I Am So Tired All The Time…
I am hearing this so often from people of all ages.
Lack of energy seems to be of epidemic proportions.
Along with the low energy are usually lists of symptoms from headaches, body aches, allergies, digestive difficulties, menstrual pain, dizziness, and the list just goes on and on.
One common symptom of exhaustion is not being able to get a full nights’ sleep.
I am always being asked what to do to improve energy levels.
When I begin to talk of what might be done the same response comes back many times.
“I really do not know if I could do that!”
And what is that “that”?
Health begins with what we eat.
For most of us finding a diet that works is a challenge.
Food is a way we pleasure ourselves in this country.
And because we are exhausted we lean towards quick meals that are not always the highest in nutritional values.
We tend to think first of what we are craving and secondly (if at all) what our body needs in the way of fuel.
Of course fuel is what our body depends in the same way our cars or any piece of equipment does.
So what are we to do?
Many people turn to coffee, energy drinks, or some other form of caffeine (yes even green tea has caffeine) for the pickup it offers.
But at what price?
These energy boosts are short term and need constant boosts by drinking more of the same.
Like a drug as it wears off we tend to need it more often and then something stronger.
I am not going to pretend that I have the answer here.
There really is no one cure for exhaustion!
A comprehensive program from diet changes to life style adjustments to stress reduction techniques to supplements is what it will take for most people.
In other words a lot of change!
Exhaustion is a vicious cycle, as you need energy to heal and even to rest.
The key is to start simple.
First look at the foods you are eating and begin to sort out foods that feed and nourish and foods that take energy away or provide short-term boosts.
Try and include rest time in each day in the form of a meditation. If you have no time during the day do it at bedtime.
Be sure you are drinking plenty of water. Remember we loose energy as we dehydrate.
Watch your thoughts! Our thinking can drain us or energize us.
This is only the beginning of our discussion on energy and how to have more or it. We will be getting into much more details in the next newsletters.
For now remember to breathe, drink plenty of water, rest, and get ready to be energized.
Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…
Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy
thelymphguy.com
thelymphguy@gmail.com
Here is a link for a diet option I have mentioned a few times as it has worked wonderfully for me. If you are not sure how to begin to make diet changes you might want to check this program out here. Even though it is designed for Candida this diet can be used as a general base diet to help you get started on your journey back to Health and more energy and vitality. I am feeling so energized on this diet that even though I could move on to a more inclusive diet I am not as this diet is working so well for me.
And remember just because you might be eating all organic and fresh foods does not mean that they are the right foods to support your energy needs. More on this in our next discussion.
