Quote from oraclewizard77:
... Are there any legal drugs that will make you be able to focus better to trade better?
... I rode a bike yesterday, and went jogging today.
Also, I have a system, part of it came from one of the people that posted here in this thread,
but I have been making dumb mistakes for example not following the system and
I think the problem is focus, for example what I am supposed to check off before getting into a trade.
Quote from CET:
You should check out Theanine, which is found in tea. It improves focus and provides a calming effect, which offsets the jittery effect that some get from caffeine. You can get Theanine as a supplement if you don't want to drink tea. If you choose to drink tea I believe green tea is the best choice, as it has many health benefits.
If you want to buy Theanine I suggest you check out Vitacost, as they have good prices. Their NSI brand is usually the best deal. You should be able to get Theanine at most health supplement sites. FWIW, it will probably be labeled as L-Theanine on most sites.
Quote from retaildaytrader:
Your focus should be on making sure your blood serum has ideal concentrations of certain vitamins and minerals. You should get a blood test at least yearly to make sure your body is not lacking anything.
Here are some things you might consider:
Melatonin - 1 mg right at bed-time - Promotes sleep, deeper and faster
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melatonin
Vitamin C - Helps you deal with stress - 500 mg to 1 gram per day
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1999/08/990823072615.htm
Vitamin D - Deficiency linked to depression
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/depression.shtml
Vitamin E - Deficiency linked to depression
http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Vitamin-E-status-role-in-depression
Here is an article on a lack of different vitamins causing depression:
http://depression.about.com/cs/diet/a/vitamin.htm
Dont forget about proper hydration. 13 cups a day for males is the ideal amount of water to consume according to the Mayo clinic.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283
The moral of the story is eat a balanced diet and get a blood test at least once a year. Take a few supplements. I would take a general vitamin supplement, 1 mg of Melatonin at bed-time (get at least 8 hours of sleep), 500 mg of Vitamin C, and 1000 mg of Vitamin D. Additionally, 13 cups of water per day.
In the morning when you wake up, you want to run at least a mile combined with some other exercises to improve circulation and promote general health.
Focus on the ideal levels of health and nutrition. The healthier you are then the more you will be focused.
Quote from pspr:
27 suggestions to improve/maintain your brain power
http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/32/
December 27, 2010
Al Sears, MD
11903 Southern Blvd., Ste. 208
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
⦠I just donât use prescription drugs for anything but short-term problems. The longer I practice medicine, the less faith I have in a drug to address a long-term problem. For chronic problems, you just have to take the old-fashioned approach and get to the root of the problem.
My fall-back position for prevention in general is to give yourself back the good nutrition your body needs and physical challenges that mimic our native environment.
1.
The Native Way to Feed Your Organs and Muscles
Our native ancestors lived on natural foods like fish, meat, nuts, berries, fruits and vegetables. They were robust, full of energy ⦠never fat ⦠and they got all of the nutrients their bodies needed from the food they ate.
Your body is 99.99 percent the same as these ancient ancestors, yet the modern way of eating is completely different. Almost everything available at your local grocery store is processed and lacking any sort of nutritional value.
To help give your body the proper nutrition it needs to feed your organs and muscles and keep your weight under control, avoid âdietâ and processed foods.
The best choices are grass-fed beef, cage-free eggs, free-range chicken and locally grown organic produce. This way you know the food youâre eating is free of toxins and hormones and is pure nourishment for your body.
2.
Get Back Your Native Strength
Exercise also plays a big role in fighting diabetes, obesity, and believe it or not, pain. A weak body is more susceptible to everyday aches and pains because itâs not strong enough to function properly. But a lean, strong body is better equipped to handle daily tasks with less muscle and joint pain.
Letâs go back to our ancient ancestors. Do you think a caveman would hit the gym? How about do a bicep curl with a rock for three sets of 20 reps?
Probably not.
This is why I believe the majority of people (trainers, included) are exercising the wrong way. They think aerobic exercise and weight training is the way to go, but thatâs simply not the case.
Your body isnât meant to do those types of repetitive, isolated movements. Your native ancestors had to be spry and agile to catch food, strong to lift heavy objects and build shelter, and quick to sprint away from predators. They didnât continually run four miles without a break or lift a heavy log 15 times in a row the exact same way to work out their pecs.
If you want lean muscle thatâs ready for action at a momentâs notice, and a heart and lungs with the extra capacity to deal with stress, itâs crucial to make your workouts brief but âprogressive.â
What do I mean by progressive? You start off easy at whatâs comfortable and then increase the difficulty (pick up the pace or increase the resistance) but not the duration.
In this way, youâll be training your heart, lungs and muscle for strength and peak capacity but not endurance. And you can cut fat, stay lean, prevent pain and build real functional strength.
To Your Good Health,
Al Sears, MD
http://www.alsearsmd.com/do-you-know-what-doctors-are-reading/
and
Choline (also available at Vitacost, etc):
http://www.alsearsmd.com/this-helps-keep-my-mind-clear-all-day/
