| | | Energy. Need more of it?
|   Just about everyone could use a little more energy, a higher level of fitness. Couldn't you? If so, there are a few basic things you should be doing to make sure that you have the energy and fitness you need.
First: Get the fuel your body needs in the form of a proper diet, not a "junk food" diet.
Second: Get enough rest and exercise.
Finding time for just one, (rest or exercise) much less both seems to be a problem for almost all of us. Unfortunately, there is no magic way to add extra hours to the day. But, if you don't get both the sleep and the exercise your body needs, the less you will be able to do. It is a cumulative effect. And what's even worse, the less you do physically, the less you will want to do. A nutrient-depleted diet, a lack of sleep and little or no real exercise on top of a stress filled, fast-paced life that many of us live does not bode well for a "full tank of gas". Our fitness needs are high. Our reserves of energy are low.
If you suffer from a lack of energy, vitality and fitness then you should certainly discuss the problem with your healthcare professional to make sure there is nothing seriously wrong. Then, take it one step at a time. Getting the proper sleep, exercise and nutrition for your age and lifestyle will go a long way to getting yourself to the fitness and energy level you want and need.
What about those "Miracle Energy Pills"?
Having been born in Brooklyn, I'll give you my very un-official advice about them in my best New York accent: "Fugedda 'Bout 'Em!"
Some of these so-called "Miracle Energy Pills" even contain Ephedra. Ephedra can be a very dangerous supplement to take having been linked to a number deaths. (The FDA has received over 140 reports of "adverse events" over the last three years that may be directly related to use of ephedra.) Many other "Miracle Energy Pills" are loaded with caffeine. If you want to get your energy from a jolt of caffeine, consider drinking tea. Tea, especially Green Tea, is chock full of polyphenols, a phoytochemical with about one hundred times the antioxidant power of Vitamin C.
In any event, please thoroughly research the ingredients in any pill promising you "miracle energy" or "miracle fitness". Why? Because, there is no easy short cut to increasing your fitness and energy levels. You must cover the basics of rest, proper nutrition and exercise.
Another positive pro-active approach would be to consider the supplements listed below. Not only will they help you in your overall quest for better health but, they may just help you find the energy you need.
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“I’m 71 years old. A year and a half ago I was totally without energy to do any outside farm tasks. We read about your Q-Gel in Jean Carper’s book and after taking it for 2 months my energy began to return. My sleep apnea has since corrected and arrhythmia has settled to a good strong pattern of pulse. Our Dr. has given me an order to continue with my Co Q-Gel routine. I am now able to do all the farm work without any problem.”
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