Ripe Schisandra berry. Photo by Chris Kilham
“Help! I need more energy this holiday season!” Thanksgiving is near, and Hunukkah and Christmas are close behind it! Thankfully, with our experts’ energy-amping tips, you’ll be able to get through the holiday season with a smile!
Nature’s Rx!
Take the “gold metal” super berry! “Schisandra is a berry from China,” says Medicine Hunter Chris Kilham. “It’s made into a powerful extract, which at least a dozen human studies show improves everything from memory to stamina. Because it doesn’t interfere with hormones, Olympians from China routinely take it to enhance performance.’ Aim for 150 mg. daily, he advises. One to try: Kroeger Herbs Schizandra Complete Concentrate Capsules at LuckyVitamin.com
Melt Stress with Maca!
“Maca—a root from the Peruvian Andes—really boosts energy,” says Kilham. Sprinkle a spoonful of the powdered form in smoothies or take 1,000 mg. capsule of maca extract daily, he advises. One to try: Europharma Andes Organic Maca at LuckyVitamin.com
SCHISANDRA PRODUCTS WE LIKE:
Schizandra Complete Concentrate - Capsules, by Kroeger Herbs
Pure Schisandra Berry Extract, by Gaia Herbs - Extract
Pure Schisandra, by HerbPharm - Extract
Andes Organic Maca, by Europharma - 60 Vegetarian Capsules
Raw Organic Maca Powder, by Navitas - 16 oz Bag
Vital Maca, by Purity Products - 60 Capsules
Hot Plants For Her, by Enzymatic Therapy - 60 Vegetarian Capsules
Hot Plants for Him, by Enzymatic Therapy - 60 Vegetarian Capsules