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Female: Back away from that java whether you are suffering from a 3PM slump or chronic exhaustion, there are better healthier ways to get yourself energize.
Female: Eight out of 10 Americans admit to low energy levels on a regular basis. Whether this comes from over exertion, stress or some combination, many of us often fill like we are walking around in a days. Boost your energy with these 10 tips.
One of the quickest ways to restore energy is to drink up but forget that chronic caffeine fix. Caffeine may energize quickly but it often leads to restlessness and insomnia later, hardly a recipe for restoration. Instead, drink water. Our body and brain there are 70% water. So filling up on eight glasses daily is like putting fuel on your gas tank. You can also maximize your energy with the food you eat. Some foods are digested slowly minimizing unhealthy blood sugar swings that can lead to depleted energy levels. Some healthy snacks that boost energy include raisins, turkey, apples with peanut butter, hams with veggies and nuts. To boost energy over the long term, be mindful of when and how you eat. Start your day with a healthy breakfast and keep things lighter at lunch and dinner. Enjoy a snack when energy fades but keep it under 200 calories.
Maintain optimal energy levels by consistently taking a multivitamin containing a 100% of the recommended daily vitamins and minerals. Many people with chronic low energy find that B6 or a B12 supplement can help them feel alert. Coenzyme Q10 is another nutrient that is essential for energy production. Oxygen is a great source of energy, although you are always breathing, you may not be doing so effectively. Perk up with this Yoga trick alternate nostril breathing. Block your right nostril and breathe in slowly through your left until your chest is fully expanded. Hold your breath for a count of five then block your left nostril and exhale. Repeat up to ten times.
And, speaking of Yoga, some basic movements can increase your energy enormously. Get started with the standing sun salutation. Breath in for three counts as you raise your arms over head then breath our for three as you bend forward from the hips, keeping your head between your outstretched arms. Finish by grasping your legs firmly with both hands and pulling your body down toward your legs. Acupressure can also help you toughen your energy reserves.
Apply firm pressure to ST-36 on your legs for a natural boost. To locate point ST-36, measure one hand width or forefingers down from your knee. This point is located between the shin bone and the leg muscle. Pressing ST-36 releases energy blockages in your legs. If you are still lethargic, you might want to try the most natural there is, sleep. Experiment by going to bed 15 minutes earlier or taking a cat nap. With these natural tips, lying energy levels can often be a thing of the past. But please see your doctor if you experienced listlessness that last for the extended period of time.
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