Frequently Asked Questions… 

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How to Get More Energy?

Every day, millions of people complain about being tired. Most simply attribute this to having too much to do and not enough time to do it, especially during extra-busy periods – but often the true culprits are our everyday habits: what we eat, how we sleep, and how we cope.

Tired of Being Tired? SEVEN TIPS to Getting MORE Energy!*

1. Eat – Eat a healthy breakfast (which helps to kick-start your metabolism in the morning), and try to eat something small and healthy (fruits and vegetables, for example) every 3 to 4 hours to keep energy levels high.
2. Sleep – Stay on a regular sleep schedule. Getting not only enough sleep, but going to bed at a consistent time can do wonders for keeping your energy levels high.*
3. Avoid Temptation – As tempting as it may be to stop at your local bar, coffee house, or convenience store, alcohol, caffeine, and sugared sodas may not be the wisest decisions, as they can zap you of your zest over the long run – spiking energy at first, but eventually your energy levels will drop (i.e., “crash”) lower than they were before you downed that drink.
4. Drink More Water – Most people are in a constant state of dehydration from filling up on coffee, tea, and sodas with caffeine. This is very stressful on the body, so drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.
5. Add Fiber – Eat more fiber-rich foods. Fiber has a time-releasing effect on carbohydrates, so they enter your bloodstream at a slow and steady pace – giving your energy levels staying power.
6. Exercise – While easier said than done, poor conditioning causes you to be short-of-breath and having your heart race when just doing simplest of things, such as climbing a flight of steps.
7. Supplementation – Most simply don’t eat a diet sufficient for optimum health, so complement your daily diet regimen through quality supplementation that includes energizing herbs, botanicals, and B-vitamins.* 

A Bit on the B’s

The B vitamins are water-soluble vitamins, which means when we take more than we need, small amounts are stored in body tissue (particularly the liver), but the excess is eliminated. Because water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body in significant amounts and are depleted so quickly, it’s important that we take supplements of the B vitamins in large daily amounts to replenish them.

The B vitamins act as coenzymes, or compounds that unite with a protein component called an apoenzyme to form an active enzyme that transfers energy from the foods you eat to your body. These include a group of eight vitamins: thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folic acid (B9), and cyanocobalamin (B12) – which are essential for the breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose, which provides energy.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have, or suspect you might have, a health problem.