(19-05-12) Natural Secrets For Boosting Personal Energy

Dr. Isaac Eliaz

If you?re feeling lethargic and fatigued, it?s time to shrug off the tiredness
that plagues so many of us. Naturally nurturing your body?s energy systems can
revive your vitality and rev up your personal energy. An added benefit: You
also boost your longevity.

Vitality Secrets

While you may look at vitality as an isolated issue, there are actually
multiple energetic systems that contribute to your overall energy level and
sense of well-being. Ancient medical practices such as Traditional Chinese
Medicine possess well-developed understandings of these systems and recognize
vitality as a manifestation of longevity.

Kidney-Adrenal Energy

The ?kidney essence? system is a primary system for maintaining vitality. This
aspect of the body is highly sensitive to your genetic inheritance. Certain
people are born with more energy than others. Western medicine and naturopathy
views this system as centered in adrenal function and the balance between
cortisol, adrenalin and other adrenal hormones, as well as various sex hormones
? testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, etc. Compounds that benefit the kidney
and adrenal system also tend to increase sexual energy. These include Korean
ginseng, the medicinal mushrooms Cordyceps and Reishi, several B vitamins and
astragalus.

Mitochondrial Energy

Another vitality system involves the energy produced by mitochondria, small
structures contained in each cell. The function of our cellular mitochondria
determine how we use the oxygen we consume as we breathe and how much energy we
can extract from our food (reliant on the efficiency of our digestive system).
Supplements that contribute to this type of energy include those beneficial for
digestion, such as digestive enzymes, probiotics and herbs that increase
digestive ?fire? or metabolism. Other beneficial botanicals and nutrients in
this category include those that especially support and enhance mitochondrial
energy systems (see Botanicals And Nutrients, below).

Powerful Circulation

A healthy circulatory system is crucial for promoting energy and vitality.
Herbs and nutrients that create movement in the body naturally benefit energy
levels and also boost mental function. One of the most effective blends is the
Tibetan formula Padma Basic. This herbal combination includes a synergistic
combination of 19 powerful botanicals prized for their ability to increase
circulation, boost immunity, support antioxidant activity and promote healthy
responses to inflammation.

Eating For Vitality

A poor diet creates imbalances that leave you suffering from low energy
throughout the day. The good news: The right dietary changes and
supplementation can increase your energy level significantly, sometimes in just
a few days.

A nutrient-dense, balanced diet with energy-boosting foods and supplements
increases natural vitality by improving digestion, balancing blood sugar,
supporting circulation, reducing inflammation and nourishing cellular
mitochondrial function. If your energy levels have dipped due to a hormone
imbalance, a healthy diet combined with vitality boosting supplements can help
balance hormone metabolism while improving overall health and energy levels.

Many people are also gluten-sensitive and experience varying degrees of
fatigue after eating gluten-containing foods. Sugar is another ingredient known
to drastically deplete energy and vitality, creating inflammation and causing
damage to cell mitochondrial systems. If you find yourself consuming foods that
rob your energy, follow them with a high-fiber snack and lots of water to help
flush harmful ingredients from your system.

The Importance Of Breakfast

One in four Americans skip breakfast, leaving them sluggish and fatigued
throughout the day. People who skip breakfast also tend to have higher cortisol
and cholesterol levels, making them more susceptible not only to fatigue, but
to developing heart disease and metabolic conditions.

It is vital to start your day with a healthy breakfast, as well as to hydrate
yourself with 2-3 cups of water early in the morning to replace the significant
amount of fluids lost during the night. Chronic dehydration contributes greatly
to reduced energy levels. One option: An alkalizing glass of hot water with
lemon before breakfast, to compensate for the body?s acid buildup in the
morning. This also helps cleanse your system. Although lemons are high in
citric acid, their overall nutrient profile and metabolic end products produce
an alkalizing effect.

Quinoa and buckwheat are two gluten-free grains that can energize the body and
provide numerous benefits as part of a healthy breakfast. Adding blueberries or
other berries provides additional antioxidant protection and flavor. A
nutritious shake made with fresh fruit, greens and concentrated whey protein is
also an excellent morning meal that provides balanced energy and an abundance
of nutrients. A proper balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat in each meal
helps sustain adequate energy levels throughout the day.

Keep Snacks Handy

Between meals, eating nutrient-dense snacks helps boost energy and balance
metabolism. Snacks like fresh apples and bananas are high in vitamin C,
antioxidants and fiber, as well as other vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates
that supply a quick energy boost. Eating small servings of raw, high-protein
walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts or pecans provides a healthy source of
potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, fiber, vitamin B, vitamin E and thiamine
to keep you satisfied and sustain your energy levels.

One of the best snacks includes raw, peeled almonds that have been soaked in
water for 12-24 hours prior to peeling. Raw vegetables such as carrot and
celery sticks, with natural nut butters on top, make excellent, energy-boosting
snacks.

Medicinal Mushrooms

Certain medicinal mushrooms, such as reishi, cordyceps and maitake, can
provide powerful support for energy and immune enhancement. I recommend the
mushroom formula MycoPhyto Complex ?, which blends a combination of six
medicinal mushrooms including those listed above, together with beta-glucans.
This formula is grown indoors in the United States on a substrate of
energy/immune-enhancing herbs, a unique botanical cultivation process that
gives these mushrooms a leading edge in powerful energy and immune support.

Botanicals And Nutrients

Stress, free radicals and toxins can damage the mitochondria?s ability to turn
nutrients into energy and hinder optimal cellular function. Certain herbs and
botanicals, such as Siberian ginseng, support mitochondrial activity and
protect these microscopic energy-generators from harm. Ginseng also naturally
relaxes blood vessels, increasing oxygen delivery to cells throughout the body
to naturally boost energy, without a crash. Other adaptogens that support
mitochondrial as well as adrenal energy include Korean ginseng, astragalus,
medicinal mushrooms such as coriolus, shitake and maitake. Acetyl L-carnitine,
R-Lipoic Acid, L-taurine, B-vitamins with co-factors and minerals are several
key nutrients that can enhance cellular energy and overall strength and
stamina.

Tai Chi And Qi Gong

The time-honored Eastern health practices Tai Chi and Qi Gong combine
movement, deep breathing and meditation in a comprehensive system of mind-body
exercises. Their benefits include increased oxygenation, decreased stress,
improved circulation, stronger immunity and improved digestion. Tai Chi and Qi
Gong are becoming more popular in the West. They provide significant,
noticeable results including increased energy levels, reduced tension and
enhanced healing capacity. Many people report a feeling of balanced energy,
clarity and increased well-being even after one session.

Seasonal Cleanse

A gentle body cleanse during the spring and fall can help detoxify health-
robbing toxins and heavy metals, and improve digestive capacity for increased
overall energy. The noticeable results of gentle detoxification often include a
significant increase in vital energy, improved mental clarity and balanced well-
being. Top recommendations for gentle detox include PectaSol-C Modified Citrus
Pectin, sodium alginates, medicinal mushrooms and specific botanicals and
nutrients such as milk thistle, MSM, dandelion, cilantro and others that
support organs of elimination and overall energy.

Getting adequate rest, practicing stress relief, eating a healthy diet,
exercising and taking energy-boosting supplements all play important roles in
supporting and maintaining energy and vitality. These key strategies not only
increase overall vitality, strength and stamina, but support and protect your
long-term wellness, giving you the energy to spend doing things which bring joy
and naturally give birth to even more energy!

Source: easyhealthoptions.com

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