Today's Topic: My top pics for real energy building supplements!  When I drive around the Chicagoland area I am struck by how "yang" or excess people's energy is.  Think horn blowing, red faced angry people.  They have too much "false" energy.  Too much yang energy eventually leads to things likes strokes.

                    Photo: courtesy of Arkansas Energy Law

As a board certified expert in both nutrition and acupuncture as well as naturopathy,  one of the most common health complaints is hear daily is "lack of energy".  Chinese medicine among it's many strengths recognizes the difference between "real"  and "false" energy.  False energy is the energy which relies on adrenalin, caffeine and stimulant drugs including nicotine, cocaine and methamphetamine. According to oriental medicine philosophy alot of one's energy is a God given birth right.  Other energy must be repleted with the correct herbs and nutrients.  Often Chinese herb formulas are tonics which serve to strengthen the adrenals.

Up it with Superfood Nutrients & Antioxidants

Every day our bodies are exposed to much wear and tear. Superfoods with their high levels of phytochemicals and antioxidants work to eliminate free radicals that are created daily. Superfoods like chorella and spirulina , kale, sprouted grains  and probiotics also keep immune system functioning at its peak to ward off illness and keep the liver and lymphatics strong as well.

Increased stress also depletes our bodies of nutrients quickly just when we need them most. Superfoods contain Vitamin C  a critical nutrient needed to replenish the adrenal system. Another antioxidant in superfoods is vitamin E.  Vitamin E supports six enzymatic reactions for creating adrenal hormones.  Natural E from superfoods contains the balance nature intended.  An excellent product we sell and I take every day is: Green's First which contains a balance of superfoods and probiotics and supplies 14+ servings of fruits and vegetables in a delicious shake. We stock both the green tea flavor and the Berry.  This product loses potency quickly since it contains many live nutrients so it is optimal to buy it from us since we control it's environment and temperature and turn over our product each week so it is freshest.  Most people see an increase in energy immediately upon using this supplement.  

Also critical are: B vitamins which supply major elements in the body's energy production cycle. Stress depletes B's rapidly. Without enough of them, the body won't be able to produce enough ATP, our natural energy source.
Niacin is critical for adrenal function because it facilitates crucial reactions in the adrenal cascade.
Vitamin B6 is also a critical co-factor for many enzymatic pathways in the adrenal system. Fifty to 100mg per day can help restore normal adrenal function and thus increase energy.
Douglas's TriB100 is a top seller at my clinic. It gives a balance of all the B vitamins at the highest dosage and in a time released form, all necessary for energy production, and very helpful to have ALL the B 's available in a balanced formula when you need them most including pantothenic acid, biotin and folic acid.

Best of Health!

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Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

Professional Vitamins and Supplements

Chinese Herbs

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Arlington Heights, IL

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