When was the last time you felt really
good?

 

And I mean really good!
Do you remember the days when you bounced out of bed
in the mornings, excited and energised? Have these been
replaced with the desire for a really good sleep in? When
did this change happen? Can you pinpoint the day you lost
your energy?
For many of us, loss of energy is something that sneaks up
on us. The reduction in our energy most often happens so
gradually that we don't notice the change from one day
to the next. The sad thing is that we actually get used to
feeling low in energy and this becomes our new "normal".
Fatigue is a common condition and is often misunderstood
or even dismissed. This may occur if there is no identifiable
'cause' from diagnostic procedures, such as blood tests,
but that doesn't mean you shouldn't want to strive to be,
and feel, your best.
Why am I so tired?
Within our cells are very small things called mitochondria.
Mitochondria are like little batteries that provide energy
for our whole body. These mitochondria require several
specific nutrients in order to produce energy at an efficient
rate. If any one of these nutrients is not available, or
if the mitochondria are damaged, the energy we have
available goes down.
What you can do to help boost your energy
Getting back to basic good living takes the load
off your mitochondria and can really improve
your energy. Try some of the following to help
improve your energy production:
o Get adequate, regular and consistent amounts of
sleep each night
o Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and drink plenty
of water throughout the day
o Exercise regularly
o Learn better ways to relax
o Avoid too many stimulants such as caffeine,
foods high in sugar and alcohol
For some people, just making these changes is
enough to put the bounce back in their step.
Most people, however, need more intensive
support than this.
Optimising Energy Production
Most of us are comfortable with the fact that our bodies use
the fat and carbohydrates we eat to produce energy. But how
does this happen? Fat and carbohydrates cannot get into the
mitochondria by themselves. They need other nutrients to open
the gates for them, to allow them into the mitochondria where
they are turned into energy.

Over time, this damage accumulates and gradually we produce
less and less energy, making us feel gradually more and more
tired. Over time this can make a big difference to your energy
levels.
 Sound easy?
It is! Please phone to find out more and make an appointment
to discuss your energy needs today. Then you can look forward
to improved energy and vitality.