By Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo Endless Energy Elixirs: Recharge and Energize Without the Caffeine Hangover Elixirs are often referred to as Magical Potions, and indeed, when you hit the right combination for you, the energy burst you feel does appear to be magical. Energizing elixirs can be can be made from a variety of fresh whole foods, essential oils, and herbs. Included here are instructions for making healing elixirs that nourish and balance your hormones and provide instant and sustained energy, without the caffeine buzz and hangover. You can use the base recipe and customize to your own liking or make my Endless Energy Elixir exactly as the recipe says the first time. After you have tried it as the recipe says, you can modify it based on what you have around and your particular taste preferences. The elixirs are just one of the tools I teach as part of my complete Adrenal Recharge Blueprint, as taught in my Correcting Adrenal Fatigue and Exhaustion (CAFE) Program. http:// Page 2 of 6
Hormone Balancing Elixirs Main ingredients in these energizing elixirs: Liquid base: herbal tea, nut or seed milk, fresh juice, or water 2 cups Fat source: nut butter, avocado, Chia Gel, soaked nuts, seeds, coconut Herbs: several teaspoons to several tablespoons Flavorings: essential oils, extracts, carob, vanilla, raw cacao Sweetener: stevia, Lakanto, erythritol, xylitol, or honey, if your blood sugars tolerate Salt: sea salt or kelp powder Directions: 1. Boil water and allow herbs to steep 10 minutes or longer to get the full flavor and strength. 2. Put water, fat, herbs, flavorings, sweetener, and salt in blender. 3. Blend until smooth, then adjust flavorings and sweeteners to taste. Endless Energy Elixir Herb Options The chart below contains just a sampling of the dozens of herbs that can be used to support and nourish your adrenal glands. Using these herbs will result in an improvement in energy, stamina, and mood. Mix and match to delight your palate and your body. Endless Energy Elixir Herb Options Ashwagandha Astragalus Chaga Cordyceps Eleuthero Gotu Kola Gymnostemma He Shou Wu Licorice *** Maca Mucuna Pruriens Reishi Rhodiola Schizandra Shiitake Siberian Ginseng Tulsi *** Licorice can increase blood pressure if overused. Do not include if you have a tendency towards high blood pressure. Page 3 of 6
Endless Energy Elixir Ingredients: 1 tea bag of Spring Dragon Longevity Tea 16 ounces purified water 4 large Brazil nuts 1 tablespoon raw organic walnuts 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 1 tablespoon coconut butter (Artisana) OR 2 tablespoons dried coconut 1/2 teaspoon reishi mushroom extract powder 1 teaspoon maca powder 1/2 teaspoon cordyceps mushroom powder 1/4 teaspoon astragalus powder 1/2 teaspoon ashwagandha powder 2 tablespoons raw carob powder or raw cacao powder (or ½ and ½, or 1 teaspoon vanilla) 1/4 teaspoon stevia, green leaf powder, or 3-4 drops your choice flavored Sweet Leaf Stevia (or 1 teaspoon Zero or Lakanto, if you don t favor the taste of stevia) Your favorite food-grade essential oils, to taste Directions: 1. Boil water and steep tea bag for 10-15 minutes. Remove tea bag. 2. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Personal Note: Many people have reported that their hair stopped falling out and felt thicker after just one month of taking this elixir daily. Page 4 of 6
Mushroom-Free Endless Energy Elixir Ingredients: 1 tea bag of one of the following teas: Spring Dragon Longevity Tea (from Dragon Herbs), Egyptian Licorice or Licorice Mint (Yogi Tea) or ginseng (your favorite brand) 16 ounces purified water 4 large Brazil nuts 1 tablespoon raw organic walnuts 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 1 tablespoon coconut butter, or 2 tablespoons dried coconut 1 teaspoon mucuna pruriens 1 teaspoon rose hips extract 1 tablespoon maca powder 1/4 teaspoon astragalus powder 1 teaspoon ashwagandha powder 2 tablespoons raw carob powder or raw cacao powder (or ½ and ½, or 1 teaspoon vanilla) 1/4 teaspoon stevia, green leaf powder, or 3-4 drops your choice flavored Sweet Leaf Stevia (or 1 teaspoon Zero or Lakanto if you don t favor the taste of stevia) Your favorite food-grade essential oils, to taste Directions: 1. Boil water and steep tea bag for 10-15 minutes. 2. Combine all ingredients in blender, blend, and enjoy. Page 5 of 6
Resources Artisana Coconut Butter: http://www.drritamarie.com/go/artcocobutter Dragon Herbs Spring Dragon Longevity Tea: http://www.drritamarie.com/go/dhspringdragontea HealthForce Nutritionals Maca Powder: http://www.drritamarie.com/go/healthforce Lakanto (lo han and erythritol) http://www.drritamarie.com/go/lakanto Longevity Warehouse Rose Hip Extract: http://www.drritamarie.com/go/lwrosehipextract Mountain Rose Herbs: (mushroom and root powders) http://www.drritamarie.com/go/mountainrose Sweet Leaf Stevia: http://www.drritamarie.com/go/slliquidstevia Ultimate Superfoods Mucuna Pruriens: http://www.drritamarie.com/go/usmucunapruriens Yogi Egyptian Licorice, Herbal Tea Supplement: http://www.drritamarie.com/go/yogiegyptianlicorice Zero: http://www.drritamarie.com/go/wszero Page 6 of 6