as you guys can see, my regimen has decreased drastically since the last time i posted it. ive tried alot of things... finding some to be effective, some not and some to have opposite effects... i happen to be one of the few that does not respond well to mouthfulls of synthetic substances, things like alcar & rla actually make me feel pretty crappy for whatever reason.
so ill go over my regimen, but also some dietary and lifestyle habbits ive aquired that i think are extremely beneficial to general health & the life extension crew.
RECENT ADDITIONS (6/27/06 edit)
nutribiotic rice protein (because of super clean processing & to add diversity to my protein intake)
jarrow pomegranate juice concentrate
switch from ON whey to jarrow whey (because of vegetarian suitable processing)
switched from invite multi back to pioneer 1+ (invite is too costly)
switch from flax to nutiva hemp seed oil (because of gla, stearidonic acid, and vitamin-E content)
wakeup(30 mins before breakfast):
solaray guarana 200 mg (50% caffeine): 3 caps
gaia herbs adrenal health: 2 caps
with breakfast:
pioneer 1+ : 2 caps
nature's way primadophilus bifidus: 1 cap
nutiva hemp seed oil: 1 TBSP
in between breakfast and lunch:
banyan botanicals blood cleanse: 1-2 pills
green magma: 1 TBSP
in between lunch and dinner:
banyan botanicals blood cleanse: 1-2 pills
green magma: 1 TBSP
before bed:
banyan botanicals blood cleanse: 1 pill
organic triphala: 1 tsp (either in a cap or made into tea)
occasional use:
pioneer cal/mag: 1-2 tabs
muscle milk naturals
jarrow whey
heel traumeel: 1 tab
solgar tyrosine: 1 cap
various stimulants when needed (although the gaia adrenal health has basically eradicated my need for stimulants other than morning caffeine)
things that will be added when finances allow:
sabinsa bacopin
and 2394872394872349872349283742 vcaps [lol]
now for the interesting part:
ayurveda... ive found that when i adhere moderatly to ayurvedic dietary guidelines i feel amazing. modern science is validating alot of what ayurvedic physicians said 3000 years ago, and i think its worth everyones time to look into it if even just on a basic level.
dont over-eat... [accorcing to ayurveda] over-eating allows undigested food particles to pass into places they should not be and/or be absorbed into the bloodstream. you find this exact thing happens with certain food allergies... wheat gluten and lactose specifically, by-passing digestion totally or being absorbed whole and causing any number of symptoms/diseases. ive found over-eating will increase lethargy & depression, decrease certain cognative functions & motivation, cause digestive upset, and aggrivate my acne...
spicing food... another ayurvedic principle. certain spices increase enzyme production & digestive function. fennel, corriander, cumin, ginger & black pepper being the most effective spices. i either cook with these spices, or add them to my water during meals. the difference when i dont use them is night and day... my digestion moves along faster, my stools are more solid & regular, less digestive upset. i buy all my spices in bulk from banyanbotanicals.com. their prices are good, and their spices & herbs are HPLC verified for actives, tested for heavy metals & microbial contamination.
dont over-drink... i never drink more than 16 ounces of water with a meal(30minutes before, during, or 1 hour after) (which dilutes stomach acid) and never drink ice cold water (which causes the stomach to contract). same benefits as spicing food. although in between meals i drink water like its going out of style [tung] nearly a galon a day. i also drink atleast a liter of naturally highly alkaline water (trinity gold label or fiji) per day. i know some people will call BS on the PH thing, but i notice a marked improvement in my acne from it.
meditation... a consitant and effective meditation practice is imo, one of the best things you can do to improve the quality and length of your life. after a few months of consitant practice the benefits of meditation will spill over into normal waking life... after 6 months of meditating for 20 minutes every day, i found that my reactions to stressful events were more peacefull, i was less easily aggrivated and angered, i was more compassionate & accepting, had more energy, & was sharper mentally. i prefer to meditation before bed because it increases the depth of sleep and i wake up alot more refreshed.
toiletries... i use only 'natural' toiletries. my toothpaste, shampoo, facial products & soap contain no funky chemicals. skin & the mouth are two of the most penetrable and absorbant areas on the body. to think you are not absorbing the chemicals in your toothpaste or soap is rediculous... yes the exposure is minute, but minute exposure over long periods of time = problems. jason & aubrey organics are my brands of preference.
food... i try to keep processed food to a bare minimum. no flour, no breads, no chips, artificials(sweeteners, flavors, colors), etc. nearly everything i eat is a whole food, freshly cooked, and organic. i also try to eat atleast 2-3 of my top 5 (there was personal top 5 thread around here somewhere) every day. i also try to drink a big glass of fresh juice a few times a week (1 baby bok choi, 2 carrots, 4 ribs celery, 1 large apple, & ginger is my favorite)
ill add more later with edit marks when i think of them
Edited by ajnast4r, 27 June 2006 - 10:56 PM.
