Do you feel a little (or a lot) less energetic than you used to? Does your ordinary doctor find "nothing in particular" wrong with you and have no specific recommendations to improve your energy?

There are many causes of low energy that often are not measured effectively by conventional testing methods. Checking for disease is a different ballpark altogether than checking for how well (or poorly) your body systems are actually functioning.

What causes low energy?

Let's talk about a few causes...

· Your hero glands (adrenals) may be overworked.

· Your immunity regulator (thymus) might be asleep at the wheel.

· Your metabolism (thyroid) could be out of balance.

· Your blood filter (liver) or intestines may be sluggish — bacteria, viruses or yeasts may have hitched a ride.

· And don't forget those hidden energy leaks — food and environmental sensitivities.

How can you energize yourself?

Naturopathic physicians, who are trained specialists in functional testing, can be valuable allies to assess how well your body's systems are doing their work. To improve your energy, it's best to know specifically what is out of balance and to prioritize treatment.

Here are three simple ways to improve your energy:

· Mindset: Empowering thoughts and attitudes can help boost the mind and body.

· Foods: Learn which foods are helpful for your specific needs and which should be minimized (e.g., caffeine, sugars and refined carbohydrates).

· Physiology: Breathing, posture and bodywork.

As an example of the affect physiology can have on your energy level, try this:  Sit slumped over with a frown on your face and restrict your breathing. How do you feel?

You can encourage feelings of happiness and experience higher energy by changing simple patterns of breathing, body posture and facial expression.

You might also try:

· High-quality herbal support
· Daily exercise
· Customized therapeutic solutions that meet your specific needs

All of the above provide powerful ways to increase your energy by supporting, then strengthening your body's weaker systems.

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