Like Frank, I am likely to take Cayenne Pepper pills, but for a different reason. I have pervasive seasonal allergies that tends to make me stuffy in the spring and fall and cause sinus headaches. Such a pain!
Eventually I discovered Sinus Buster, which is a very dilute spray with a tiny bit of capsaicin in it. Holy M. O. G! That stuff works like a charm, but you're supposed to spray it twice into each nostril. Feels like someone jammed a red hot nail up your nose. The good part is that the pain only lasts a couple seconds, and you can get accustomed to it in time with regular use so that it isn't such a jolt. I save that stuff for emergencies. To avoid the lightning bolts up the nose, I take a capsule of red pepper in the morning. It's a bit more slow, and less effective but is a great preventative. If that's not enough, I've taken a small dab of Capsaicin HP or similar cream and applied it on my forehead and cheekbones and on my nose. No lightning, and it works pretty good. My big caution is to use your little finger to dab this stuff. If you use your forefinger, you will a)find that all food you eat for the rest of the day is spicy, b)sincerely regret it if you rub your eyes later on. Cheers, Steve G. --- On Mon, 12/14/09, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: CS>OT Mental Clarity To: [email protected] Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 5:41 PM #yiv1032291696 DIV { MARGIN:0px;} Jeff, Mental clarity means so many different things! I go by the old remedy ofincreasing oxygen and nutrients to the brain and let it do the trick. I take a daily combo of: Gingko Biloba 24/6% extract 120 mg Vinpocetina 30 mg Bacopa Monnieri 200 mg and Cayenne 50,000 HU 500 mg This blend does the trick for me. Others need to take choline supplents like phosphatidyl chloline. Others need acetyl carnitine to increase the metabolic effciency of the neurons, etc. Exercise to increase blood flow to the brain is essential. Upside down swing beds are excellent. If the blood is too thick (hypercoagulability) take digestive enzymes in an empty stomach and /or Nattokinase enzymes. Most common problems witth clarity, in our society, have to do with insufficient blood flow. All of the above will help. carful is taking blood thinners or bleed easiliy. God luck Frank ND----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff Maahs To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 4:32 PM Subject: CS>OT Mental Clarity I was wondering if anyone had something that's worked for them in helping with mental clarity. Increasing it actually. Jeff
