Energy - The Measure of Our Health

Energy is something we all need to function effectively. We instinctively know when we have it and when we loose it. It is something the body produces and uses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The presence of it allows us to sail through the day, while it’s absence causes us to drag. It’s something we feel from deep inside. That’s because energy is produced at the cellular level and released for the remainder of the body;s systems to use and keep us charged up.

We all know what happens when our energy level is low. We mope around and are very inefficient in our physical and mental activities. Everything from brain fog to just not feeling well enough to get things done, can be attributed to lack of energy.

So let’s examine some of the culprits that use up our energy. High on that list is stress. Being stressed out all the time can have a debilitating  effect on our energy level. While it affects individuals differently, the energy expended on stress subtracts from our overall energy reserve.

The next is toxins. We live in a world where toxins are everywhere. They’re in our food, our water, and even in the air we breath. As a result of toxins, our kidneys and liver are constantly overburdened while trying to process and deal with these poisons.

Prescription and illicit drugs are a substantial source of energy degradation. These chemical substances can impact liver and kidney function severely, and cause the body to expend huge amounts of energy just to cope with the toxic overload.

Cigarette smoking has been shown to cause problems, but many people don’t associate it with depleting the body of energy. The fact is, anything containing carcinogens and other chemicals diminishes our energy, and over the long term damages our health.

Processed foods are typically loaded with sugar and sodium. The problem is the accumulative  nature, as these substances are found in so many foods, in amounts that in combination,  vastly exceed daily recommended intakes.  

Finally our lifestyle in general has an impact on our energy level. If you consume more than modest amounts of alcohol or you consume energy drinks that have huge amounts of sugar, caffeine and other substances, that will have a negative effect on your health, and rob you of energy, but the negative bonus is, you may also pick up an addiction.

So whether you are a high or low energy person remember, energy is what you feel when the body has successfully fulfilled the remainder of it’s perceived responsibilities. The use of natural energy enhancers is the safest way to feel great and charged up while avoiding crashes.