Energy & Mental Focus To Get You Through The Day

Energy and mental focus could be a big challenge for some of us, if we try to keep up with the younger generation. I remember how I used to be able to stay up late partying all night, but as I added more years into my life, those nights are over, until I found a way to keep going.

So what is energy? It is our ability to be able to perform a daily spectrum of activities with interest. It works hand in hand with mental focus, which is the capacity to concentrate on an activity.

Several supplements are marketed that can help in this regard, and in most cases, these products are jam packed with caffeine. I am sure you are familiar with brands like Red Bull, Monster, etc. I even know people who have been addicted to consuming these drinks ona daily basis, without realizing that these products can be harmful if taken beyond what our bodies require. I was told by family friends who were originally from Thailand that Red Bull is consumed only by two types of people in Thailand: truck and taxi cab drivers.

For better options, there are other nutritional herbs and fruits with documented energy-producing benefits such as, Schizandra, Rhodiola and Ginzeng.

Schizandra is a small, dried, red berry that has been used in Asia for therapeutic and nourishing purposes.

Rhodiola is a root, native to the northern reaches of Europe and Eastern Europe which was acclaimed for its anti-fatigues benefits. If Rhodiola is combined with Schizandra, the synergistic effect reduces stress.

Ginseng, on the other hand, is known as the royal herb of eastern Asia, which provides balance and clam in times of stress, hard work, athletic competition and confusion. The combination of these herbs is the solution for stress.

Personally, I have been taking OHM, a gel supplement that contains the above as its key ingredients. With OHM, I just feel better not having to feed my body with harmful stimulants that are in other products for the purpose of getting through my busy day.