought we’d do an entire webinar on the topic.

In addition to herbal antivirals, we’ll cover wild plants you can use for colds, flu and coughs.

Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han will be your instructors and I will host.

The webinar is called...

Weeds for Wellness: Herbal Antivirals & Wild Remedies for Colds, Flu & Coughs

Emily & Rosalee will cover...

  • What are herbal antivirals?
  • A free solution that everyone can use to aid healing and help us stay healthy.
  • 4 wild remedies that you can use at the very first sign of an illness.
  • Is it still safe to use elderberry?
  • 4 common herbs for coughs.
  • We will also provide printable recipes for remedies Rosalee and Emily cover in the webinar.
Rosalee and Emily want to inspire, empower and help you craft the abundant wild medicine growing right outside your door.

You can register right here.

Please join us for this important event.

In health,

John Gallagher
LearningHerbs


PS...

I noticed 6 wild plants that were helpful for my immune system while I was on a short hike the other day.

Watch my really short video here...

 
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