How to Get More Energy

Most of my patients want more energy.  Is energy, or the lack of energy, a simple problem?  Can a person ever have enough energy?  Outside of mania, most people want more energy.  What is energy and how do we get more of it?

Our bodies produce energy and spend energy.  We are constantly producing and spending energy.  It would make sense that to have more energy, we should reduce the amount that we expend.  Simply, we can do this by resting more when we are fatigued and relaxing more often than being stressed.  Most of my extremely tired patients do not have effective ways to relax and rest.  Most of these individuals are also poor sleepers. One great way to relax is by having a hobby, something that you enjoy that is not stressful.  Poor sleepers can benefit from getting to bed at the same time each day, as well as learning to unwind later in the day and scheduling some down time before bed.

Other ways in which we expend energy unnecessarily is by over-thinking.  Our minds are connected to our bodies and thinking thoughts requires energy.  We spend our precious energy thinking our thoughts.  One way to have more energy is to come to a resting place in our thinking.  Making peace of mind, at least for a period of time, will reduce the amount of energy you spend.

Exercise is a great way to take a pause from our thinking and worrying.  When we are moving our bodies our metabolism (our energy making and spending) shifts in wonderful and healthy ways.  Some ways that exercise helps includes helping to control weight, disease prevention, boosts mood, increases energy, promotes better sleep and it can be fun and help you unwind.  Exercise can include all sorts of activities like walking, biking, hiking and yoga.

Additionally, our nutrition is vital to our energy.  We spend energy eating and digesting our nutrition.  Many, many people eat too much food at one time and spend a great deal of their energy simply recovering from this activity.  Portion control helps the body digest food much easier and helps keep the body from becoming out of balance and losing precious energy.

Along that same line, our bodies require nutrients to make energy and grow and repair themselves.  If we are without any of the various necessary nutrients our energy will be lower than it could be if we were properly nourished.

Some patients are at a point where they only feel great after they receive intravenous nutrition.  This is because their bodies have become unable to extract the necessary nutrition from the foods they eat due to stress, chronic illness, medications, and aging.  These individuals can benefit from nutrition obtained through IV (intravenous) therapy and oral nutrition through dietary supplements. 

If you feel that you could improve upon your energy levels but feel you could use some guidance with nutrition, exercise, coping skills, IV Therapies, or even nutritional supplements, please contact our office to schedule an office visit.

Thank you and be well!