The tablet dish before me is full. I’ve got the B vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, magnesium, iron, fish oil and Evening Primrose oil. That is a small mountain of tablets to get through, a daunting number of capsules that need to be taken either specifically on an empty stomach, or with food, and at certain times each day.
I have scheduled their consumption onto a written list so that I remember to take them throughout the day. That doesn’t include the drop of Lugols, the trans-dermal Progesterone cream, the liquid Probiotics or the antioxidant green powder. You would be mistaken for thinking that I am really sick!
I was looking for ways to relieve stress when I started using Vitamin supplements 20 years ago for chronic fatigue. I found some excellent products that helped to restore my energy levels and have taken various natural remedies since.
Sound familiar? Do you take enough vitamin and supplement tablets each day to give yourself the impression that you are on death’s doorstep? With our desire to improve health naturally, we have been seduced by the convenience of taking tablets to make everything better.
Our time poor and stressful schedules cause us to eat on the run and eat convenience foods in front of the television. Our digestive systems are force fed too many preservatives, flavor enhancers, additives, sugars and chemicals that upset the delicate balance of the microbiome in the gut.
Our body is miraculous in its effort to keep going; however, eventually our health may be compromised. Hopefully we realise that we need to focus on what we are eating before we have done irreparable damage. If we can improve health naturally we can maintain a lifestyle that stands up to the stresses of life.
It is well known that food that is grown in over-harvested soil can be lacking in trace elements. Basic minerals that are required by our metabolism, such as iron and zinc, are found in vegetables that are grown in nutrient rich soil. When these are lacking in our food, we may feel lethargic and lack the energy to get through the day. To boost our stores we may need to supplement.
The lack of iodine in agricultural soil has a detrimental effect on our health, and can lead to thyroid issues which upset our overall health. Likewise, an over abundance of environmental estrogens that accumulates through the food chain, leached from plastics, tips the delicate balance of hormones, and has a terrible effect on our wellness.
Get some advice about ways to relieve stress from a good naturopath or integrated doctor. Check with them that the supplements you are taking are actually beneficial and that you aren’t doubling up on any anything. Make sure you only buy the best quality, preferably from a healthcare practitioner. You don’t want to be paying for inferior products with inactive ingredients and unknown fillers.
Most importantly, eat healthy fresh food, preferably organic. Eat lots of vegetables, especially leafy greens. For a good healthy balanced diet, colour your plate with a good variety of foods. If you’re only eating white foods, there is a good chance that you are not getting a good selection of nutrients. Improve health naturally by making vegies the main attraction every night. If you want to eat meat, your digestive system will be calmer if you just have a small portion.
Pay attention to what your body is telling you. Look for simple natural ways to relieve stress. However, if you have any concerns, make sure that you see a qualified healthcare professional and review your eating and lifestyle choices for a long active and healthy life.
