Lack of energy may be temporary, from overexertion, or your body sending a message that it needs to rest. 

In a society where overwork and sleep deprivation are normal we all feel tired from time to time.  However, the lack of energy (or fatigue) referred to here is more than just a few hours of tiredness.  Although it is not a disorder in itself, severe energy loss can be a symptom of disease or bodily imbalance and can occur at any age.  It may be a first indication that your body is not working as it should and needs attention.   

If energy loss is prolonged, no matter how much rest you take, with constant feelings of fatigue after only short bursts of activity, it is an indication of a more serious imbalance. 

Nutritional deficiencies, malnutrition, malabsorption and lack of exercise all contribute greatly to energy loss, as does almost every illnesses and disease.  As well as this fatigue can also be a side effect of many medications and chemical imbalances.

Nutrients

Neurons (unique cells that process and transmit information) in your brain and nervous system communicate millions of electrical messages per second.  You need essential nutrients for this electrical system to work correctly.  When an imbalance occurs these nutrients stop being replaced.  Left uncorrected your system will overload and malfunction, nutrient levels plummet and you begin to slow down, become forgetful and of course lose energy.

Age-Related Energy Loss

The main reason for loss of energy in aging is due to the continual lack of nutrients over years of insufficient dietary practice, an inadequate lifestyle, surrounding environmental factors and years of long-term medication.  These all lead to a progressive decrease in muscular strength and flexibility, immune deficiency and disease vulnerability, making your body fight harder day-by-day to remain healthy.

By adulthood your resting metabolism has already decreased by 10%.  In older age, along with your oxygen intake, your metabolism continues to decrease by a further 10%.  Most of your total daily energy comes from this resting metabolism, therefore nutrient intake must be sufficiently increased and/or adjusted accordingly as we age to maintain sufficient energy use.

Energy-Sappers

Many conditions list ‘lack of energy’ or ‘fatigue’ as a symptom, in fact almost all of them!…

Respiratory disorders
Arthritic disorders – ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Mood disorders – depression, bipolar disorder
Gastrointestinal problems – celiac disease, constipation, diarrhea
Dehydration
Musculoskelatal disorders – fibromyalgia
Sleep disorders – insomnia
Menopause and premenstrual syndrome
Obesity, and, of course…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
 
Many medications also list energy loss or fatigue as a side effect.  See Causes below.

Symptoms of 'serious' energy loss are pretty much universal, regardless of the cause.

Confusion
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Fever
Constipation
Dry skin
Intolerance to cold
Restless, disturbed sleep
Headaches
Weakness
Exhaustion
Palpitations
Vertigo
Feelings of muscle weakness
Slowed movements or central nervous system reactions
Shortness of breath.

If you are taking medications (including over-the-counter medicines) these may cause similar symptoms and drowsiness too.

Prescription drugs are often given to try to increase energy levels. Many treat the symptoms that are apparently causing the fatigue, but suppressing these doesn’t generally deal with the actual cause.

There is really very few if any successful drugs that will restore the loss of the energy you once had.  You really need to go back to 'basics' and review your lifestyle, diet etc.

To restore natural levels of energy in your body you must start at the 'beginning'. In other words examine every aspect of your diet and lifestyle.  Make adjustments to improve these and this will help.  However, you will still need to do more.

Because it is likely that the lack of energy is primarily as a result of nutrient deficiencies then an effort should be made to replenish any shortfall.  The specific nutrient deficiencies are almost impossible to define as there are so many nutrients that contibute to the millions of processes that take place in your body every day and for which different nutrients are needed for this to effectively take place.

Below are some essential nutrients that contribute to 'energy' but there are many more that are needed to build a strong 'energy' foundation.
 

Option 1:

If your energy levels are OK most of the time but you have periods in which you feel that your energy levels could do with a 'top up' then our Natural-Energy supplement with New Zealand Bee Pollen may be the answer.

It can be taken on an empty stomach and all 6 capsules can be taken at the same time...say mid afternoon.  Most customers report an increase of energy levels to see them through the rest of the day.  It is a much healthier option than an 'energy' drink as all the nutrients are beneficial for your body and there is no sugar.

Natural-Energy may be taken every day or intermitantly as required.

Option 2:

If you low energy levels are more chronic and you are perpetually tired then you need more than just a 'top up'.  You need to focus on replenishing your basic nutrient levels and give your organs what they need to become fully functional again.  This is best done by taking Total Balance, plus Omega 3/DHA Fish Oil and for the first month or so adding the Natural-Energy