There are many reasons why your energy can be low. Your naturopathic doctor will do a thorough assessment of your health and, through this, determine which of the following factors are affecting you. Your naturopathic program can then be individually tailored to meet your specific needs.
Sleep - if you are not getting good quality and long enough sleep this is the first priority to address. A racing mind can be due to hyper stimulated adrenal glands that need balancing, hormonal imbalances, Yin deficiency in Chinese medicine or an overworked nervous system. Your naturopathic doctor will work with you to balance these things and may use homeopathic, herbs, nutritional supplements or acupuncture to help with this.
You are what you eat - NUTRITION! Your diet provides you with energy and nutrients needed for daily bodily functions. Processed foods (microwave dinners, pre-packaged meals, canned meals, chips etc), high sugar foods and fast-foods are often depleted of important nutrients, can decrease your immune system and often cause blood sugar imbalances lending to low energy. Conversely, an abundance of vegetables and fruits, whole grains (brown/wild rice, quinoa, millet, rye, spelt, kamut) and good protein sources (poultry, fish, minimal red meat, raw nuts and seeds, legumes and eggs) will keep you energized through the day.
Stress - a high-stress daily life brings a constant, on the go lifestyle. If small rest times and time to eat are ignored, the adrenal glands, our “stress” glands, are constantly being utilized and eventually get exhausted. Adrenal fatigue is a common cause of low energy, lack of concentration, decreased ability to deal with stress and sleep problems. A well balanced diet, stress resilience and relaxation techniques, adrenal support formulas and lifestyle management are common areas your naturopathic doctor will work with you to help increase your stress resilience.
