The shelves at health-food stores groan under their weight --
super vitamin pills, extracts, and other tablets and tonics that
promise renewed zest and energy. Not surprisingly, medical
experts urge caution in using these products. Their advice:
Instead of popping a pill to restore long-lost vigor, try
propping a pillow under your head and getting to bed earlier.
More sleep, regular exercise and better nutrition are natural
ways to promote greater vitality. It's simple. If you're
basically healthy, all it takes to increase your energy level is
a commitment to the Big Three: Eat healthy, nutrient-dense
foods. Get enough sleep. Get your body moving with an exercise
program. With time at a premium, it's sometimes easier to skip
meals or "graze" on whatever food is available. But you must
discipline yourself to eat balanced meals that provide the right
amount of calories to maintain a healthy weight, say medical
experts. The USDA's 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
recommend a certain number of calories each