Want an energy boost to your system that will not give you the
jitters or keep you awake at night? Some herbs will boost your
energy levels and are easy to add to your diet.  Sometimes it
is what you do NOT eat that gives you a boost in energy!  So
what are some alternatives to that third cup of Starbuck's
Coffee?

1. Digestive enzymes break down proteins, fats, carbohydrates
and fiber making it possible to benefit from the nutrients
found in those foods.  Enzymes turn the food we eat into energy
and unlock this energy for use in the body. Did you ever notice
that children can eat a big meal and then go play, but adults
who eat a big meal usually need a nap. By the time you hit
forty you have lost most of your body's natural ability to
manufacture enzymes. You get tired because it takes a lot of
energy to digest that meal.  Where do we get enzymes from?
There are two basic sources: The raw food we eat contains
enzymes to help break down that particular piece of food. Our
body also produces some enzymes. The two glands providing the
majority of digestive chemicals utilized by the
gastrointestinal tract are the liver and the pancreas.  The
more cooking and processing of food destroys all or most of the
enzymes. The more diet consists of raw foods like salads, the
more natural energy you will have. Since most of the foods we
eat are cooked or heavily processed in some way and the raw
foods we do eat contain only enough enzymes to process that
particular food, our bodies must produce the majority of the
digestive enzymes we require. Again, we also lose the ability
to produce these enzymes after we reach forty. For these
reasons it is recommended that we supplement our diet with
enzymes. Many enzymes have also been shown to have an
anti-inflammatory effect which is a bonus.

2. Cayenne. There is no other herb which increases your blood
flow faster than cayenne. Cayenne moves blood.  It is a
circulatory tonic and helps improve circulation. More blood
means more oxygen racing through your body. This is just what
your metabolism needed. Because it is a natural metabolism
booster many diet supplements now add cayenne to their
formulas.  Cayenne also supports heart health, improves the
immune system and is a huge aid to the digestive system.

3. Ginseng. Ginseng has long been used as a total systemic
tonic. Ginseng is commonly used as an adaptogen, meaning it
normalizes physical functioning depending on what the
individual needs (for example, it will lower high blood
pressure, but raise low blood pressure). It is also used to
reduce the effects of stress, improve athletic performance,
boost energy levels, enhance memory, and stimulate the immune
system. Ginseng is known as a preventative herb as well as a
curative herb. It is said to remove both mental and physical
fatigue. Most people who use ginseng over a two to three month
period experience a sense of well-being and stamina and say it
improves both mental and physical performance. Ginseng has been
said to improve erectile function, help relieve stress and help
with stabilizing blood sugar levels for diabetics. It is a very
common addition to any energy or diet product and comes in many
shapes and forms. Like other herbs and supplements potency
varies from product to product. I suggest always buying a
fresh, reputable and potent brand.

4. 24 hour fast. The body spends up to one third of your energy
on digestion and elimination. By avoiding solid food and only
taking in liquids like water and fresh organic juices you give
the body a break. It can now use some of its stored energy to
fight disease and eliminate toxins in the body.  By eliminating
toxins the body is dumping them into the digestive tract to be
eliminated. If the digestive tract (colon) is not clean and
working well the toxins will just get reabsorbed into the
bloodstream making you fell sick. If your colon is clean and
you properly eliminate those toxins you get a general feeling
of wellness, more energy and more mental clarity.  Fasting,
even just one day month will help eliminate salt and sugar
cravings. After a fast you are usually hungry for food that has
high nutrient content, like green vegetables..

Dr. Paul Bragg states: "… fasting is not a cure of any disease
or ailment. The purpose of the fast is to allow the body full
range and scope to fulfill its self-healing, self-repairing,
self-rejuvenating functions to the best advantage. …Fasting is
probably the fastest and safest way or means of regaining
health ever conceived by the human man. … Fasting puts the body
in a condition where all the Vital Force of the body is used to
flush out the causes of body miseries."

5. Colon and parasite cleanse. If you are over the age of
thirty and have never done a colon cleanse you are in for a
tremendous health boost. If you do your cleanse and eat a
healthy diet with mostly fruits and vegetables and very little
red meat or no meat at all you will feel lighter. You will
focus easier. Your memory will improve and your energy will go
up.  You will just feel better over all.  You have probably
heard the saying that death begins in the colon. Well, good
health and more energy also begin in the colon!

6. Superfoods.  Superfoods are foods or food products that are
high in nutrient density. Superfoods are usually green
superfoods, high in both vitamins and minerals.  Why are
superfoods so important to natural energy levels?

One reason is that our soils are so depleted and over-farmed
and we, as a country, elect to only replace the Nitrogen,
Potassium and Phosphorus.  These are the macro nutrients our
foods need but not the micro-nutrients (trace minerals) which
are essential to our energy and immune systems. Superfoods
usually contain sea minerals from Blue-Green Algae, Spirulina,
Kelp and Chlorella and other mineral dense foods that help to
ensure that we are getting all the nutrients our body needs to
fight disease and not run out of gas.


About The Author: Marty Meshek is a natural energy and cleanse
specialist and operates a natural healing web site filled with
natural energy advice and products.
http://www.EnergyForToday.com