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Energy
What are the main causes of fatigue and low energy?
The causes can include:
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vitamin/mineral insufficiency
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food allergy/intolerance
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blood sugar disorders
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hidden infections
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depression
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thyroid problems
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physical inactivity
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poor sleep/insomnia
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cancer, heart or lung disease
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antibiotic/prescription drug overuse
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stress
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chemical toxicity
Where does energy come from?
Energy is the capacity for vigorous activity. It is
needed for:
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muscle activity
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secretions of hormones from the glands
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maintaining cell membrane
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thinking
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absorbing foods from the gastrointestinal tract
"Energy transfer" is the process by which the body
transports chemical energy stored in food to a special
energy carrier molecule in the body called adenosine
triphosphate (ATP).
ATP has been called "energy currency." It works
especially within a cell's energy factory
(mitochondria) to help the body to break down chemical
molecules in food and make energy constantly available
for all of the body's cellular processes.
Three types of nutrients are required for the body to
manufacture energy:
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proteins
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carbohydrates
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fats
A high-energy diet must therefore contain foods rich
in each one.
What is Human Growth Hormone (HGH)?
All of the systems in your body are stimulated
by Human Growth Hormone (HGH).
HGH increases your metabolism helping to break down
fat, build proteins, and create lean
muscle.
It is often referred to as the "fountain of youth
hormone" due to it’s youth-promoting benefits.
It is not gender-specific, meaning it appears in the
same amounts in both men and women.
How can HGH help energy levels?
A product called UltraMax HGH® is a
stimulator/releaser, also known as a ‘secretegogue’,
of your body’s own natural production of HGH.
It was developed as a natural alternative to give the
same results as you would receive if you were to take
Human Growth Hormone in the injectable form.
UltraMax-HGH® is composed of a combination of amino
acids such as L-Arginine, Anterior Pituitary Peptides,
and herbs such as Broadbean, a very rare and expensive
herb from the Amazonian Rain Forests.
These ingredients go into the body and stimulate the
body’s own natural production of HGH.
It is taken as an effervescent powder. You mix it with
water or juice or even club soda.
The effervescent formula makes a tasty all-natural
orange flavored drink. The formula's effervescence
effectively bypasses the stomach acids in order to get
the nutrients directly into the bloodstream.
The product goes to work for you immediately.
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What is Siberian Ginseng?
Siberian Ginseng is a nickname for Eleuthero which
belongs to the Araliaceae family and is a distant
relative of Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng).
Eleuthero is native to the southeastern part of
Russia, northern China, Korea, and Japan.
The root and underground stem is used.
According to Chinese medicine records, the use of
Eleuthero goes back 2,000 years.
It was used to prevent respiratory tract infections,
colds and flu and it was also believed to provide
energy and vitality.
In Russia, Eleuthero was originally used by people in
the Siberian Taiga region to increase performance and
decrease infections.
In modern times, Soviet Olympic athletes used it to
increase stamina and endurance to enhance their
training.
Explorers, divers, sailors, and miners used Eleuthero
to prevent stress-related illness.
After the Chernobyl accident, many Russian citizens
were given Eleuthero to counteract the effects of
radiation.
What does Siberian Ginseng do for the body?
Siberian ginseng can support the body in the following
ways:
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Alzheimer’s disease
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athletic support
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chemotherapy support
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chronic fatigue syndrome
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common cold/sore throat
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diabetes
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fibromyalgia
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HIV support
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infection
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influenza
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stress
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fatigue
Eleuthero improves the use of oxygen by an exercising
muscle so a person is able to maintain aerobic
exercise longer and recover from workouts quicker.
Generally, Eleuthero is taken continuously for six to
eight weeks, followed by a one to two week break
before resuming.
Reported side effects of Eleuthero have been minimal
with just a very small number of users reporting mild
diarrhea.
It is not recommended for individuals with
uncontrolled high blood pressure.
For a reliable supply of Ginseng, go to the Vitamin
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box on the left side of the page:
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Which vitamins and minerals are recommended for high
energy?
