"A silly idea is current that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is... A man who gives in to temptation after five minutes simply does not know what it would have been like an hour later. That is why bad people, in one sense, know very little about badness. They have lived a sheltered life by always giving in."
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Common Causes of Low Energy & Fatigue:
- Anemia
- Sleep disorders
- Chronic pain
- Allergies
- Underactive Thyroid
- Use of alcohol or drugs
- Depression and grief
- Certain medications such as antihistamines, blood pressure meds, and steroids
- Illnesses such as infections, heart failure, diabetes, arthritis, autoimmune diseases and cancer.
An extreme state of fatigue and low energy is called "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". This condition is quite severe and lasts longer than 6 months, almost always accompanied by other flu-like symptoms. There is no treatment, and little relief.
Now we all know (or should) that there are basic things you can do to help improve energy but these aren't always easy to integrate effectively into our daily routine. In an ideal world, we'd all have balanced and perfect lifestyles. We'd all love to find more time for rest and be free of stress, but these things just aren't always possible in the real world.
Here are 7 popular methods for boosting energy as rated through various sources.
1. Eat Energy Boosting Foods
Topping the list of foods found provide to an energy boost include: eggs, figs, molasses, green veggies, almonds, beets, oatmeal, lentils, bananas, sardines, yoghurt, apples, brown rice, cantaloupe and parsley. Of course lots of water should be on your menu too, as lack of it is the number one cause of fatigue.
2. A Cup Of Coffee
American researchers have found that drinking a cup of coffee one hour before you exercise or work out reduces post-exercise fatigue by up to 60 percent.
3. Herbal Boosters, Nutrients and Vitamins
Some herbs shown to increase energy include: ginger, gingko biloba, licorice root, Siberian ginseng, carnitine, creatine, trimethylglycine, maca, rhodeola, royal jelly, turmeric, gotu kola, green tea, and maitake. Bee pollen is another thing you can try, often referred to as a "superfood". If stress is the cause of your low energy levels, you can help counteract the effects by taking a special B-50 vitamin formula which contains more B vitamins than regular vitamin formulas. Other supplements you may benefit from include: L- Carnitine, coQ10, and NADH.
4. Exercise and Movement
If you have the time to exercise, and already do so, then you already know the benefits. But what if you have very little time to spare or can't afford a gym membership? The good news is that any amount of exercise is good for you, whether it's pushups on the living room floor, or doing some stretches in the shower. If you want to try some of the energy and body work methods, yoga, tai chi, qigong and reiki are all said to help improve energy levels.
5. Eat Smarter
Smaller meals throughout the day are much healthier for you and distribute the energy from food more effectively, maintaining balanced sugar levels. Another thing to consider is eating enough. If you drop your calorie intake below 1,000 a day, your body goes into starvation mode and thus slows your metabolism. Your body essentially forces you to slow down so that it can reserve energy.
6. Have More Sex!
There are a number of studies which indicate that sex, and lot's of it, naturally boosts energy and keeps you healthy. Not only that, it reduces stress and even burns calories. So have a chocolate bar and get randy.
7. Deep Breathing Exercises
More oxygen means more energy and as a bonus - relaxes the mind and body. This is something you can do anywhere at any time. If you find it helpful, you might want to explore various breathing techniques. You would be amazed at how different techniques produce different results.
If the cause of your fatigue and low energy might be related to an illness or medications, or if you are having other symptoms than just normal fatigue, it is absolutely essential that you see your doctor to discuss the matter. It can be very dangerous to mix herbs and medications and a drastic change in diet can cause it's own set of problems. This article is not intended as medical advice and should not be viewed as a replacement for diagnosis or treatment made by a doctor.
About the Author
Carole Nickerson has been a writer and web developer since 1998, writing articles & websites on various topics of interest and from personal experience. For more links and information on Natural Energy Boosters, and for more articles visit: http://www.Readerpoint.com
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