Three Travel Immune-Boosting Brands We Tried and Loved
It’s a new year, and it’s a super new you, with these three health supplements that will have you primed for travel.
Rushing to get everything done before a big trip? Feeling scattered, low energy, stressed and anxious? Fingers crossed you stay healthy before you get on that plane, right? We know that feeling. The feeling of being “run down” and getting sick before travel often happens because when you’re under pressure from work or life demands, your body releases stress hormones like cortisol, which can temporarily weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness once you finally relax and your stress levels drop. This phenomenon is sometimes called “leisure sickness.”
To beat the odds of catching a bug, we like to load up on immune-boosting supplements a couple of weeks before leaving home. After all, to make the most of your travel experience, it pays to be well and to have your wits about you. Here are some of our favorite products to help get you in peak condition before hitting the road.
Four Sigmatic Mushrooms With Benefits
One of the latest health trends is mushroom coffee, and Four Sigmatic is a delicious coffee, mushrooms and adaptogens brand on a mission to increase overall health through superfoods. Many of us have only recently found out that nootropic mushrooms can boost our wellness. But Finnish entrepreneur and author Tero Isokauppila draws upon Finland’s 500-year heritage of wild food foraging and its health benefits. Raised on a family farm in Finland, Tero grew up with a deep connection to nature, learning about natural remedies from a young age. He branched out into chemistry, business, and nutrition. You can even get his book here, which educates readers about the medicinal benefits of mushrooms. Add to this the fact that most Finns drink around five cups of coffee a day, and that explains why Four Sigmatic is a leader in this space! Founded in 2012 it was one of the first brands to gain recognition for its quality, sustainability and transparency.
If you want enhanced mental focus, more energy, and a more positive mood longterm, try this product above the others out there. Choose from mushroom-boosted coffee (with clinically proven brain-booster lion’s mane and chaga), protein powder, and supplements to increase focus, gut health, energy levels, and immune support. To get a handle on the brand, start with the Think Challenge Kit: a month’s supply of everything you need for an optimal brew. The kit comes with two bags of Think organic ground coffee, Focus organic mushroom blend, two bags of Think organic coconut creamer, a handy frother, and motivational trackers. The Focus mushroom blend goes really well with the coconut creamer and looks and tastes like the best hot chocolate you’ve ever had. The coffee is mellow and smooth. Put them all together and you have a mood-enhancing mocha experience. We’re hitting up this combo a couple of weeks before we head off on our next big adventure.
Super Speciosa Kratom
Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses). Researchers have found that kratom can alleviate pain, address symptoms of anxiety and depression, and help manage dependence on other drugs. So here’s the thing. It’s a really good idea not to be dependent on drugs when you travel—even the so-called legal ones in your part of the world. Look what happened to Brittney Griner in Russia! And it’s also a good idea to not drink or drug too much before you prepare for a big trip. You want to stay well and focused and hydrated before you get on that plane. We’ve found that kratom is both a reliable stimulant and sedative, and it may even help you with the pre-travel jitters and getting a good night’s sleep. By far the best brand we’ve located so far is Super Speciosa, and it has a huge range of products you can find useful.
For those days when we had to get stuff done but lacked energy and focus, we loved the Strawberry Extra Strength Kratom Extract Gummies. Or try the Green Maeng Da Kratom Capsules for a hit of crystal clear focus and all-day energy. If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety and the challenge of everything that is ahead, mix a spoonful of White Maeng Da Kratom Powder into your morning juice or smoothie and you’ll feel a sense of positivity and relief. And if you crave that drink after work to wind down, take a Chill Vibes shot made with kratom and kava—kava is another plant extract that has relaxing properties.
Super Speciosa has been going since 2016 and is a high quality brand using only the finest and most active natural ingredients. Say goodbye to those blah days and hello to enhanced mood, increased focus, more energy, and better sleep.
This new line of doctor-formulated hemp gummies blew our mind. Each gummy is infused with federally legal, hemp-derived THC and can be shipped across the US. Each variety of gummie has a unique purpose and property. FX Energy Gummies contain 10mg THC, 10mg THCV, and green tea extract to provide energy, sharp focus, and clarity, along with appetite suppression. FX Restore Gummies boast 30mg CBG and 15mg THC, offering full-body relief, calmness, and relaxation, making them ideal for unwinding and finding tranquility in your daily life when you feel stressed. We loved these on the day before travel, when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. FX Sleep Gummies combine 30mg CBD, 20mg CBN, 10mg THC, goji berry extract, and organic honey to gently relax and melt away stress for a deep, restorative sleep. We especially loved these for helping us get over jet lag!
The formulations have been crafted by a team of doctors, prioritizing the well-being of consumers above all else. And in our opinion, this line of functional hemp gummies tastes better and are more effective than other brands we’ve tried. They’re so good-tasting they’re a little bit more-ish and so be careful, because they are infused with THC!
