by the Health Experts at Healthy Living Magazine
Truth be told, it’s not just at the gas pump where
energy comes at an exorbitant price. We’re so
overworked, overstressed, overtaxed (emotionally
as well as dollar-wise), sleep deprived, overly
stimulated, and overburdened—that we’re all running
on empty, and even stressed out to the max.
Many of us feel this deficit as a lack of energy within.
Reddy, Set, Go!, from Redd Remedies, one
of our favorite nutrition companies, offers one of the
most comprehensive nutritional approaches. Supported
by thousands of years of tradition and
backed by science, Reddy, Set, Go! is the perfect
blend of nutrients to promote a
healthy energy response.
ADRENAL
BURNOUT—
MAJOR CAUSE
OF FATIGUE
So much of the fatigue our
bodies feel today is the result
of stress that overtaxes the
adrenals, the small, bean-shaped
glands that sit above
the kidneys and are integral to
the body’s overall energy levels.
The adrenals produce hormones
that are secreted during
times of stress. Chronic stress and the overuse of
stimulants push the adrenals to the point of
exhaustion or “burn-out.” It is important to nourish
these small, but vitally significant glands. So how
do we do this? Adaptogens are used by herbalists
to increase the body’s resistance to stress, trauma,
anxiety, and fatigue.
Licorice root has a long history of use as an herb
that balances adrenal function. According to the
American Botanical Council, studies show that components
of licorice root can inhibit the breakdown of
adrenal hormones. This action helps balance adrenal
hormones, such as cortisol, in the body.
Panax ginseng (also known as Korean ginseng)
is the most widely known of all Chinese medicinal
herbs. One study focused on Panax ginseng’s ability
to prevent the damage to the adrenal glands
often associated with synthetic corticosteroid use.
Besides these, Reddy, Set, Go! offers additional
adaptogens:
- A summary of more than 200 clinical studies on
Rhodiola rosea since 1960 clearly shows that
the energy levels and the work capacity of
study participants remained above average
while supplementing with this herb.
- Cordyceps sinensis, used to increase strength,
build stamina, and increase cellular energy, is a
mushroom so rare in ancient China that it was
reserved for use only in the Emperor’s palace.
Clinical studies show cordyceps increases
generation of adenosine triphosphate or ATP,
which is cellular energy.
- Royal jelly, nature’s secret to the queen bee’s
long life, is a highly nutritious superfood loaded
with nutrients including the entire B-complex,
essential amino acids, collagen, lecithin and
vitamins A, C, D, and E.
- Asian cultures have been consuming sea vegetation,
such as kelp, as a main staple in their
diets for ages. Kelp contains many trace minerals,
including iodine. The thyroid gland
requires iodine for the production of thyroid
hormones. These hormones control metabolism
in every cell in the body. A deficiency in
thyroid hormones can lead to fatigue and is
one of the most overlooked causes of feeling
sluggish.
- Co-enzymated vitamin B6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate)
is essential in a wide variety of metabolic
functions necessary to convert food to
energy and release stored energy from liver
and muscle tissue. The active coenzyme form
of this vitamin is directly incorporated into the
metabolic process and does not need to be
converted by the liver.
One other overlooked key is worth mentioning.
The liver is the body’s filter. One of its jobs is to
clear toxins from the body. If the liver is not functioning
efficiently, toxins can begin to build up in the
blood and the lymph system. These toxins can
cause the organs to slow down, which may affect
overall energy levels. Fortunately, both cordyceps
and royal jelly are well documented to help maintain
and support liver health; hence, these herbs,
like the rest, play multiple roles.
Combine this non-habit forming formula with
exercise, a nutritious organic diet, restful sleep and
other methods of eliminating stress from your life—
your personal energy levels will definitely increase.
Resources
Reddy, Set, Go! from
Redd Remedies is available
at health food stores nationwide.
For more information,
call 888-453-5058, visit
www.reddremedies.com
or e-mail them at
support@reddremedies.com.
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