Dr. Oz's Supercharge: Do You Know Your Energy Type?
Are you running on empty and feeling completely drained? Dr. Oz will
help you boost your energy. Discover the hidden causes of fatigue that
are sucking up your energy right. Learn the newest simple solutions
to revive your body. I discovered that my energy type is Fluctuating E-Type (discussed in Part 2)...it described me 100%. I always did know it was a hormone imbalance that caused my fatigue. It's always nice to see it validated, with ways to help!
Part 1 - http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/dr-ozs-supercharge-do-you-know-your-energy-type (discusses Reactive Energy Type and Fluctuating Energy Type)
Part 2 - http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/dr-ozs-supercharge-do-you-know-your-energy-type?video=13174 (discusses Fluctuating Energy Type and Sluggish Energy Type)
Part 3 - http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/dr-ozs-supercharge-do-you-know-your-energy-type?video=13175 (discusses Sluggish Energy Type)
I'm so glad Dr. Oz addressed the estrogen disruption when eating in soy and Parabens in products! Two things I took out of my life a long time ago, when I first learned about their effects:)
E-Type 1: Reactive
If you find yourself overly responsive to stress, constantly on edge,
and with a tendency to carry extra weight on your upper back, chest,
and arms, you are the “reactive” energy-type. The Reactive E-type is
primarily the result of an imbalance in the stress hormone cortisol,
which is made worse with a high-glycemic (high sugar) diet. The
combination of blood sugar surges from your diet and too much cortisol
inflame your body at a cellular level, leaving you feeling emotionally
and physically drained.
To supercharge your energy, you need to curb your cortisol levels so
you’re not being drained by so much stress. Start by replacing sugary
foods with high-fiber foods like beans, greens and whole grains. You’ll
prevent blood sugar spikes and the accompanying energy crash. Follow
that up by being sure to black out your bedroom at night. Light at night
can contribute to poor sleep, increasing your cortisol levels. Simply
closing the curtains isn’t enough – be sure to turn off the lights on
alarm clocks, DVD players, cell phones, and anything else that might
interrupt the darkness we need for that deep, cortisol-curbing sleep.
Lastly, try adding an adaptogen to your routine. Adaptogens are
compounds extracted from herbs that allow your body to resist stress and
regulate cortisol. Try taking 1000 mg a day of astragalus, an adaptogen
derived from an Asian root, available in health stores.
E-Type 2: Fluctuating
If your period seems unpredictable, you feel tired at random times,
and you carry your weight from the waist down, you are the “fluctuating”
energy-type. In both men and women, the body maintains a balance of the
hormones estrogen and progesterone; a variety of causes, however, can
cause an excess of estrogen over progesterone, leading to the
fluctuating E-type and its energy drain.
The key to boosting your energy is to reduce excess estrogen. The
first step is to add some healthy and tasty foods that contain flavones –
compounds that, among other properties, can inhibit estrogen activity.
Roots, nuts, seeds, eggs, and dairy all contain high flavones, which can
help restore the estrogen-progesterone balance. Next, while soy can be a
great part of your diet, it raises estrogen levels, which can be
problematic for Fluctuating E-types. If you fall into this category,
take care to limit soy in your diet, especially from hidden soy
derivatives found in processed foods like sauces, burger patties, ice
creams, canned tunas, and artificial flavoring. Check your food labels
for the following terms: mono-diglyceride, soya, soja, soybean,
soyabeans, soy protein (isolate/concentrate), vegetable protein,
textured soy flour (TSF), textured soy protein (TSP), textured vegetable
protein (TVP). You should also avoid parabens, or preservative
chemicals found in many lotions and cosmetics. They can seep through
your skin, and may mimic estrogen activity. Be on the lookout for
ingredients containing parabens, such as methyl paraben or propyl
paraben, and seek out beauty products labeled paraben free.
While the aforementioned tips are tailored to reduce estrogen levels, you can also boost your progesterone levels by patting on a progesterone cream. Available over-the-counter, progesterone cream is easily absorbed through the skin. Apply 1/4 tsp to a thin part of your skin, such as the inner arm, for 14 days before your expected period to dampen the energy-draining effects of estrogen.
E-Type 3: Sluggish
If you feel exhausted throughout the day, sensitive to changes in temperature, and tend to gain weight throughout your whole body, you are the “sluggish” energy type. In this case, your lack of energy is due to your thyroid not producing enough of the hormone thyroxine, which occurs when your body doesn’t get enough iodine. This can be attributed to consuming too many goitrogens, components of foods that suppress thyroid function.
Click here to take a quiz to see if you fall into the Sluggish E-Type category.
While the aforementioned tips are tailored to reduce estrogen levels, you can also boost your progesterone levels by patting on a progesterone cream. Available over-the-counter, progesterone cream is easily absorbed through the skin. Apply 1/4 tsp to a thin part of your skin, such as the inner arm, for 14 days before your expected period to dampen the energy-draining effects of estrogen.
E-Type 3: Sluggish
If you feel exhausted throughout the day, sensitive to changes in temperature, and tend to gain weight throughout your whole body, you are the “sluggish” energy type. In this case, your lack of energy is due to your thyroid not producing enough of the hormone thyroxine, which occurs when your body doesn’t get enough iodine. This can be attributed to consuming too many goitrogens, components of foods that suppress thyroid function.
Click here to take a quiz to see if you fall into the Sluggish E-Type category.
