How to Boost Energy Naturally.
If it's all you can do to drag yourself through
the day, why not increase your stamina with
these time-honored techniques.
You will need A protein-rich breakfast Water
Plants Peppermint oil Deep breathing Loud
music and a medical check-up.
Step 1.
Start the day with protein, like eggs, yogurt,
or peanut butter.
People who ate mostly protein for breakfast
reported higher energy levels than those who
started the day with a carbohydrate-rich meal.
Step 2.
Skip the so-called energy drinks in favor
of water.
A British study found that the caffeine in
energy drinks makes you more sluggish in the
long run.
Ditto for the sugar in soda and many fruit
juices.
Above all, stay hydrated: Dehydration is a
powerful energy sapper.
Step 3.
Put some plants on your desk.
One study found that when workers had greenery
nearby, they were 12 percent quicker at a
given computer task and their systolic blood
pressure lowered by one to four points.
Step 4.
Hold your wrists under cold water for 20 seconds
and then dab some on the back of your neck.
This athlete's trick increases your heart
rate a bit, providing a quick energy boost.
Step 5.
Take a whiff of peppermint essential oil.
Studies show it provides an instant pick-me-up.
Step 6.
Practice deep breathing by counting to four
while inhaling, holding for five seconds,
and then exhaling to the count of four.
Do this several times a day and it will give
you more energy by providing you with more
oxygen.
If you're breathing correctly, your stomach
should expand as you inhale and deflate as
you exhale.
Step 7.
Put on some loud music.
Research shows it combats fatigue _and_ helps
relieve stress.
Step 8.
If you've taken all these steps and you still
have no get up and go, get yourself to a doctor.
Food intolerances, allergies, vitamin deficiencies,
and certain medical conditions all can cause
fatigue.
Did you know About one in five college students
who use energy drinks reported experiencing
headaches or heart palpitations.
