The Most Powerful “Happy Pill” You Never Heard Of

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The Most Powerful “Happy Pill” You Never Heard Of

Made in Abundance by Nature Herself

Ben Franklin said two things are certain in life: death and taxes. Well, I’d like to add a third for modern living: stress.

Our fast-paced, media-controlled lives are filled with mixed signals and mayhem, sometimes more than we can handle. Too much stress can lead to burn out, a form of depression.

What’s worse, depressed people are encouraged on TV to solve the problem with pills, which are factory-made “products” that turn drug companies into “dealers” for the millions who get hooked.

So why am I writing about another happy pill? Because this one contains a substance that’s abundant in nature, isn’t addictive, and is already in your body.

And I fully understand that taking any pill isn’t as important as factors like lifestyle, diet, exercise, meditation and spirituality. I write about those too… But sometimes, it’s nice to get a little “kick-start” from one of God’s factories (in this case, Earth).

I found a natural “kick-start,” a legal high for about 10 cents a pop.

This is not some foreign substance developed in a lab, in fact it’s already in every tissue of your body.

We’re talking about a lovely amino acid with a mysterious name: L-Tyrosine.

The main use of L-Tyrosine is to help the body produce hormones and build proteins. But we’re interested in how it seems to make thoughts “sexier.”

The magic of L-Tyrosine happens in its production of norepinephrine, and dopamine. These are feel-good chemicals that the body produces on its own, but are boosted by L-Tyrosine.

Aside from studies showing L-Tyrosine benefits mental alertness and helps cope with sleep deprivation, the anti-stress action of L-Tyrosine is impressive.

I’m also intrigued by how quickly I feel the effects. Normally, a supplement like an herb takes around 45 minutes to feel it. But these seem to kick in within 5 to 15 minutes.

Of course, everybody’s metabolism differs, but there’s something about this supplement that my body seems to lap up and enjoy.

Several studies conclude this brain-booster can treat mild to moderate depression.

Beyond alleviating depression, there’s even a bit of ecstasy. No, I don’t mean the drug ecstasy, I mean that L-Tyrosine can leave me feeling a bit ecstatic, especially if I’m in a flow-state and faithfully following my morning routine.

Word on the street says L-Tyrosine can also help with PMS and libido.

I can’t speak for PMS, but I can say this stuff does lift spirits.

The best part is that it’s non-addictive, so if I forget to take one in the morning, I don’t notice or “crave” it.

L-Tyrosine is considered safe in most dosages, but the supplements aren’t for everyone, for instance people who get migraines may not do well with this supplement. Others have reported a typical list of side effects.

But for me, when traveling along the mental traffic, L-Tyrosine can add an extra sparkle to the highway lines.

Of course, if you’re already on some anti-depressant program then you want to talk to your doctor.

My Actual Morning Cocktail:

Fresh lemon juice (in warm water) or pure carrot juice.
A mix of 2 chocolate protein shakes with spinach/banana.
1 X 500 mg L-Tyrosine (mood-booster).
1 X 500 mg Magnesium
2 X 500 mg capsules of Ashwagandha (with a dash of tumeric and cayenne)
3 X 500 mg caplets of L-Lysine
3 x 500 mg caplets of Vitamin C
3 X 50 mcg (2,000IU) softgels of Vitamin D

Ashwagandha and magnesium help with mood/energy/immunity and the last three are for immunity.

The brand I actually take each morning is here.

I’ve enjoyed the same brand for over a year, works every time … turns my pessimism into optimism. All other herbs and such are listed on my Lucky Finds Page. ?

Remember happiness is a choice! ?

Stay salty but sweet, Joe ?

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