Like many, I knew I was going to get back on the road, it was a matter of when not. I wanted to know, was it safe? Is it right for me and can I make it work when I look at the post-epidemic situation? My decision to get back on the road depended on my health so before the call came I realized I had to use my full knowledge and preparation to make sure I could walk again with confidence.
I had always emphasized that proper nutrition and exercise were essential parts of a journey for travelers, and now it was time for me to put my plans into action. As a promoter of getting deep sleep and being able to measure it, I had a few tools at my disposal. The most important thing for me is to be able to measure my sleep level, to make sure I rest as well as I knew from pre-epidemic times, sleep will be interrupted again. Brad Stulberg's book and Steve Magness's book Peak Performance came true for me, suggesting that we do not do well because of a lack of ability but because of a lack of adequate recovery. I took that to heart and boosted my sport from my 2nd to 3rd to 4th to 5th's running and equal rest periods, yoga and stretching sessions.
I was able to rate and manage my progress with a combination of feeling and apps I use and recommend to other people I interact with within the Travel area. Then I turned my attention to what I liked to think about as game changers about the well-being of people on the street, Adaptogens.
I have used adaptogens before this epidemic and I will continue to use them. They gave me great comfort in what they were able to help me with to avoid any serious health problems that were more important during the post-epidemic period.
They are Holy Basil, Amla, Rhodiola and Liquorice. I focused on these 4 because they were easily accessible and I had used them before. Why did I choose these? However, it is easy to find them even now in COVID times. Three are potent adapters themselves and the fourth is a soft adaptogen with a history of antibodies. When used for medical purposes, all four have anti-bacterial properties. This was important to me because I wanted a science that supported this. Science says they all work on the body's HPA axis and have a double-edged action in their power. This means that they work smarter in the body and can be taken longer with the growing benefits. This is my favorite health insurance!
Holy basil also known as Tulsi is a powerful antioxidant and anti-viral. The reason I take it is that it increases the presence of two powerful antioxidants superoxide dismutase and superoxide catalase, both of which are helpful in helping my body release toxins. The first thing I noticed when I took the dosage was a sudden feeling of calm coming down on me. The great thing about tulsi is that you can find it in tebags, it goes well and is widely available.
Amla's second adaptogen is also called Indian Gooseberry. It is the second highest source of vitamin C and beats my hands of store-bought vitamin C unless it contains flavonoids along with rutin and quercetin. When I did not get the Indian essence anonymously I was using vitamin C which would give me a certain amount. Or amla is a soft adaptation it is a good choice with documentary evidence proven because of the high amount of vitamin C it contains. For me, the strategy with vitamin C has been to take it to the level of intestinal tolerance to deliver a dose of treatment (it may be different for you). This may not be comfortable at times but once I have done that, I have been able to step back from that level and still be able to maximize its benefits.
The third is Rhodiola also known as Winter Cherry or Arctic Root. Excellent for chronic stress and weakened immune system. A well-researched adaptogen and has significant important benefits. Neuroprotective, hepato-protective and radio-protective. Protecting radio is very important to us as we travel the earth exposed to radiation beyond our proper allocation of cosmic and non-ionizing radiation. Rhodiola is also known for helping to reduce fatigue, I love it because of this fact alone. As a cooling adaptogen, it is less likely to cause irritation and shock. One thing I can say about Rhodiola is that it has a sharp taste, if you do not like to eat it away from food be careful how you add it to your smoothie or drink as it may lose the flavor.
Lastly Liquorice, I have to be a little more aware of this because high blood pressure has a history in my family so I use it sparingly. I no longer carry the store-bought beverage, I mean the juice of the root of the liquor. If you do not have access to twig liquorice, you may be able to use a store-bought form in some of the beneficial features of pure root. However, you want to use less as you do not want sugar to overcome the beneficial effects of its adapogenic properties. Liquorice can be used for adrenal gland dysfunction also known as adrenal fatigue. This is where alcohol comes in handy for us travelers, adrenal fatigue is one of the things that challenges our regular flight. Liquorice can also be used to measure cortisol levels and is an immuno-modulator.
I like to keep things simple, so the way I use these adaptogens is, I always pack Holy Basil tebags for tea on my person when I travel, this is my adaptogen plant and it has not failed so far. When I am at home I usually take Amla to my smoothie which I can give a good taste, or combine Amla with Rhodiola and Liquorice to make a hot herbal-top stove that I can use for most of my time at home. This means that I always have something in my gut that I can warm up in the morning and get a good cup of righteousness.
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