natural energy, red bullSome of the best natural energy boosters are overlooked because they aren't advertised on television 24*7. Don't become addicted to all these high marketed fad drinks that are nothing more than a combination of sugar and caffeine. Especially, never allow your children to use caffeine, natural caffeine like green tea or unnatural like that found in coffee or pop. Children don't need caffeine and their bodies will not benefit from it.

So let's look at the 5 things you can do to boost your energy tenfold or more:

1. Exercise: Yes, believe it or not exercise will actually increase your energy level. Don't believe me?" Test it yourself. Instead of grabbing that cup of coffee, pop or a Red Bull (Monster - any of the energy drinks) in the morning, take a 10 minute walk. After doing this for a few weeks, your body will no longer crave the caffeine to get it kick started.

2. Stay Hydrated: Yes, you must drink plenty of water. Make sure the water you are drinking is pure water/clean water too. No need to add harmful chemicals to your fresh hydrating water. Many people misconstrue dehydration as lack of energy. (Just a note: Just because the water comes in a bottle does NOT mean that it is purified.)

3. Nutrition: Nutrition is a huge culprit in feeling tired. Make sure you are getting enough protein and fiber and limiting your complex carbohydrates. Adding a healthy multivitamin is always a good idea too.

4. Stress: You knew this villain was going to poke its evil head into here somewhere. Stress is directly related to fatigue and many other illnesses. You must learn to handle your stress: whether you mediate, use a worry tree, pray, exercise (this is a good one to reduce stress and you kill two birds with one stone so to speak. You tackle #1 and #4 simultaneously.)

5. Rest: Make sure you are getting plenty of sleep. It has been proven that a short cat-nap in the afternoon is a healthy option. Just limit it to a short one so it doesn't disrupt or real sleep period. An adult should be getting 8 hours of rest. If you laughed at that, then examine your day to see where you can sneak in a few more minutes. Your body can't fully recover from your hectic day if you don't give it a chance.

You may notice that all 5 of these key items to increase energy also are advantageous to a healthy weight. That is right, they work together.

A question we often get is "Are energy drinks or energy products ever a healthy choice?" The answer is YES for an adult they can be a healthy choice if

1. natural
2. proven and
3 moderation.

The key is MODERATION. You'll want an energy product that uses natural forms of caffeine like green tea. Ideally,. green tea combined with other vitamins like B complex that aid in energy production. You'll want something that is actually backed by science, not some fad running through the internet. Finally, you'll want to use these energy products in moderation so your body can rely on its own energy.

Barb Lulay, an Education Health Specialist and owner of Health and Harmony. To use the same supplements as the experts, simply visit the Best Natural Energy. Barb was a competitive natural bodybuilder and knows the need not only for self-made energy but also a safe energy boost. Barb's team has helped thousands of people gain more energy safely by using effective, natural energy products that are proven to work even by the Olympians. To use the same supplements as the professionals, simply visit only Safe, Dependable Energy.