Nervous System Stimulating Remedies
DEGREE 1 - Very Gentle Nervous Stimulation
(subtle mental activation)
These remedies mildly increase mental alertness and cognitive clarity without significantly activating the stress response. Signs and symptoms where indicated: mild mental fatigue, slight brain fog, low motivation, sluggish thinking, mild morning grogginess, reduced mental clarity, mild focus difficulty, low cognitive energy
DEGREE 2 - Mild Nervous Stimulation
(noticeable mental alertness)
These remedies enhance focus and nervous system responsiveness while still remaining relatively gentle. Signs and symptoms where indicated:
persistent brain fog, difficulty concentrating, low daytime alertness, mental sluggishness, reduced productivity, mild low mood with fatigue, poor focus during tasks, daytime sleepiness
DEGREE 3 - Strong Nervous Stimulation
(significant alertness and neural activation)
These remedies significantly increase nervous system activity and sympathetic signaling, often producing noticeable stimulation. Signs and symptoms where indicated: pronounced mental fatigue, severe brain fog, strong daytime sleepiness, difficulty staying awake, sluggish reaction time, cognitive dullness, poor mental endurance, heavy mental fatigue after work
DEGREE 4 - Forceful Stimulation
(powerful nervous system activation)
Forcefully increases neural signaling and sympathetic nervous system activity, often producing rapid alertness, heightened energy, and strong stimulation. Signs and symptoms where indicated: extreme fatigue, inability to stay awake, severe mental dullness, profound exhaustion, very low alertness, near-sleep states during activity, severe cognitive fatigue, intense sleepiness impairing function.
Examples: Strong caffeine sources, pharmaceutical stimulants. Examples
• pharmaceutical stimulants like Adderall
• Ritalin
• Vyvanse