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Good nutrition is the foundation for consistent energy levels
Chronic Fatigue Herbs for Energy, Weakness and Exhaustion
But before you give up hope on kicking this energy-sucking ailment, look to natural ways to boost your immune system and regain your stamina for a more healthy and productive life. New research points to powerful, energy enhancing supplements which, combined with a nutritious diet and stress reducing techniques, can help you reclaim your body from a swamp of sluggishness.
Natural Health World - Article - Tiredness!! First Sign of Biochemical Imbalance
Do you remember when you first felt tired and found that reducing activities and getting more rest hardly made a difference? This was your first sign of biochemical imbalance due to nutritional deficiencies or excesses. And since, have you felt an ongoing tiredness that comes and goes or is always with you? When at work around 3 p.m., do you have a difficult time concentrating or count the time until you can go home? When home, do all household/family responsibilities come before rest because you know that once you sit, you won't have the energy to do more? Is it difficult to get up in the morning? These are signs of biochemical imbalances affecting your mental and physical function.
There are two ways of thinking about herbs as it relates to energy. You can take the pharmacological approach - sledge hammer wake-up call - in the form of central nervous system stimulants. These mostly include herbs that contain stimulant alkaloids such as ephedra, caffeine, nicotine, theobromine and others, all of which are ingredients in the major stimulants used in our society. The other approach is to gain energy by enhancing your ability to adapt to your internal and external circumstances. This is where herbs like ginseng come into play. Historically called tonics, ginseng is now referred to as an adaptogen.
Herbal Information Center - Gotu Kola - Herbs
Gotu kola has been widely used for a number of conditions, particularly in traditional Eastern health care. In Ayurveda Gotu kola is one of the chief herbs for revitalizing the nerves and brain cells. It is said to fortify the immune system, both cleansing and feeding it, and to strengthen the adrenals.
For low energy, I make a tea from the following herbs: Siberian ginseng, gotu kola, peppermint, ginger.
