Need More Energy?

It seems like everyone you talk to now complains of feeling tired. There is no one cause of lack of energy, and many environmental, dietary, and medical factors may be to blame. Don’t look to a quick fix. You probably have an underlying condition which should be addressed in a natural way. Here are the Do’s and Don’ts for improving your energy.

DO: Remember to take a high quality multi-vitamin every day
Taking the average one per day vitamin will usually have no noticeable benefit. We recommend a pharmaceutical grade quality multi-vitamin whose ingredient quality is guaranteed by the company.

DO: Drink plenty of purified water
In order to determine the amount of water you should drink daily, divide your body weight in pounds by two. This equals the amount of water you should drink in ounces per day. For example, a 150 pound man should drink 75 ounces of purified water per day. *This is a general rule of thumb, and on hot days and especially for athletes, this is not enough water. Very often electrolyte drinks are needed, in addition to extra water.

DO: Get outside and enjoy the sunshine
This might sound corny, but sometimes nature is the best medicine. We are surrounded by toxins everywhere all zapping our energy, especially in metro areas. So taking time to find a clear sky, trees, and grass is important to reconnect with nature. A small time in the sunshine each day can do a lot to brighten your spirits.

DO: Talk to your doctor about having low energy!
If you suffer with low energy, it is likely not going to be reversed just by starting a pill. We very often see people who are told they are just "depressed" or "stressed out." Taking a pill will do nothing at reversing the root cause of the problem. We see hundreds of patients every month who are self medicating with herbs from the local health food store and getting nowhere. It is no wonder why their friends think the stuff is snake oil. If you are trying to self medicate with herbs, you could be doing yourself a great disservice.

You may have low hormone levels, causing you to feel tired, weak, or have a low stress tolerance. In the long run, having a few tests for your hormone levels (and checking your Diet Type) will seem like pennies compared to the amount of life you could be missing out on when you feel so run down. Take the time to talk with a doctor who understands you and wants to get to the root cause of your lack of energy.

DO: Eat according to your Diet Type!
For so many of our readers who are on one of the Hauser Diets, you have made progress through the winter and spring with eating according to your Diet Type. Keep it up through the summer! For those who are unsure of how you should be eating to optimize your energy, give us a call!