A full-spectrum B vitamin supplement can aid people
suffering from low energy levels.
Members of the vitamin B complex, found most
abundantly in foods such as brewer's yeast, wheat germ
and liver, are essential to the body's energy transfer
processes.
Most of the B vitamins, however, are water-soluble,
and the body stores them only briefly.
People complaining of tiredness who were given large
amounts of vitamin B6 daily for two weeks found these
helped treat their fatigue.
(British Journal of Nutrition, 1973, vol. 30)
Some key minerals for the body's energy processes are:
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magnesium
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potassium
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zinc
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chromium
For a reliable supply of B complex capsules, go to the
Vitamin Lab homepage below and enter "B complex" in
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Mood
What are common
symptoms of mild depression?
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loss of energy and interest
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an inability to enjoy oneself
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changes in sleep habits and appetite
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difficulty in concentrating
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exaggerated feelings of sadness
What is St. John's Wort?
About 370 species of plants belong to a family of
plants called Hypericum.
The 'St. John's Wort' available from herbalists is
most often prepared from a genus known as Hypericum
perforatum.
St. John's Wort is a common perennial herb with bright
five-petalled yellow flowers that grows wild in much
of the world.
The plant was associated with St. John the Baptist as
it was said to bloom first on his birthday, June 21.
In Germany, where the medical establishment keeps an
open mind regarding herbal therapies, St. John's Wort
is commonly prescribed by doctors for those suffering
from depression. It is even covered by the national
health-care system.
What effect does St. John's Wort have on moods or
depression?
German research has shown that an extract of the plant
can be clinically effective as an antidepressant.
It may work through biochemical mechanisms similar to
the widely prescribed non-herbal antidepressant drugs.
It is also safer than the 'synthetic' antidepressants
such as Elavil and Prozac as there are fewer
unpleasant side effects with St. John's Wort.
In clinical trials, the dose which has been shown to
be effective is about 300 mg of Saint John's Wort
extract taken three times a day.
From the evidence available, it seems St. John's Wort
can help lift the mood of mildly depressed individuals
in the population at large.
Tests conducted on endurance athletes showed positive
results from using St. John's Wort.
It also has a calming effect, which may also reduce
mental fatigue and thus enhance endurance performance.
The plant world is the source of approximately 25 per
cent of all prescription drugs and many other herbal
compounds offer relief for various maladies.
Examples:
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Camomile tea can induce sleep
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Mint tea can calm a jittery stomach
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Senna leaves can cure constipation
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Echinacea is a mild immune-system booster
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Ephedra can relieve sinus congestion
It is not surprising then that St. John's Wort should
have the capability to lift moods and act as an
anti-depressant.
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Are there any precautions when using St. John's Wort?
Caution is the word when it comes to herbal products.
Before you begin using any herbal product it is wise
to check out the actual scientific research first and
make sure you buy herbal preparations only from very
reliable suppliers.
C.W. Fetrow, co-author of The Complete Guide to Herbal
Medicine and a clinical pharmacist at St. Francis
Medical Center in Pittsburgh said this:
"There are some 25 to 30 trials on St. John's wort
that show the same kinds of results, and typically the
majority of the trials are overseas . . . The Germans
are particularly enthusiastic about St. John's wort.
Germany was hip to alternative medicine long before we
were in the United States."
St. John's Wort doesn't appear to be toxic.
It's possible side effects include dry mouth,
vertigo/dizziness, nausea and diarrhoea, and
dermatitis if the user is exposed to much sunlight.
However, the widespread use of St. John's Wort in
Germany is an indication that these problems occur
quite infrequently.
One study for example, showed that nausea and
diarrhoea occurred in only 6 out of every 1000 users.
When it comes to a cure for depression, this caution
from C. W. Fetrow is appropriate:
"People who are depressed need support in the form of
counseling and they could need psychotherapy as a part
of a general treatment approach. They also need to be
monitored if they are taking St. John's Wort for any
possible side effects."
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