I love organically grown everything, and most of all – FOOD! If you’ve made the commitment to consume foods that are free of the chemical nasties and full of yummy goodness, then it only makes sense to choose organic vitamins that abide by the same philosophy and care.
I have always been somewhat of a “purist” and have poo-pooed supplements for years. I eat everything I need, in good quantity and quality and I have always expected that vitality and optimal health would be mine.
A few years back I put that idea to the test. At the time I was quite frustrated. I felt there had to be more energy in my body than what I was experiencing. Why was I tired? Was I really at my optimal level of health?
On the recommendation from a friend, I began to take organic vitamins. I really did not expect much, having dabbled with a few ineffective over the counter brands in the months prior. This time however, I felt immediate results. Most noticeably, my moods and over all energy were noticeably boosted after about day 4. Over time, my skin, nails and hair looked better, and an increased immunity to illness.
In addition to my physical health and energy improving, my mental health has also greatly improved by adding organic vitamins to my routine. The boost in my mental health was an unexpected surprise for me! I am amazed that all that time, nutritional supplements had never been suggested to me as something that may help my depression and anxiety and with my “purist” mentality, I had just simply overlooked this possibility. I now realize how important vitamins are to managing stress, especially the B vitamins. Also, the importance of adding phytonutrients (greens) to your diet to help combat not only excess environmental stress, but mental stress as well.
There is considerable and compelling research that many so called “incurable” mental illnesses can be greatly effected by the addition of a high quality nutritional supplement. If fact, simple dietary changes have benefited many children with Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia, and delusional disorders, not to mention the countless who have varying degrees of depression!
In hindsight, I now know how important supplementation has been to my recovery. Healing takes place on many levels. I was so busy “working” out the tough stuff, that I overlooked this simple detail. It seemed inconceivable to me that something so minor could have such a big impact on my well being.
I am still taking the organic vitamins called “Double X” from Nutrilite. Nutrilite has been producing a high quality organic multivitamins and other nutritional supplements on their own organic and bio-dynamic farms for more than five decades.
In one case I get 3 different types tablets: a mineral, a vitamin and a phytonutrient (greens). There’s 186 tablets in total so a case lasts me about 2 months at 1x/day (which is plenty enough energy for me) You can find and read more about the organic vitamins here.
The “Double X” has continued to be apart of my routine into motherhood. It helps me get through all the sleep deprivation, stress, and emotions of being a new Mom and keeps me healthy when I neglect myself.
These are my thoughts on living a healthy and simple life. I'm a modern mom with some simple ideas, a little common sense and a natural philosophy. This is the sanest way I know how to navigate the 21 century.
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